AScribe Health News Service articles from March 2006

AScribe Health News Service archives from March 2006

Self-Esteem Causes More Problems Than It Solves, Argues Controversial Article in Stanford Social Innovation Review.
March 1, 2006... Byline: Stanford Graduate School of Business STANFORD, Calif., March 1 (AScribe Newswire) -- For decades, psychologists have viewed self-esteem as the panacea for many of individuals' and society's woes. In response, many organizations...

Biomarkers May Hone Anti-Aging Therapies: Lotions, Potions That Promise to Remove Wrinkles and Other Effects of Aging Crowd Cosmetics Aisle Shelves, But Do They Really Work?
March 2, 2006... Byline: Vanderbilt Medical Center NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 2 (AScribe Newswire) -- Not many people want to look old. Lotions and potions that promise to remove wrinkles and other effects of aging crowd cosmetics aisle shelves, but do...

University of Central Florida Research Aims to Make Military Rescue Missions, Teamwork More Effective; UCF, Caltech Lead Nation With Three Grants Each in Defense Research Initiative.
March 2, 2006... Byline: University of Central Florida ORLANDO, Fla., March 2 (AScribe Newswire) -- Aiming to help the military better coordinate rescues of missing aid workers and other complex missions, researchers at the University of Central Florida's...

Top Ten Contact Dermatitis Allergens Identified in Mayo Clinic Study; Research Also Confirms Utility of Patch Testing to Discover Allergens, Finds Patients Satisfied with Testing, Yet They Recall Only Half of Their Allergens.
March 3, 2006... Byline: Mayo Clinic ROCHESTER, Minn., March 3 (AScribe Newswire) -- A new Mayo Clinic study reveals the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis, a skin inflammation resulting in swollen, reddened and itchy skin due to direct...

Reducing Teens' Intake of Sugary Drinks: In Randomized Trial, a Simple Beverage-Focused Intervention Led to Weight Loss.
March 5, 2006... Byline: Children's Hospital Boston BOSTON, March 6 (AScribe Newswire) -- Children's intake of sugar-sweetened drinks - sodas, sports drinks, "juice drinks," iced teas, lemonades and punches - has surged in recent decades, in step with the...

Leading Online Alcohol and Drug Information Provider Launches New Website; Join Together Site Focuses on Advocacy, Including Underage Drinking.
March 6, 2006... Byline: Join Together BOSTON, March 6 (AScribe Newswire) -- Join Together has launched a new website that community leaders can use to advocate for more effective alcohol and drug policies and programs, including actions that will...

Sex Chromosome Genes Influence Aggression, Maternal Behavior, Say University of Virginia Researchers.
March 6, 2006... Byline: University of Virginia Health System CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 6 (AScribe Newswire) -- It has been well documented that, across human cultures and in most mammals, males are usually more aggressive and less nurturing than females....

Study: No Meaningful Relationship Between Television Exposure, ADHD.
March 6, 2006... Byline: Texas Tech University LUBBOCK, Texas, March 6 (AScribe Newswire) -- Parents of very active and inattentive children may resort to using the television as a "babysitter" more than parents of less active and more attentive children,...

400,000 People Learn 'How Much is Too Much?' at Alcohol-Screening Web Site.
March 7, 2006... Byline: Join Together BOSTON, March 7 (AScribe Newswire) -- Over 400,000 visitors have now assessed themselves for possible alcohol problems at www.AlcoholScreening.org, a free health-screening Web site developed by Join Together, a...

Hotline, Web Site Help Find Local Doctors for Colon Cancer Screening; American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Effort Part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
March 7, 2006... Byline: Lipman Hearne, Inc. OAKBROOK, Ill., March 7 (AScribe Newswire) -- Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the United States, but it doesn't have to be. Through proper screening, more than...

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Receives Funding to Identify Signals for Breast Cancer in the Blood, Women at High-Risk for the Disease.
March 8, 2006... Byline: Vanderbilt Medical Center NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 8 (AScribe Newswire) -- A team of researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has been awarded $1.5 million from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, to help fund two...

American Lung Association Calls on EPA to Strengthen Particle Pollution Protections for All Americans.
March 8, 2006... Byline: American Lung Association SAN FRANCISCO, March 8 (AScribe Newswire) -- The American Lung Association urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to heed the call of people affected by air pollution and tighten limits placed on...

Purdue Veterinarians Discuss Bird Flu Issues for Pets.
March 8, 2006... Byline: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 8 (AScribe Newswire) -- Pet owners can combat animal illness with cleanliness and educated observation, and wellness veterinarians from Purdue University recommend the same procedure in...

If Steroid Use True, Barry Bonds' Actions Could Affect 'Young, Impressionable Athletes,' Sports Ethics Professor Says.
March 8, 2006... Byline: Duke University DURHAM, N.C., March 8 (AScribe Newswire) -- In their new book "Game of Shadows," two San Francisco Chronicle reporters describe in detail how baseball slugger Barry Bonds used a variety of performance enhancing...

UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Launches Largest Biomedical Assessment of Children With Autism; Autism Phenome Project Aims to Redefine Autism by Identifying Distinct Subtypes.
March 9, 2006... Byline: Univ. of California, Davis, Medical Center SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 9 (AScribe Newswire) -- Multidisciplinary teams of physicians and scientists at the University of California, Davis, M.I.N.D. Institute have launched the nation's...

Cal State Northridge Center Offers Assistance, Hope to Individuals or Families With Children With Special Needs.
March 9, 2006... Byline: Calif. State University, Northridge NORTHRIDGE, Calif., March 9 (AScribe Newswire) -- The unassuming appearance of the small, crowded, almost nondescript offices of the Family Focus Resource and Empowerment Center at Cal State...

Kansas State Expert Says Keeping Mind on the Game Important for Athletes in NCAA Tournament, Other High-Pressure Sporting Events.
March 9, 2006... Byline: Kansas State University MANHATTAN, Kan., March 9 (AScribe Newswire) -- What's the difference between a basketball player who chokes up after missing the tie-breaking shot in the big game and one who regroups after his shot doesn't...

Acclaimed Actor Bernard Bragg Creates Endowment for Deaf Arts at California State University, Northridge.
March 10, 2006... Byline: Calif. State University, Northridge NORTHRIDGE, Calif., March 10 (AScribe Newswire) -- Acclaimed actor Bernard Bragg, a founder of the National Theater of the Deaf (NTD), has laid the foundation for an endowment at Cal State...

Advice to Children With Sleep Apnea: Wear That Night-Time Breathing Device! New Ways to Improve Adherence, Tolerance Needed.
March 13, 2006... Byline: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions BALTIMORE, March 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- Wearing a special mask to bed helps children with sleep apnea breathe and sleep better, but a small, six-month study at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and...

Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Terrence Howard, Hugh Laurie, Denis Leary Among Nominees for 10th Annual Prism Awards; Winners to Be Announced April 27.
March 13, 2006... Byline: Entertainment Industries Council LOS ANGELES, March 13 (AScribe Newswire) -- Nominees for the 10th Annual PRISM Awards reflect the entertainment industry's growing commitment to fighting substance abuse and addiction through...

Johns Hopkins Study Says Hospitalized Patients With Schizophrenia More Likely to Have Medical, Surgical Complications; Decreased Quality of Care Likely to Blame, Researchers Conclude.
March 14, 2006... Byline: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions BALTIMORE, March 14 (AScribe Newswire) -- A Johns Hopkins study of more than 1,700 patients with schizophrenia hospitalized for medical or surgical care unrelated to their mental disorder shows...

Mayo Clinic Researchers Say Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease.
March 14, 2006... Byline: Mayo Clinic ROCHESTER, Minn., March 14 (AScribe Newswire) -- Mayo Clinic researchers discovered in a first-of-its-kind study that people who undergo bariatric surgery -- commonly referred to as stomach stapling -- reap significant...

While Bush Administration Drags Feet, Massachusetts Sets Nation's First Rocket Fuel Safety Standards.
March 14, 2006... Byline: Environmental Working Group WASHINGTON, March 14 (AScribe Newswire) -- While the Bush Administration drags its feet on protecting Americans from a rocket fuel chemical polluting water or soil in more than 40 states, Massachusetts...

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Researchers Find Ginseng May Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes.
March 15, 2006... Byline: Vanderbilt Medical Center NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 15 (AScribe Newswire) -- Ginseng, one of the most widely used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, may improve survival and quality of life after a diagnosis of breast cancer,...

Research Team Identifies Cause of Memory Loss; Identification May Lead to Drug Development Targeted to Dementia.
March 15, 2006... Byline: Johns Hopkins University BALTIMORE, March 15 (AScribe Newswire) -- A research team that included members from The Johns Hopkins University and the University of Minnesota Medical School has for the first time identified a substance...

VolunteerMatch, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Partner to Engage Volunteers in Fight Against MS.
March 15, 2006... Byline: VolunteerMatch SAN FRANCISCO, March 15 (AScribe Newswire) -- Just in time for National MS Awareness Week, March 13-17, VolunteerMatch and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society have teamed up to recruit volunteers to join the...

Children's Health Panel Says EPA Failing to Protect Kids From Rocket Fuel.
March 15, 2006... Byline: Environmental Working Group WASHINGTON, March 15 (AScribe Newswire) -- In a sharp rebuke to the Bush Administration, a federal advisory committee on children's health warns that the EPA's recommended cleanup level for a rocket fuel...

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Research Finds Nationwide Increase in Antipsychotic Medications Used for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
March 16, 2006... Byline: Vanderbilt Medical Center NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 16 (AScribe Newswire) -- A disturbing nationwide trend has been documented by a researcher at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt: Doctors are prescribing...

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Teens Develop Bullying Module Local Classes Needed to Test New Online Teaching Tool.
March 16, 2006... Byline: Palo Alto Medical Foundation PALO ALTO, Calif., March 16 (AScribe Newswire) -- With support from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health (LPFCH) and Bread for the Journey of Santa...

Hewlett Foundation Announces $67.63 Million in New Grants.
March 16, 2006... Byline: The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation MENLO PARK, Calif., March 16 (AScribe Newswire) -- The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has authorized $67,639,587 in new grants to a total of 175 organizations. Some highlighted new...

Christian Brothers University Psychology Class Going to the Dogs.
March 20, 2006... Byline: Christian Brothers University MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- Starting Thursday, March 23, Christian Brothers University psychology professor Dr. Tracie Burke's Psychology of Learning class is going to the dogs....

Johs Hopkins Study Shows Low-Dose Aspirin Suppresses Clumping of Blood Platelets in Both Sexes; Study Challenges Earlier Research Claiming Little Benefit For Women.
March 21, 2006... Byline: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions BALTIMORE, March 21 (AScribe Newswire) -- A once-daily pill of low-dose aspirin helps lower the potential for clot-forming blood cells - in both men and women - to stick together in narrow blood...

Warbling Whales Speak a Language All Their Own.
March 21, 2006... Byline: Howard Hughes Medical Institute CHEVY CHASE, Md., March 21 (AScribe Newswire) -- The songs of the humpback whale are among the most complex in the animal kingdom. Researchers have now mathematically confirmed that whales have their...

University of California, Davis Experts on School Readiness Available.
March 22, 2006... Byline: University of California, Davis DAVIS, Calif., March 22 (AScribe Newswire) -- School readiness is not only a big concern for parents of preschool and kindergarten-aged children, but also for California voters because of a ballot...

Founded to Serve Veterans, Smith College School for Social Work Embraces Role.
March 22, 2006... Byline: Smith College NORTHAMPTON, Mass., March 22 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Smith College School for Social Work announced an initiative to train military personnel as social workers who can respond to the mental health needs of the...

Tips for Helping People With Diabetes Live a Healthy Life, From Consumer Reports Medical Guide; Best Available Advice on Pre-diabetes, Treatments, Avoiding Complications.
March 23, 2006... Byline: Consumers Union NEW YORK, March 23 (AScribe Newswire) -- Diabetes doesn't go away, and if left untreated, can cause serious health problems. But lifestyle changes, medication and careful monitoring of glucose levels can help people...

Getting ACL Tears to Heal Themselves: Growth-Factor-Rich Gel Regenerates Knee Ligament, With 40 Percent Increase in Strength.
March 27, 2006... Byline: Children's Hospital Boston BOSTON, March 27 (AScribe Newswire) -- A surgeon at Children's Hospital Boston may have found a better way to repair tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a knee injury suffered by more than...

Growth Hormone Made in the Brain, Scientists Report.
March 27, 2006... Byline: University of California, Santa Barbara SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 27 (AScribe Newswire) -- Scientists have found that growth hormone, a substance that is used for body growth, is produced in the brain, according to an article...

Study Shows How Men and Women Use News Media Differently to Manage Anger.
March 28, 2006... Byline: Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 28 (AScribe Newswire) -- When men and women are angry, they both choose the news media articles they read with the goal of regulating their moods, a new study suggests. But in some...

Scientists Show That Children Think Like Scientists.
March 28, 2006... Byline: MIT CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 28 (AScribe Newswire) -- Even preschoolers approach the world much like scientists: They are convinced that perplexing and unpredictable events can be explained, according to an MIT brain researcher's...

Accessible Newspapers, Magazines Available Daily From NFB-NEWSLINE and Bookshare.org.
March 29, 2006... Byline: The Benetech Initiative PALO ALTO, Calif., March 29 (AScribe Newswire) -- For the print-disabled, a copy of the local newspaper delivered to one's doorstep is not accessible. Fortunately, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB),...

Texas' Test for Legal Sanity Extremely Narrow and Flawed, as Evident in Yates Trial, Experts Say.
March 29, 2006... Byline: Texas Tech University LUBBOCK, Texas, March 29 (AScribe Newswire) -- The legal test for insanity in Texas is one of the narrowest in the country, according to three law professors and experts in mental illness and Texas law. ...

Young Women Don't Get Enough Calcium, Study Finds.
March 29, 2006... Byline: University of Maryland, College Park COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 29 (AScribe Newswire) -- There's good news and bad news about Americans' intake of calcium, says a new study in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of...

Media Teleconference 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. TODAY to Discuss Embargoed Results of Largest Study to Examine Effects of Third-Party Prayer; Findings to Be Published in April 4 Issue of the American Heart Journal.
March 30, 2006... Byline: Edelman Public Relations NEW YORK, March 30 (AScribe Newswire) -- The American Heart Journal (AHJ) will publish Tuesday, April 4, the results of the Study of the Therapeutic Effects of Intercessory Prayer (STEP), the largest study...

Odd-Looking Pig Focus of Research Into Diabetes, Infertility, Heart Disease.
March 31, 2006... Byline: Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 31 (AScribe Newswire) -- Despite the exaggerated, wrinkly snout and long, coarse, spiky hair reminiscent of the 1980s television space alien ALF, some very special swine are helping...