MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2020 — In a graphic illustration of the danger the new coronavirus poses to essential workers in America, a new study shows […]
Study uses polygenic risk scores to determine schizophrenia risk in patients with chromosome deletion syndrome
A new study involving researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has uncovered genetic clues that may help identify which patients with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion […]
Birth Control Pill Won’t Raise Depression Risk
THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2020 — Women who struggle with mental health problems will sometimes forgo the most effective forms of birth control because of concerns […]
Avoiding inflammatory foods can lower heart disease, stroke risk
Diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains and sugary beverages, which have been associated with increased inflammation in the body, can increase subsequent […]
Couples share heart disease risk factors and behaviors
Risk factors for heart health, such as smoking, unhealthy diets and minimal physical activity, may seem personal, but for people who are married or in […]
Pastoral care shown to support older people at risk from COVID-19
Volunteers from the Catholic Church in Brazil helped to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 among the elderly, a new study shows. Peter Kevern, Professor Values […]
Celebrate Autumn Traditions Without Raising Your COVID Risk
SUNDAY, Oct. 18, 2020 — As the weather gets cooler and social activities move indoors, Americans need to take steps to prevent the spread of […]
Intense, indoor sports raise coronavirus risk, CDC warns, citing 14 infected at ice hockey game
Fox News Flash top headlines for October 16 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Evidence is beginning to […]
Your Blood Type May Predict Your Risk For Severe COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2020 — There’s more evidence that blood type may affect a person’s risk for COVID-19 and severe illness from the disease. The […]
Those who send photos more often during the coronavirus pandemic may be at higher risk of depression
The COVID-19 pandemic has rewritten social media usage habits: People spend more time on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and more often, they post pictures and […]
Q&A: The dirt on laundry and how to reduce your risk of getting sick
Clothing, linens, towels, cleaning rags, reusable diapers—laundry has a way of piling up. The often-dreaded chore is one of the ways we help maintain a […]
Exposure to Maternal Gestational Diabetes Tied to Higher CVD Risk
MONDAY, Sept. 28, 2020 — Intrauterine exposure to maternal gestational diabetes is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk and risk factors in offspring up to […]
Tattoos impair sweating, could increase risk of heat-related injury
New research finds that tattooed skin does not sweat as much as non-inked areas of the body, which may have implications for the body’s ability […]
Common drugs tied to increased risk of cognitive decline
A class of drugs used for many conditions, including allergies, colds, high blood pressure and depression, may be associated with an increased risk of developing […]