Medications & DrugsHealthDay - FRIDAY, July 8 (HealthDay News) -- Children of women who experience
anxiety and depression during pregnancy may be at greater risk for asthma,
according to new research.
Medications & Drugs
Parents' Military Deployment May Harm Kids' Mental Health (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- Children with a parent on long-term
military deployment in Iraq or Afghanistan are at increased risk for
mental health problems, new research suggests.
Mental problems of soldiers' kids tied to wars (Reuters)
Reuters - The longer U.S. soldiers were deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan, the more likely their children would be diagnosed with mental health problems, according to a study published Monday.
Study Finds 'Inconsistent' Care for Pregnant Women With Depression (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with
depression receive inconsistent treatment and, as a result, may spend more
time in the hospital before their babies are born, a new study finds.
Diabetes Drugs Linked to Cancer and Heart Disease (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - On May 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new restrictions for the prescribing and use of medications containing rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet, Avandaryl).
Michelle Obama defends husband on Africa (AP)
AP - Visiting Africa on a goodwill mission, first lady Michelle Obama defended her husband Friday against criticism that he isn't paying enough attention to the continent. She said her weeklong trip to South Africa and Botswana is proof of the president's commitment to Africa.
What Consumers Should Know about the FDA's New Sunscreen Rules (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - The Food and Drug Administration announced last week it was implementing new rules and regulations regarding the labels found on all non-prescription sunscreens. According to the New York Times, the move follows decades of research into the efficacy of various kinds of sunscreen in preventing sunburn, skin cancer, and premature skin aging.
Michelle Obama visits AIDS clinic in Botswana (AFP)
AFP - US First Lady Michelle Obama on Friday started the last leg of her African tour by helping spruce up an AIDS clinic in Botswana, one of the countries hardest-hit by the disease.
Some small risks to antidepressants in pregnancy (Reuters)
Reuters - Two antidepressants appear to be associated with a small risk of birth defects, according to a new analysis based on national data from Finland.
Common drug effect ups elderly death risk: study (Reuters)
Reuters - A side effect of many commonly used drugs, including antihistamines and antidepressants, appears to increase the risk of reduced brain function and early death in older people, according to a study published on Friday.
Eating Disorders May Raise Risk of Depression in Pregnancy (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, June 22 (HealthDay News) -- Although depression
strikes one in 10 women during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth,
those who have had an eating disorder or suffered physical or sexual abuse
are more likely to develop the condition, according to a new study.
Eating Disorders May Raise Risk of Depression in Pregnancy (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, June 22 (HealthDay News) -- Although depression
strikes one in 10 women during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth,
those who have had an eating disorder or suffered physical or sexual abuse
are more likely to develop the condition, according to a new study.
In Soweto, Michelle Obama urges fight against AIDS (AFP)
AFP - US First Lady Michelle Obama invoked the legacy of South Africa's liberation struggle Wednesday to urge young people to end the AIDS epidemic, in a speech at a landmark Soweto church.
How City Living Stresses the Brain (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - City living can be tough on the brain — it's been linked to anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. By testing the brains of students raised or living in cities, researchers in Germany have located the brain areas linked to this stress reaction.
Older Women With Breast Cancer Probably Won't Die From It: Study (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) -- Older women with breast cancer are
more likely to die from cardiovascular disease and other causes than from
their cancer, a new study finds.
Years of Air Pollution May Be Tied to Uncontrolled Asthma (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) -- A strong association exists
between long-term exposure to air pollution and uncontrolled asthma, new
research indicates.
Smoking, Prostate Cancer a Deadly Mix (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) -- Smokers diagnosed with
prostate cancer are more likely to have the cancer recur after treatment
and are more likely to die than non-smokers, a new study says.
New AIDS guidelines target global discrimination of gays (AFP)
AFP - The World Health Organisation published Tuesday new global guidelines for expanding AIDS treatment, focusing for the first time on homosexuals, who face discrimination in many countries.
Serbs go from pill poppers to couch therapy (AFP)
AFP - After decades of widespread use of tranquillisers and antidepressants, readily prescribed by doctors, Serbians have discovered the wonders of couch therapy.
Health Tip: Create an Asthma Action Plan for School (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If your school-age child has asthma, school
educators and staff should know the specifics, in case of an
emergency.
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