http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (Medical Xpress)—Conservatives are happier than liberals because of their strong ties to a large network of social groups, according to a study from The University of Queensland. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-conservatism-source-happiness.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:36:32 EST news279797785 US consumers are being offered a vast range of smartphone apps to track or manage health, but only a small number of people are using them, according to a survey. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-health-apps-abound-usage.html Health Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:15:23 EST news278568901 If you turn to Google before turning to a doctor when you're feeling icky, you're not alone. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-medical-online.html Health Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:00:03 EST news278333460 (HealthDay)—Gifts of electronic gadgets, like smartphones and laptops, no doubt bring glee to the teens who receive them. But people thinking of gifting such devices to a kid might want to consider the broader ramifications. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-gadget-givers-urged-ramifications.html Pediatrics Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:10:23 EST news274702214 When Jon Mead, a devoted cyclist, visits a new city, he goes right to his smartphone app Strava to find the best bike routes. In Sacramento, Calif., where he works at a Fleet Feet running-gear shop, the 24-year-old uses MapmyRide to track his course in an archive. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-smartphone-apps-health-craze.html Health Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:30:01 EST news272277671