Mar 11, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Time Spent on Facebook, “Untagging” Photos Linked to Body Image Concerns March 10, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter FRIDAY, March 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Young women who spend a lot of time on Facebook tend to be more likely to be concerned about … Read more
FRIDAY, March 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Younger siblings of children with autism may show signs of abnormal development or behavior as early as 1 year of age, according to a new study. The findings suggest that parents and doctors should keep close watch for such symptoms at an early age among younger siblings of … Read more
FRIDAY, March 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Sleep problems may surface for some after clocks move forward an hour Sunday morning for Daylight Saving Time because many people have difficulty changing their body clocks, a sleep expert says. People’s internal clocks tend to be programmed for longer than a 24-hour day and run a bit … Read more
FRIDAY, March 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Sleep problems may surface for some after clocks move forward an hour Sunday morning for Daylight Saving Time because many people have difficulty changing their body clocks, a sleep expert says. People’s internal clocks tend to be programmed for longer than a 24-hour day and run a bit … Read more
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A new study in twins is offering clues to the power of genetics in charting the course of the brain-robbing disease Alzheimer’s. Experts have long known that the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and the brain changes associated with the condition can vary widely from person to person. But … Read more
TUESDAY, March 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) — American Indian communities that open or expand casinos have fewer children who are overweight or obese, new research suggests. Obesity is more common among children from families with fewer financial resources. And Johns Hopkins researchers found that casinos are linked to higher family incomes, which provides kids in … Read more
By Mary Brophy MarcusHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Binge drinking may shorten your life, even if your drinking is considered moderate overall, new research indicates. Many studies of moderate drinking have delved into how it affects health and mortality, but most haven’t looked at patterns of drinking, explained study author Charles … Read more
Mar 3, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Obesity, ‘The Pill’ May Raise MS Risk, Research Suggests February 28, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Obesity and birth control pills may play some role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), two … Read more
Mar 2, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Obesity, ‘The Pill’ May Raise MS Risk, Research Suggests February 28, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Obesity and birth control pills may play some role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), two … Read more