Anne Harding

Being bullied during childhood may have even graver consequences for mental health in adulthood than being neglected or abused, according to a new study.

By Anne Harding Published 28 April 15

Lack of activity isn't what's primarily to blame for people getting fat, a few researchers are arguing.

By Anne Harding Published 22 April 15

Everyone has brown fat, but what exactly is this stuff?

By Anne Harding Published 31 January 15

People over age 65 who frequently take over-the-counter sleep aids and certain other commonly used drugs may be increasing their risk of dementia, new findings show.

By Anne Harding Published 26 January 15

The body's calorie-burning brown fat can be activated by a drug already approved to treat people with overactive bladder, new findings show.

By Anne Harding Published 13 January 15

Most teens who drink alcohol have had at least one blackout, a new study shows. Many teens who drink report having blackouts regularly.

By Anne Harding Published 16 December 14

Staying warm in cold weather is easier if you pay attention to the science of heat transfer. Live Science spoke with an expert on wilderness medicine to bring you tips for keeping cozy.

By Anne Harding Published 9 December 14

Kids may be more likely to develop ADHD if they are exposed to higher levels of air pollution before birth, a new study suggests.

By Anne Harding Published 5 November 14

For teens, spending time thinking about situations in which their peers thought well of them, no matter what they did, may make it easier time to cope with setbacks, new findings show.

By Anne Harding Published 3 November 14

Women who drink three or more glasses of milk daily may have an increased risk of dying over the next 20 years, compared with women who drink less milk, according to a new study..

By Anne Harding Published 28 October 14

The amount of trust that the American public puts in doctors has fallen over the last few decades, a new report finds.

By Anne Harding Published 22 October 14

In women with ovarian cancer, the DNA from cancer cells can be detected in tampons they use, new research shows. The finding could point the way toward a way to test for the disease, researchers say.

By Anne Harding Published 7 October 14

Providing teens with free contraception dramatically reduces their chances of unintended pregnancy, a new study shows.

By Anne Harding Published 1 October 14

For teens, the first choice for birth control should be the long-acting forms of birth control, according to new guidelines.

By Anne Harding Published 29 September 14

Whether you find the taste of alcohol to be pleasant, or bitter and stinging is partly decided by your genes, new research shows.

By Anne Harding Published 23 September 14

Exposure to light during the night may interfere with tamoxifen, a drug commonly used in women with breast cancer, a new study suggests.

By Anne Harding Published 8 August 14

By Anne Harding Published 25 July 14

E-cigarettes are touted as being safer than regular cigarettes, but can these devices actually help people quit smoking? Here's a look at the truth behind some claims about e-cigarettes.

By Anne Harding Published 2 June 14