Studies

Wait Times Scans

Wait times for medical imaging results have doubled amid a radiologist shortage

Eating the same foods may improve weight-loss results, Drexel researchers say

Repetitive diet weight loss

Children's Health

Common chemicals used in plastics linked to millions of premature births

Preterm Births Phthalates

Lounging with a puzzle or book instead of binge-watching TV may decrease the risk of dementia

Puzzles reading dementia

Vivid dreams may help sleep feel more restorative, study finds

Sleep Quality Dreams

Children's Health

Certain ADHD medications may help protect children from developing psychosis later in life

ADHD Psychosis Medication

Children's Health

Fast fashion clothing may put children at risk of lead exposure, study finds

Lead Clothing Dye

To gain the benefits of strength training, consistency matters more than intensity

Stength Training Consistency

As many as 1 in 5 COVID-19 deaths went uncounted during the pandemic's first 2 years, study finds

COVID-19 Deaths Undercount

Scientists used E. coli bacteria to turn plastic bottles into a Parkinson's medication

Plastic Parkinson's Medication

Babies understand deceit as early as 8 months old. By age 3, children are adept 'little liars'

Babies Toddlers Deception

Drinking soda linked to higher risk of anxiety in adolescents, study finds

Soda Mental Health

Helping parents better handle stress may reduce childhood obesity rates

Parenting Stress Obesity

Difficult people are more than a pain in the neck. They may make others age faster

Aging Stressful People

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have been gamechangers for weight loss. Can they have a similar effect on addiction?

GLP-1 Ozempic Addiction

Women's pain often lasts longer than men's — that's not just a perception

Women Chronic Pain

Becoming an expert birdwatcher may help protect the brain from aging

Birdwatching Audubon

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Menstrual Products Toxins

The more foods a dinner spread includes, the more likely people are to overeat

Food Buffets Study

Newborn vaccination against hepatitis B declined after RFK Jr. went on Joe Rogan podcast, study finds

Hep B vaccine

Intermittent fasting is unlikely to cause greater weight loss than traditional dieting, study finds

Intermittent fasting weight loss

Most people in physical therapy fail to complete their home exercises

Physical Therapy Exercises

Exercise can be as effective as medication for depression and anxiety, new study shows

Depression Treatment Exercise

Vast majority of baby food products are ultra-processed, study finds

Baby Food Additives

Worrying about aging doesn't help — it actually may speed up the process

Women Aging Anxiety

Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once — which can be risky

Antidepressants Mental Health

A brain game may cut risk of Alzheimer's disease by 25%, study finds

alzheimer's cognitive gaming

Pregnancy, breastfeeding may offer some protection against cognitive decline

Pregnancy Breastfeeding Cognition

Playing 'pink noise' sounds, like rainfall, to fall asleep may harm REM sleep

Pink Noise Sleep

Most Americans with high blood pressure have not controlled it, leaving them susceptible to heart issues

High Blood Pressure

Nearly half of U.S. adults may have obesity by 2035, new study says

American Obesity Rate

Being a night owl may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

Heart Disease Sleep

Taking care of grandchildren may help prevent memory decline

Grandparents Brain Health

Physical activity can extend your life, but varying your exercises is particularly beneficial

Exercise Variety Biking

Colorectal cancer is now the top cause of cancer death among young adults

Colorectal Cancer Deaths

Risk of gambling addiction is higher in people whose family members have betting problems

Gambling Addiction Families

'Super agers' have genetic advantages against Alzheimer's disease

Super Agers Alzheimers

Why do colds cause the sniffles in some people and severe illness in others?

Common Cold Study

New finger-prick blood test could help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimers blood test

Psychiatric disorders share more genetic overlap than scientists realized, study shows

Mental illness genes

Frequent online shopping is tied to higher stress levels, study shows

Online Shopping Stress

Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health

Teenagers Sleep Depression

Century-old tumor samples may help explain rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults

Colorectal Cancer Study

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