Child and youth victimization less hidden from authorities
• Children's Health • • Public Health • Jan 03 11

Almost half of U.S. youth who experience violence, abuse or crime have had at least one of their victimizations known to school, police or… Child and youth victimization less hidden from authorities   

 
 

Brain imaging studies examine how anti-smoking medications may curb cravings
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Jan 03 11

The smoking cessation medications bupropion and varenicline may both be associated with changes in the way the brain reacts to smoking cues, making it… Brain imaging studies examine how anti-smoking medications may curb cravings   

 
 

New research reveals unexpected biological pathway in glaucoma
• Eye / Vision Problems • Jan 03 11

In a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (Early Edition ahead of print), a team of researchers from… New research reveals unexpected biological pathway in glaucoma   

 
 

Study finds evidence of increased lung cancer risk among tuberculosis patients
• Cancer: Lung • • Tuberculosis • Jan 01 11

Although a clear association of tuberculosis with lung cancer remains to be established, a new study published in the January issue of the Journal… Study finds evidence of increased lung cancer risk among tuberculosis patients   

 
 

Study shows that CPAP therapy reduces fatigue, increases energy in patients with sleep apnea
• Respiratory Problems • Jan 01 11

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea often report that they feel like “a new person” after beginning treatment with continuous positive airway pressure therapy. A… Study shows that CPAP therapy reduces fatigue, increases energy in patients with sleep apnea   

 
 

Canada to put bigger health warnings on cigarettes
• Tobacco & Marijuana • Jan 01 11

Canada will slap larger and enhanced warning labels on cigarette packs, the government announced on Thursday, in a step critics said was unduly delayed… Canada to put bigger health warnings on cigarettes   

 
 

Few Americans travel overseas for medical care
• Public Health • Jan 01 11

Traveling to foreign countries for medical procedures, treatments or surgeries - so-called ‘medical tourism’ - may not be as cost saving or as popular… Few Americans travel overseas for medical care   

 
 

Family history of alcoholism raises obesity risk
• Addiction • • Obesity • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Jan 01 11

People with a family history of alcoholism may be turning to high-calorie treats instead of booze to satisfy their addiction, U.S. researchers say, a… Family history of alcoholism raises obesity risk   

 
 

Eating lots of red meat ups women’s stroke risk
• Dieting • • Stroke • Jan 01 11

Women who eat a lot of red meat may be putting themselves at increased risk of stroke, a new study in more than 30,000… Eating lots of red meat ups women’s stroke risk   

 
 
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