Study Reveals Sleep Problems in Young Adult Students
A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research indicates that sleep problems are both prevalent and increasing among students.
Cannabis-Based Compound May Reduce Seizures in Children with Epilepsy
Interest has been growing in the use of cannabinoids—the active chemicals in cannabis or marijuana— for the treatment of epilepsy in children.
Regular flu shots may save heart failure patients’ lives
Getting an annual flu shot can save heart failure patients’ lives, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
Risk Factors for Falling Are Different in Older Men Versus Older Women
Different factors were associated with falling in men versus women in a study of 3,112 community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and older.
Statins have low risk of side effects
The cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins have demonstrated substantial benefits in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes caused by blood clots (ischemic strokes) in at-risk patients.