Archive: 15/04/2014

Cultivating happiness often misunderstood, says researcher

(Medical Xpress)—The paradox of happiness is that chasing it may actually make us less happy, a Stanford researcher says. So how does one find happiness? Effective ways exist, according to new research.

Apr 15, 2014

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Outcome of stroke worse for people with infection

(Medical Xpress)—A team of scientists at the University of Manchester has now found a key to why and how infection is such a bad thing for stroke sufferers

Apr 15, 2014

Death toll in Ebola outbreak rises to 121 (Update)

An outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has been linked to the deaths of more than 120 people, according to the latest World Health Organization count.

Apr 15, 2014

Pediatric devices still have few premarket studies in children

(HealthDay)—Most high-risk pediatric devices are approved based on trials that don't involve children under 18 years of age, according to a study published online April 14 in Pediatrics.

Apr 15, 2014

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FDA approves expanded indication for CRT devices

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an application from Medtronic for revised labeling for two cardiac resynchronization pacemakers (CRT-P) and eight cardiac resynchronization defibrillators (CRT-D). ...

Apr 15, 2014

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Nearly 10 percent of US adults now have diabetes, study finds

(HealthDay)—The percentage of Americans with diabetes has doubled since 1988, with nearly one in 10 adults now diagnosed with the blood-sugar disease, researchers report.

Apr 15, 2014

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Taking blood thinners with certain painkillers may raise bleeding risk

(HealthDay)—People taking blood thinners to prevent clots in their legs or lungs may put themselves at risk for serious internal bleeding if they also take common painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen, researchers warn.

Apr 15, 2014

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Japan culls 112,000 chickens after bird flu outbreak

Japan has finished slaughtering 112,000 chickens after confirming its first bird flu infections for three years, with authorities stepping up efforts to swiftly contain the latest outbreak, officials said Tuesday.

Apr 15, 2014

American Samoa schools reopen after pink eye woes

Public schools in American Samoa fully reopened Monday after some 3,000 students and teachers contracted pink eye, an outbreak that prompted tourism officials to warn cruise passengers heading to the group of islands in the ...

Apr 15, 2014

Outgoing behavior makes for happier humans

Happy is as happy does, apparently—for human beings all over the world. Not only does acting extroverted lead to more positive feelings across several cultures, but people also report more upbeat behavior when they feel ...

Apr 15, 2014

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Archive: 15/04/2014

Cultivating happiness often misunderstood, says researcher

Outcome of stroke worse for people with infection

Death toll in Ebola outbreak rises to 121 (Update)

Pediatric devices still have few premarket studies in children

FDA approves expanded indication for CRT devices

Nearly 10 percent of US adults now have diabetes, study finds

Taking blood thinners with certain painkillers may raise bleeding risk

Japan culls 112,000 chickens after bird flu outbreak

American Samoa schools reopen after pink eye woes

Outgoing behavior makes for happier humans

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