Month: November 2015

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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