Glass Half Empty? Why You May Be Less Optimistic Than You Think By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 19 August 16 Humans' supposed "optimism bias" might not actually be a thing.
Calcium Supplements Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia in Some Women By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 17 August 16 Taking calcium supplements may raise the risk of developing dementia in women who have previously had a stroke, or have early signs of other cerebrovascular disease.
'Mediterranean Lifestyle' Linked to Lower Depression Risk By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 15 August 16 The Mediterranean lifestyle -- which includes not only eating well, but also exercising and socializing -- may be beneficial for people's risk of depression, a new study finds.
A Bad Bounce: More Kids Getting Injured Using Trampolines By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 1 August 16 The popularity of trampoline parks is on the rise, and with it the number of emergency-room visits for injuries that kids get while at these parks, according to a new study.
Is Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Bad for You? By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 28 July 16 Inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke even for just 1 minute may temporarily affect how blood vessels function, according to a new study done in rats.
Special Energy Drink May Alter Metabolism and Boost Performance By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 27 July 16 A specially-designed energy drink that contains ketones may help people exercise at a higher level, a new study finds.
How to Get People to Step Up Their Exercise By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 27 July 16 In a new study, researchers looked at what kind of feedback was the most motivating to get people to exercise.
Police Killings and Race: Do the Numbers Tell the Whole Story? By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 26 July 16 In a new report, researchers look at the numbers of people that police killed or injured during one year, broken down by race and ethnicity.
More Kids Consuming Pot by Accident in Colorado By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 25 July 16 The number of young kids in Colorado who accidentally consume marijuana has increased since buying the drug for recreational use became legal there in 2014, according to a new study.
The Unexplored Brain: Nearly 100 Uncharted Areas Revealed By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 20 July 16 A detailed new map of the human brain's outer layer identifies nearly 100 brain areas that have not been previously reported, according to a new study.
Pediatricians Should Discuss Sexuality with Kids, Group Says By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 18 July 16 Pediatricians should help educate their patients about sex and help parents learn how best to talk to their kids about sexuality, a new report says.
Eating More Fruits & Veggies May Make You Happier By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 31 August 22 Eating fruits and vegetables can make you healthier in the long run. But also, they may help you feel happier, in much less time.
Fish Venom Unveiled: Toxins Evolved Many Times, Study Shows By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 13 July 16 The huge array of toxins produced by venomous fish are a largely untapped potential for medicines, researchers say.
Prenatal Multivitamins Don't Help Much, Study Says By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 11 July 16 Taking prenatal vitamins may be a waste of money, a new review suggests.
Thumb-Sucking, Nail Biting Kids May Have Lower Allergy Risk By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 11 July 16 For kids, sucking their thumbs or biting their nails may mean a lower risk of developing allergies later in childhood, according to a new study that spanned three decades.
Brain Zapping May Sharpen Vision By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 7 July 16 Zapping the brain's vision center with electricity can help people with vision problems see better, a new study finds.
Seeing Green: Pot Changes Brain's Response to Money By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 6 July 16 The idea of winning money in a game might be less exciting to people who frequently use pot.
'I Think I Can:' How Talking to Yourself Brings Self-Improvement By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 6 July 16 Telling yourself "I can do better next time" does actually lead to doing better next time, according to a new study.
7 ways marijuana might affect the brain By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 1 July 16 With brain-scanning and longer-term studies, researchers are learning more and more about the effects marijuana may have on the brain.
Ayurvedic Herbal Supplements Caused Man's Lead Poisoning By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 30 June 16 For one man, taking herbal supplements caused a host of problems.
Brain Tumor Risk Linked with Higher Education, Study Finds By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 20 June 16 People with higher levels of education may be more likely to develop certain types of brain tumors, a new study from Sweden suggests.
Procrastinators Beware: Insomnia Linked with Putting Things Off By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 15 June 16 People who procrastinate may be more likely to insomnia, a new study finds.
Kids' Mental Health Risks Rise with Poor Air Quality By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated 14 October 22 Higher levels of air pollution may be linked with worse mental health in children, a new study suggests.
Children's Sleep: New Guidelines on Shut-Eye for Kids By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 13 June 16 How much do kids need? New guidelines offer answers.