http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. The largest trial into the use of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in the UK in more than 30 years will look into how the use of the Class C drug ketamine might reduce the side effects of ECT for those being treated for severe depression. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-therapeutic-benefits-ketamine.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 01 May 2013 08:59:08 EST news286617532 Twenty flu-related deaths have been reported in children so far this winter—one of the worst tolls this early in the year since health officials began keeping track. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-ages-kids-die-flu-year.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:46:38 EST news277487189 (Medical Xpress)—The holidays can be a stressful time for parents of the six million children in the United States with food allergies.  With so many parties and gifts involving food, parents may worry that their children will come into contact with the very allergens they are so vigilant about avoiding year round.   http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-kids-food-allergies.html Immunology Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:00:02 EST news275845857 (HealthDay)—From crowded shopping malls to unpaid bills to an onslaught of out-of-town guests, the holidays can cause overwhelming stress. One way to remain calm is to manage unrealistic expectations, experts advise. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-dial-holiday-stress.html Health Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:00:02 EST news272803222 While the holidays are a time for surprises, one holiday surprise to be avoided at all costs is foodborne bacteria, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-dont-foodborne-illness-holidays.html Health Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:32:00 EST news272273512 A joint study by University of Cincinnati (UC) Department of Emergency Medicine and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center researchers has found that, in contrast to popular opinion, major holidays are associated with a lower number of suicide attempts by poisoning. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-suicide-poisoning-major-holidays.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:39:57 EST news269249990 (Medical Xpress) -- Some people look at the holidays as a time to throw caution to the wind. Pregnant women, however, should be mindful of what food, drink and activities they chose to partake of every day—especially during holiday celebrations. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-mothers-unique-holidays.html Health Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:11:34 EST news243238281 (Medical Xpress) -- Drinking and driving is a much-publicized, dangerous combination, but is walking after drinking any safer? http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-perils-drunken.html Health Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:34:22 EST news242634848 (Medical Xpress) -- Many websites and magazine articles offer ideas about how to lose weight over the holidays, but Connie Diekman, director of university nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis, says that people need to realize that weight loss during this time generally isn’t realistic. Diekman is the past president of the American Dietetic Association. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-weight-gain-holidays.html Health Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:40:01 EST news242382074 Holidays and food go hand-in-hand. If you follow a gluten-free lifestyle or will be with someone who does, the holiday season can present challenges. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-gluten-free-holiday-strategies-minimize-stress.html Health Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:50:01 EST news241778284 (Medical Xpress) -- Halloween has become one of the most anticipated holidays for kids. For one night it is OK to be scared, free candy is everywhere and you can pretend to be someone or something completely different. Still, it’s up to parents to make sure kids have a spook-tacular time and not a horrifying experience. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-child-safety-expert-halloween.html Health Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:34:05 EST news238926832