Good nutrition positively affects social development, research shows
Proper nutrition during childhood can positively affect a child's social behaviors and development.
May 6, 2016
Archive: 06/05/2016
Stacking the deck against ovarian cancer
Nearly 70 percent of ovarian cancer cases are detected after metastasis, which is the development of secondary malignant growths distant from the primary site of cancer. Understanding ovarian cancer metastasis is a research ...
May 6, 2016
Two-thirds of young swimmers dehydrated, study shows
About two-thirds of young athletes in a local swim club showed up for morning practice already dehydrated and never caught up with optimal hydration levels throughout the day, according to a study published in the Journal ...
May 6, 2016
Preterm birth linked to lengthy traffic exposure in Houston
If the frustration of sitting in traffic wasn't enough, there is now a new reason to hate the gridlock. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have discovered a possible correlation between ...
May 6, 2016
Pentagon perpetuates stigma of mental health counseling, study says
Even as troop suicides remain at record levels, the Pentagon has failed to persuade servicemembers to seek counseling without fears that they'll damage their careers, a stinging government review concludes.
May 6, 2016
Hospital discharge: It's one of the most dangerous periods for patients
Within two weeks of Joyce Oyler's discharge from the hospital, sores developed in her mouth and throat, and blood began seeping from her nose and bowels.
May 6, 2016
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may not cause symptoms until later in life
Dear Mayo Clinic: My dad was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at age 52. He has been on medication for a few months, but doctors said he likely will need surgery, even though his symptoms are very mild. Is surgery ...
May 6, 2016
