College Kids Trend Toward Twitter, Adults Favor Facebook
Whatever the vehicle, it reflects growing signs of self-absorbed behavior, study says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: College Healthread the full article
Fewer CT Scans for Kids, But Some Still Unnecessary
After years on the rise, the number of CT scans performed on kids every year seems to have started falling, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: CT Scans, Children's Healthread the full article
Program Helped Limit Antibiotic Misuse in Kids
A one-hour educational session followed by personalized feedback helped pediatricians more closely align their antibiotic prescribing habits with national guidelines, in a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antibiotics, Children's Healthread...
Social Toll of Hearing Loss Could Be Cause for Alarm
Higher rates of hospitalization, illness and depression for seniors reported in study Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hearing Disorders and Deafness, Seniors' Healthread the full article
Sleep Apnea May Boost Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Study findings bolster suspected link between sleep disorder and heart-related death Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cardiac Arrest, Sleep Apnearead the full article
Heavier Pregnant Women Tend to Deliver Prematurely
In large Swedish study, risk rose along with the mother's weight Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Problems in Pregnancy, Obesity, Premature Babiesread the full article
Chronic Illness Afflicts Most Childhood-Cancer Survivors, Study Finds
Treatment-related lung and hearing problems common at age 45 Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer in Children, Health Statisticsread the full article
Blood Tests May Predict COPD Flare-Ups
Signs of chronic inflammation in the blood linked to faster deterioration of lung function Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)read the full article
Mammography Doesn’t Reduce Breast Cancer Death Rates
But U.S. expert cites flaws in study, notes other research came to different conclusions Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Mammographyread the full article
Standard Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy as Good as Costlier Newcomer
Biologic drug Enbrel wasn't better for patients who didn't respond to methotrexate alone Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Rheumatoid Arthritisread the full article