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Have a Sense of Purpose in Life? It May Protect Your Heart
Mar. 6, 2015 — Having a high sense of purpose in life may lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new ... full story -
Calling Your Bluff: Supervisors Easily Sniff out What Drives a Worker
Mar. 6, 2015 — Good supervisors aren't easily duped by the motives of underlings who go the extra mile -- they know when an employee is sucking up to them because of personal ambition, or when such actions ... full story -
High-Normal Thyroid Hormone Level in Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Brain Development
Mar. 6, 2015 — A new study finds that not only low but also high maternal thyroid hormone levels during early pregnancy may significantly lower the infant's IQ later in childhood. The study results suggest ... full story -
New Study Points to Better Classrooms for Children With Disabilities
Mar. 6, 2015 — A pilot study in 51 North Carolina classrooms shows the effectiveness of a new measure in assessing the quality of practices in inclusive preschools. Not only is the Inclusive Classroom Profile a ... full story -
Losing 30 Minutes of Sleep Per Day May Promote Weight Gain and Adversely Affect Blood Sugar Control
Mar. 6, 2015 — Losing as little as 30 minutes of sleep per day on weekdays can have long-term consequences for body weight and metabolism, a new study ... full story -
Infant Growth Affected by Exposure to Environmental Pollutants
Mar. 6, 2015 — Even though the levels of two environmental pollutants have declined over the last 20 years, they may still have adverse effects on children's development, according to a new study. The ... full story -
Popular Antioxidant Likely Ineffective, Study Finds
Mar. 6, 2015 — The popular dietary supplement ubiquinone, also known as Coenzyme Q10, is widely believed to function as an antioxidant, protecting cells against damage from free radicals. But a new study finds that ... full story -
Excess Sitting Linked to Coronary Artery Calcification, an Early Indicator of Heart Problems
Mar. 5, 2015 — Sitting for many hours per day is associated with increased coronary artery calcification, a marker of subclinical heart disease that can increase the risk of a heart attack, according to research. ... full story -
Phthalates Potentially Alter Levels of a Pregnancy Hormone That Influences Sex Development
Mar. 5, 2015 — Exposure to hormone-altering chemicals called phthalates -- which are found in many plastics, foods and personal care products -- early in pregnancy is associated with a disruption in an essential ... full storyMore: -
Breastfeeding an Ideal Feeding Pattern for Infants, Experts Say
Mar. 5, 2015 — Human milk provides the best nutrition for most babies and breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for infants and very young children, according to an updated position paper. The paper also ... full story -
Smoking When Pregnant Increases Cancer Risk for Daughters
Mar. 5, 2015 — Women who smoke when pregnant are putting their daughters at a greater risk of developing ovarian and breast cancer later in life, a new study has determined. Findings also demonstrated that mothers ... full story -
Family Interventions Reduce Smoking Rates in Children, Adolescents
Mar. 5, 2015 — A global review into the effectiveness of family-based programs has found these programs can be highly effective in stopping children from taking up smoking. "Preventing children from starting ... full story -
Hidden Hazards Found in 'Green' Products
Mar. 5, 2015 — Common consumer products, including those marketed as 'green,' 'all-natural,' 'non-toxic' and 'organic' emit a range of compounds that could harm human health ... full story -
Reliance on Smartphones Linked to Lazy Thinking
Mar. 5, 2015 — Our smartphones help us find a phone number quickly, provide us with instant directions and recommend restaurants, but new research indicates that this convenience at our fingertips is making it easy ... full story -
Semi-Veggie Diet Effectively Lowers Heart Disease, Stroke Risk
Mar. 5, 2015 — A pro-vegetarian diet that emphasizes a higher proportion of plant-based foods compared to animal-based foods may help lower the risks of dying from heart disease and stroke by up to 20 percent, ... full story -
Weight Loss Surgery Can Be a Safe Option for Obese Children, Experts Say
Mar. 5, 2015 — Weight loss surgery does not stunt the growth of obese children when applied within a clinical pathway. It is a safe option to use and provides hope for youngsters who are unable to shed pounds ... full story -
Simple Sideline Test Shown Effective in Diagnosing Concussion in Student Athletes as Young as 5 Years Old
Mar. 5, 2015 — An easy-to-administer vision test has shown effective in diagnosing concussion in student athletes as young as 5 years old, researchers ... full story -
Choice of Monitoring Method Could Be Key for Babies With Poor Growth in the Womb
Mar. 4, 2015 — In some pregnancies, there is an abnormal blood flow from the placenta and the fetus does not grow adequately in the womb, putting it at risk of being stillborn. Babies that grow poorly in the womb ... full story -
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Appear to Protect Damaged Heart After Heart Attack
Mar. 4, 2015 — Taking omega-3 fatty acids appeared to lower inflammation and guard against further declines in heart function among recent heart attack survivors already receivingoptimal standard care, according to ... full story -
Think Twice About Investing in Own Company
Mar. 4, 2015 — Employees whose retirement plan is invested in stock of the company where they work do not pull out money as the firms approach financial distress, new research has found. This lack of action creates ... full story
- Have a sense of purpose in life? It may protect your heart
- Calling your bluff: Supervisors easily sniff out what drives a worker
- High-normal thyroid hormone level in pregnancy may affect fetal brain development
- New study points to better classrooms for children with disabilities
- Losing 30 minutes of sleep per day may promote weight gain and adversely affect blood sugar control
- Infant growth affected by exposure to environmental pollutants
- Popular antioxidant likely ineffective, study finds
- Excess sitting linked to coronary artery calcification, an early indicator of heart problems
- Phthalates potentially alter levels of a pregnancy hormone that influences sex development
- Breastfeeding an ideal feeding pattern for infants, experts say
- Smoking when pregnant increases cancer risk for daughters
- Family interventions reduce smoking rates in children, adolescents
- Hidden hazards found in 'green' products
- Reliance on smartphones linked to lazy thinking
- Semi-veggie diet effectively lowers heart disease, stroke risk
- Weight loss surgery can be a safe option for obese children, experts say
- Simple sideline test shown effective in diagnosing concussion in student athletes as young as 5 years old
- Choice of monitoring method could be key for babies with poor growth in the womb
- Omega-3 fatty acids appear to protect damaged heart after heart attack
- Think twice about investing in own company
- Time management: Why we feel busier when close to reaching a goal
- Infant gut bacteria and food sensitization: Associations in the first year of life
- Dog DNA tests alone not enough for healthy pedigree, experts say
- Can exercise training prevent premature death in elderly?
- Twitter helps smokers kick the habit, study finds
- Marriages more likely to end in divorce when wives get sick
- Men tend to be more narcissistic than women, study finds
- Salt increases physical performance in resistance competitions
- Creative genius driven by distraction
- Air pollution linked to slower cognitive development in children
- Adults only really catch flu about twice a decade, suggests study
- Understanding electric car 'range anxiety' could be key to wider acceptance
- Divorce fuels kids' sugary beverage consumption, study finds
- High-salt diet could protect against invading microbes
- Marijuana: The allergen you never knew existed
- Pregnant women with asthma need to curb urge to ask for antibiotics
- Advisory about not feeding peanuts to infants and young children at risk for peanut allergy
- Nice to sniff you: Handshakes may engage our sense of smell
- Educating college students on drinking risks can help lessen drinking behaviors, but only temporarily, study finds
- The more friends you drink with ... the more you drink
- Standardization, simplification key to helping NICU babies feed and grow
- Sleep in America poll finds pain a significant challenge when it comes to Americans' sleep
- Sad movies are fattening
- BPA exposure linked to autism spectrum disorder, study reports
- Olive oil: The key to curing cancer?
- Is 'the dress' white and gold or blue and black? Visual perception expert weighs in
- When I'm 64 -- I'll still have hot flashes?
- Growth screening could help detect celiac disease in kids
- Peanut consumption associated with decreased total mortality and mortality from cardiovascular diseases
- Study on adolescent bariatric surgery safety concludes
- Lycopene may ward off kidney cancer in older women
- Mutation may cause early loss of sperm supply
- Why nitrate supplementation may increase athletic performance
- Study identifies teens at-risk for synthetic marijuana use
- On-board school bus filtration system reduces pollutants by 88 percent
- Pediatricians face increasing pressure to delay vaccinations, and more are giving in to parents' requests
- Kids who lack sympathy more likely to share with virtuous friends
- Treadmill performance predicts mortality
- Psychology of food choice: Challenging the status quo
- Can money buy happiness? The relationship between money and well-being
- Introverts prefer mountains
- Aggressive boys tend to develop into physically stronger teens
- Feast-and-famine diet could help extend life, study suggests
- New ultrasensitive test for peanut allergies
- Teenagers aren't swayed by celebrity culture as a route to success
- Antibiotic resistant salad: Resistant Listeria monocytogenes not as widespread as thought
- Why debunked autism treatment fads persist
- Impact of a supermarket on children's diets
- Teacher prejudices put girls off math, science, study suggests
- Thinking of God makes people bigger risk-takers, study suggests
- Beliefs can regulate effects of nicotine on the human brain
- Anesthetics could have long-term impact on children's brains
- Suspended soils maintain rainforest ecosystems, says researcher
- Study maps extroversion types in the brain's anatomy
- Bariatric surgery affects risk of pregnancy complications
- Young drinkers of flavored alcohol beverages who only consume supersized versions at increased risk of negative outcomes
- The £180 billion bill for living in a material world: Material lifestyles not making us happier
- Breakfast habits affect teens' metabolic responses to protein-packed morning meals
- Oat breakfast cereals may contain a common mold-related toxin
- When it comes to the digital playground we need to stop crying wolf
- More than two hours of TV a day increases high blood pressure risk in children by 30%
- Is your busy schedule affecting your health? Time might not be the problem
- Warning on use of drug for children's sleep
- Meditation can reduce chronic neck pain, study shows
- Fitting meters has immediate effect on consumers' water saving habits
- Playful adults preferred in choice of partner
- Common hip issue in teens misdiagnosed as pulled muscle
- Marine oil supplement has positive effects on post-exercise muscle damage
- New research provides first glimpse of weight gain guidance for pregnant women with obesity
- Unexpected outcomes for elderly couples who stop driving
- Why a latte is less likely to spill than a coffee
- Cyberbystanders: Most don't try to stop online bullies
- Peanut consumption in infancy prevents peanut allergy, study finds
- Neuroscientists literally change the way we think: Advantages of a wandering mind
- Interventions lower diabetes risk in women who had gestational diabetes
- Your privacy online: Health information at serious risk of abuse, researchers warn
- Sauna use associated with reduced risk of cardiac, all-cause mortality
- Immunization rates improve with centralized reminder system
- Brain activity shows infants are hardwired to link images, sounds as they learn to speak
- 'Walking Football' phenomenon has great health benefits
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