Binge drinking changes your DNA, and that matters for treating addiction Binge drinking can trigger genetic changes that make people crave alcohol even more, researchers from Rutgers University have found. It's the latest in a growing body of evidence that alcohol and drug use causes genetic changes ... Mar 13, 2019 0 11
Education, nutrition improve language skills for children in rural China A groundbreaking study by University of Chicago scholars could have a profound impact on the lives and futures of children in poverty-stricken communities of rural China. Mar 13, 2019 0 1
The saturated fat debate rages on (HealthDay)—It's hard to keep up with the findings from studies on the health effects of saturated fat—you know, the fat typically found in animal foods, from red meat to whole milk. But one thing's certain. Mar 13, 2019 0 3
When can kids return to play after a concussion? (HealthDay)—Though coaches and parents are more alert to the need for emergency attention after young athletes suffer a concussion, many may not realize how long symptoms and other effects can linger. Mar 13, 2019 0 1
Stillbirth risk up with high serum bile acids in pregnancy (HealthDay)—The risk of stillbirth is increased in women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy when serum bile acids concentrations are ≥100 µmol/L or more, according to a review published in the March 2 issue of ... Mar 13, 2019 0 4
Need to be vaccinated? Try your local pharmacy (HealthDay)—Vaccines are big news in the United States these days. Mar 13, 2019 0 0
Four-to-seven-day opioid Rx likely sufficient for acute pain treatment (HealthDay)—An opioid supply for seven or fewer days might be sufficient for most patients seen in primary care settings for acute pain who appear to need opioid analgesics, according to research published in the Feb. 15 ... Mar 13, 2019 0 2
Newborn heart problems surged after Fukushima nuke disaster: Study (HealthDay)—There was a significant increase in the number of infants in Japan who had surgery for complex congenital heart disease after the nuclear accident in Fukushima, a new study finds. Mar 13, 2019 1 7
Is tinnitus causing that ringing in your ear? Have you ever experienced a constant ringing in your ears that you can't pinpoint the cause? It might be tinnitus ('tin-ni-tus) - the sensation of hearing a sound when no external sound is present. In most cases, tinnitus ... Mar 13, 2019 0 2
Acupressure reduces lasting symptoms in breast cancer survivors (HealthDay)—Acupressure is associated with improvements in co-occurring symptoms in breast cancer survivors with fatigue, according to a study recently published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum. Mar 13, 2019 0 4