Caring for a grandchild may be linked to a lower risk of loneliness and social isolation, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open. […]
How to enjoy the flavors of the season without derailing health
Staying healthy during the holidays doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the parties and celebrations. Indulging a little won’t hurt—if you plan ahead for meals that […]
A new gene therapy strategy, courtesy of Mother Nature
Scientists have developed a new gene-therapy technique by transforming human cells into mass producers of tiny nano-sized particles full of genetic material that has the […]
How to cope if your mental health is suffering because of the election result
This election campaign has been tough. A relentless, inescapable news cycle with commentators spitting insults at each other night and day, toxic debates on every […]
Having regular lie-ins and naps might put you at 'increased risk of stroke'
To all those people who brag about how much sleep they get – you shouldn’t be too smug. Having nine hours of sleep a night, […]
Skipping one night of sleep may leave insomniacs twice as impaired, study says
A new study conducted by researchers at Washington State University shows that individuals with chronic sleep-onset insomnia who pulled an all-nighter performed up to twice […]
The Savings Aren’t Over Yet! Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals Sale Is Here with Everything You Need for The Holidays
Cyber Monday might be over, but that doesn’t mean the deals are done. Amazon just launched its annual 12 Days of Deal shopping event, with new […]
Research shows South Asians make up 60% of heart disease patients
Munaf Patel is an active husband and father. He plays cricket, basketball and volleyball, and runs around with his young kids in the family’s yard […]
Frequently sharing deeply emotional posts online may be a sign of a deeper psychological issue
When Kendall Jenner recently shared a series of emotionally-charged Instagram posts about her experiences with acne, the 24-year-old model was immediately accused by many online […]
Half of people who are homeless may have experienced traumatic brain injury
A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in people who are homeless or in unstable housing situations—including 38 studies […]
Model probes possible treatments for neonatal infection, a common cause of infant death
Extremely premature infants are at risk for life-threatening infections that spread into their bodies from the intestine. Infections after the first three days of life […]
The biological basis of economic behavior: How the brain perceives value and reward
Holiday shopping season is in full force and consumers who are on the lookout for deals in stores or online may be surprised to learn […]
Only a third of GPs are working full-time in surgeries
Only a third of GPs are working full-time in surgeries amid a crisis in patients being able to book appointments, NHS figures reveal Just 27.5 […]
Even infants at low risk of peanut allergy should eat peanut early
Children who do not consume peanut during their first year of life are more likely to be allergic to peanut at age three, according to […]