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Breast Cancer Survivors in Happy Relationships May Have Better Health Outcomes
Breast cancer survivors who are in satisfying romantic relationships may have a reduced risk for a host of health problems, according to a new study published online in the journal…
Experts Urge Hard Look at Social Distancing’s Impact on Young People
In a new Viewpoint opinion piece published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health journal, experts urge policymakers to consider the effects of COVID-19 physical distancing measures on young people’s…
School May Be Key to Improvement for Kids in Foster Care
New Swedish research shows that children in social care, or out-of-home (OHC) care, tend to have poorer mental health and lower academic scores than those who live with their parents….
Study IDs Physicians at Highest Risk of Suicide
Physicians at greatest risk of suicide tend to be older and near the end of their careers; of Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry; or those dealing with physical, mental health…
A Pandemic Silver Lining? College Students Are Sleeping Better
The COVID-19 pandemic and restrictive stay-at-home orders have taken a toll on many facets of physical and mental health in recent months. But in one area, there may be a…
Experiment Finds People Overwhelmingly Choose to Be Generous, Even to Strangers
A new study has found that people want to help each other, even when it costs them something, and even when the motivations to help don’t always align. Sociologists at…
Early Education Improves Memory in Old Age, Especially for Women
More years of education in childhood and early adulthood appears to protect older adults, particularly women, against memory loss, according to a new study of Taiwanese adults conducted by researchers…
Relationship Commitment: Timing is Everything
Emerging research suggests the common song lyric “are you ready for love?” does, in fact, predict whether a relationship will endure. Investors believe that while the spark of mutual attraction…
Child Temperament Influences Eating Habits
A new study by Norwegian researchers suggests temperamental children have an increased risk for developing an unhappy relationship with food. Parents are advised to work closely with their temperamental child…
Families With Autistic Kids Often Face Financial Hardship
Households of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face higher levels of poverty, material hardship and medical expenses than families of children with other special health care needs, according…
