In Brief: Encouraging news about ADHD drugs and heart risk in adults
Medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder does not increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults.
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Eating disorders in adult women
Eating disorders are generally considered a problem of young people, but their incidence among middle-aged and older women is becoming more common, and is sometimes caused by the significant changes that can occur later in life.
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Anxiety and gambling
A book examines the relationship between gambling and anxiety, and offers information on relaxation techniques.
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Study: Colonoscopy Cuts Cancer Deaths
Removing growths in the colon reduces colon cancer death rates by half, new research suggests. It’s the first study to show that a test called colonoscopy can save lives. This test looks inside of the colon using a long tube with an attached camera. The doctor can remove any cancers or growth called polyps that are found. Some polyps can develop into cancer. The new study kept track of 2,602 people who had precancerous polyps removed during a colonoscopy. In the next 16 years, 12 died of colon cancer. The estimated number of deaths was 25 for a similar group in the general population. The New England Journal of Medicine published the study. A second study in the journal compared results for 2 tests used for screening people without symptoms for colon cancer. One was colonoscopy, which is widely considered the best test. The other test looked for blood in a stool sample.
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Ask the doctor: Is it possible to prevent vascular dementia?
My father-in-law was just diagnosed with vascular dementia. The doctor said heart disease probably contributed to the problem. What exactly is vascular dementia, and how can I help my husband avoid the same fate?
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Why coffee perks people up
Research suggests that people who drink coffee may be less susceptible to depression.
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In Brief: Medicaid analysis reveals trends in depression care
An analysis of Medicaid data showed an increase in spending on depression care, mainly on medications.
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Three (more) cheers for statins
A study boosts support for the ability of statins to help clear arteries of plaque, while two others reaffirm the drugs’ safety.
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Fun and exergames: Not just for kids anymore
Video games that involve physical activity can be beneficial for people of all age groups and abilities.
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Heart Beat: Which drugs work best for resistant high blood pressure?
Many people with resistant hypertension are not receiving the most effective combination of medications for the condition.
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