Unhappy Kids Are More Materialistic, Study Finds
Research with children ages 8 to 10 says TV ads play big part in ‘spoiling’ those who aren’t contentContinue Reading
Popular Characters Can Help Kids Eat Healthy Foods Too
Branding tactics used to sell junk food also may be used to promote better nutrition, research showsContinue Reading
Teens Benefit by Spending More Time With Parents
Encounters with Dad may boost self-worth and social skills the most, research suggestsContinue Reading
Many U.S. Doctors Have Symptoms of Burnout: Survey
Emotional exhaustion, cynicism in physicians may affect patient care, expert saysContinue Reading
Obesity in Middle Age Tied to More Rapid Mental Decline: Study
‘Fat and fit’ concept may not apply to brain function, research suggestsContinue Reading
Black Belts' Punching Power Linked to Their Brain Structure
Brain scans show how coordinated movements can boost strength of martial arts expertsContinue Reading
College Students Who Binge Drink Say They're Happier
Study found richer, ‘high-status’ students more likely to overindulge, while others may do so to fit inContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke May Impair Children's Cough Reflex
Reduced sensitivity to respiratory irritants could raise pneumonia risk, researchers sayContinue Reading
Working Moms Report Better Health Than Those Who Stay Home
Mothers who work full time seem to benefit more than those who work part time, researchers sayContinue Reading
Could Food Flavors Act Like Mood-Stabilizing Drugs?
Early study suggests chemical similarities between prescription meds and certain foodsContinue Reading
Health, Social Life Improve After Weight-Loss Surgery: Study
Patients sought better condition, self-esteem, activity levelsContinue Reading
College Freshmen Urged to Keep Excess Pounds Away
Dietitian says even small weight gain raises students’ risk for chronic diseaseContinue Reading
Chemicals From Soaps, Cleansers Found in Minnesota Waterways
Overuse of antimicrobials can promote drug-resistant germs, researchers warnContinue Reading