Health News

The High Costs of Intra-Cranial Angioplasty
Angioplasty and stenting of intra-cranial vessels (blood vessels in the skull that supply blood to the brain) is linked to nearly triple the cost of regular care for stroke, according to a new study.
Spotty Research
Researchers have identified the potential benefits of a new computer application designed to automatically detect subtle brain lesions in patients with epilepsy via MRI scans.
Slippery Slope of Emotions
A new study explores the psychological impact of the British Petroleum (BP) oil spill last year that resulted in millions of gallons of oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico for more than five months.
More than PMS ...
Premenstrual mood shifts are associated with depressive symptoms and  bipolar disorder, according to a new study.
Share and Share Alike
Children as young as three years old have a sense of what's fair, according to a new study from Harvard University.
Offensive Behavior and TBI
Youth offenders may have a higher proportional rate of traumatic brain injury (TBI) than the general population, according to a new study from the University of Exeter's School of Psychology.
Automatic Sedation
Researchers have made advances towards being able to automate the sedation of patients in hospital intensive care units (ICUs), a step forward that may take a burden off of nurses while improving patient safety.
Not-so-Single and Loving It
A recent survey of couples who are married or cohabiting in the United Kingdom indicate they are paired up and loving it.
Dangerous Drug for Pregnant Women
The FDA is warning that terbutaline administered by injection or through an infusion pump should not be used in pregnant women for prevention of, or for prolonged (beyond 48-72 hours) treatment of preterm labor.
Remember to Eat Better, Eat Better to Remember
Scientists today agree that there are five molecules that are known to affect or cause Alzheimer's disease, which plagues an estimated five million Americans.