(HealthDay)—The electronic babysitter is alive and thriving in the new digital age. A new study says it all: Children under the age of 2 spend […]
Unfit teens often grow into sickly middle age, study shows
(HealthDay)—Teen boys who are unfit and/or obese have higher odds for chronic disease and disability as adults, according to a large Swedish study. Researchers followed […]
Study finds HIV+ cancer patients benefit from immunotherapy
The immunotherapy that has revolutionized treatment of many cancers appears to offer similar benefit to cancer patients living with HIV, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi […]
Common opioids less effective for patients on SSRI antidepressants, study finds
Patients taking the most common form of antidepressant who are given the most widely prescribed opioid experience less pain relief, Stanford University School of Medicine […]
Study examines race-based differences in social support needs among breast cancer patients
In a Psycho-Oncology study of 28 women who were being treated for breast cancer and were participating in focus groups, White participants noted that having […]
New study sheds light on community-based approach to diabetes prevention in Bangladesh
New research funded by the MRC highlights the success of a novel community-based approach to diabetes prevention in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). The scientists […]
New study shows sitting, watching TV linked to colorectal cancer risk before age 50
A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum has identified a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and increased risk of colorectal cancer […]
Pregnancy Is Actually Contagious, According to Study
After you, your friends and your colleagues reach a certain age threshold (which will vary depending on location, lifestyle and other related factors), you’ll likely […]
Look to the medicine wheel for mental health, Elders advise in First Nations study
The traditional medicine wheel, symbolizing balance and interconnection, can serve as a framework for improving the mental well-being of First Nations people in Manitoba. That’s […]
Study reveals alarming numbers of violent injuries among schoolchildren
Nearly 1 in 5 fifth-graders has received violent injuries, the majority delivered by guns or knives, according to recently published research by The University of […]
Study: Natural disaster affects children’s schooling years later
The social disruption that results from natural disasters often interrupts children’s schooling. However, we know little about how children’s learning is affected in the years […]
Genetic study reveals possible new routes to treating osteoarthritis
In the largest genetic study of osteoarthritis to date, scientists have uncovered 52 new genetic changes linked to the disease, which doubles the number of […]
Sadness spikes when air quality drops, study finds
Is pollution making you depressed? Sadness spikes when air quality drops, study finds Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology studied social media users in China, […]
Study defines differences among brain neurons that coincide with psychiatric conditions
It’s no surprise to scientists that variety is the very essence of biology, not just the seasoning, but most previous studies of key brain cells […]