Genetic Changes Associated with Physical Activity
Researchers have identified 14 genetic regions linked to activity.... Read More...
epidemiology
Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures
According to a new study, those with epilepsy who live in high crime neighborhoods have three times as many seizures as those living in lower crime areas.... Read More...
Early Life Stress Hinders Neuron Development, Causing Attention Disorders: Mouse Study
Female mice who experienced early life stress developed problems and had fewer neurons in areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and making sense of rules, researchers report.... Read More...
Resilience May Be Neurobiological
Individual differences in resting state connectivity may help explain why some people are more resilient to the effects of neighborhood violence than others.... Read More...
Is Being a Nigh Owl Bad For Your Health?
According to researchers, being a night owl puts you at increased risk of health issues such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. One reasons why, researchers report, is those who stay away later at night have unhealthier eating patterns and diets.... Read More...
Light Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older Adults
Researchers report increased light pollution resulting from outdoor artificial light exposure is linked to a higher risk of sleep disorders and prescription of hypnotic drugs in older people.... Read More...
Altered Microbiome Post Cesarean Section Impacts Baby’s Immune System
Findings may explain why children born by C-sections are more prone to suffer from chronic immune system diseases that those born via vaginal birth, researchers report.... Read More...
Does an ‘Echo Chamber’ of Information Impede Flu Vaccinations for Children?
Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children against the flu may be exposed to limited, or inaccurate, information that impedes their decision, researchers report. ... Read More...
Teens Increasingly Choosing Cannabis Over Tobacco and Alcohol
A new study reports teen alcohol and tobacco use has significantly decline recently, with more choosing to use marijuana. Since 2006, researchers say, less than 50% of teens try cigarettes or alcohol before trying cannabis for the first time. ... Read More...
Spanking in Developing Countries Does More Harm Than Good
Researchers report spanking is related to lower social development of 3 to 4 year old children.... Read More...
Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease
According to researchers, those who live in colder regions with less daytime sun light drink more alcohol than those who live in warm areas. Climate, researchers say, may impact the prevalence of alcoholism and alcoholic cirrhosis.... Read More...
Strongest Evidence Yet That Obesity Causes Depression
A new study reports obesity can significantly increase the risk of depression, even in the absence of other health problems.... Read More...