Health Highlights: March 3, 2014
2014-03-03
Rare Mutation Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes: Study
Electrical Stimulation Benefits Some Nearly-Comatose Patients: Study
Embryos Implanted in Women With Transplanted Wombs
Vaccines Prevent Millions of Infections, Save Billions in Costs: CDC
2014-03-03
But messages about immunization benefits often don’t achieve intended goal, researchers discoverContinue Reading
Baby ‘Sleep Machines’ Could Damage Hearing, Study Suggests
2014-03-03
Keep volume low and place device well away from crib, expert saysContinue Reading
Eye-Catching Labels Urged for Fast-Tracked Antibiotics
2014-03-02
Letter to Congress from medical groups focuses on ‘superbug’ threatContinue Reading
Diet to Reduce Blood Pressure May Also Stave Off Kidney Stones
2014-03-01
Study found DASH diet just as effective, less limiting, than traditional eating planContinue Reading
Insomniacs’ Brains May Work Differently
2014-02-28
Small study suggests more ‘plasticity’ might keep active brains too busy at nightContinue Reading
Poor Sleep in Gulf War Vets May Be Tied to Brain Changes
2014-02-28
Researchers say problem seems to be linked with less gray matter, which controls memory, thinkingContinue Reading
Could Childhood Nightmares Foreshadow Mental Ills as Teen?
2014-02-28
Persistent nightmares, frequent night terrors linked to greater risk for psychotic episodes, study suggestsContinue Reading