Even relatively mild psychological distress during childhood can lead to job-related issues later in life, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
More soldiers returning from the war in Iraq show signs of mental health problems such as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder 6 months after their tour of duty, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
Cardiovascular health falls off faster for adults lacking health insurance compared with those with coverage, but the gap narrows once Medicare kicks in, suggest data from a nationally representative cohort. Heartwire
In a study of more than 40,000 runners, body mass index was positively related to the risk for gallbladder disease, whereas usual running distance and cardiorespiratory fitness were inversely related. Reuters Health Information
Among nursing home elders, the incidence of invasive group A streptococcal (GAS) disease is almost 3 times that in the general population. The risk factors for invasive GAS disease and the factors related to outbreaks in nursing homes are reviewed. Emerging Infectious Diseases
