MONDAY, Dec. 1, 2015 — A short round of “talk-therapy” seems to help over-consumers of caffeine dramatically cut back their intake, a small new study suggests.
Caffeine-use disorder, though not yet an official mental health diagnosis, is defined by…
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Month: November 2015
Brain Gains for Older Adults Who Start Exercising
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 — Beginning an exercise program may help protect older adults’ brains or even reverse early mental decline, a small study suggests.
Researchers placed 34 inactive people, aged 61 to 88, on an exercise regimen. It included…
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Genes May Help Shield Seniors From Mental Decline: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 — Humans have evolved to have gene variants that protect older adults from mental decline, new research suggests.
“We unexpectedly discovered that humans have evolved gene variants that can help protect the elderly from…
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Human Brains Aren't Distinctly Male or Female, Study Says
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 — There’s no such thing as a distinctly male or female brain, new research suggests.
An analysis of more than 1,400 MRI scans suggests that biologically unmistakable sex differences don’t extend to the brain. Instead, the…
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Sugar-Free Sodas, Candy Can Still Damage Your Teeth
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 — Even sugar-free sodas, sports drinks and candy can damage your teeth, a new study warns.
Australian researchers tested 23 sugar-free and sugar-containing products, including soft drinks and sports drinks, and found that some…
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Doctor-Patient Relationship May Suffer When Technology Takes Over: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 — Doctors who rely heavily on computers while in the exam room may run the risk of harming their relationships with their patients, a new study suggests.
Patients are less likely to rate their care as excellent when…
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Minority Patients in ER Less Likely to Get Painkillers for Abdominal Pain
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 — Minority patients are much less likely than white patients to be given pain medications when they seek emergency department treatment for abdominal pain, a new study shows.
Minority patients were also more likely to have…
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Fitness in Youth Can Pay Off Decades Later: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 — Hitting the gym or playing field in your 20s may bring health benefits that last a lifetime, new research suggests.
The study of nearly 5,000 young adults found that those with good heart/lung fitness had a lower risk of…
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After Concussion Symptoms Fade, Slowed Blood Flow in Brain May Persist
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 — Young football players who suffer a concussion can show signs of reduced blood flow in the brain, even after their symptoms have subsided, a new, preliminary study suggests.
Using an advanced form of MRI, researchers found…
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Empliciti Approved for Multiple Myeloma
MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2015 — Empliciti (elotuzumab), in combination with two other drugs, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat the blood cancer multiple myeloma. The drug is only approved for patients who have already been…
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