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• Vibrating capsule shows promising results in treating chronic constipation: Non-pharmacological therapy
• Nearly 50 percent of physicians believe diversion of ADHD stimulant medications among teens is a problem
• Lower verbal test score for toddlers who play non-educational games on touch screens
• Smoking during pregnancy may raise risk for heart defects in babies
• Why gay, lesbian teens binge drink: Stressful experiences, such as victimization and homophobia, linked to heavy episodic drinking
• Discrimination associated with mental health woes in black teens: Racism a common 'toxic stressor'
• Nightmares may signal a child is being bullied
• Many infants still not placed on their backs to sleep
• Supermarket access key ingredient in obesity programs
• Using substances at school may be cry for help
• Many parents don't follow safe infant sleep practices
• Many Ivy League students don't view ADHD medication misuse as cheating: 18 percent use stimulants to help them study

Vibrating capsule shows promising results in treating chronic constipation: Non-pharmacological therapy Posted: 03 May 2014 11:12 AM PDT An oral capsule that vibrates as it moves through the digestive tract has shown notable promise as a non-pharmacological treatment for constipation, according to new research. The capsule, which houses a small engine inside, is programmed to begin vibrating six to eight hours after swallowing. The vibrations (mechanical stimulations) cause contractions in the intestine, which help move stool through the digestive tract.

Nearly 50 percent of physicians believe diversion of ADHD stimulant medications among teens is a problem Posted: 03 May 2014 05:27 AM PDT Two recent studies examined physicians' perceptions and knowledge of diversion of stimulant medications for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well as practices physicians use to prevent diversion among their patients prescribed these medications.

Lower verbal test score for toddlers who play non-educational games on touch screens Posted: 03 May 2014 05:27 AM PDT A recent study examined infants 0-3 years old that used touch-screen devices to determine if their use was of any educational benefit to infants and toddlers. The study showed that children who played non-educational games using touch-screen devices had lower verbal scores upon testing.

Smoking during pregnancy may raise risk for heart defects in babies Posted: 03 May 2014 05:27 AM PDT Women who smoke during pregnancy may be putting their newborns at risk for congenital heart defects, and the more they smoke, the higher the risk, according to a new study.

Why gay, lesbian teens binge drink: Stressful experiences, such as victimization and homophobia, linked to heavy episodic drinking Posted: 03 May 2014 05:27 AM PDT Higher rates of binge drinking by lesbian and gay adolescents compared to their heterosexual peers may be due to chronic stress caused by difficult social situations, according to a new study.

Discrimination associated with mental health woes in black teens: Racism a common 'toxic stressor' Posted: 03 May 2014 05:27 AM PDT The vast majority of African-American and Afro-Caribbean youth face racial discrimination, and these experiences are associated with an increased risk of mental health problems.

Nightmares may signal a child is being bullied Posted: 03 May 2014 05:27 AM PDT Many children who are bullied suffer in silence. The trauma can lead to anxiety, depression, psychotic episodes and even suicide. There may be a way to identify victims of bullying before they experience serious mental health problems, according to a new study.

Many infants still not placed on their backs to sleep Posted: 03 May 2014 05:27 AM PDT Since 1994, parents have been urged to put their babies to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. It appears many caregivers have not gotten the message, and health care providers have not done enough to educate families.

Supermarket access key ingredient in obesity programs Posted: 03 May 2014 05:27 AM PDT Living close to a supermarket appears to be a key factor in the success of interventions to help obese children eat better and improve their weight, according to a new study.

Using substances at school may be cry for help Posted: 03 May 2014 05:27 AM PDT When teens are caught drinking or using marijuana at school, a trip to the principal's office may not suffice. These students also should be screened for exposure to trauma, mental health problems and other serious health risks, according to a new study.

Many parents don't follow safe infant sleep practices Posted: 03 May 2014 05:27 AM PDT Each year, 4,000 babies die unexpectedly during sleep time from sudden infant death syndrome, accidental suffocation or unknown causes. To keep infants safe, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises caregivers to put babies to sleep on their backs and avoid sharing a bed, among other practices. Many families, however, are not following this advice, according to a new study.

Many Ivy League students don't view ADHD medication misuse as cheating: 18 percent use stimulants to help them study Posted: 01 May 2014 10:26 AM PDT Nearly one in five students at an Ivy League college reported misusing a prescription stimulant while studying, and one-third of students did not view such misuse as cheating, according to a new study. Stimulants are used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Recent studies have shown that students without ADHD are misusing these medications in hopes of gaining an academic edge.

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