Patients hospitalized with a cardiovascular event are more likely to die within one year if they have low health literacy, […]
MRI tool watches how electrical stimulation could cure digestive disorders
More than 60 million people in the U.S. suffer from disorders in the gastrointestinal tract that could be cured by […]
Higher levels of urinary fluoride associated with ADHD in children
Higher levels of urinary fluoride during pregnancy are associated with more ADHD-like symptoms in school-age children, according to University of […]
Study firms up diet and depression link
Does fast food contribute to depression? Can a healthy diet combat mental illness? In an unusual experiment, James Cook University […]
Opioid overdoses, depression linked
The link between mental health disorders and substance abuse is well-documented. Nearly one in 12 adults in the U.S is […]
Link between hunger and mood explained: The sudden drop in glucose we experience when we are hungry can impact our mood
It seems “hangry” isn’t just a made-up term. University of Guelph researchers have revealed that the sudden drop in glucose […]
Use of electrical brain stimulation to foster creativity has sweeping implications
What is creativity, and can it be enhanced — safely — in a person who needs a boost of imagination? […]
One in 3 US veteran firearm owners keeps a gun loaded and unlocked
One third of United States Armed Forces Veterans store at least one firearm loaded with ammunition and unlocked, according to […]
Individuals shot by police exhibit distinct patterns of recent prior hospitalizations and arrests: Multiple encounters with healthcare and law enforcement institutions foreshadow firearm injuries and present opportunities for crisis intervention
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that more than 50 percent of people with assault-related […]
Incarceration of parents impacts health of their children into adulthood
A new study published in Pediatrics found that young adults who had a parent incarcerated during their childhood are more […]