Archive for May, 2007

Stressed-out moms at risk of poor mental health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Mothers of young children who feel they lack emotional support or help in caring for their children have more than three-times the risk of mental health problems compared to their peers who feel adequately supported, a new study shows.

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Study spots gaps in Americans’ diet and health IQ

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ninety percent of Americans say breakfast is an important part of a healthy diet, but just 49 percent manage to eat breakfast every day, a new survey shows.

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Increased sarcoidosis in WTC rescue workers

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is an increased incidence of sarcoidosis and "sarcoid-like" granulomatous pulmonary disease (SLGPD) among Fire Department of New York (FDNY) members who were rescue workers in the World Trade Center disaster, according to findings published in the medical journal Chest.

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Too much therapy may slow whiplash recovery

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Early aggressive treatment of whiplash may have the unintended effect of hindering recovery from the injury, a new study suggests.

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Finger length may foretell academic potential

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The length of children's fingers may hint at their natural abilities in math and language, a new study suggests.

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