Benzodiazepine and related drug use increases hip fractures in persons with Alzheimer’s disease
The use of benzodiazepines and related drugs increases the risk of hip fracture by 43% in persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University…
Stop Smoking! Quitting at Any Age Reduces the Risk of Death After 70
Lifetime smoking history is a key determinant of mortality for people 70 and over and that quitting, even after 60, benefits individuals into their 70s, reports the American…
New Study Shows Marijuana Users have Low Blood Flow to the Brain
As the U.S. races to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, a new, large scale brain imaging study gives reason for caution. Published in the Journal of…
Does Hormonal Contraception Alleviate Premenstrual Symptoms?
The results of a new study designed to compare the severity and timing of perimenstrual symptoms among women who do or do not use cyclic hormonal contraception are…
How to avoid feeling depressed on Facebook
Comparing yourself with others on Facebook is more likely to lead to feelings of depression than making social comparisons offline.