Arthritis & Rheumatism

Aggressive lowering of BP may up risk of CHD in diabetes

(HealthDay)—Aggressive lowering of blood pressure may be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in black or white patients with diabetes, according to research published online May 20 in Diabetes ...

Attention deficit disorders

Children of battered parents more likely to have ADHD

(HealthDay)—Children of parents reporting intimate partner violence (IPV) and depressive symptoms within the first three years of a child's life are significantly more likely to have a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Stress symptoms in midlife predict old-age disability, study finds

Nearly 30% of adult workers suffer from work-related stress, and it is commonly acknowledged that stress has damaging effects on individual's health. Recently published prospective cohort study by Dr. Jenni Kulmala and co-workers ...

Health

Marijuana use does not lower chances of getting pregnant

Marijuana use—by either men or women—does not appear to lower a couple's chances of getting pregnant, according to a new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Post-COVID-19 brain health impaired versus healthy controls

Brain health after COVID-19 is impaired, but no more than that seen for patients hospitalized for other medical conditions of similar severity, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in JAMA Network Open.

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