Archive: 03/06/2015

Omega-3s may be useful adjunct to opioids in pain therapy

(HealthDay)—Chronic omega-3 fatty acid (O3) supplementation has an additive effect when combined with acute dosages of morphine in an animal model, according to a study published online May 25 in the Journal of Pharmacy ...

Jun 3, 2015

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Therapy program improves teens' diabetes, depression

(HealthDay)—The evidence-based family therapy program Behavioral Family Systems Therapy for Diabetes (BFST-D) improves both diabetes health outcomes and depressive symptoms among adolescents with type 1 diabetes, according ...

Jun 3, 2015

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Chantix study finds little evidence to support suicidal, criminal warnings

(HealthDay)—The quit-smoking drug Chantix (varenicline) doesn't increase the risk of suicidal behavior, mental illness, criminal acts or traffic accidents, European researchers say.

Jun 3, 2015

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Anti-vaccine parents cluster in rich, white areas

(HealthDay)—Parents who cite "personal beliefs" to get their children exempted from routine vaccinations are typically white and well-to-do—at least in California, a new study finds.

Jun 3, 2015

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Large majority of Americans—including gun owners—support stronger gun policies

A large majority of Americans—including gun owners—continue to support stronger policies to prevent gun violence than are present in current federal and most state law, according to a new national public opinion survey ...

Jun 3, 2015

Study may radically change approach to blood transfusions on the battlefield

Blood research conducted by biomedical engineers from The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Engineering, in collaboration with the Blood Research Program of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research ...

Jun 3, 2015

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Post-op myocardial necrosis common after orthopedic sx

(HealthDay)—Myocardial necrosis is common after orthopedic surgery and is associated with increased risk of long-term mortality, according to a study published in the June 15 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

Jun 3, 2015

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Fond memories make fragrances a favorite

When the scent of a fragrant product triggers a fond memory that a customer holds, it is more likely to be a hit. So says Rachel Herz of Brown University, and Haruko Sugiyama and colleagues at the Kao Corporation in Japan ...

Jun 3, 2015