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Fluctuating Hormones Linked to More Severe Bipolar Symptoms

Premenstrual, postpartum, menopausal mood changes may affect women with disorder: study

TUESDAY, Feb. 15 In women with bipolar disorder, premenstrual mood changes are associated with more depressive episodes and more severe symptoms, researchers have found.

The findings from the study of nearly 300 women offer evidence that premenstrual flare-ups of moo... Read the full article

Simple Tests Can Tell Who Can Drive After Stroke: Study

But several stroke experts say the exams may not be dependable

MONDAY, Feb. 21 A new review of existing research contends that three brief tests could help doctors figure out whether recovering stroke patients are well enough to drive.

"A quick and objective screening in the doctor's office can help them to make more accurate de... Read the full article

Busy Social Life May Stave Off Disability in Elderly

Seniors who participate in activities are better able to continue self-care, study finds

MONDAY, Feb. 21 Seniors who are more socially active are less likely to become disabled, researchers say.

The study from Rush University in Chicago looked at 954 elderly people, average age 82, who had no type of disability at the start of...Read the full article

Teens Posting 'Cutting' Videos on YouTube

Researchers warn that watching them may prompt vulnerable kids to injure themselves

MONDAY, Feb. 21 The YouTube videos are disturbing -- images of teens with their arms bleeding and scarred where they sliced into themselves with a razor blade or other sharp object; poetry about pain, loneliness and hopelessness.

"My secre... Read the full article

Frostnip, Frostbite Can Take the Fun Out of Winter

Simple precautions can help people avoid both

SUNDAY, Feb. 20 Having "Jack Frost nipping at your nose" sounds swell when Nat King Cole sings it, but frostnip and frostbite can be serious cold weather hazards, experts say.

Cold weather causes the blood vessels to narrow and constrict, reducing blood flow to the e... Read the full article

Views on Pitchers' Elbow Surgery Called 'Disturbing'

Survey finds effect of pitch counts underestimated, benefits overestimated

SATURDAY, Feb. 19 Many young baseball players, parents and coaches have serious misconceptions about the causes of pitching-related elbow injuries and the benefits of having a common elbow procedure called Tommy John surgery, according to a new survey.

Ulnar collate... Read the full article

Separate Bikes-Only Lanes in Cities Cut Injury Rate: Study

Cycle tracks separated from traffic would also encourage more biking, experts say

THURSDAY, Feb. 17 Cyclists using special bike-only tracks that are physically separated from street traffic have fewer accidents compared to bikers pedalling alongside motor vehicles, a new study finds.

"We found that there is a 28 percent lower injury rate when bicy... Read the full article

Study Says 2 Therapies Help Fight Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Cognitive behavior counseling and exercise program enhanced standard treatment, according to British researchers

THURSDAY, Feb. 17 Patients struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome may be helped the most when standard treatment is coupled with cognitive behavior therapy or exercise therapy, new British research suggests.

The apparent promise of cognitive behavior therapy and "g... Read the full article