Amie Ninh

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+Brain | June 13, 2011

Hearing Things? It May Be Your Coffee Buzz

If you’re stressed out and hopped up on caffeine — and who isn’t these days — you might be prone to hallucinating, namely hearing snatches of the tune “White Christmas” in white noise, according to a recent study by Australian researchers.

+Women's Health | June 9, 2011

All Hype: Flaxseed Doesn’t Stop Hot Flashes

By Amie Ninh

It was too good to be true: a study by Mayo Clinic researchers finds that flaxseed doesn’t help prevent hot flashes after all.

+Diet | June 8, 2011

Diet Bake-Off, Round Two: DASH Diet Nabs the Top Spot In New Rankings

By Amie Ninh

In its first ever ranking of 20 popular diets, U.S. News & World Report rated the DASH diet No. 1.

+Divorce | June 7, 2011

Q&A: Why Commuting Sucks the Life Out of You

By Amie Ninh

Last month, a Swedish study made a splash when it found that couples in which one partner commutes a long way to work (more than 45 mins.) are 40% more likely to divorce than couples who don’t have to travel so far for their jobs.

+Autism | June 1, 2011

Study: Could Brain Scans Help Spot Autism?

By Amie Ninh

A brain scan may someday be able to help identify cases of autism, a new study suggests. Currently, autism is diagnosed based on subjective evaluations of a child’s behavioral and developmental deficits, but researchers at Columbia say using brain scans may offer more objective indicators of the condition.

+Diet | May 27, 2011

Study: Red and Processed Meats Linked With Colon Cancer Risk

By Amie Ninh

Burger lovers may feel disheartened as the case against red meat continues to grow.

+Pain | May 26, 2011

Gaming and Texting: Sources of Joint Pain for Kids

By Amie Ninh

Kids and teens who spend a lot of time playing video games or texting on their smartphones may end up with serious wrist and finger pain, a new study suggests.

+Heart Disease | May 26, 2011

Study: Baked, Broiled — But Not Fried — Fish Is Good for the Heart

By Amie Ninh

Want a healthier heart? Try adding fish to your diet. But be careful how it’s cooked, a new study warns: baked or broiled fish will boost heart health, but fried fish is probably better left uneaten.

+Public Health | May 23, 2011

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Hepatitis C

By Amie Ninh

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday approved the second drug in two weeks for the treatment of hepatitis C. The new drug, called Incivek, is designed to be used in conjunction with standard therapy with interferon and ribavirin.

+Depression | May 23, 2011

Could a Body-Clock Drug Help Ease Depression?

By Amie Ninh

Sad mood and sleep problems often go together — sleep disturbances like insomnia or, conversely, sleeping too much are common symptoms or warning signs of depression. Now, some doctors say that drugs that help regulate sleep may also help improve people’s moods.