Health Highlights: Feb. 9, 2016
2016-02-09
State of Emergency Declared in Hawaii County Over Dengue Fever Outbreak
Tasering Causes Short-Term Mental Impairment: Study
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Spelling Prowess Relies on Multiple Brain Areas, Study Finds
2016-02-08
Researchers say at least three regions of left hemisphere are involvedContinue Reading
Alcohol More Harmful for People With HIV, Study Suggests
2016-02-08
Even moderate drinking linked to higher risk for death and alcohol-related health issuesContinue Reading
Doctors Should Screen Teens for Major Depression, U.S. Task Force Says
2016-02-08
Experts add that more research needed to determine whether kids under 12 should also be testedContinue Reading
Study Ties School Calendar to Asthma Flare-Ups
2016-02-08
After summer or long break, symptoms spike when kids return to the classroomContinue Reading
Poor REM Sleep May Be Linked to Higher Risk for Anxiety, Depression
2016-02-08
Preliminary study suggests that emotional stress builds when this phase is disturbed, creating a ‘vicious cycle’Continue Reading
Do the Seasons Affect How We Think?
2016-02-08
Small European study finds evidence of seasonal changes in memory, attentionContinue Reading
Measles Outbreak May Have Swayed Some Parents on Vaccines
2016-02-08
Moms and dads who were well-informed on Disneyland cases were more confident about shots in surveyContinue Reading