Q&A: What to Expect During a Sleep Study
The overnight test is not as intimidating as you might think.
Health, Sleep, Studies
Category: Studies
Predicting Autism: Study Links Infant Brain Connections to Diagnose...
In two previous studies, University of North Carolina researchers and colleagues linked infant brain anatomy differences to autism diagnoses at age two. Now they show differences in functional connections between brain regions at 6 months to predict autism at age two.
Autism, Brain Health, Children's Health, Mental Health, News, Publications, Research, Studies
New insights on side effects can help prostate cancer patients choo...
A study led by Ronald C. Chen, MD, examines quality-of-life outcomes for modern treatment choices most patients will face, including active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, external beam radiation treatment, and brachytherapy.
Cancer, Studies, Treatment
Women who experience postpartum depression symptoms before giving b...
Postpartum depression (PPD) may have a diverse clinical presentation and this has critical implications for diagnosis, treatment and understanding the underlying biology of the illness, a new study finds.
Mental Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Studies
Would you eat that doughnut if you knew you had to walk two miles t...
A new study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will examine whether adding the amount of walking it takes to burn off the calories in food items will lead consumers to make healthier choices.
Awards, Health, Research, Studies, Weight Loss, Wellness
Many elite college athletes return to play after ACL surgery
Most collegiate athletes in a new study were able to return to play after having knee surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Research, Studies
Study finds large increase in Type 1 and 2 diabetes among U.S. youth
This is the largest study of childhood diabetes in diverse populations ever done in the U.S., says Elizabeth Mayer-Davis, PhD, who has led the study for eight years.
Diabetes, Studies
Questionnaire completed by parents may help identify 1-year-olds at...
The First Year Inventory, a 10-minute questionnaire filled out by parents after a child’s first birthday, shows promise in identifying children who are later diagnosed with autism or other developmental problems.
Autism, Studies, Treatment
Study: Obesity limits effectiveness of flu vaccines
People carrying extra pounds may need extra protection from influenza. New research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows that obesity may make annual flu shots less effective.
Nutrition, Studies, Treatment, Wellness