Meditation Could Help Anxiety Sufferers Improve Their Focus
A study found that incorporating just 10 minutes of meditation into one's daily routine could help to greatly reduce wandering thoughts and improve focus.
Brain Thickness May Determine Key Parts of Your Personality
The researchers determined that different traits were linked to the overall volume of the brain, the thickness of the cortex (the outer layer of the brain), and how folded the cortex was.
Night Owls With This Gene Feel ‘Perpetual Jet Lag’
Researchers say that people with this genetic variant have a different quality of life, mostly because of their night owl tendencies.
Genetic Variant Tied to Greater Obesity Risk in African Americans
The new focus opens up additional opportunity for understanding — and perhaps preventing — rates of obesity among African Americans.
Jet Stream Vaccine Technology May Replace Needles
The MucoJet device is a painless way to administer vaccines orally.
Smartphones Are Draining Our Brains
Here's how our smartphones are actually making us stupid.
Flu Vaccine Patch Kicks Painful Needles to the Curb
The patch can also be stored safely for a year without refrigeration, offering a vital option for health care in the developing world.
iPad Game Could Treat Lazy Eye Better Than Traditional Methods
Research shows that a new iPad game is a much better treatment for lazy eye, or amblyopia, than wearing a traditional eye patch.
Your Roommate Could Be Changing Your Genes, Researchers Say
If you're a night owl but your roommate is a morning person, this disruption in lifestyle could possibly alter your genes and adversely affect your health.
Acne-Causing Bacteria Might Also Fight Skin Disease
A type of skin bacteria that can cause acne might hold the key to treating several skin disorders and even cancer, according to a new study.
The Key to Lower Blood Pressure Might Be in Your Inbox
After 12 months of web-based interventions, the study group saw their average systolic pressure drop closer to the normal blood pressure range.
Surprise! Woman Complains of Kidney Stones, Delivers Baby Instead
A woman in Georgia had no idea she was pregnant, until she showed up at a hospital seeking treatment for what she thought were kidney stones.
Air Pollution Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk Among Kids
The study adds a new threat to the list of lifestyle and environmental factors that contribute to diabetes, note the researchers.
Doctor’s Age May Influence Patient Death
Older physicians are tied to a higher death rate among hospital patients, shows a new study.
Can’t Sleep? Election Could Be to Blame
Hillary or Donald? It’s a question that’s causing Americans to lose sleep, and it’s even giving Canadians nightmares.
Teenage Emotional Health May Be Linked to Parents’ Brains
New findings show that a parent’s brain and their child’s brain can fire in the same way, resulting in emotional synchronicity.
Marijuana Extract May Reduce Seizures in Epilepsy Patients
Cannabidiol, or CBD, was found to reduce seizures among patients with a rare form of epilepsy by nearly 40 percent.
Gerber Adds Probiotics to Good Start Formula Line
Early childhood nutrition leader Gerber has added probiotics to its Good Start milk-based powder formula line.
Children’s Teething, Ear Products Recalled Due to Possibly Toxic Ingredient
Raritan Pharmaceuticals voluntarily issued a recall of its children’s homeopathic ear relief liquid and teething tablets that contain belladonna extract.
New Blood Test Aims to Detect Cancer Sooner Than Ever
By zeroing in on miniscule amounts of DNA, researchers believe they can catch cancer early and save countless lives.
Do Healthy Labels Actually Discourage Healthy Food Purchases?
Researchers say that food labels change the mindset, and the plates, of diners.
Women Who Reduce BPA Exposure Lose More Weight: Study
Studies show that limiting exposure to BPA products can help women experience significant weight loss.
Breast Implant Type May Increase Risk of Developing Rare Cancer
The FDA believes that evidence it has gathered since 2011 regarding breast cancer cases is enough to warrant a new designation for the rare type of T-cell lymphoma that can occur following breast implants.
Inexpensive Drug for Bleeding After Childbirth Proves to Saves Lives
In studying ways to reduce maternal mortality from childbirth hemorrhaging, a group of researchers revisited tranexamic acid, a drug invented in the 1960s by a Japanese woman.
Just 1 to 10 Mutations Cause Most Types of Cancer
The new findings assessed more than 7,500 tumors across nearly 30 distinct types of cancer.
Multiple Sclerosis Drug Slows Disease in Clinical Trials
The promising results of Phase III clinical trials for the drug Ocrelizumab revealed a significant decline in disease progression in human subjects.
Why Hostility Can Harm a Woman’s Heart Health
Women who show high levels of hostility could be setting themselves up for poor heart health, research shows.
Bleeding Risk From Aspirin Regimen Found to Increase With Age
Theres especially a risk for people aged 75 or older.
Abusing Marijuana May Lead To Psychotic Disorders
Regular use of marijuana could more than triple a person’s chance of developing a psychotic disorder, a new study suggests.
British Teen’s Body Cryogenically Frozen After Court Ruling
In an unprecedented ruling, a British judge sided with a 14-year-old girl who died of a rare cancer and wanted to be cryogenically frozen.
School Air Quality May Be Worsening Children’s Asthma Symptoms
A concerning new study shows that poor air quality in schools may be compounding the dangerous effects of asthma in children.
Young Children Are Choking on Fidget Spinners
The popular toy is posing a potential hazard for young children.
Afternoon Naps May Improve Your Brain Health
Researchers have discovered the ideal amount of time adults should nap in the afternoon for optimum cognitive performance.
File, Print, Wear: New 3D Bioprinter Creates Human Skin
Scientists believe they may have found a fast, reliable method to reduce the need for costly procedures like skin grafts.
Do Clever People Live Longer?
Having a higher IQ may equate to living longer, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Scientists Uncover Gene Linked to Depression
The gene works within specific neurons in the brain that respond to stress.
Gut Bacteria Could Make Skin Cancer Drugs More Effective
Researchers found that people who had diverse gut bacteria were more likely to benefit from immunotherapy, a treatment used to fight cancer.
Screen Time Could Lead to Increased Risk of Diabetes in Children
The research found that children who reported three or more hours of screen time had higher levels of body fat compared to those who reported an hour or less of screen time.
Birth Year May Determine Your Flu Risk
The discovery could reshape how the medical community views childhood vaccines.
Cervical Cancer Screening Should Continue Past Age 65
Rates of cervical cancer actually remain at the same level until the age of 85, after which disease incidence begins to drop sharply.
Risky Behavior Tied to Two Key Brain Regions
The study, assessing risk-and-reward behavior among rats, may provide clues as to why some people prefer to live a steady, predictable life while others are more prone to taking chances.
Measuring Brainwaves May Predict Reading Success in Children
Researchers noticed a unique pattern of brain activity among children who later achieved higher academic success.
Teen Vaping Leads to Heavy Smoking: Study
Teenagers who regularly use e-cigarettes are more likely to become heavy smokers, research suggests.
Bright Light Repels Mosquitos, Reduces Bites
It may be the best mosquito repellent that the insects cannot adapt to or find their way around.
Nanogenerator Draws Power From the Body to Charge Devices
Charging the battery of your phone or wearable device may someday be as simple as wiggling your finger...
Heart Attack Rankings: The Best and Worst Cities in America
Boulder, Colorado has the lowest number of adults who have experienced heart attacks. Charleston, West Virginia has the most.
Jet Lag May Increase Your Risk of Liver Cancer
Chronic jet lag disrupts the metabolic rhythms of the liver. This leads to dangerous buildups of fat and bile acids, which have been linked to cancer.
City Living Has People Thinking About Their Futures
Moving to a big city might be just the thing for getting one's priorities straightened out.
7-Year-Old Boy Gets 3D-Printed Skull Implant
After a 7-year old boy lost a chunk of his skull in an accident, a surgery restored the area using an implant developed from an artificial skull.
Childhood Poverty May Lead to Poor Adult Psychological Health
A study says people who experience poverty in childhood are more apt to have psychological challenges as adults.
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