Teens who drink alone more likely to develop alcohol problems as young adults Results also show adolescents drink alone to cope with negative emotions PITTSBURGH—Most teenagers who drink alcohol do so with their friends in social settings, but a new study by researchers ...

Study reveals potential breakthrough in hearing technology Computer processes sound, filters out background noise for the hearing-impaired

Multilevel study finds no link between minimum wage and crime rates A new study out of the University of Cincinnati is a unique examination into whether public policy on the minimum wage can affect the crime rate. The study finds that, contrary to conventional belief, ...

Medication adherence after hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome Patients better adhered to their medication regimens in the year following hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) when they were part of a program that included personalized attention ...

Penn produces graphene nanoribbons with nanopores for fast DNA sequencing The instructions for building all of the body's proteins are contained in a person's DNA, a string of chemicals that, if unwound and strung end to end, would form a sentence 3 billion ...

Respiratory disorder in the ocean German-Peruvian science team demonstrates the influence of eddies on the oxygen sustenance Observations show that in large regions of the tropical oceans, the so-called oxygen minimum zones (OMZ), the oxygen content ...

Depression in pregnancy: New study shows preferences for therapy over medication Journal of Psychiatric Practice provides guidance for clinicians on women's preferences and concerns about treating depression during and after pregnancy Philadelphia, Pa. ...

Study asks: Is a 'better world' possible? EAST LANSING, Mich. — For years, policymakers have attempted to create communities where a diverse group of residents not only live close to one other but also interact freely – in other words, neighborhoods that are both ...

Turning problems into solutions: Land management as a key to countering butterfly declines Currently, butterfly populations in many countries decline at alarming rates. Many of these populations are closely associated with the agricultural landscape. Changes in farming ...

Most teen mental health problems go untreated Less than half of teenagers with mental health problems receive any sort of treatment DURHAM, N.C. -- More than half of adolescents with psychiatric disorders receive no treatment of any sort, says a new study by E. Jane Costello, ...

Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation does not reduce risk of hip fracture or colorectal cancer New Rochelle, NY, November 18, 2013—New results are in from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Calcium plus Vitamin D Supplementation Trial. ...

Control malaria by segmenting sleeping arrangements Better malaria control might come from segregating household sleeping arrangements, according to a new study co-authored by a University of Guelph professor. The researchers found malaria eradication related ...

Cranberries have health-promoting properties, new expert review reveals Highlights heart health, urinary and gastrointestinal tract and other metabolic benefits CARVER, Mass. (Nov. 18, 2013) – Cranberries are more than a holiday favorite, given their remarkable ...

Without sufficient support, community health centers will drop 1 million patients WASHINGTON, DC and NEW YORK (Nov. 18, 2013)—A new report by the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative ...

New treatment more effective at reducing blood clots in brain-injured patients, MU surgeons find COLUMBIA, Mo. — Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that a new protocol that uses preventive blood-thinning ...

Pre-op exam, nerve monitor provides valuable thyroid outcomes information Combined tools help manage expectations BOSTON (Nov. 18, 2013) – Intraoperative recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) monitoring has gained popularity with approximately 53 percent ...

Drexel study: Consumers order a less unhealthy meal when the menu has nutritional labeling PHILADELPHIA (November 18, 2013)— An evaluation team led by the Drexel University School of Public Health has published a new study demonstrating that customers of full-service ...

Bitter melon extract may have potential to fight head and neck cancer ST. LOUIS – Extract taken from an Asian vegetable may have therapeutic qualities to treat head and neck cancer, a Saint Louis University researcher has found. Preliminary findings of the research ...

People new to power more likely to be vengeful New research has shown that people who are not accustomed to holding power are more likely to be vengeful when placed in charge. Experienced power-holders, on the other hand, were found to be more tolerant of perceived ...

Poultry probiotic's coat clues to ability to battle bugs IFR researchers have characterised the coat of a potential poultry probiotic, giving the first clues of how it may be used to exclude pathogenic bacteria from chickens. Lactobacillus ...

A happy patient is well connected to a doctor University of Iowa study finds that patients in regular contact with primary physician are most satisfied with their care A new trend in American health care is the patient-centered medical home. The approach revolves ...

Texting your way to weight loss Duke study finds tracking workout, diet habits through text messages could save time and improve healthy routines DURHAM, N.C. -- If the idea of keeping a food and exercise diary keeps you from joining a weight-loss program, there may ...

Mayo Clinic-led study: 2 drugs do not improve kidney function in acute heart failure patients Low-dose dopamine or low-dose nesiritide tested in hospitalized heart failure patients DALLAS -- Two drugs tested in a larger trial did not improve kidney function in acute heart failure ...

Better outcomes reported from high-volume providers of complex endoscopic procedure INDIANAPOLIS -- Patients who seek treatment from physicians who more frequently perform a high-risk endoscopic procedure are less likely to be admitted to the hospital or require a repeat ...

New hope for victims of traumatic brain injury Researchers from Tel Aviv University demonstrate hyperbaric oxygen therapy significantly revives brain functions and life quality Every year, nearly two million people in the United States suffer traumatic ...