Fathers’ depression affects kids’ depression, too
December 15th, 20170 Fathers who show signs of depression may be more likely to have kids who show signs of depression, especially in their teen years, according to a new study in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Previous research has shown an association between maternal depression and adolescent depression, but few studies have looked for links between...
Babies learn what words mean before they can use them
December 15th, 20170 Babies begin to learn words and what they mean well before they begin talking, and researchers are beginning to understand how they do it. "I think it's especially intriguing that we find evidence that for infants, even their early words aren't 'islands'; even with a very small vocabulary they seem to have a sense that some words and...
Health conditions that most commonly affect men
December 8th, 20170 By Dr. S. George Kipa, MD According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, men are 24 percent less likely than women to have seen a doctor in the past year. The unfortunate reality, however, is that males are also more likely to die from eight out of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. than...
Coalition emerges to fight legalized marijuana ballot proposal
December 2nd, 20172 LANSING — While supporters of a ballot proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use cleared their first hurdle by turning in more than enough signatures to tentatively qualify for the November 2018 ballot, more challenges are on the horizon. An opposing committee — Healthy and Productive Michigan — formed on Wednesday to...
FDA approves digital pill that tracks when patients take it
December 2nd, 20171 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first digital pill with an embedded sensor to track if patients are taking their medication properly, marking a significant step forward in the convergence of healthcare and technology. The medicine is a version of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.'s established...
Stress results in either better study habits or stimulant misuse in college
December 1st, 20170 DEARBORN — The holiday season has arrived and with it students' elevated stress levels. Even though they have much to look forward to in December, like a relaxing break, that doesn't divert their attention from all the work they have to do at the end of the semester to be able to enjoy it. While college stress is endless, it...
Kids still get codeine after surgeries despite safety warnings
November 25th, 20170 Even after warnings from doctors and drug regulators about the dangers of opioids for children, 1 in 20 kids still get codeine after two common childhood surgeries, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers examined records for almost 363,000 children who had tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies from 2010 to 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug...
Hand, wrist injuries in high school sports often severe
November 25th, 20170 High school athletes have high rates of hand and wrist injuries, especially in certain sports, according to a new U.S. study. Football players have the highest risk by far, but lacrosse, field and ice hockey, wrestling, softball and basketball also carry higher odds of these injuries, which can require costly surgery and keep kids out...
Immigrant workers in U.S. have tripled risk for heat-related death
November 18th, 20170 Compared to U.S. citizens, immigrants have more than three times the risk of dying from heat-related illness — with the majority of deaths occurring in just three states, according to a recent study. The risk is greatest among Hispanic immigrants and those between ages 18 and 24, a group of researchers at the Centers for Disease...
Poor children benefit when parents have access to healthcare
November 18th, 20170 Low-income children in the U.S. whose parents qualified for Medicaid were more likely to receive preventive care, regardless of their own insurance coverage, a new study finds. Researchers called the finding “an important spillover effect.” Children whose mothers and fathers were enrolled in Medicaid, government insurance for...
Pesticide residue on fruits and veggies tied to infertility
November 3rd, 20170 Women who eat more fruits and vegetables with high levels of pesticide residue may be less likely to get pregnant than women whose diets don’t include a lot of this type of produce, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers examined data on eating habits and pregnancy outcomes for 325 women who went through a total of 541 cycles of...
Can spicy foods curb salt cravings or lower blood pressure?
November 3rd, 20170 People who like spicy foods may eat less salt and have lower blood pressure, potentially reducing their risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study from China suggests. When people didn’t care for spicy food, they consumed an average of 13.4 grams a day of salt, according to the study published in the journal Hypertension. But when...
“Get Your Pink On” community event raises money, awareness for breast cancer research
October 27th, 20170 By Laida Sukari The Arab American News-intern DEARBORN— On Friday, October 20, The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and The Breast Cancer Student Association (BCSA) hosted their second fundraising dinner called “Get Your Pink On” (GYPO) at Byblos Banquet Center. The SWE organization at the University of Michigan-Dearborn...
Robotic-assisted surgery not always more effective
October 27th, 20170 Robotic-assisted surgery is much more expensive than other minimally invasive surgeries, but it does not improve outcomes of surgery for kidney tumors and rectal cancers. “The rapid increase in costly robot surgery in lieu of laparoscopic surgery without a definite advantage for the patient is a problem that can be applied not only...
FDA warns Meridian of violations for lead-testing devices
October 27th, 20170 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it issued a warning letter to Meridian Bioscience Inc’s unit for several federal law violations after inspecting its facility that makes lead-testing devices. The violations include selling significantly modified versions of two of its blood lead-testing systems without the......
Judge rejects bid by 18 U.S. states to revive Obamacare subsidies
October 25th, 20170 WASHINGTON - A U.S. judge in California on Wednesday refused to block President Donald Trump’s decision to end subsidy payments to health insurers under Obamacare, rejecting a request by Democratic attorneys general from 18 U.S. states. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria in San Francisco sided with the Trump administration, saying...
New York State bans e-cigs from public places in latest crackdown on smoking
October 24th, 20170 NEW YORK - Electronic cigarettes, the popular vapor substitute to traditional tobacco cigarettes, will soon be banned from public indoor spaces in New York state — just like the real thing. Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill to ban e-cigs anywhere cigarettes are already prohibited, like workplaces, restaurants and bars. The......
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October 20th, 20170 DEARBORN — Miscarriage and infant loss are not easy subjects of discussion for anyone, and especially not for those experiencing bereavement firsthand. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and there are initiatives in the Metro Detroit area and online to bring the conversation of pregnancy and infant loss out in the...
Major study shows mind still works after the body shows no sign of life
October 18th, 20170 When you die you know you're dead: Major study shows mind still works after the body shows no sign of life Death just became even more scary: scientists say people are aware they’re dead because their consciousness continues to work after the body has stopped showing signs of life. That means that, theoretically, someone may even...
WHO report: Child and teen obesity soars tenfold worldwide in 40 years
October 13th, 20170 GENEVA —The number of obese children and adolescents worldwide has jumped tenfold in the past 40 years and the rise is accelerating in low- and middle-income countries, especially in Asia, a major study said on Wednesday. Childhood and teen obesity rates have leveled off in the United States, north-western Europe and other rich...
For some kids, bullying may not leave lasting mental scars
October 13th, 20170 Children who are bullied during their pre-teen years may experience mental health issues like anxiety and depression, but a study of twins suggests that some victims may not experience lasting psychological problems. Researchers examined data on about 11,000 twins born in England and Wales from 1994 to 1996. The youth completed......
Exercise prevents elderly mobility problems, and the more the better
October 8th, 20170 Less than an extra hour a week of moderate exercise can make a big difference in helping older adults stay mobile and reduce their risk of developing major mobility problems, a U.S. study suggests. Improvements were seen in all the 70-to-90-year-olds who added some physical activity to their weekly routines over about two years, and...
Saving carbs for last may help ward off blood sugar spike for diabetics
October 8th, 20170 Saving the bread for last at mealtime could help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar under control, new research suggests. People with type 2 diabetes who ate protein and vegetables before they consumed carbohydrate-heavy bread and orange juice had a significantly lower increase in blood sugar after the meal, compared to when......
Younger start in football linked to higher risk of behavior, mood problems
September 29th, 20170 Boys who start playing American football before their 12th birthday may be at sharply increased risk of behavioral and mood problems later in life compared to peers who hit the gridiron later, according to a recent U.S. study. Among former professional, college and high school football players, those with earlier exposure to the game...
Resistance exercise linked to reduced anxiety
September 29th, 20170 People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting may experience less anxiety than people who don’t work out, a research review suggests Researchers analyzed data from 16 previously published studies with a total of 922 participants who were randomly assigned to do resistance training or be inactive. Resistance workouts were......
