HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- Small talk has its place as a
social lubricant, but more meaningful conversations are what really make
people happy, new research suggests.
HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) -- Too much time in front of
computers or televisions increases the likelihood that teens will have
poor relationships with their parents and peers, a new study suggests.
AFP - Psychiatrists in Britain claim to have discovered a new phenomenon -- people diagnosing themselves with bipolar disorder, according to research published on Monday.
AP - New guidelines published Thursday offer people in England and Wales broad hints about how to help a gravely ill loved one end their life with minimal fear of prosecution.
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Countering the notion that
Internet users favor idealized virtual identities, a new study shows that
people who join social networking sites such as Facebook create profiles
that stick closely to the truth.
Reuters - The resignation of big pharma's top lobbyist could deal a setback to President Barack Obama's ability to overhaul the nation's $2.5 trillion healthcare system as Democrats struggle to pass their health reform plan.
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Dementia is a brain condition that describes
a collection of symptoms that may include difficulty remembering,
communicating, comprehending and learning.
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Damage to specific parts of the
brain boosted levels of spiritual thinking and feeling in patients, a
finding that adds new insight into the connection between religious
attitudes and the physical makeup of the mind, researchers say.
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- People with Parkinson's
disease may experience social difficulties due to the way they talk, a
Canadian study reports.