Medical News Today: Health News for Thursday 9 February 2012

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Thursday 9 February 2012

Facebook Use Affects Mood Differently To Stress And Relaxation

Written by Catharine Paddock PhD

Researchers measured people's physical and psychological responses while they used Facebook, performed a stressful task, or just relaxed, and found each of these activities appears to have a different effect on mood and arousal. Dr... [read article]

Big Drop In Trans-Fats In US Bloodstream

Written by Catharine Paddock PhD

A new study published this week shows there has been a big drop in levels of trans-fatty acids in the US bloodstream. From 2000 to 2009 it fell by 58%. This is the first time researchers from the US Centers from Disease... [read article]

US Teen Pregnancies At 40-Year Low

Written by Catharine Paddock PhD

In 2008, rates of teen pregnancies in the US reached their lowest level in nearly 40 years. Since their peak in the early 1990s, they have fallen dramatically, as have rates of resulting births and abortions, according to... [read article]

Lab-Made Neurons Allow Scientists To Study A Genetic Cause Of Parkinson's

Gonorrhea Drug Resistance Alarming

Male Gene Linked To Coronary Artery Disease Risk

Sodium Intake Too High For The Vast Majority, U.S.A

Childhood Obesity Prevented With Positive Parenting

Proteins As Tools For Bone Repair

Tai Chi Helps Parkinson's Patients

Breast Cancer Death Risk Grows With Age

Rotavirus Vaccine Not Linked To more Intestinal Problems In Infants

Bladder Infection In Females - Cefpodoxime Disappoints

Meningococcal Vaccine Effective In Protecting For Infants

Gene Therapy Proves Effective In Treating Blindness

Other Medical and Health News for 9 February*

Y Chromosome Link For Coronary Artery Disease: Presdisposition 'Passed On From Father To Son'

Growing Up On A Farm Directly Affects Regulation Of The Immune System

DVT And PE In Joint Replacement Patients May Be Prevented By Aspirin

Following Knee Replacement, Post Surgical Phone Support Improves Outcome

The 'ROCK'y Road To Diabetic Kidney Failure

Short Fasting Cycles Weaken Cancer In Mice; Can Work As Well As Chemotherapy, And The 2 Combined Greatly Improve Survival

Research Reveals Counties With Thriving Small Businesses Have Healthier Residents

Justifying Insurance Coverage For Orphan Drugs

Drinking Large Amounts Of Soft Drinks Associated With Asthma And COPD

Unplanned Pregnancy Often Leads To Shorter Breastfeeding Duration

Genetic Sequencing Of Patients To Guide Treatment For Tuberculosis

Newborn Lives Can Be Saved By Cleansing The Umbilical Cord With Chlorhexidine

2011 Shark Attacks Remain Steady, Deaths Highest Since 1993

Orthopaedic Surgeons Should Pay Close Attention To Handgun Injuries

Facebook Use Elevates Mood

Studying Communication Within The Brain With Cutting-Edge MRI Techniques

Ovarian Cancer Risk Related To Inherited Inflammation Genes

Disparities In White, Black Teen Pregnancies Most Notable In Harsh Economic Climates

New Smartphone, A Virtual Therapist And Other Novel Technologies To Treat Depression

Surgical Outcomes-Based Measures Developed: Approval Marks Latest Step In Path To National Implementation

A Full Breakfast That Includes A Sweet Dessert Contributes To Weight Loss Success, Say TAU Researchers

A High Level Of Vitamin D Deficiency Found Among Trauma Patients

The Brain's Quick Interceptions Help You Navigate The World

Treating Canine Lymphoma

Preventable Adverse Drug Events Reduced By Computer Order Entry Systems

Child Sex Abuse Victims Blamed More By Parents If Perpetrator Is Another Youth

During First Week Following Total Joint Replacement, Risk Of Pulmonary Embolism Is Greatest

The Role Of Bilingualism In A Child's Development

7th Annual Pharmaceutical Portfolio And Lifecycle Management Conference, 18-19 April 2012, London

New Guidelines Suggest DVT Prophylaxis Not Appropriate For All Patients

No Evidence To Support 'Economy Class Syndrome' In New DVT Guidelines

Anti-Obesity Drug Now In Clinical Trials May Cause Rapid Bone Loss

Researchers Pave The Way For Improving Treatment For Type 2 Diabetes

Knee Replacement May Lower A Patient's Risk For Mortality And Heart Failure

Girls In Competitive Soccer At Increased Risk Of Injuries And Menstrual Dysfunction

The Health Impacts Of Comparing Yourself To Others

New Study: The Dark Path To Antisocial Personality Disorder

Why The Middle Finger Has Such A Slow Connection

Increased Understanding Of Gene's Potentially Protective Role In Parkinson's

Head, Neck Impacts Accumulate Fastest In Fighters Who Don't Wear Headgear

Muscle Mass Loss In Cirrhosis Patients Linked To Higher Death Rate

CD97 Gene Expression And Function Correlate With WT1 Protein Expression And Glioma Invasiveness

Zinc, The New Pneumonia Wonder Drug

Stopping Gum Disease By Preventing Bacteria From Falling In With The Wrong Crowd

First European Clinical Practice Guidelines For Wilson's Disease Published By EASL

Steep Learning Curve For Surgeons Who Perform ACL Reconstructions Identified By Study

Leukocyte Esterase Reagent Strips To Diagnose Periprosthetic Joint Infection

Epilepsy Surgery Improves Seizure Control And Quality Of Life

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