MEDICINE & HEALTH

Suicide Rate Among Teens and Young Adults Dramatically Increase Over Past Decade

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.18.2019 09:03 AM

Suicide rates among the youth saw a sharp increase over the past decade, making it the second most common cause of death among people aged 10–24, second only to deaths due to accidents.

African Americans More Likely to Develop Hypertension Due to Stress—American Heart Association

10.17.2019 08:28 AM

A new study finds a big reason why African Americans have especially high hypertension prevalence: stress.

Are Monkeys Smarter Than Humans? New Study May Have Some Answers

10.17.2019 07:33 AM

A new study shows that some species of monkeys demonstrate better mental adaptability than humans. In the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin writes: "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives.

Cheesy But True: Hope Directly Linked to Recovery from Anxiety Disorders

10.17.2019 07:24 AM

Researchers from the University of Houston discovered the effect of hope on the recovery of patients suffering from anxiety disorders.

Gary Gulman's 'The Great Depresh,' Social Media Influence: You can Make Joke on Depression without Insulting

10.16.2019 08:45 AM

Gary Gulman's "The Great Depresh" has proven that you can make a comedy material from depression.

New Study Finds that PTSD Doubles Infection Risk

10.16.2019 06:33 AM

New research finds a link between post-traumatic stress disorder with physical health, particularly infection rates to common diseases.

The Grossest Hero of the Body: How Mucus Fights Bacteria

10.16.2019 04:55 AM

New research looks into how mucus plays a key role in fighting drug- and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

You Can Lose Weight By Crying? Let The Experts Explain

10.15.2019 04:38 AM

A recent study showed that crying can contribute to weight loss, and the best time to cry is from 7pm to 10pm.

Mooove Over: Breast Milk’s Antimicrobial and Anti-inflammatory Effects are Superior to Cow's Milk

10.12.2019 06:08 AM

A study from the University of Iowa shows that beastfeeding is still best for babies, after all. It's a common notion that breastfeeding your babies is essential to their health, but why is this the case? What makes it different from other types of milk or infant formula? The secret may lie in just one compound that breastmilk is rich in.

Is Financial Security a Factor for Good Mental Health?

10.12.2019 05:33 AM

Keeping mental health at an optimum is as important as physical health. Too often this may be taken for granted and at times is very detrimental to the individual. Our mind is connected to the body, and if the mind fails, then problems are sure to follow!

Surviving stroke: Why it is important to spot signs of a stroke earlier

10.11.2019 08:32 AM

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the US, and it is important to know what signs to look for in order to get help immediately.

CDC: STDs at an all-time high

10.11.2019 07:19 AM

The Center for Disease Control reported that cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have gone up.

Truly man's best friend: How dogs can make you live longer

10.11.2019 07:09 AM

Two recent studies have shown that recovery from heart attacks and strokes is much more prevalent in dog owners.

CDC urges public to stop vaping after confirmed lung illness reports from 33 states

10.10.2019 13:29 PM

Multiple states are now banning e-liquid as 450 people were reported to have lung injury and six people have died.

Soft robotics: Self-healing material sees applications in artificial muscles

10.10.2019 04:54 AM

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Texas are working on liquid metal–liquid crystal elastomers as a possible material for artificial muscles and other wearable technology.

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