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Monday, May 20, 2013

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ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men.
Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds
Improvements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life.
Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients
Those who listened to well-loved tunes in study needed less sedation medicine.
Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children
Infants may have higher risk for conditions like pneumonia, study found.
Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions
These and other foot disorders are 'highly inheritable,' study finds.
New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon
Advanced colonoscope has wider range of view than traditional models, picks up more polyps, study finds.
Nighttime Docs at ICUs Don't Boost Patient Outcomes: Study
Patients do just as well with medical residents and nurses, researchers say.
Noise, Dirty Air May Be Double Whammy for the Heart
Both pollution sources associated with hardening of arteries, study suggests.
Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices
New survey finds 1 in 7 products still claim an 'SPF' rating of 50 or higher.
Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study
Connection appeared strongest among thinner people, researcher says.
Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease
Separate report calls for more hospice care for terminal cirrhosis patients.
Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes.
Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
Neodymium magnets are powerful enough to cause significant damage to digestive tract, researchers say.
Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study
More research into factors behind trend, effects on outcomes is needed, study author says.

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