Guidelines for Depression Screening among Teenagers Revised Posted April 11, 2018 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recently updated the guidelines for adolescent depression screening in primary care. The original two-part guidelines were publishe…
Exercising Reduces the Risk of Dementia Posted April 1, 2018 Exercising can ward off dementia, according to research. Results of a study conducted by the University of Texas Southwestern suggest a link between poor fitne…
Intense Physical Activities Improve Bone Health, Research Reveals Posted March 24, 2018 A recent study revealed that doing intense physical activities can lead to stronger bones. A study by the University of Southern Denmark and University of Copenhagen analyzed t…
Cancer Survival Rates Differ Across Countries, Research Reveals Posted March 15, 2018 Records show that cancer survival rates vary across different parts of the world, despite an overall increase in the odds of surviving cancer. International ca…
Research: Secondhand Toys Pose Health Risks to Children Posted March 8, 2018 Secondhand toys can be detrimental to children’s health, research reveals. Researchers from the University of Plymouth / ˈplɪm əθ / examine…
New Paper Sensor is a Game-Changer in Detecting Clean Water Posted March 4, 2018 Scientists have developed a paper sensor that can detect impurities in drinking water. The paper sensor contains biodegradable components that…
Saunas May Have Heart Benefits, Study Shows Posted February 26, 2018 Going to saunas may benefit the heart and cardiovascular system, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland conducted an experimental study to see th…
Facial Cues Reveal Signs of Illness Posted February 17, 2018 Facial cues can give away signs of illness, a new study revealed. To test their hypothesis, researchers from Stockholm University injected either common bacteria or a salt-wate…
Baby in UK Survives Rare Birth Disorder Posted February 14, 2018 An infant born with her heart outside her chest has survived after a series of successful surgeries in the United Kingdom. Vanellope / vænˈnɛl ə p…
Football Players at Risk of Exercise-Induced Asthma Posted February 5, 2018 Research has found that around three out of ten football players from prominent football clubs in England suffer from exercise-induced asthma (EIA), a type of ast…