During the Holidays, Help Protect the Elderly from Falls - 2021-11-26
"A holiday visit with older relatives might be a good chance to help them remove fall risks in their home, an expert suggests." More

Give Others Help, Get Back Health Benefits: Study - 2021-11-26
"When it comes to helping others and your health, it might be better to give than to receive, a new study suggests." More

Could a Single Dose of the HPV Vaccine Be Enough? - 2021-11-26
"Women getting vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) now need two or three shots, but an African clinical trial suggests a single dose is just as effective." More

As Holidays Return to Normal, Here's How to De-Stress - 2021-11-26
"A return to a more normal holiday season may also mean higher stress levels, so an expert offers some coping tips." More

Pandemic Doubled Need for Inpatient Care of Eating Disorders - 2021-11-24
"The number of people who were hospitalized for eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia doubled in May 2020, about two months after the COVID-19 pandemic was officially declared a national emergency." More

Adults With ADHD Face 4 Times the Odds for Anxiety Disorder - 2021-11-24
"Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a childhood disorder, and new research shows that adults with ADHD are four times more likely to have anxiety disorder." More

Housework Might Boost Your Body & Mind - 2021-11-23
"Their new study found that in older adults, cleaning house was tied to a better memory and attention span, and stronger legs, which helps prevent falls." More

Social Media Tied to Higher Risk of Depression - 2021-11-23
"The latest in a spate of studies investigating links between use of social media and depression suggests the two go hand in hand." More

Brain's 'White Matter' Changes in People With Autism - 2021-11-23
"Teens and young adults with autism show marked differences in their brains' white matter compared to those without the disorder, a new study finds." More

'Active Grandparent': Humans Evolved to Exercise in Old Age - 2021-11-23
"Becoming a couch potato as you get older goes against evolution and puts your health at risk, a new study suggests." More

Addictive Opioid Painkillers Might Not Be Needed After Knee Surgery - 2021-11-23
"Addictive opioid painkillers aren't the only option for patients seeking relief following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee reconstruction, researchers say." More

Vaping Could Weaken Your Bones, Study Finds - 2021-11-22
"The evidence against vaping is mounting, and a new study now links e-cigarettes with an increased risk for broken bones." More

Wearable Vibration Device May Ease Parkinson's Tremor - 2021-11-22
"The device, which is worn on the wrist or ankle and is roughly the size and weight of a smartwatch, may be a safe and effective way to reduce resting tremors in people with Parkinson's disease." More

TV Remotes, Nurse Call Buttons: Where Coronavirus Lingers in Nursing Homes - 2021-11-22
"Though airborne exposure causes most cases of COVID-19, the virus lurks on objects near the beds of infected nursing home patients, according to a new study." More

About 4 in 10 Stroke Survivors Who Smoke Don't Quit the Habit - 2021-11-22
"About 4 in 10 stroke survivors who were smokers still puff away after their stroke, which puts them at increased risk for another stroke or heart disease, a new study shows." More