Race May Affect Risk for Dementia
2016-02-15
Study finds rate highest for blacks, lowest for Asian-Americans, but researchers don’t know whyContinue Reading
Race May Affect Risk for Dementia
2016-02-15
Study finds rate highest for blacks, lowest for Asian-Americans, but researchers don’t know whyContinue Reading
Helping With Health Care Takes Heavy Toll on Caregivers
2016-02-15
Analysis found that family and friends suffered physical, financial and social costsContinue Reading
Teen Dating Violence Is Target of New CDC Program
2016-02-15
Twenty percent of girls, 10 percent of boys say they have been victimized by a dating partner, agency saysContinue Reading
Widely Used Heartburn Drugs Linked to Dementia Risk in Study
2016-02-15
Research finds association among users over age 75, but can’t prove the medications cause memory problemsContinue Reading
A Valentine’s Kiss Is Just a Kiss — Or Is It?
2016-02-14
Study finds people’s heads turn in different directions, depending on who’s receiving the sign of affectionContinue Reading
Sleep Loss May Be Tied to Raised Diabetes Risk in Teen Boys
2016-02-13
Research, which focused on ‘slow-wave sleep,’ did not find same effect among girlsContinue Reading
Sleep Loss May Be Tied to Raised Diabetes Risk in Teen Boys
2016-02-13
Research, which focused on ‘slow-wave sleep,’ did not find same effect among girlsContinue Reading
5.5 Million Die Early From Air Pollution Worldwide
2016-02-12
More than half of these fatalities occur in China and India, research showsContinue Reading
Study: Global Water Crisis Worse Than Thought
2016-02-12
Two-thirds of world’s population experience severe water shortage at least one month a year, researchers findContinue Reading
Study Ties Parents’ Criticism to Persistent ADHD in Kids
2016-02-12
If harsh comments focus on the child, rather than the behaviors, symptoms may linger, researcher saysContinue Reading
Uncorrected Eye Problem Linked to Learning Issues for Preschoolers
2016-02-12
Farsightedness can affect kids’ readiness for school and may lead to literacy problemsContinue Reading
New Mental Challenges Can Sharpen Aging Brain: Study
2016-02-11
Older adults who learned demanding skills showed better memory power than those who had no active learningContinue Reading
Neanderthal DNA May Play Role in Modern Human Health
2016-02-11
Genetic legacy can affect risk for nicotine addiction, depression, blood clots and stroke, research suggestsContinue Reading