Soy Supplements Deemed Ineffective in Asthma Care
Clinical trial refutes prior notion that the nutrient might boost lung function
Moderate Alcohol Intake May Harm Elderly Hearts
Research seems to question current recommendations regarding alcohol consumption
Umbilical Cord Clamping Delay Found Beneficial in Boys
Fine-motor and social skills slightly improved in boys, but no difference in IQ, researchers say
More Evidence Supports Higher Fiber Intake to Lower DM Risk
Effect might be largely due to weight loss linked to eating more grains and vegetables, experts say
Higher Risk of VTE With Newer Forms of Oral Contraceptives
Includes brands such as Yaz, Yasmin, Desogen; risk to any one user remains very low
Self-Hypnosis Training Doesn’t Cut Epidural Use
However, self-hypnosis may reduce women's fear and anxiety regarding childbirth
Costs of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome on the Rise
Researchers encourage physicians to be proactive in screening for drug use
Diet and Exercise May Not Be Enough to Ward Off Sarcopenia
Review finds current research is inconclusive
Higher Altitude Linked With Higher SIDS Risk
Odds found to be doubled, though still very rare even at greater altitudes
DXA Screening Found to Be Underused and Overused
Researchers find patients at highest risk for fractures often miss out on tests
