Archive: 15/03/2017

Low self-esteem linked to anxiety/depression in SLE

(HealthDay)—For patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), measures of psychosocial reserve capacity may be associated with depression and anxiety, according to a study published online March 6 in the International ...

Mar 15, 2017

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Wearable radiation safety devices offer some protection

(HealthDay)—Leaded glasses can offer some radiation protection of the ocular lenses, while a radioabsorbent surgical cap offers minimal protection of the brain, according to a study published in the March 13 issue of JACC: ...

Mar 15, 2017

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Economic benefit for lifestyle modification in prediabetes

(HealthDay)—For individuals with prediabetes, participation in lifestyle modifications such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is associated with economic benefit, according to a study published online Feb. ...

Mar 15, 2017

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Nearby day cares don't pose health risks to kids: study

(HealthDay)—Living near a day care center won't increase your child's risk of catching contagious illnesses like whooping cough, new research suggests.

Mar 15, 2017

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Black Americans more likely to skip flu shot

(HealthDay)—More than half of American adults don't get an annual flu shot, and black Americans are even less likely to do so because of concerns about side effects, researchers report.

Mar 15, 2017

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No benefit for activity restriction post prolapse surgery

(HealthDay)—For women undergoing reconstructive prolapse surgery, satisfaction is similarly high three months after surgery for those instructed to liberally resume activities and for those instructed to restrict their ...

Mar 15, 2017

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Another obesity downside: higher esophageal cancer risk

(HealthDay)—Overweight 20-somethings dramatically increase their risk of esophageal and stomach cancer if they become obese later in life, a new study suggests.

Mar 15, 2017

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U.S. medical groups sound the alarm on climate change

(HealthDay)—Climate change is not only an environmental issue, but a major threat to public health, according to 11 U.S. medical societies.

Mar 15, 2017

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Doctors say unproven stem cell treatment blinded three women

Three women were left nearly or totally blind by a vision treatment at a stem cell clinic, in what doctors call a dramatic illustration of how risky such clinics can be.

Mar 15, 2017

Care received at end of life varies drastically by state

People with serious illness or frailty in Oregon are more likely to have their end-of-life care wishes honored, and, consequently, less likely to be hospitalized and more likely to use home hospice services compared with ...

Mar 15, 2017

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