Study: Competitive People Have Higher Risk for Using Drugs
A new study from Spain suggests hostile and competitive people are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. “There are still many questions to answer but what we discovered is…
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Many Food-Insecure Families Also Lack Access to Medications
Research has established a link between food insecurity and higher rates of disease, but there is little evidence showing exactly why this occurs. A new study of more than 10,000…
Eczema in Children Linked to Anxiety, Depression in Parents
A new study has found that a majority of family members and caregivers of children with atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, suffer from anxiety and depression. For…
Heart Patients With Depression, Anxiety More Likely to Quit Cardiac Rehab
Heart patients with depression, anxiety or stress are more likely to drop out of cardiac rehabilitation, according to a new Australian study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology….
Antidepressants During Pregnancy Tied to Greater Risk of Gestational Diabetes
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy is linked to a greater risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new Canadian study published in the online journal BMJ Open. Gestational diabetes is…
Severe Morning Sickness May Be Risk Factor for Autism
A new study discovers children whose mothers had a severe form of a morning sickness during pregnancy were 53 percent more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Kaiser…
Air Pollution Tied to Higher Rates of Violent Crime
A new series of studies from Colorado State University (CSU) reveal a strong association between short-term exposure to air pollution and aggressive behavior, in the form of aggravated assaults and…
Coastal Living Tied to Better Mental Health Among England’s Poor
Living near the ocean is linked to better mental health among people living in England’s poorest urban communities, according to a new study published in the journal Health and Place….
Chair Yoga May Improve Quality of Life in Dementia Patients
Chair yoga may help improve quality of life in older adults with moderate-to-severe dementia, according to a new study by Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Chair yoga provides a safe environment…
Early Prenatal Anemia May Increase Risk of Autism, ADHD
A new Swedish study suggests anemia early in pregnancy may increase the risk of autism, ADHD and intellectual disability in children. Anemia is a common condition in late pregnancy and…
