BETHESDA, Md. — Early detection of depression among adolescents is critical for early intervention and suicide prevention, according to a study. The results of the survey-study show a growing body of evidence underlining the significance of adolescent depression. The study focused on regional community studies and national surveys focusing on depressive episodes in adolescents, specifically […]
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – It is long known that adequate sleep helps with memory, but a new study has shown that extra sleep helps the brain overcome catastrophic neurological defects that would have been detrimental to memory formation. The study released by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis was published April 23
NEW HYDE PARK, NY – Teens posing as consumers were able to purchase over-the-counter diet supplements and received advice from staff at health food stores – even though the products are clearly marked for adult use only. It is legal for minors to buy these products in 49 states, but the American Academy of Pediatrics
BOSTON — Teenage girls who consume 2400 mg or more of potassium per day suffer no adverse effects on their blood pressure after adolescence. The study was published online in April by JAMA Pediatrics. Scientists have long felt that Americans consume too much salt, but that has not been extensively studied in children and adolescents.
DURHAM, N.C. – Adolescents who drink alcohol are hurting their memory and learning capability – and that will last for life, according to a study from Duke University. The study was published April 27 in the journal Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. The study provides new insights at what changes happen at the cellular level
DALLAS – Those suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome are more than twice as likely to suffer migraines then people with no CTS, a study has shown. Findings are published in the March 2015 edition of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have linked the two maladies in a
BOSTON – Researchers are telling doctors that prescribing exercise can lessen age-related declines in brain structure. A study on cardiorespiratory fitness form Boston University School of Medicine was published in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, and is the first to prove a relationship between fitness and brain structure in older adults – but
BOSTON — The department of Health and Human Services released a public health notice April 27 that calls for fluoride levels to be lowered to below 0.7 milligrams per liter. The accepted levels have been between 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams per liter since 1962 when standards were set. This is the first adjustment to fluoride
Protein powders have become commonplace in the diets of health-conscious Americans who want to build muscle mass or who are following vegan diets. They appear anywhere from additives in smoothies to pancakes and soups. There are some pros and cons to using these powders, as over-consuming protein can contribute to cancer risks and kidney damage.
DARIEN, Ill. – Night shift workers classified as alert insomniacs have the highest level of impairment and lowest work productivity when compared to those who are simply sleepy, a study has shown. Also found is that distinguishing between fatigue and sleepiness is important clinically because alert insomniacs reported significantly greater fatigue than sleepy insomniacs. The
