by University of Sydney New research from the University of Sydney finds that even low levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have an impact on a child’s brain development and is associated with greater psychological and behavioral problems in youth including anxiety, depression and poor attention. Published today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, the study...
by Zachary Sweger, Pennsylvania State University Middle-aged adults who report symptoms of insomnia and are sleeping less than six hours a night may be at increased risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers. The results may help health care professionals understand which patients who report insomnia are at...
by University of York Sharing a home with a pet appeared to act as a buffer against psychological stress during lockdown, a new survey shows. Most people who took part in the research perceived their pets to be a source of considerable support during the lockdown period. (23 March—1 June, 2020) The study—from the University of York and...
The flu can range in severity from mild to deadly. Many people with the virus experience mild symptoms but should still stay home to avoid spreading it to others. Common symptoms of the flu include: a cough fever muscle or body aches chills a sore throat a runny or stuffy nose fatigue headaches nausea or...
by Steven Reinberg, Healthday, Reporter (HealthDay)—Everyone needs sleep, but too little or too much of it might contribute to declines in thinking, a new study suggests. Too little sleep was defined as four or fewer hours a night, while too much was deemed 10 or more hours a night. The ideal amount? Seven hours a night. “Cognitive...
Wearing footwear with an upward curvature at the front of the shoe, known as a toe spring, requires less work from foot muscles. But researchers warn that might not be a good thing in the long run. A new study explains why toe springs are comfortable and popular, but suggest that these shoes may contribute...
Bowel movements differ from person to person. People may poop a few times per week or several times per day. A sudden change in bowel movement frequency can occur due to stress, a change in diet or exercise, or an underlying illness. If bowel movements return to normal within a few days, this should not...
by Public Library of Science A very healthy lifestyle is associated with up to 6.3 years longer life for men and 7.6 years for women, regardless of the presence of multiple chronic conditions, according to a study published September 22 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Yogini Chudasama of the University of Leicester, and colleagues. Credit: Yogini...
A person may be able to treat mild sunburn at home by taking cool showers, wearing loose clothing that shields the skin, and using lotion. However, it is important to use the right type of lotion, as some may cause further irritation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aloe vera gel, moisturizing...
Tori Marsh, MPH, is on the Research team at GoodRx and is the resident expert on drug pricing and savings. Key takeaways: Since 2014, drug prices have increased by 33%, outpacing price increases for any other medical commodity or service. Inpatient and outpatient hospital services have also seen substantial price increases since 2014. Nonprescription drugs...
