Leading Causes of Death in US Vary Greatly by Region By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 13 December 16 The rates at which people in the U.S die from different factors vary significantly among the regions of the country, according to a new study.
Benefits of 'Kangaroo Mother Care': Do They Last? By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 12 December 16 Parents are often told to hold their newborns close to them, in contact with their skin, for as much time as they can. But does this "kangaroo care" really help babies?
Does Marijuana Use Affect a Person's Vision? By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 9 December 16 Regular marijuana use may affect how well certain cells in the eye work, a small new study finds.
Background Checks May Lower School Shootings: Study By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 7 December 16 Requiring background checks does indeed make school shootings less likely, a new study finds.
Pubic Hair Grooming May Raise STI Risk By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 6 December 16 People who trim "down there" may face an increased risk of infections, researchers said, although its not clear why.
Lack of Sun in Teen Years Linked to Nearsightedness Later On By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 2 December 16 People who get less sunlight during their teenage and young adult years may face an increased risk of becoming nearsighted later on.
Herbal Tea Error Leads to ER Visit By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 2 December 16 A woman developed life-threatening symptoms after her attempt to use an herbal remedy for insomnia went awry.
'Never Go to Bed Angry': Sleep Makes It Harder to Forget Bad Thoughts By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 30 November 16 People may be less able to suppress a negative memory after they sleep.
Good Sports: Longer Lives Linked to Swimming, Racquetball By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 30 November 16 Certain sports may lower your risk of an early death more than others, a new study finds.
How to Talk to Kids About Divorce By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 28 November 16 Here's what doctors say parents who are getting divorced should do to help their children.
Good Cognition in Older Women Linked to Pregnancy History By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 28 November 16 Having your last baby in your late 30s may be good for your brain.
Many LASIK Patients Have New Eye Problems After Surgery By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 23 November 16 People who get LASIK eye surgery to correct their vision may have more side effects than thought.
People with Alzheimer's Disease Can Still Have Sharp Memories By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 23 November 16 Three people whose brains were examined after their deaths turned out to have signs of Alzheimer's disease. But they actually had good memory abilities right up until they died.
Spanking on the Decline? Fewer Parents Admit to It By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 14 November 16 Spanking is much less common now than it was 30 years ago, a new study finds.
Flu Risk May Depend on Birth Year By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 11 November 16 The year in which you were born may predict your risk of getting some types of the flu.
Stem Cell 'Patches' Could Help to Fix Injured Hearts By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 4 November 16 Using a new combination of cells, researchers have made "patches" that could be used to fix up failing hearts, new research done in guinea pigs shows.
Pap Smear Early in Pregnancy Could Reveal Genetic Disorders Earlier By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 2 November 16 A Pap smear done on a woman who is just five weeks pregnant can reveal genetic disorders in the fetus, according to a small new study.
Mixing Energy Drinks with Alcohol Causes Brain Changes in Mice By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 1 November 16 Mice that were given energy drinks along with alcohol had changes in their brains similar to those seen in mice given cocaine.
Why Kids Feel the Loss of a Pet So Deeply By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 26 October 16 A child who loses a pet may feel as if a best friend or sibling has died, a new study says.
HIV's 'Patient Zero' Wrongly Blamed for AIDS Epidemic By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 26 October 16
Beware of These Risks When Sharing Photos of Your Kids on Facebook By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 21 October 16 Are your online posts putting your kids at risk?
Healthy Viewing: New Screen Time Guidelines for Kids By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 21 October 16 New guidelines offer parents ideas on how to limit kids' screen time.
High Spot: Brain's Marijuana Center Imaged in 3D By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 20 October 16 The receptor in the brain involved in the "high" feeling that people get from marijuana is revealed in a new, detailed, 3D image today.
Heavy Marijuana Use May Be Bad for Your Bones By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 19 October 16 Smoking a lot of pot may be linked with a higher risk of fractures, a new study finds.
Mom's Antidepressant Use May Increase Baby's Risk of Speech Disorders By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 12 October 16 Children born to women who took antidepressants during pregnancy may have an increased risk of language and speech disorders.