Brain reacts to fairness as it does to money and chocolate
• Brain • • Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Apr 21 08

The human brain responds to being treated fairly the same way it responds to winning money and eating chocolate, UCLA scientists report. Being treated… Brain reacts to fairness as it does to money and chocolate   

 
 

Migraine Increases Risk of Severe Skin Sensitivity and Pain
• Headaches • • Migraine • • Pain • Apr 21 08

People with migraine are more likely to experience exacerbated skin sensitivity or pain after non-painful daily activities such as rubbing one’s head, combing one’s… Migraine Increases Risk of Severe Skin Sensitivity and Pain   

 
 

Vitamin D in brain function
• Brain • • Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 21 08

Vitamin D in brain function

In a definitive critical review, scientists at Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland ask whether there is convincing biological or behavioral evidence linking vitamin… Vitamin D in brain function   

 
 

The Top 10 Functional Food Trends in America
• Food & Nutrition • Apr 18 08

Foods that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition, identified as functional foods, are becoming a key part of everyday life, according to… The Top 10 Functional Food Trends in America   

 
 

Overuse of Codeine, Oxycodone and Barbiturates Increases Risk of Chronic Migraine
• Headaches • • Migraine • Apr 18 08

People who overuse barbiturates and opioids, such as codeine, butalbital, and oxycodone, to treat migraine are at an increased risk of developing chronic migraine,… Overuse of Codeine, Oxycodone and Barbiturates Increases Risk of Chronic Migraine   

 
 

US FDA says generic Wellbutrin OK despite reports
• Drug News • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 17 08

A cheaper, generic version of GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s Wellbutrin XL antidepressant is just as safe and effective, despite complaints from some patients, the U.S. Food… US FDA says generic Wellbutrin OK despite reports   

 
 

People become happier with age, survey finds
• Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 17 08

Happiness increases along with age, according to findings from a three-decade-long U.S. survey released on Wednesday.

Between 15 percent and 33 percent of 18-year-old… People become happier with age, survey finds   

 
 

Men More Likely to Have Problems with Memory and Thinking Skills
• Brain • • Gender: Male • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 17 08

When it comes to remembering things, new research shows men are more likely than women to have mild cognitive impairment, the transition stage before… Men More Likely to Have Problems with Memory and Thinking Skills   

 
 

Pediatricians Asked to Screen for Spousal Abuse
• Children's Health • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 16 08

Because children often witness spousal abuse, pediatricians have two reasons to routinely screen their patients’ mothers or other caregivers for signs of such physical… Pediatricians Asked to Screen for Spousal Abuse   

 
 

Prolonged fasting increases risk of rare type of stroke
• Neurology • • Stroke • Apr 16 08

Fasting during the month of Ramadan raises the risk of a rare type of stroke, according to research that will be presented at the… Prolonged fasting increases risk of rare type of stroke   

 
 

Parkinson’s Drugs Tradeoff: Better Muscle Control, Worse Side Effects
• Drug News • • Neurology • Apr 16 08

Compared to older drugs for Parkinson disease, a newer class of medications called dopamine agonists might be better at preventing some of the disabling… Parkinson’s Drugs Tradeoff: Better Muscle Control, Worse Side Effects   

 
 

Children Should Not Take Antihistamines for Chronic Cough, Reviewers Say
• Children's Health • Apr 16 08

Chronic cough can cut into children’s sleep and fray parents’ nerves. Although antihistamines can alleviate cough, possible side effects outweigh their benefits, say authors… Children Should Not Take Antihistamines for Chronic Cough, Reviewers Say   

 
 

Possible link between baby swimming and breathing problems in children
• Children's Health • • Respiratory Problems • Apr 15 08

Possible link between baby swimming and breathing problems in child

Children with mothers who have allergies or asthma have an increased risk of wheezing in the chest if they take part in baby swimming… Possible link between baby swimming and breathing problems in children   

 
 

Flu vaccines can reduce respiratory problems by up to 3/4
• Flu • • Respiratory Problems • Apr 15 08

Annual flu vaccinations are highly effective at preventing acute respiratory illness and making sure that existing breathing problems don’t get any worse, according to… Flu vaccines can reduce respiratory problems by up to 3/4   

 
 

Computer game helps COPD patients breathe better
• Children's Health • • Respiratory Problems • Apr 15 08

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may gain better control over their breathing and breathe more efficiently by using their breath to play… Computer game helps COPD patients breathe better   

 
 

Are Your Children’s Rx Meds FDA-approved?
• Children's Health • • Drug Abuse • • Public Health • Apr 14 08

Many parents are under the assumption that any medicine prescribed by a health care provider for their child is safe and approved by the… Are Your Children’s Rx Meds FDA-approved?   

 
 

Marijuana use on the rise among Ontario adults, CAMH reports
• Tobacco & Marijuana • • Cocaine Addiction • Apr 14 08

Despite positive substance use trends, tobacco and alcohol still have high costs to society

While this CAMH Monitor eReport reveals some promising substance use… Marijuana use on the rise among Ontario adults, CAMH reports   

 
 

Unconscious decisions in the brain
• Brain • • Neurology • Apr 14 08

Already several seconds before we consciously make a decision its outcome can be predicted from unconscious activity in the brain. This is shown in… Unconscious decisions in the brain   

 
 

Is Bottled Water Any Better than Tap Water?
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • Apr 14 08

How much do you spend on bottled water? If you buy certain brands thinking the water is cleaner or safer, experts say you may… Is Bottled Water Any Better than Tap Water?   

 
 

Mouth May Tell the Tale of Lung Damage Caused by Smoking
• Dental Health • • Respiratory Problems • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 14 08

Cells lining the mouth reflect the molecular damage that smoking does to the lining of the lungs, researchers at The University of Texas M.… Mouth May Tell the Tale of Lung Damage Caused by Smoking   

 
 

A Genetic Cause for Iron Deficiency
• Genetics • Apr 14 08

The discovery of a gene for a rare form of inherited iron deficiency may provide clues to iron deficiency in the general population… A Genetic Cause for Iron Deficiency   

 
 

More than 200 Abused Children Under 5 Died in U.S. Hospitals in 2005
• Children's Health • • Public Health • Apr 11 08

Of 6,700 children hospitalized for physical abuse or neglect in 2005, more than 200 died and all fatalities were under age 5, according… More than 200 Abused Children Under 5 Died in U.S. Hospitals in 2005   

 
 

Arthritis Common in Children
• Children's Health • • Arthritis • Apr 11 08

It’s Not Just Your Grandma’s Ailment: Arthritis Common in Children

Aches and pains are common in children and teens. Most of the time, they… Arthritis Common in Children   

 
 

Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Hearing
• Ear / Nose / Throat • Apr 11 08

To celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month, the House Ear Institute (HEI) is educating the public on noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) with the top… Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Hearing   

 
 

Spring Clean Your Diet
• Dieting • Apr 11 08

Ever thought of improving your eating habits as a spring cleaning job? Just as you give your house and garage a thorough once-over every… Spring Clean Your Diet   

 
 
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