Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that causes major disruption in several areas of life for many women. Many treatment options have been proposed, but which are most effective? A comprehensive review of the evidence, including specific treatment guidelines, is…

A panel of world experts in aging convened at Saint Louis University recommended that everyone 70 and older should have their memory and reasoning ability evaluated annually by a doctor or health care provider.This is the first time routine brain health screenings have been recommended…

Research examines vulnerability to nicotine addiction among nonusers Fast Facts: –Nicotine is clearly addictive — it leads to habitual and compulsive use. But scientists have been puzzled by the process of nicotine addiction because, unlike other addictive drugs, many people report disliking nicotine the first…

Overweight and obese adults are advised to exercise to improve their health, but more than 50 percent do not do so. New research presented at the 14th International Conference on Endothelin: Physiology, Pathophysiology and Therapeutics suggests that taking vitamin C supplements daily can have similar…

Research May Lead to Better Means of Controlling ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Xian-Cheng Jiang, PhD, professor of cell biology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, has led a study identifying a new approach for lowering “bad” lipids in blood circulation, a critical means to combat devastating cardiovascular diseases…

Saint Louis University Research Review Reveals Extra Benefits for Malnourished and Frail Elders While taking nutritional supplements helps older adults in the general population gain weight, they don’t necessarily live longer or function better than those who don’t take supplements, according to a research review…

For smokers, the number of cigarettes smoked per day and current body mass index are predictive of changes in weight after quitting smoking, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. Quitting smoking may lead to some weight gain but how much weight gain…

Electronic reminder system helped boost rates of vaccination against tetanus, diptheria, and whooping cough Vaccination rates for a critical booster shot tripled after clinics began using electronic prompts alerting them of patients needing the Tdap vaccine that protects against tetanus, diptheria, and whooping cough, according…

The potential benefits of dietary cocoa extract and/or its final product in the form of chocolate have been extensively investigated in regard to several aspects of human health. Cocoa extracts contain polyphenols, which are micronutrients that have many health benefits, including reducing age-related cognitive dysfunction…

A Norwegian study shows that two-year-olds with poor motor function also exhibit poor mathematical skills. This knowledge will make it easier for teachers to identify children who may need extra help.Children relate to mathematics from birth. A newborn uses shape recognition to distinguish its mother’s…

Caregiver spouses of stroke survivors are at an increased risk of mental and physical health issues that may continue for years, according to research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.Swedish researchers evaluated 248 stroke survivors, below age 70 (average mid-sixties), and their spouses at…

· Research suggests intoxicated victims of sexual assault could accurately retain information from events · Findings are being applied to develop National Guidelines for how the police could interview sexual assault victims who were intoxicated during the crime · Challenges misconception that intoxicated victims and…