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Oct 29, 2014 01:53 AM EDT

Men Who Don't Get Enough Rest At Increased Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

A proper night's rest has been linked to essential health and well-being in both men and women. Yet recent findings published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia reveal that for older men in particular, inadequate rest can increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease--the most common form of dementia.

Oct 29, 2014 01:47 AM EDT

Taking Selfies May Help Improve Skin

Findings published in the journal JAMA Dermatology show that taking selfies can help some individuals overcome skin problems.

Oct 27, 2014 09:58 PM EDT

Children Ease Menopausal Symptoms, New Study Shows

Having kids in the house could help reduce symptoms of menopause, according to a new study.

Oct 27, 2014 08:27 PM EDT

Ibuprofen Better Than Oral Morphine In Children With Fracture Pain

Children suffering from bone fracture found that ibuprofen helped to reduce pain better than oral morphine, according to recent findings published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Oct 24, 2014 10:16 PM EDT

Rare Hormone Helps Test For Potentially Fatal Insulin Disease In Infants

Recent findings published in the Journal of Pediatrics reveal that a certain hormone found in infants stomachs can help provide a potential marker for testing of a rare form of insulin issues, that can result in death.

Oct 24, 2014 09:55 PM EDT

Pulmonary Edema Cases Higher Among Community Athletes

Recent findings published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine reveals that extreme fitness commonly seen in athletes can sometimes be unexpectedly deadly.

Oct 24, 2014 09:36 PM EDT

Cutting Limb Blood Helps To Protect The Heart Before Surgery

Recent findings published in the International Journal of Cardiology reveal that cutting off blood supply before undergoing surgery can help to protect heart patients undergoing an operation.

Oct 24, 2014 09:13 PM EDT

Type 1 Diabetes Rate Jumps In Non-Hispanic Children

Recent findings published in the journal Diabetes reveal that the number of cases of type 1 diabetes diagnosed in non-Hispanic white children and adolescents has dramatically increased in the last several years.

Oct 24, 2014 12:03 AM EDT

Kidney Stones Can Increase The Risk Of Bone Fractures

Those who have dealt with kidney stones may also be at an increased risk of bone fractures. Researchers found a potential link between urolithiasis, otherwise known as a formation of kidney, urinary or bladder stones, and an increased risk of the aforementioned problem.

Oct 23, 2014 11:45 PM EDT

'Helicopter Parents' Can Greatly Hinder Their Child's Social Life

It's only natural for parents to want to provide the best love and support for their children. Yet some may take this farther than others

Oct 23, 2014 10:49 PM EDT

Problems In School Exacerbate Problems At Home

While family problems are likely to drastically disrupt academic performance, recent findings reveal that the same is also true when reversed. Researchers found that problems at school are also likely to cause or exacerbate issues at home.

Oct 23, 2014 10:30 PM EDT

Reminiscing Is Good For The Brain When It Comes To Learning

Researchers at Cornell University have found that taking time for the brain to relax or go "off-task" is important for learning and performance, overall.