One Stitch at a time
People with several anxiety or other mental health problems find that quilting helps them focus on the positive.

Economic Status Linked to Anxiety, Depression in Cancer
Women with low socioeconomic status who are diagnosed with breast cancer are likely to suffer higher levels of anxiety and depression than women with medium or high socioeconomic status, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in Cancer.

H1N1 Vaccination Still Highly Recommended
Despite H1N1 virus levels stabilizing, transmission remains an issue and vaccination continues to be an effective option for prevention of this potentially serious condition, according to a Feb. 5 press briefing by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Few Women Taking Tamoxifen to Prevent Breast Cancer
Well below 1 percent of American women without a personal history of breast cancer have been taking tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer in the past decade, according to a report in the February issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say.

Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child
Dad's age didn't matter unless father was older, mom much younger, study found.