Latest articles by Cari Nierenberg
Preschoolers Happier When They Share Because They Want To
Kids who share their stuff because they want to feel differently about sharing than kids who share because they have to.
Knowing Yourself: How to Improve Your Understanding of Others
Gaining a better understanding of yourself may also improve your capacity to better understand other people, a new study suggests.
Rich Kids and Drugs: Addiction May Hit Wealthy Students Hardest
Kids in wealthy areas may be more vulnerable to addiction, a new study finds.
Preeclampsia: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
Preeclampsia is a serious complication that can develop during pregnancy. It is characterized by high blood pressure and high levels of protein in urine.
Dads' Brains React Differently to Sons and Daughters
Dads with daughters interact differently with their kids than fathers with sons, a new study suggests.
Sleeping for Two: Sleep Changes During Pregnancy
The physical discomforts of pregnancy as well as the emotional stress of this major life change can cause sleep problems and keep a mother-to-be awake at night.
Taking ADHD Medications May Help Reduce Car Accidents
Adults with ADHD may be safer behind the wheel if they've taken their meds, a new study finds.
Brad Pitt Goes Sober: Why It's So Tough to Quit Alcohol
Only a small fraction of people with an alcohol use disorder manage to stop drinking. Here's a look at what happens in the brain.
Can the Pain Medication Ketamine Also Relieve Depression?
In a novel study, researchers looked at symptoms of depression reported by people who had been given ketamine as a treatment for chronic pain.
Some Common Antibiotics May Slightly Increase Risk of Miscarriage
Taking certain types of antibiotics during early pregnancy may be linked with an increased risk of miscarriage, a new study suggests.
Are Cholesterol, Saturated Fat Less Important to Heart Disease?
Blame chronic inflammation (rather than cholesterol) for heart disease, a new editorial says. But the stance is controversial -- here's why.
Sexual Orientation: Patients More Open Than Docs Expect
Only about 10 percent of patients reported they would be offended by or refuse to answer a question from a doctor about their sexual orientation, a new study showed.
Heavy Drinkers May Not Handle Alcohol As Well As They Think
Heavy social drinkers may think they have a high "tolerance" for alcohol, but a new study shows otherwise.
Police-Related Injuries Send 50,000 People to ER Yearly
The number of hospital emergency room visits for law-enforcement-related injuries was stable between 2006 and 2012.
People with Mental Illness Struggle with Health Disparities
People with mental health conditions still find it difficult to get the health care services they need.
Touch Screens May Be Ruining Toddlers' Sleep
This is the first study to look at the link between toddlers' touch-screen use and sleep, the researchers said.
Trans Fat Ban Tied to Fewer Heart Attacks and Strokes
Three years after the trans fat ban went into effect, hospital admissions for heart attacks and strokes started dropping.
These 5 'Life Skills' Are Tied to Health Benefits
Older adults with these five personality traits are in better health.
Men's Looks Matter More Than Women Admit, Study Shows
Opinion The new study attempted to put the looks-versus-personality decision to the test in women.
Celiac Disease and Anorexia May Be Linked in Women
A new study suggests that celiac disease has more than just a few symptoms in common with anorexia nervosa.
Laziness Is Contagious, Scientists Find
Prudence, impatience and laziness are personality traits that were thought to be pretty set once you reached adulthood. But a new study suggests otherwise.
Can People Allergic to Nuts Still Eat Some Types?
Some nuts may be OK for those with allergies, a new study says.
