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Early, intensive treatment of RA offers long-term benefits, may normalise mortality rates

17.06.2018 Health Problems

The results of a 23-year, follow-up study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) suggest early, intensive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has long-term benefits including the normalisation of mortality to levels consistent with the general population. “We know that the adverse effects of rheumatoid arthritis on the body only become truly apparent after more than a […]

What does it mean to be moved by love?

17.06.2018 Health Problems

Researchers from UCLA and the University of Oslo have documented a complex but universally felt emotion they call kama muta—a Sanskrit term that means “moved by love.” For the past five years they have documented the physical sensations people report when they feel kama muta, and what kind of events, images and experiences bring it about. For the research, which […]

‘They’re at risk:’ Congo’s taxi drivers fear Ebola’s spread

17.06.2018 Health Problems

Propped against his motorcycle taxi outside a hospital in the city affected by Congo’s latest deadly Ebola outbreak, Jean Cedric waved a hand in the air, showing his fear about the risks of his job. “We’re picking up everyone who’s sick and we have no idea if they have Ebola or not. Why aren’t we being vaccinated?” he said. Last […]

The molecules that energize babies’ hearts

17.06.2018 Health Problems

A metabolic process that provides heart muscle with energy fails to mature in newborns with thickened heart walls, according to a Japan–Canada research team. Hokkaido University cardiologist Arata Fukushima, along with a team of University of Alberta scientists led by Gary Lopaschuk, examined the heart tissue of 84 newborns who had undergone surgery for congenital heart disease. Many patients with […]

Study finds behavioral-related youth hospitalizations complicated by suicidality

17.06.2018 Health Problems

A recent study published in American Psychiatric Association’s Psychiatric Services journal found previous research on youth hospitalizations associated with behavioral and mental disorders failed to adequately consider children exhibiting suicidality or self-harm. Previous studies assigned behavioral health disorders, such as depression, as the primary diagnosis, while identifying suicidality or self-harm as a secondary diagnosis. By looking closely at the data, […]

The Question Every Parent Dreads: Can I Take My Cell Phone to School?

17.06.2018 Kids Health

It’s a dilemma every parent has to face at some point: Should I let my kid take a cell phone to school? A 2010 Pew Research Center study found that 65 percent of cell-owning teens bring their phones to school whether the school permits them or not. Most schools allow students to have cell phones with certain rules in place, […]

Study identifies protein’s role in mediating brain’s response to stress

17.06.2018 Health Problems

A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators has identified a critical role for a protein called Kruppel-like factor 9 (Klf9) in the brain’s response to stress, which has implications for protecting against the effects of stress in conditions like major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In their paper published in Cell Reports, the team describes finding that […]

Kim Kardashian West Slammed for Straightening North West’s Naturally Curly Hair

17.06.2018 Kids Health

Since her rise to fame, Kim Kardashian West has become known for her sleek-straight, mermaid-length hair. Aside from a mild wave here and there, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a picture of her without hair as straight as a stick. And though the look has become synonymous with Kardashian West’s brand, fans weren’t exactly happy when they saw her recreate […]

25 Essentials Every Mom Needs on a Long Road Trip With Kids

17.06.2018 Kids Health

25 Essentials Every Mom Needs on a Long Road Trip With Kids There’s nothing quite like a Summer road trip. Planning your route and picking the sights and stops can be thrilling, and road trips can be a great bonding experience for families, creating memories your kids will have for the rest of their lives. But they also involve packing […]

This rant is for every parent who's ever changed a diaper on a bathroom floor

17.06.2018 Kids Health

By AnnaMarie Houlis Chris Mau went viral when he posted a Facebook status about having to change his daughter on dirty bathroom floors due to a lack of baby-changing stations in men’s rooms. His post has received more than 63,000 likes and nearly 145,000 shares thus far. Why? Because it resonates with so many parents. “I’m getting pretty sick of having […]

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