As more pre-term infants survive, doctors see more babies with retinopathy of prematurity Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Premature Babies, Retinal Disorders
Eye Problems Increasing in Preemies
Posted by mittan 40 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
A new study suggests that a growing segment of patients are turning to complementary and alternative medical therapies to help treat the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.
The average age of women giving birth for the first time is increasing worldwide but remains lower in the U.S. than in other developed countries because of the nation's higher teen birth rate, according to a National Center for Health Statistics report released on Wednesday, USA Today reports.
Amnesty International on Monday launched a campaign to repeal a 2006 Nicaraguan law that bans abortion procedures in all circumstances, including rape, incest or danger to the woman's life, the Los Angeles Times reports. The group said the law is a violation of human rights and has increased maternal deaths.
Dementia Increasing Among the 'Oldest Old'
Posted by mittan 132 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Those over 90 have highest rate, new study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Seniors' Health
Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
Posted by mamie 145 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Heavy drinkers were affected most, but link holds for even mild use, study finds
Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide
Posted by mamie 150 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
One in 25 deaths is drinking-related, study finds
Almost 40% of U.S. births in 2007 occurred among unmarried women, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, the Washington Post reports. About 1.
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