Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:20:02 +0000 - Researchers pooled data from every research paper on on health outcomes and social relationships they could find, involving more than 300,000 people — and found that those with poor social connections had on average 50% higher odds of death in the study's follow-up period (an average of 7.5 years) than people with more robust social ties.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:50:02 +0000 - Science has yet to find a magical food that can send us right to slumberland. In fact, there are more foods that can hinder your sleep than those that can help. Think caffeine (of course), spicy foods, and fat.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:30:02 +0000 - Almost 5 million California adults say they could use help with a mental or emotional problem, according to a survey released by researchers at UCLA.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:30:19 +0000 - Sheesh: The same toxic chemical—bisphenol A—that's shown up in baby bottles and canned goods is apparently also all over the receipts you get from stores and restaurants, and in much greater amounts. BPA was found in the coating used on cash register receipts in 40% of businesses tested, including ....
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:20:04 +0000 - Pfizer plans to sell a children's form of Viagra to treat a rare lung disorder as a humanitarian gesture -- in exchange for getting a six-month extension of its patent on the adult version.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:40:03 +0000 - It takes a lot to understand the human skin and its complexities. Because appearance is such a staple in society, many people always seemingly claim to have “the know” when it comes to skin and its care.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:30:03 +0000 - More than 75% of men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer undergo aggressive treatment -- either complete removal of the prostate or radiation therapy, according to a new study.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:30:02 +0000 - Seventeen years before the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted, I heard the words "learning disabilities" for the first time. My daughter Allegra was diagnosed with severe LD. Her disability became a looming presence in our family, always there, always influencing our lives in both small and large ways.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:30:04 +0000 - Seventeen-month-old Jessiah Jackson fell into a pressure washer when a chair in which he was sitting tipped over. A metal hook that was part of the appliance became lodged .....
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:34:21 +0000 - Here's the thing… there is absolutely no such thing as a bad day in reality. A bad day only exists in our interpretation of reality, which then becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:40:08 +0000 - Patients treated at Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics will be able to use medical marijuana in the 14 states where it's legal, according to new federal guidelines.....
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:40:04 +0000 - For people with chronic heartburn, minimizing exercise might seem like a no-brainer: too much running and jumping can induce acid reflux. But the right type of exercise, with a few precautions, may actually improve the condition.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:20:03 +0000 - A Calgary man has made history after receiving the first transplant of live cartilage into his shoulder. Researchers hope the technique will one day lead to a treatment for arthritis.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:08:01 +0000 - By 2050, there will be more than 2 billion people aged 60 or over. The age of a country's population can reveal insights about that country's history, and can provide a glimpse towards the economic and healthcare trends that will challenge their societies in the future. - via pdviz.com
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:42:25 +0000 - NHS bosses have drawn up secret plans for sweeping cuts to services, with restrictions on the most basic treatments for the sick and injured.
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:10:01 +0000 - A study of over 1600 Miamians, aged 18 to 23, surveyed by The Journal of Health and Social Behavior (and translated out of academese by the New York Times), reported, "It appears that young men benefit more than women from support, and that they are more harmed than women by strain in ongoing romantic relationships."
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:40:03 +0000 - Dr. Shan Yin, a toxicology fellow at the University of Colorado, led the study and concluds that there are at least 160 reported cases a year where parents severely and maliciously control their children with drugs. The key word there is "reported." Countless more cases fly under the radar.
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:20:04 +0000 - In addition to numerous physical consequences, just one night without sleep can affect your mental health. According to recent research from the University of Arkansas, just one sleepless night is shown to increase a person’s anxiety and depression.
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:51:42 +0000 - Your friend walks into a bar to meet you for happy hour. He sidles up to the bar and orders a drink -- does that make you more likely to get a drink yourself? According to new findings, genetics may determine the extent to which you are influenced by social drinking cues.
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:30:03 +0000 - While we all know that childhood obesity is one of the most important challenges ahead for us as a country, do you know that the obesity rate is almost TWICE (30%) when it comes to children with disability? Take a look at this infographic created by Jessica Toro of the National Center on Physical Activity Disability, to learn more.
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:20:04 +0000 - Depending on your perspective, allergies are your body's rejection of nature, or nature's way of preparing nerds for the rejection of high school.
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:20:02 +0000 - The life of a 6-month-old twin girl has been saved after doctors stopped a brain defect using medical-grade "Super Glue."
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:40:03 +0000 - Our latest infographic contest asked you to create an infographic about childhood obesity, in partnership with the Let's Move! Initiative. We've received some great submissions, which you can see below.
