Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19 and, for the first time, a study has estimated […]
Novel intervention in senior housing communities increases resilience and wisdom
The United States Census Bureau estimates that by 2060, nearly one in four Americans will be age 65 and older. As America turns increasingly gray, […]
Neurofeedback increases self-esteem by rebalancing brain circuits in depression
A study published in the journal Neuroimage: Clinical found that patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), who had recovered from symptoms, were able to strengthen […]
Coffee increases the risk of migraine?
Many people who suffer from migraines, avoid coffee, because they assume that the beverage is a headache could trigger the attack. Researchers from Boston have […]
Expanding pharmacy services increases both health-care and profit outcomes
Unlike many other health-care professions, pharmacists have both professional and business objectives. The majority of Canadian pharmacies are located in communities as opposed to in […]
Increases in social media use and television viewing associated with increases in teen depression
A new study by a team of CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal scientists has revealed that social media use and television viewing are linked […]
Cold weather increases the risk of fatal opioid overdoses
Cold weather snaps are followed by a marked increase in fatal opioid overdoses, a new study finds. A research team led by Brandon Marshall, an […]
Short period of parental sexual contact prior to pregnancy increases offspring risk of schizophrenia
Children may be at a slightly increased risk of schizophrenia when their parents were in sexual contact for less than three years before conceiving them, […]
Researchers find number of mutations in human B lymphocytes increases with age
A team of researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine has found that the number of somatic mutations in human B lymphocytes increases with […]
Smartphone-based mindfulness training reduces loneliness, increases social contact
Used in the right way, smartphones may not be as isolating as some would think. A new Carnegie Mellon University study suggests smartphone-based mindfulness training […]
Tooth loss increases the risk of hypertension, heart attack, stroke
Older women who lose all of their teeth have a higher risk of developing hypertension, says a study conducted by University of Buffalo (Buffalo University) […]
How to reduce the risk of stroke
Stroke is more common among young people. Studies show that hospitalization for stroke increased among men aged 18 to 54 years. This performance has almost […]
‘jellybean’ in the thumb ends pain of hand arthritis
Tiny ‘jellybean’ in the thumb ends pain of hand arthritis and increases grip strength A tiny ‘jellybean’ implanted in the thumb joint could relieve pain […]