Archive: 22/08/2017
Opioid crisis in Staten Island affects all races, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Contrary to media reports, the opioid epidemic on Staten Island is not confined to affluent young white residents, and affects all neighborhoods, races, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The study by researchers at Columbia ...
Aug 22, 2017
Study documents continued decline in use of hormone therapy by Canadian women
Ever since menopause was first discussed publicly, the debate over the use of hormone therapy (HT) has monopolized headlines. Recognized as the most effective option for managing hot flashes and other menopause symptoms, ...
Aug 22, 2017
Thoracic kyphosis in those over 50 may not be a predictor of physical decline
A recently published study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that using CT scans to evaluate early signs of hyperkyphosis (extreme forward curvature of the upper spine) in people over age 50 does ...
Aug 22, 2017
Abstinence-only-until-marriage programs and policies are a failure, research shows
Two scientific review papers released today show that abstinence-only-until-marriage programs and policies in the United States are ineffective as they do not delay sexual initiation or reduce sexual risk behaviors. They ...
Aug 22, 2017