For parents of college freshmen, this time of year can be unsettling, even traumatic, as their sons or daughters leave home. “Parents can expect some transition and a range of emotions regardless of which child is going off to college,” Mark Thompson, director of Colgate University’s Counseling and Psychological Services in Hamilton, New York.
New data suggests that women who have undergone a successful surgery to repair congenital heart defects can become pregnant, but they may have clinically significant complications. Until recently, pregnancy was discouraged in women who have undergone the so-called “Fontan operation” to correct complex birth defects of the heart. However, case reports and one clinical study suggest that women can become pregnant and deliver healthy infants.
New research supported in part by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, shows that prevention programs conducted in middle school can reduce methamphetamine abuse among rural adolescents years later. Because methamphetamine addiction leads to problems with social interactions and a wide range of medical conditions, research into early interventions such as this is critical to protecting the nation?s youth. The paper is published in the September issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
The risk of developing autism is significantly higher among children born to men who are 40 and older than it is among children with fathers under 30, researchers report. The reason appears to be genetic, researchers suggest.
It outperformed lemonade and other citrus juices, study found. An independent study finds that orange juice beats lemonade and other citrus fruit juices in helping to keep kidney stones at bay.
Some easy precautions can make your holiday fun — and worry-free. For many Americans, Labor Day marks the grand finale to the outdoor cooking season. But an increasing number of people — about half — say they cook outdoors year round, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Here’s how to prevent accidents – Most school systems have safety rules and regulations to help prevent bus-related accidents on the way to or from school. When accidents do happen, most occur while children are waiting, entering or exiting the bus. Here are some suggestions to help keep your child safe, courtesy of the National Safety Belt Coalition:
The hormone progestin, as a component of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) following menopause, appears to exacerbate deficits in hearing sensitivity and auditory speech processing, according to a research team at the Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York.
Film, TV execs urged to refuse advertisements glorifying smoking. Even though tobacco advertising on television has been banned in the United States since 1971, many American children still see images of smoking in televised ads for movies, a new study finds.
Just 30 minutes a day helps you stay strong, they say. Regular exercise is an important part of heart health, but experts say about 60 percent of American adults don’t get the recommended level of physical activity.