Optimized Placement of Defibrillators May Improve Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are often placed in areas of low risk and may be unavailable during certain times of the day.
Increasing Number of Adolescents Receive Depression Diagnosis
The proportion of young people in Finland diagnosed with depression in specialised services is increasing, showed a study based on an extensive set of national data.
Physical activity may attenuate menopause-associated atherogenic changes
A new study on menopausal women shows that leisure-time physical activity is associated with a healthier blood lipid profile. However, results suggest that leisure-time physical activity does not…
Coffee May Protect Against Gallstones
Drinking more coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gallstones, according to a new study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine.
Adolescents with high levels of physical activity perform better in school over two academic years
Previous cross-sectional studies have reported that physically more active children and adolescents achieve better school grades than their less active peers do, but there are few longitudinal studies…