The supposed effects of social media on young people sound drastic enough to make anyone switch off their cell phone. Some studies have indicated that […]
Radiologists can help identify victims of domestic violence
Radiologists may play a crucial role in identifying signs of intimate partner violence, a type of domestic violence, according to a study published in the […]
The simple change we can make to reduce the risk of depression
There is growing evidence that the way we fuel our bodies affects not just our physical health but our psychological health too. But, while plenty […]
Exercise can halve heart attack risk in healthy people
Cardiorespiratory fitness describes the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to the muscles when we are engaged in physical activity. Specifically, the term refers to “the […]
Study shows effectiveness of dietary fat in preterm infants in reducing fungus that can lead to infections
The more we learn about our microbiota—the teeming community of bacteria and fungi that inhabit us—the more complex it seems. Take one of the common […]
Yes, "Healthy Eating" Can Go Too Far
‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions and, unsurprisingly, dieting or eating healthier tops the 2019 list. Although diets are notoriously unsuccessful, “eating healthier” sounds […]
This Is How Long Cold and Flu Germs Can Live on Surfaces Like Doorknobs and Subway Poles
Even if you’re not usually a germaphobe, cold and flu season can have the strongest-willed of us feeling squeamish about touching things like bus and […]
Foods That Can Lead to Obesity in Kids
MONDAY, Dec. 31, 2018 — When it comes to so-called good foods and bad foods, it’s pretty easy to separate a green salad from a […]
Can you predict your common cold risk?
(HealthDay)—How highly you rate your health could predict how likely you are to catch a cold—and, even more important, how healthy you’ll be in later […]
Legalizing once-illicit substances can have a public health impact
Since California’s decision to allow for legal medicinal marijuana in 1996, a number of American states have followed its lead and taken a decidedly different […]
How a single faulty gene can lead to lupus
A research team at the Academy of Immunology and Microbiology, within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) & Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) […]
Internet-based interventions can help reduce problem drinking
Internet-based interventions may be effective in curbing various patterns of adult problem drinking in both community and health care settings, according to a study published […]
Can Using Baby Powder Down There Really Cause Cancer? A New Investigation Offers More Clues
In 2017, a jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million in damages to a 63-year-old woman in Los Angeles who developed ovarian cancer […]
Media coverage of disasters can have lasting effects on children’s mental health
In 2018, American children have been exposed to multiple disasters—ravaging wildfires in California, to major Hurricanes in Florida and the Carolinas, and mass shootings in […]