Older adults living in for-profit nursing homes may face nearly double the risk of developing health issues linked to substandard care compared with residents living in not-for-profit facilities or in…
A woman’s weight in early pregnancy may influence how well her baby is able to self-regulate during the first months and years of life, according to a new Finnish study…
Pregnant women with higher levels of fluoride in their urine may be more likely to have school-age children with certain symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), such as inattentiveness and cognitive…
Diabetic patients are more likely to die from alcohol-related factors, accidents, or suicide, according to a new study. The study’s findings suggest that the increased risk of death from these…
In a new review, researchers looked over previous studies conducted on open heart surgery patients to determine whether these individuals tend to experience a difference in cognition after the procedure….
A new European study finds that physical activity is tied to better lung function among smokers, regardless of air pollution levels. Among non-smokers, however, the findings are less clear, and…
Although the evidence is preliminary, a unique study suggests consumption of fast foods may be linked to depression. In a new review, Australian researchers studied Torres Strait Islanders, indigenous people…
A new clinical trial finds that a patient’s weight and overall quality of diet, including the consumption of anti-inflammatory foods, can affect his or her response to a particular type…
In recent decades, fewer Americans overall are dying from cancer, and yet major disparities in cancer mortality rates still exist and continue to grow across the nation. In a new…
Receiving a hug from someone on a day of interpersonal conflict can help buffer against hard feelings, according to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE. People…