Pediatrics
Americans need to tackle youth obesity: US task force
(HealthDay)—Childhood obesity is such a crisis in America that officials have been updating recommendations for how early intervention should begin.
Dec 30, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Racial/ethnic differences in mortality for dialysis patients in US territories and states
A recent analysis found differences in mortality rates for various racial/ethnic groups among patients undergoing dialysis in the U.S. territories vs. the 50 U.S. states. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of ...
Dec 19, 2019
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Health
Training the brain to quit smoking
In many ways, the decline of smoking is one of America's great public health success stories. Before the Surgeon General released a damning report on smoking and health in 1964, more than 40 percent of American adults smoked. ...
Nov 22, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research suggests the happiest introverts may be extroverts
If you are an introvert, force yourself to be an extrovert. You'll be happier.
Sep 17, 2019
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Health
Why do some people drink until they black out? Twitter offers clues
Blackout drinking is never a wise idea, but new research pinpoints why people sometimes imbibe to the point where they pass out.
Jul 26, 2019
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Neuroscience
Perception of lower socioeconomic standing stimulates appetite
Recent research suggests that the psychological consequences of being in a disadvantaged position in society may stimulate appetite and increase eating regardless of one's ability to access healthier foods. These findings, ...
Jul 10, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young children willing to punish misbehavior, even at personal cost, new research shows
Children as young as three years old are willing to punish others' bad behavior, even at personal cost, finds a new study by psychology researchers at New York University. The work adds to growing evidence that human beings ...
May 20, 2019
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Cardiology
Intervention in preschool—an opportunity to promote healthy lifestyle
Children may have a better chance of avoiding unhealthy habits linked to obesity and cardiovascular disease later in life if they are taught properly about healthy behaviors in preschool, Mount Sinai researchers have shown ...
Apr 22, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Cognitive behavioral therapy effective for prenatal insomnia
(HealthDay)—Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective nonpharmacologic treatment for insomnia during pregnancy, according to a study published online April 5 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Apr 16, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Mailing colorectal cancer screening kit found effective, regardless of financial incentive
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States, and just six out of 10 adults in the age range recommended for routine screening—50 to 75—reported having it done in 2015. When patients do not keep ...
Mar 22, 2019
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