A Man in China Had Electrodes Implanted in His Brain to Treat His Meth Addiction. How Could It Work? By Martta Kelly published 10 May 19 A man in China who spent years battling a methamphetamine addiction has had a device inserted into his brain to treat his addiction, according to news reports.
Could CTE Be Diagnosed Before a Person Dies? This Protein May Be the Key By Martta Kelly published 8 May 19 Researchers have identified a possible biomarker for the degenerative brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
More Than Two-Thirds of Americans Are Overweight or Obese By Martta Kelly published 22 June 15 More than two-thirds of women and three-fourths of men in the U.S. are now either overweight or obese, according to a new study.
Spinal Injuries Increasing Among Older Adults By Martta Kelly published 9 June 15 There has been a significant increase in traumatic spinal cord injuries in older adults in the U.S., according to a new study.
Majority of Teens Surf the Web for Answers to Health Questions By Martta Kelly published 2 June 15 The vast majority of teenagers now surf the Internet when they want answers to questions about their health, a new nationwide survey finds.
For Varicose Veins, Laser Treatment Is Best By Martta Kelly published 24 September 14 For people with varicose veins, laser therapy remains the best option for treatment, a new study says.
Breast Cancer Risk Drops for Active Older Women By Martta Kelly published 11 August 14 Older women who exercise -- even less than the recommended amount -- still decrease their risk of developing breast cancer, a new study finds.
Erectile Dysfunction in Military Males Is Triple the Norm By Martta Kelly published 24 July 14 Young men in the U.S. military are more likely to have erectile dysfunction than their civilian counterparts, but few military men get treatment, according to a new study.
Using iPads Could Help Older Adults' Thinking Abilities By Martta Kelly published 26 June 14 Older adults who tech novices, but learned to use an iPad showed improvements in their thinking and memory skills, a new study finds.
Alcohol Linked with 88,000 Premature Deaths Yearly By Martta Kelly published 26 June 14 Drinking alcohol excessively is responsible for 1 in 10 deaths among working-age adults, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Depression and Heart Disease Linked in Middle-Age Women By Martta Kelly published 18 June 14 In women, depression and heart disease may be linked, a new study finds.
After Puberty, Kids' Gender Determines Reaction to Caffeine, Study Says By Martta Kelly published 16 June 14 Boys and girls react differently to caffeine after puberty, according to a new study.
For Better Nipple Reconstruction in Cancer Patients, Surgeons Turn to Tattoo Artists By Martta Kelly published 4 June 14
Centenarians: Study Reveals What They Die of, and Where By Martta Kelly published 3 June 14 What do people who live to be over 100 eventually die from? A new study holds clues.
Can the Chickenpox Vaccine Cause Shingles Later in Life? By Martta Kelly published 22 May 14 The painful skin condition shingles is on the rise in the U.S. leading some to wonder whether the use of the chickenpox vaccine is to blame.
Tiny Magnets Pose Dangerous Risk to Children, Study Finds By Martta Kelly published 17 May 14 The number of cases of children ingesting magnets has tripled, resulting in serious injuries that require surgery, according to a new study.
Pregnant Women at Higher Risk for Serious Car Accidents, Study Says By Martta Kelly published 12 May 14 Pregnant women -- especially those in their second trimester of pregnancy -- may be at increased risk of being in a car accident, a new study finds.
An 'Exercise Snack' May Help Control Blood Sugar Levels By Martta Kelly published 8 May 14 A short, intense bout of exercise before meals may help control blood sugar levels, a new study finds.
Women's Pelvic Surgeries Soar Since 1990s By Martta Kelly published 7 May 14 About 20 percent of women now will have pelvic surgery during her lifetime, nearly double the risk of having one of these surgeries in the 1990s, a new study says.
When Wives Get Sick, Risk of Divorce Rises, Study Says By Martta Kelly published 1 May 14 Couples may be more likely to divorce if the woman in the couple develops a serious illness, a new study suggests.
The Trick to Getting Your Kids to Help Around the House By Martta Kelly published 30 April 14 Kids may be more likely to help around the house if parents reinforce their self-identity as a good person, a new study suggests.
Apathy in Older Adults May Signal Brain Problems By Martta Kelly published 17 April 14 For some elderly people, apathy may be a signal that the brain is shrinking a bit faster than normal, a new study suggests.
High-Fat Diet Increases Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds By Martta Kelly published 9 April 14 Eating a diet high in saturated fat may increase women's risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Exercise in Young-Adult Years May Improve Brain Function By Martta Kelly published 2 April 14 People who are fitter in their 20s may have sharper minds in their 40s and 50s, a new study finds.
