Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In a recent cross-sectional study, researchers from Pennington Biomedical Research Center found that severe obesity is associated with a lower rate of cancer screenings. In their…
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Psychological distress common after a heart attack, may lead to future heart conditions
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Many people experience one or more types of psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, psychosocial stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), after a heart attack, which can…
Scientists call for urgent action to reduce children’s plastic exposure
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Childhood exposure to chemicals used to make plastic household items presents growing health risks that can extend long into adulthood, experts from NYU Langone Health report.…
Boxing’s toughest opponent isn’t in the ring—it’s mental health
Credit: Rodolfo Clix from Pexels Ricky Hatton’s death has reignited an all-too-familiar conversation about mental health in sport. Hatton had spoken openly about his long battle with depression, as well…
Why mosquitos might be attracted to you
Researchers in the Netherlands turned a major music festival into an unexpected laboratory to investigate a question that has long puzzled scientists and bug-bitten individuals alike: What makes some people…
Does ASMR really help with anxiety? A psychology expert explains the evidence
Credit: Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Most of us have experienced tingling or “goosebumps” at some point, especially when we feel a strong positive emotion such as awe or excitement. But…
Is it OK to sit on public toilet seats?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain If you’re a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you’ve probably mapped out the half-decent public…
How much progress has been made against Alzheimer’s disease?
More research is being conducted to find out whether more exercise and a better diet can fend off Alzheimer’s. After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering…
New initiative targets faster shock diagnosis and care with ‘door to lactate clearance’
Credit: Pixabay from Pexels A new initiative by The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) proposes a new framework and call to action for managing cardiogenic shock (CS), establishing…
New study may help uncover the true impact of childhood lead exposure
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Lead exposure in childhood may be even more dangerous for cognitive development and school performance than previously thought, according to a new analysis led by data…
