Sharon Smith

Children of obese mothers have an increased risk of being overweight. With the help of a prediction model, pediatricians could intervene early, say researchers. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/990333?src=rss

"We were able to advocate for her so she could bring her child along to the treatment facility, but all too often these families end up separated." WebMD Health News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/990335?src=rss

Emotional and sexual abuse during childhood affect women much more than men, whereas men have more ongoing psychopathological consequences from emotional and physical neglect, new research shows. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/990326?src=rss

A federal judge in Texas on Thursday blocked Obamacare's mandate that health insurance plans cover preventive care, including screenings for certain cancers and pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV, at no cost to patients. Reuters Health Information source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/990288?src=rss

Long-term opioid use increases the risk of abuse and overdose in this population. The study was published as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. First Look source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/990324?src=rss

It pays to control emotions because negative emotions can modify neuronal connections, aging the brain and promoting the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. Quick Take source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/990322?src=rss

Individuals with depression and insomnia may benefit from listening to music at bedtime, say Danish researchers who have developed an app with curated playlists to encourage sleep. Medscape Medical News source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/990318?src=rss