Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Improves Pregnancy Outcomes
A cognitive-behavioral intervention used in pregnant African-American women reduces their environmental tobacco smoke exposure and the incidence of very low birth weight and very preterm birth among their newborns, according to a study published online March 8 in Pediatrics.

Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds.

Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest
Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds.

Bleeding Alert Sounded for Stroke Drugs
Medication combination raises risk 10-fold, small study finds.

Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids
Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication.

Blacks, Hispanics With Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice
Despite increase in services, racial disparities persist, study finds.