Archive: 30/12/2013

Smoking bans linked to improvement in tobacco use

(HealthDay)—Smoking bans in the home and city/town are significantly associated with smoking reduction and making a quit attempt, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in Preventive Medicine.

Dec 30, 2013

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Alendronate reduces adjacent-level vertebral fractures

(HealthDay)—For females with osteoporosis, the rate of adjacent-level vertebral fractures is relatively low, with reduced odds with bisphosphonate therapy, according to a study published in the Dec. 1 issue of Spine.

Dec 30, 2013

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Uncertainty noted in seemingly stable medical liability climate

(HealthDay)—Although the medical liability climate seems stable, the impact of health care reform on the market is uncertain, according to an article based on two reports published by the American Medical Association (AMA).

Dec 30, 2013

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What yoga can and can't do for you

(HealthDay)—Chances are that you've heard good things about yoga. It can relax you. It can get you fit—just look at the bodies of some celebrities who sing yoga's praises. And, more and more, yoga is purported to be able ...

Dec 30, 2013

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Yoga more than a crutch for NYC man who suffered devastating leg injury

(HealthDay)—In the fall of 2010, 34-year-old Ari Steinfeld and his then-fiancee were walking to a New York City synagogue when a speeding car suddenly jumped the curb and plowed into them. The car hit them both, but Steinfeld ...

Dec 30, 2013

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Most clinical studies on vitamins flawed by poor methodology

Most large, clinical trials of vitamin supplements, including some that have concluded they are of no value or even harmful, have a flawed methodology that renders them largely useless in determining the real value of these ...

Dec 30, 2013

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Body clock may be to blame when tots fight sleep (Update)

When youngsters continually struggle to fall asleep at night, new research suggests maybe their body clock doesn't match their bedtime.

Dec 30, 2013

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Nicotine exploits COPI to foster addiction

A study in The Journal of General Physiology helps explain how nicotine exploits the body's cellular machinery to promote addiction. The findings could lead to new therapies to help people quit smoking.

Dec 30, 2013

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Toward a molecular explanation for schizophrenia

Surprisingly little is known about schizophrenia. It was only recognized as a medical condition in the past few decades, and its exact causes remain unclear. Since there is no objective test for schizophrenia, its diagnosis ...

Dec 30, 2013

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Fetal alcohol syndrome heart defects may be caused by altered function, not structure

Recent data shows that more than 500,000 women in the U.S. report drinking during pregnancy, with about 20 percent of this population admitting to binge drinking. Even one episode of heavy drinking can lead to the collection ...

Dec 30, 2013

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