AMA: Eight Reasons for Nonadherence to Medications
Reasons include fear of side effects, costs, misunderstanding of the need for medications
AAP: Dogs Help Curb Anxiety in Children With Cancer
'Therapy dogs' appear to ease heart rate, lower blood pressure in children fighting the disease
‘Dispositional’ Mindfulness May Help Ward Off Obesity
Study found awareness of thoughts and feelings was linked to lower risk for obesity
Larger Brain Volume Associated With Mediterranean Diet
Seniors who ate more foods tied to the eating plan, especially fish, had more volume
Greater Breast CA-Specific Distress for Girls With Family Hx
No difference in psychosocial adjustment for girls with versus without family history of breast cancer
Depressive Symptoms Common Among Youths With Diabetes
Depressive symptoms more frequent than diagnosed depression for youths with T1D and T2D
CDC: Teen Smoking Down, Marijuana Use Up
Second report indicates more American adults are trying to break the tobacco habit
Comprehensive Prevention Program Cuts Suicide Attempts
Findings among youths in counties implementing the Garrett Lee Smith program
Stroke Risk Higher for People With High-Strain Jobs
Findings more pronounced for ischemic stroke, significant only in women
Computerized Tool Aids Cognitive Deficits in Cancer Survivors
Findings based on small study of childhood cancer survivors with treatment-related deficits
