A study published by the NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development found a modest link between infant and toddler care hours and maternal sensitivity. The quality of child care was also linked to maternal sensitivity, with better care associated with higher levels of maternal sensitivity.
A University at Buffalo study found that pet dog or cat owners experienced significantly reduced cardiovascular measures during stressful situations compared to non-pet owners. The study showed that having a pet helped to stabilize heart rate and blood pressure in response to mental stress.
Researchers found that African-American patients with chronic hepatitis C infection have a lower sustained response to antiviral therapy compared to Caucasians. Additionally, anti-HCV testing in infants may not be reliable until they are two years old, and the deletion of ALT testing has removed an important screening tool for liver di...
A new study reveals that a specific gene variant, apoE-4, is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, even in individuals with normal cholesterol levels. The research, conducted on 731 healthy adults, found that those carrying the apoE-4 gene had a higher incidence of coronary events compared to non-carriers.
A Duke University Medical Center study found that elderly patients aged 75 and older who received angioplasty or bypass surgery lived significantly longer than those treated conservatively with medicines only. The study suggests that aggressive therapies may be beneficial for the very elderly, challenging traditional treatment guidelines.
A study found that people with pets experienced half the increase in blood pressure under stress compared to those without pets. The researchers used medication to control high blood pressure and tested the effects of pets on stress reactivity.
New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that mothers and children in longer childcare hours were less attuned to each other. However, the study also revealed that better quality care had a positive effect on mother-child relationships.
Researchers found that patients who received the gene therapy had less than half of the failures of those without the treatment, with improved vein wall adaptation and reduced blockage rates. The study suggests a new treatment approach to vastly improve bypass surgery success rates.
A new study published in Developmental Psychology found that children who spend more time in nonmaternal care have somewhat less positive interactions with their mothers. The study also showed that higher-quality child care is associated with increased maternal sensitivity and a stronger mother-child bond.