Man With Terminal Lung Disease Finishes Seattle Marathon
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Why Our Bodies Take Longer to Heal as We Age
A basic communication breakdown may be the culprit behind slower-healing wounds among older individuals, suggests a new study.
Lack of Sunshine, Not Rainy Days, Brings the Blues: Study
Rainy day blues could be called lack of sunshine blues, according to a new study, which found that lack of sunshine is to blame for some emotional distress.
Does Listening to Music Make Learning Tasks Easier?
New research analyzes whether or not listening to music can aid in developing the parts of the brain that process sound and control movement.
Nail-Biting Might Actually Be Healthy For Children
Parents who can’t get their kids to stop biting their nails might rest a easier knowing these habits could protect their youngsters against allergies.
Girls Think They Aren’t as Smart as Boys by Age 6
Researchers are finding that children as young as six years old are aware of gender stereotypes, which is affecting how girls view their intelligence compared to their male classmates.
Fecal Transplants Shown to Improve Autistic Symptoms in Children
Overall, the children in the study saw a 25 percent improvement in behavioral symptoms and an improvement of 80 percent in gastrointestinal symptoms.
Sexist Men Are More Likely to Have Mental Problems: Study
Men who live a playboy lifestyle or engage in misogynistic behavior are more apt to have mental health issues, a new study suggests.
Lab-Grown Cartilage May Bring Relief to Osteoarthritis Sufferers
With a cellular structure similar to that of natural cartilage, the bioengineered material features exceptional durability for lab-grown tissue.
New Research Breaks Stereotype of Women Being More Emotional
It remains unclear as to whether or not women truly do express more emotions, or rather, they may just handle their emotions differently.
World’s Most Venomous Snake Could Hold Key To Pain Relief
Scientists believe the blue coral snake, dubbed the “killer of killers,” might hold the key to developing powerful painkillers for humans.
Scientists Find New Way to Stop Poison Ivy’s Itch
It works by blocking an immune system protein in the skin with an antibody, which halts the process of when the brain tells the skin that it is itchy.
Weigh Passengers Before Flights? Hawaiian Airlines Controversy Grows
Six complaints have been filed over the airline's policy of weighing passengers before they fly between Honolulu and American Samoa.
Breathe, Breathe, Bite: Eating During Labor May Be Beneficial
New research finds that allowing pregnant women to ingest more than water or ice chips during labor is tied to a 16-minute shorter labor, on average.
Tick-Tock: Men Also Have a Biological Clock
The study raises questions about what, if anything, aging men can do to boost conception rates when pairing with younger or same-aged women.
In-Flight Air Quality Is Making Crew Members Sick
Pilots, flight attendants and even frequent flyers are all susceptible to the adverse effects of contaminated in-flight air quality.
Global Warming Is Threatening Wine Production
Wine drinkers may want to start rationing their daily dosage of Merlot. According to a new report, wine production has dropped due to global warming.
New Acne Research Could Lead to New Treatments
A new understanding of the root cause of acne, specifically how we house the bacteria that trigger inflammation, could help to develop new treatments.
Laughing Gas for Labor Pain? It’s Making a Comeback
Almost a century after falling out of popularity, laughing gas is seeing a comeback in the United States in the delivery room.
Babies That Sleep Alone May Sleep Better
New study findings oppose current recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which advise that young children sleep in their parents’ rooms for a full year.
Researchers Aim to Create Painless Way to Screen Breast Cancer
This new treatment adds lasers to the mix, using a combination of laser and ultrasound technology to determine the presence or absence of cancer cells in the breast tissue.
Weight Loss Surgery Gives Bigger Heart Benefits to Women
Women who underwent weight-loss surgery were at lower risk of heart disease than men who had same procedure, according to a new study.
Puzzling Wave of Amnesia Hits 14 Patients in Eastern Massachusetts
Researchers are still trying to figure out what happened to 14 people in Massachusetts who came down with amnesia from 2012-2016.
Swearing Heals Emotional Pain, Too
When it comes to heartbreak, we could all benefit from a swearing session, according to a new study.
The Perfect Smile Hits the Smile Sweet Spot, Study Says
While there's no one way to smile successfully, a study explored how a handful of subtle factors can make or break a smile.
Survey Shows 19-Year-Olds Are as Active as 60-Year-Olds
Sedentary lifestyles among young people have reached a new low.
Real-Life ‘Rapunzel’ Has Giant Hairball Removed From Belly
A woman agonized for months over stomach problems, before realizing the culprit behind her ailments was a giant hairball in her stomach.
Placebos Keep Pace With Some Migraine Medicines: Study
When it comes to preventing migraines in children, sugar pills may work just as well as some prescription medications, a new study suggests.
Untreated Infections May Lead to Child Obesity
Researchers have cast aside prevailing wisdom that antibiotic use in a child’s first year of life is predictive of later obesity.
Losing Weight Doesn’t Cut Certain Cancer Risks: Study
While being overweight contributes to an increased risk of cancer, research shows that weight loss does not necessarily protect you from certain types of malignancy.
Even Casual Drinking May Lead to Dementia
Casual drinking — or about five to seven drinks per week — can triple your risk of mental decline as you move into middle age and older.
Most Cookbooks Lack Sufficient Food-Safety Information, Study Says
The study authors found a particular grievance with a common characteristic of cookbooks: using the duration of cooking in place of an internal temperature reading.
Toddlers Should Take Cholesterol Tests, Study Recommends
Early cholesterol tests for your toddler could indicate whether they’re at risk for heart disease years in the future.