Patience may help people with a cough more than antibiotics, researchers at the University of Georgia believe. A study on how long people expectcoughs to last, compared to the time it actually takes to subside, found that expectationsdiffer significantly. Because many people believe their cough should be gone in about a week, many ask their… Read more »
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Five-year plan of clinical trials aimed at improving Alzheimer’s treatments
A five-year plan that involves four clinical trials of drugs and other treatments for Alzheimer’s disease will be undertaken by a consortium of medical centers across the United States and Canada, the National Institutes of Health announced. The program, which will be conducted at 70 medical sites in both countries, is called the Alzheimer’s Disease… Read more »
Study: Children missing out on basic dental care
A new report from the Pew Charitable Trust’s Center on the States found that despite efforts nationally to improve dental health for children, more than 16 million U.S. youngsters don’t have access to regular dental care. However, many states received higher grades by Pew in 2011 compared to the previous year in spite of budget… Read more »
Celebrate Folic Acid Awareness Week with vitamin B consumption
Why does folic acid deserve its own awareness week? Because it’s one of the B vitamins that’s crucial for maintaining energy and guarding against stress-related fatigue. That’s why January 6 to 12, 2013, is Folic Acid Awareness Week, according to the National Council on Folic Acid (NCFA). Also known as B9, folic acid is an… Read more »
Pediatricians recommend school recess for boosting child development
Many schools have considered reducing the allotted time available for recess in an effort to prepare children for upcoming state exams and extend classroom time. While this could be beneficial in improving the cognitive function of youngsters, pediatricians are advocating for school recess, claiming that it helps improve childhood development. According to research from the… Read more »
New study finds stomach taste receptors may influence eating habits
A recent analysis study published in the journal Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism supports a previous hypothesis that notes that taste receptors in the gut influence peoples’ eating habits due to a hormone they release. Sara Janssen, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., and Inge Depoortere, Ph.D., of the Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders at the Catholic… Read more »
Cognitive function improves due to aerobic exercise
A recent review published in the journal Psychonomic Bulletin and Review suggests that aerobic exercise produces significant benefits in cognitive function for older adults. From pursuing tasks to improved memory, aerobic exercise has been shown to boost the brain function of seniors in several recent studies reviewed in the publication. Elders who are active and… Read more »
Study reveals new factor in development of osteoarthritis
A recent study by Rush University Medical Center in partnership with Northwestern University on the development of osteoarthritis (OA) has yielded exciting results. Researchers believe that they have isolated a molecular mechanism that could lead to the formation of OA. In turn, this could have long-term implications for the future treatment of OA. “Clinically, scientists… Read more »
How much milk should children drink each day?
Most parents understand the importance that milk plays in the diets of growing kids, yet according to new research appearing online in the journal Pediatrics, approximately two cups of milk daily can be extremely beneficial in boosting the overall health for children. “We started to research the question because professional recommendations around milk intake were… Read more »
Flu season kicks off early in U.S., 29 states report new cases
Flu activity has increased over the last week in the U.S., sparking concerns from public health officials that this year’s flu season is off to an early start, Health Day News reported. “Today’s report confirms that the U.S. flu season is off to an early start,” Thomas Frieden, M.D., M.P.H, director of the Centers for… Read more »