Sperms' Length Linked to Men's Fertility
Men with wide variation in the length of their sperm, particularly in the tail, have lower concentrations of sperm that are good swimmers, a new study indicates.
View ArticleShift to Hospice Care Often Comes Too Late, Study Finds
Although most people would prefer to die peacefully in a comfortable setting, a new study shows that almost one in three spend some time in the intensive-care unit of a hospital in their last month of...
View ArticleMeth in Pregnancy May Blunt Child's Reaction to Stress: Study
If a woman uses methamphetamine during pregnancy, that illegal drug use along with an unstable home environment may lead to an abnormal response to stress in her children, according to the results of a...
View ArticleParalyzed Patient Moves Prosthetic Arm With Her Mind
It sounds like science fiction, but researchers are gaining ground in developing mind-controlled robotic arms that could give people with paralysis or amputated limbs more independence.
View ArticleChronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study
People who suffer from frequent heartburn may be at increased risk for cancers of the throat and vocal cords even if they don't smoke or drink alcohol, a new study says.
View ArticleWeight Loss Improves Sexual Function in Diabetes
Among obese women with type 2 diabetes and sexual dysfunction, weight loss significantly improves sexual function, according to a study published online June 11 in Diabetes Care .
View ArticleDiet-Exercise Combo Doesn't Cut Heart Risks in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Weight loss accomplished from diet and exercise does not appear to cut the risk of heart problems for people with diabetes, a new study finds.
View ArticleCPAP Impacts Mortality in Patients With COPD, Sleep Apnea
For patients with overlap syndrome , the more time on continuous positive airway pressure the lower the likelihood of death, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue of the Journal of...
View ArticleAAP: Brain Injury Linked to Depression in Children
Children with brain injury are more likely to be diagnosed with depression, even after adjusting for multiple factors, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of...
View ArticleSmoking in Pregnancy Tied to Later Nicotine Addiction in Daughters
Daughters exposed to their mother's stress hormones in the womb may be more likely to become nicotine-dependent later in life, a new long-term study suggests.
View Article2 Alzheimer's Drugs Found Ineffective in Clinical Trials
Two experimental drugs for Alzheimer's disease have failed their clinical trials, proving unable to help patients with mild to moderate dementia, according to new studies.
View ArticleAbused Women Vulnerable to Unsafe Sex Practices
Women who are victims of domestic violence are at increased risk for infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, new research finds.
View ArticleCognitive Behavioral Tx Beats Relaxation Tx in Childhood OCD
Family-based cognitive behavioral therapy is superior to FB relaxation treatment for young children with obsessive-compulsive disorder , according to a study published online April 23 in JAMA Psychiatry .
View ArticleBrain Stimulation Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer's
Meanwhile, 42 Alzheimer's patients in the United States and Canada have been enrolled in the largest study to date to examine the use of deep brain stimulation to treat the disease.
View ArticlePediatrics Group Wants Parents to Read to Their Children Every Day
All pediatricians should encourage parents to read out loud to their children every day, beginning in infancy, to promote literacy and strengthen family ties.
View ArticleHigh Blood Pressure May Up Psoriasis Risk for Women
Taking blood pressure medications called beta-blockers also raises the risk for psoriasis, according to the study that followed nearly 78,000 women for more than a decade.
View ArticleHypertensive Status Ups Risk of Psoriasis Flares
Individuals with hypertension and those with long-term, regular use of beta-blocker medication may be at increased risk of developing psoriasis flares, according to research published online July 2 in...
View ArticleSaliva Test Might Someday Replace Needle Prick for Diabetics
A new type of sensor for people with diabetes is being developed to measure sugar levels in the body using saliva instead of blood, researchers report.
View ArticlePregnancy Loss Ups Future Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
The risk of cardiovascular disease is increased among postmenopausal women with prior pregnancy loss, according to research published in the July/August issue of the Annals of Family Medicine .
View ArticleParents of Obese Kids Often View Them as Healthy
Parents of obese children often don't view their kids as unhealthy or recognize the health consequences of excess weight or inactivity, according to a new study.
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