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·November 12, 2018·2 min read

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.

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·November 7, 2018·4 min read

Lifespan Continues to Increase Regardless of Socioeconomic Factors

According to a new study, people who live to the age of 65 are continuing to live longer than their parents did. Researchers say this trend does not appear to be slowing.

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·November 7, 2018·4 min read

Shorter Sleep Can Lead to Dehydration

Researchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated.

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·November 5, 2018·4 min read

Air Pollution May Increase Autism Risk

Researchers report children exposed to fine particulates from outdoor pollution have an increased risk of developing autism by up to 78%.

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·November 1, 2018·4 min read

Children Who Experience Violence Early in Life Develop Faster

A new study reports children who are subjected violence early in life experience faster biological aging, including earlier onset of puberty and epigenetic aging, than peers who are not abused. Additionally, children exposed to other early life adversities, such as poverty and food insecurity, show delayed signs of pubertal development.

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·October 16, 2018·3 min read

Environmental Factors May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis Onset

Researchers report environmental conditions may trigger structural changes to myelin sheaths, forcing the onset of multiple sclerosis.

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·October 15, 2018·2 min read

Widespread Skepticism of Flu Shot Despite Doctor Recommendations

Researchers report skepticism that the flu vaccine can cause autism, is ineffective and can result in contracting the virus prevents some parents from vaccinating their children.

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·October 15, 2018·4 min read

Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD

A new study reveals the youngest children in a class are more likely than their older peers to be diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers say the problem may lie with some teachers mistakenly believing a child's immaturity compared to older classmates is actually ADHD.

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·October 14, 2018·3 min read

Being Born in the Wrong Zip Code Can Shorten Your Life

Researchers report on why being born and raised in certain areas can have a dramatic impact on your life expectancy.

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·October 9, 2018·5 min read

Genes Are Not Destiny When it Comes to Weight

The genetic influence on weight is halved when children are raised in a home environment where healthy eating and exercise is encouraged, a new study reports.

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·October 4, 2018·5 min read

Childhood Poverty May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Skills in Old Age

A new study reports on the detrimental impact childhood poverty has on cognition later in life. Researchers say those who grew up socially or economically disadvantaged are more likely to score lower on cognitive tests later in life.