Archive: 05/05/2014
The hidden connection between vision loss and mental health
People suffering from vision loss are twice as likely to suffer from depression as the general population.
May 5, 2014
Study shows stimulant drug may help women cope with post-menopausal memory lapses
Menopausal women have long reported experiencing hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and memory lapses, too.
May 5, 2014
Schools seek changes to healthier lunch rules
School nutrition directors across the country say government-mandated changes to cafeteria menus have been expensive and difficult to put in place.
May 5, 2014
Electronic tool helps reduce drug errors among hospitalized children
When children are admitted to the hospital, sometimes the medications they take at home are lost in the shuffle, or they may be given the wrong dose.
May 5, 2014
Stigma: At the root of ostracism and bullying
Increasing evidence shows that stigma – whether due to a child's weight, sexual orientation, race, income or other attribute—is at the root of bullying, and that it can cause considerable harm to a child's mental health.
May 5, 2014
Being born 4-6 weeks premature can affect brain structure, function
The brains of children who were born just a few weeks early differ from those born on time, and these differences may affect learning and behavior, according to a study to be presented Monday, May 5, at the Pediatric Academic ...
May 5, 2014