Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 7, 2010
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Menstrual Migraine
- Asthma
'Magic Mushroom' Hallucinogen Might Help Cancer Patients Study found it eased anxieties, lifted spirits in those with advanced disease 'Self-Embedding' Takes Teen Self-Injury to the Extreme Radiologists recommend minimally invasive procedure to remove staples, paper clips and more After $75,000, Money Can't Buy Day-to-Day Happiness But the more people make, the better they feel about their lives overall, study found Chemicals in Rugs, Cookware May Be Linked to Raised Cholesterol in Teens Long-term effect of exposure to PFOAs, PFOS compounds still unknown, researchers say Autistic Toddlers Prefer to Gaze at Geometric Patterns: Study Finding could help spot the disorder early, when treatments are most effective, researchers say Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks But vegetable-based low-carb plans lowered death rates from cancer and heart disease, study finds Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggests Fillings, Sealants May Leach BPA Into Kids' Mouths But analysis finds exposure to the controversial chemical is short-lived, with health effects unclear Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity Study found more than 30% of kids who didn't get enough nighttime rest gained too much weight In Cities, Weak Social Ties May Boost Mental Illness Swedish study finds urban dwellers more prone to disorders such as schizophrenia Cost of Medical Malpractice Tops $55 Billion a Year in U.S. Researchers blame unnecessary tests, treatments given to avoid lawsuits Large Companies More Likely to Offer Dental Insurance Only about a third of all U.S. businesses provide it, study finds Health Care Reform: Will It Empower or Perplex Consumers? Choosing health plans, managing chronic conditions requires basic health literacy College Students Reminded to Wash Their Hands Making good hygiene a habit can help stop spread of flu at school, expert says |