Dollars for donors: Many support financial incentives to encourage organ donation
Most Canadians view financial incentives for deceased kidney donation to be acceptable, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). Nearly half o ...
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Sep 27, 2012 |
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Possible link between infants' regulatory behaviors and maternal mental health
Functional somatic symptoms (FSS) are physical complaints, such as headaches, pain, fatigue, and dizziness, that cannot be explained medically. These symptoms affect 10-30% of children and adolescents and account for 2-4% ...
Pediatrics
Sep 27, 2012 |
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Study reveals persistent deprivation for New Zealand children
A sizeable and "difficult to ignore" proportion of New Zealand children have experienced persistent low income and deprivation in recent years, according to a new University of Otago study using seven years ...
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Sep 21, 2012 |
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Poorer patients find thyroid cancer at later stage: study
(HealthDay)—Poorer people are more likely than the rich to receive a thyroid cancer diagnosis after the disease has progressed to a more advanced stage, according to a new study.
Cancer
Sep 20, 2012 |
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Cigarette taxes 'Disproportionately burden' the poor, report says
(HealthDay)—New research finds that high cigarette taxes take a heavy toll on low-income smokers, compared to those who are wealthier.
Health
Sep 18, 2012 |
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Smokers who value the future more likely to quit
Addiction researchers have known for many years that smokers are less likely than non-smokers to look to the future in planning their lives. New research has now shown that among smokers, those who have more of a future orientation ...
Addiction
Sep 04, 2012 |
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Affluent people less likely to reach out to others in times of chaos, study suggests
(Medical Xpress)—Crises are said to bring people closer together. But a new study from UC Berkeley suggests that while the have-nots reach out to one another in times of trouble, the wealthy are more apt ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 31, 2012 |
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Large health gaps found among black, Latino, and white fifth-graders
Substantial racial and ethnic disparities were found for a broad set of harmful health-related issues in a new study of 5th graders from various regions of the U.S. conducted by Boston Children's Hospital and a consortium ...
Health
Aug 22, 2012 |
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Older americans living longer, but becoming more obese
(HealthDay) -- Older Americans are living longer, healthier lives than in past generations, according to new government research. However, rising obesity rates and high housing costs could take a toll on ...
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Aug 16, 2012 |
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Mental disorders impair economic success in developed countries
Mental disorders that emerge in childhood and adolescence, including attention-deficit disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse, constitute significant challenges to cognitive, emotional, and social development. ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 31, 2012 |
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After child dies, mom's risk of early death skyrockets: study
In the first two years following the death of a child, there is a 133% increase in the risk of the mother dying, a new study from the University of Notre Dame shows.
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Jun 27, 2012 |
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Child food allergy prevalence linked to urban/rural status
(HealthDay) -- The prevalence of childhood food allergy is associated with urban/rural status, even after adjusting for confounding variables, according to a study published online May 17 in Clinical Pediatrics.
Pediatrics
Jun 15, 2012 |
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Trying to quit smoking? Try eating more fruits and vegetables
(Medical Xpress) -- If you're trying to quit smoking, eating more fruits and vegetables may help you quit and stay tobacco-free for longer, according to a new study published online by University at Buffalo public health ...
Health
Jun 06, 2012 |
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Leaded gas exposure linked to later violence: study
(HealthDay) -- Urban areas contaminated decades ago by airborne lead dust now face an increased incidence of aggravated assault, according to a new study.
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Apr 25, 2012 |
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Health insurance premiums will surpass median household income in 2033: study
(HealthDay) -- If current trends continue, health insurance premiums will surpass the median U.S. household income in 2033, a new study says.
Health
Mar 12, 2012 |
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