Majority of very old people sleep well

WASHINGTON – Nearly two thirds of exceptionally old people have good or very good sleep, working out to around 7.5 hours including naps, says a new study.

Surprisingly, the oldest adults aged 100 and above in the study conducted in China were 70 percent more likely to report good sleep quality than younger participants aged 65 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Discrimination linked to depression among minority kids

WASHINGTON – A new research has shown that children who experience discrimination are more susceptible to becoming depressed.

Lee M. Pachter, co-author of the study and professor of pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Discrimination linked to depression among minority kids.

Kids raised by relatives face physical, mental health problems

WASHINGTON – Kids who live with relatives instead of their parents are at increased risk for physical and mental health problems, a new research has shown.

“Children who live in kinship care with a relative have more special health care needs, mental health problems … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kids raised by relatives face physical, mental health problems.

Paediatricians tend to miss high BP among children

WASHINGTON – Paediatricians and nurses may be missing the development of hypertension and its serious consequences even when they read a child’s blood pressure, warn researchers.

The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) guidelines call for regular BP checks in children three years and older to screen for elevated BP.
They say elevated BP on three …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Paediatricians tend to miss high BP among children.

More cash-strapped Australian mums opt multiple birth

MELBOURNE – Birth rate of twins and triplets is set to increase as more Australian women undergoing in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) insist doctors to implant multiple embryos to reduce the cost of fertility treatment.

Despite multiple births carrying a five-fold greater risk of death, premature delivery or other complications, clinic chiefs say more couples are taking the … Original source on Gaea Times at : More cash-strapped Australian mums opt multiple birth.

States seek to share information about patient prescription drug use in hopes of curbing abuse

States want to share patient Rx use to curb abuse

LOS ANGELES – On his night shift in a busy emergency room, Dr. Jacob Khushigian inevitably finds a few patients more likely to be hunting for drugs than medical attention.
The guy who claims he has severe abdominal pain doesn’t grimace when sitting up. A woman who … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : States seek to share information about patient prescription drug use in hopes of curbing abuse.

Nuggets George Karl treated for another blood clot in right leg as he recovers from cancer

Karl has more complications in cancer recovery
DENVER – Nuggets coach George Karl has another blood clot in his right leg as he recovers from radiation and chemotherapy treatment for throat and neck cancer.
Karl’s partner, Kim Van Deraa, wrote on her blog this weekend that the 58-year-old coach was rushed to the hospital Friday …. Source  : Gaea News Network.