Blog Profile / Healthland
| URL : | http://healthland.time.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Health | |
| Posts on Regator: | 5440 | |
| Posts / Week: | 27.9 | |
| Archived Since: | August 28, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
Older Men Should Pass on Getting Prostate Cancer Treatment
The advice to detect and treat cancers at the first opportunity may not apply to older men with prostate tumors, according to the latest study. With a government-backed group advising that most men no longer need regular screening for...Show More Summary
Experimental Asthma Drug May Provide Major Relief–But For a Limited Group of Patients
A promising new drug for treating asthma could not only reduce asthma symptoms but also improve lung function in patients, according to a new study. The results of the trial involving dupilumab, which is being developed by RegeneronShow More Summary
‘Club Drug’ Ketamine Lifts Depression in Hours
The largest study to date confirms that ketamine — a “club drug” that is also legally used as an anesthetic — could be a quick and effective way to relieve depression. The results were presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association and represent growing excitement about ketamine’s potential. Show More Summary
Watch: This Week in Health
How marijuana contributes to weight loss — and a reduced risk of diabetes; researchers zero in on the first genes associated with postpartum depression; and ADHD in childhood may be linked to obesity later in life. These were the stories making health news this week; for more, visit TIME Health & Family.
To Scan or Not to Scan: Largest Study to Date Links Childhood CTs to Increased Cancer Risk
CT scans can reveal a remarkable amount of useful medical information, but more studies underscore the need to balance the benefits of that knowledge with the risks of being exposed to the scans’ small amounts of radiation. Being able...Show More Summary
Summer of Safe Browsing: 5 Ways to Keep Online Searching Secure for Kids
With summer vacation about to start, kids will inevitably spend even more time online. So here are some tips for making sure they’re only seeing what’s appropriate for them. “You shouldn’t have to be a computer scientist to protect yourself and stay safe online,” says Nadja Blagojevic, a manager of privacy and security at Google. Show More Summary
Asthma Symptoms Hinder Children’s Sleep and School Performance
Sneezing and wheezing can make children feel miserable, and that discomfort can hamper how well they do in school. About 7.1 million children in the U.S. live with asthma, and it’s health consequences are well known; inflamed lung tissue can contribute to lasting lung damage, as well as make breathing difficult. Show More Summary
Early Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to Higher Risk of Hyperactivity in Children
Breathing in pollutants released into the air isn’t healthy for developing lungs, but a new study says it’s harmful for developing brains too. Kids exposed to higher levels of traffic-related air pollution in childhood scored higher on measures of hyperactivity at age 7, according to a new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives. Show More Summary
First Genetic Markers That Predict Postpartum Depression
Researchers say that a blood test may soon identify which pregnant women are at highest risk of developing postpartum depression, so they can seek treatment that could control their symptoms. Up to 20% of new mothers may experience feelings...Show More Summary
Marijuana: The Next Diabetes Drug?
Toking up may help marijuana users to stay slim and lower their risk of developing diabetes, according to the latest study, which suggests that cannabis compounds may help in controlling blood sugar. Although marijuana has a well-deserved...Show More Summary
Labs Fail to Detect Cases of Bacterial Food Contamination
Foodborne illnesses are a continuing problem in the U.S., but labs that are supposed to detect the presence of pathogens aren’t up to snuff, according to a new report. The analysis, presented at the 113th General Meeting of the American...Show More Summary
Mediterranean Diet Better Than Low-Fat Diet In Keeping Aging Brains Sharp
Thank the olive oil or the nuts, but something about the Mediterranean diet could help older brains to act young again. There’s plenty of evidence that the Mediterranean diet can contribute to a lower risk of heart attacks, stroke, childhood asthma and even cancer. Show More Summary
10,000 Hours May Not Make a Master After All
There are many roads to greatness, but logging 10,000 of practice to help you perfect a skill may not be sufficient. Based on research suggesting that practice is the essence of genius, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell popularized...Show More Summary
Live-chat: Belinda Luscombe on the End of Alimony
In this week’s issue, TIME’s Belinda Luscombe looks at the wave of alimony reform sweeping across the U.S. and the surprising people who are helping to effect that change: women. Today, from 12:30 PM [ET], Luscombe will be taking over our Facebook page to discuss divorce’s changing future. Show More Summary
Not Overweight? You’re Not Welcome at this Gym
If you live in Chicago or Dallas and have a few pounds to lose, you might spot Downsize Fitness and think you’ll give this new gym a try. Forget it. This is a club that won’t take you as a member—unless you have at least fifty pounds to lose. Show More Summary
ADHD May Prime Boys for Obesity
ADHD has been linked to struggles with drugs and alcohol, less schooling and more arrests, but the latest study shows it may also contribute to problems with weight as well. In the study published in Pediatrics, researchers connected...Show More Summary
Excerpt: Author Temple Grandin Reports On ‘The Autistic Brain’
Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, eloquently described life from the perspective of someone living with autism in her memoir, Thinking in Pictures, which served as the basis for an Emmy-winning HBO movie. Show More Summary
Viewpoint: My Case Shows What’s Right — and Wrong — With Psychiatric Diagnoses
Over the course of my life, I have been given no fewer than five different diagnoses for mental illnesses, under the diagnostic system laid out in psychiatry’s “bible,” the DSM. But it was a sixth diagnosis— one that ironically will...Show More Summary
Don’t Drink the Pool Water! It Contains a Surprising Amount of…Human Waste
Chlorine is supposed to take care of most of the microbes floating around in pools, but human waste, it seems, is stubbornly resistant to being sanitized. That’s the conclusion of a group of researchers from the Centers for DiseaseShow More Summary
We Tried This: The First Underwater Spinning Class In The U.S.
If you’re looking to revamp your workout, just add water. Trust us, your body will feel the difference. In Europe, “aqua spinning” is already making a splash, and the trend is coming stateside, with the first underwater spinning studio that recently opened in New York City. Show More Summary