Daryl Nelson
Pfizer Recalling 1 Million Defective Birth Control Packets
Drug company Pfizer Inc., is recalling 1 million packets of birth control pills, after finding an error on the packaging.
Study: Most Teens Who Self-Harm Don’t Get Mental Health Assessments
A recently release national study of Medicaid found the majority of adolescents who do self harm do not get a mental health assessment when they visit the emergency room or outpatient mental health care in the month follow the emergency department visit.
Study: Exercise Can Slow the Progression of Prostate Cancer
Vigorous exercise can lower the risk of prostate cancer’s advancement, according to a new report from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.
Study: Decaffeinated Coffee Improves Brain Metabolism
Do you drink decaffeinated coffee? If so, it may be strengthening your brain and preserving your memory.
A new study from Mount Sinai School of Medicine suggests that decaffeinated coffee improves brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes.
CDC: Child Abuse, Neglect Cost United States Billions
Child abuse and neglect doesn’t only have a huge social impact, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control it has is a huge financial burden.
The report released Wednesday found that just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment – meaning physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and neglect – costs about $124 billion.
Study: Men Are More Likely to Remember Unpleasant Experiences
A woman’s memory of an experience is less likely to be accurate than a man’s if the experience was emotionally provocative or unpleasant, according to research conducted by the University of Montreal researchers at Louis-H Lofontain Hospital.
Study: Early Retirement from Back Pain Can Cause Long-Term Financial Woes
Back problems are the leading cause for early retirement among the work population. But those who stop working due to pain are likely to feel more pain in the wallet.
Are Diet Drinks Really Healthy?
Many people love diet soda, but according to a new study, those who drink them on a daily basis may be at greater risk of having serious vascular events, such as stroke, heart attack and vascular death.
Researchers Find Scientific Benefits in Getting A Massage
After a heavy workout, most know a massage can feel extremely soothing, but according to a recent study there is now scientific confirmation that a massage can reduce inflammation and promote the growth of new mitochondria in skeletal muscle.
Study: Severe, Rapid Memory Loss Linked to Deadly Strokes
Severe, and rapid memory loss could foretell stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2012.