Overweight Kids More Likely to be Bullied
According to a new study, kids carrying a few extra pounds may invite trouble from the schoolyard bully.
View ArticleAmount of Infants' Food Intake Affected by Breastfeeding, Study Finds
A new study indicates that babies who are fed directly from the breast in early infancy tend to consume less later in infancy than babies who are bottle-fed.
View ArticlePostpartum Depression May Affect New Dads as Well as New Moms
It is fairly well known that new mothers are at increased risk of depression following the birth of a child. New research suggests that about 10 percent of new fathers may also experience the "baby...
View ArticleYounger Children May Be Ready for Swimming Lessons
Making a change from earlier guidelines, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) no longer recommends against swimming lessons for kids aged 1 to 3 years because there is new evidence that instruction...
View ArticleAntidepressants May Affect Miscarriage Risk
New research from Canada suggests that women who take a certain class of antidepressants during pregnancy may increase their risk of having a miscarriage by 68 percent.
View ArticleFocus on Headache This Week
There are very few things more miserable than headaches. That is why doctors will be sharing information about the different types of headaches and what they can mean this week during National Headache...
View ArticleRace May Affect A1C Levels
Management of blood sugar levels over the long term is assessed with the hemoglobin A1C test in people with diabetes. However, a new study finds that the test may have different results depending on...
View ArticleInducing Labor Linked to Increased C-Section Risk
Experts have suspected for some time that induction of labor was associated with an increased risk for cesarean delivery (C-section). New research has put some hard and fast numbers to such a link.
View ArticleWomen: Ride a Bike, Prevent Weight Gain
Premenopausal women can help prevent weight gain by riding a bicycle just as effectively as by walking, according to new research.
View ArticleBreast, Colon Cancer Screening Rates Need Improvement
Rates of breast and colon cancer screenings are greater than ever. Yet, US health officials say that millions of people are not getting the screenings and thousands are dying needlessly as a result.
View ArticleBreast Cancer Medication Guidelines Updated
Guidelines for using certain medications for treating the most common form of breast tumor have been updated by a leading group of cancer experts.
View ArticleRecycling Trauma Patients' Own Blood Can Be Beneficial
New research published this week suggests that transfusion with a trauma patient's own blood may offer a cost-effective alternative to transfusion with blood from another individual as a resuscitation...
View ArticleUsing Internet May Help to Maintain Weight Loss
People who lose weight often struggle to keep the pounds off. New research suggests that utilizing the right Web site may help with weight loss maintenance.
View ArticleTeen Depression Linked to High Internet Use
A new study released this week links the risk for developing depression to teens who spend large amounts of time on the Internet.
View ArticleSpare Tire Increases Heart Disease Risk
A new study finds that even a small amount of extra fat around the middle can increase the risk for high blood pressure and other heart problems because of the effect on the function of cells that...
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