Community New and Interest for New Haven newhaven.edhat.com Preliminary results from an ongoing, large-scale study by Yale School of Medicine researchers shows that oxytocin increased brain function in regions that process social information. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=88274 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=88274 Sat, 19 May 2012 23:00 GMT Hospitals that perform expensive, invasive cardiovascular procedures on a disproportionate number of patients are more costly for all heart failure patient. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=87568 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=87568 Thu, 10 May 2012 18:45 GMT Reviewing heart attack cases during monthly meetings with emergency medical services and maintaining a positive working environment are two of the relatively inexpensive strategies that can reduce mortality rates. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=86873 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=86873 Tue, 01 May 2012 01:00 GMT Using "random lasers" as a source of illumination in medical imaging equipment could improve both processing time and the clarity of the final images. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=86857 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=86857 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:00 GMT Seasonal allergies may be a sign that your immune system is doing what nature intended it to do ? protect you against environmental toxins that are far more harmful than pollen. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=86499 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=86499 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:00 GMT People who received frequent dental X-rays in the past have an increased risk of developing a meningioma, the most common type of non-cancerous brain tumor. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=85432 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=85432 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00 GMT Problem drinkers who end up in hospital emergency departments are more likely to curtail their binge drinking if they receive physician counseling on the spot. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=85015 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=85015 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:15 GMT Exposure to radiation from cell phones during pregnancy affects the brain development of offspring, potentially leading to hyperactivity, Yale School of Medicine researchers have determined. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=83460 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=83460 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:00 GMT When first exposed to cocaine, the adolescent brain launches a strong defensive reaction designed to minimize the drug's effects, Yale and other scientists have found. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=81855 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=81855 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:00 GMT Presenting obese individuals in a positive, non-stereotypical manner in the media could help reduce weight-biased attitudes held by the public. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=81856 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=81856 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:07 GMT Research conducted at Yale shows that a C-section delivery is associated with breathing problems in preterm babies who are small for gestational age. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=81141 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=81141 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:56 GMT Geologists at Yale University have proposed a new theory to describe the formation of supercontinents. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=80485 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=80485 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00 GMT Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have described the genetic basis of endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=80765 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=80765 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:41 GMT In one year alone, over 4,500 children in the United States were hospitalized due to child abuse, and 300 of them died of their injuries. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=80554 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=80554 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:21 GMT Obesity and chronic liver disease can be triggered by a family of proteins that alter populations of microbes in the stomach. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=80188 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=80188 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00 GMT Getting an autism diagnosis could be more difficult in 2013 when a revised diagnostic definition goes into effect. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=79406 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=79406 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:20 GMT A study by Yale reveals that survival rates for patients with a thoracic aneurysm are significantly better among patients who take statin. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=79242 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=79242 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:21 GMT Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the likelihood of becoming disabled with age increases with the certain factors. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=78911 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=78911 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00 GMT Is the"hot hand" phenomenon in sports a reality or just an illusion based on misperception of random sequences? A Yale study supports that the notion is real. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=78498 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=78498 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00 GMT A Yale University study finds that children are disproportionately targeted by food company websites using branded computer games, known as advergames. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=78492 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=78492 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:07 GMT Hospitals, health insurers and patients often rely on patient death rates in hospitals to compare hospital quality, a new study by Yale questions this accuracy. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=78033 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=78033 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:14 GMT Yale researchers have uncovered the molecular tricks used by bacteria to fight the effects of fluoride, which is commonly used in toothpaste and mouthwash to combat tooth decay. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=77118 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=77118 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:08 GMT When Brendan Muldowney arrived at work last week, however, he learned he had been nominated for a Grammy award from his colleagues. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=77280 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=77280 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:00 GMT According to a study by Yale, after birth, the developing brain is largely shaped by experiences in the environment. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76837 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76837 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:00 GMT Researchers at the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity found that minority families with children are most likely to buy the least nutritious cereals. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76846 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76846 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:58 GMT The Yale Homebuyer Program marked a major milestone in 2011, surpassing 1,000 Yale employees who have bought homes in New Haven with University support. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76637 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76637 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:38 GMT Yale Cancer Center researchers have identified a gene in melanoma that can dramatically affect the spread of the disease. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76330 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76330 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:00 GMT Yale Cancer Center researchers have identified a gene in melanoma that can dramatically affect the spread of the disease. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76331 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76331 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:00 GMT The first rigorous study of an increasingly common form of skin cancer in young people finds that indoor tanning significantly increases the risk. http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76560 http://newHaven.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=76560 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:59 GMT