Kids’ cavities probably not caused by bad genes
(Reuters Health) – Environmental factors appear to play a bigger role than genetics in shaping children’s risk for cavities, a…
Higher state minimum wage tied to lower suicide rates
(Reuters Health) – Suicide rates grow more slowly in states that increase their minimum wage, according to a U.S. study…
In some states, sexting could land teens in jail for a long time
(Reuters Health) – Sexting – the texting of sexual images – is increasingly common among teens, but in nearly half…
U.S. measles cases surge nearly 20 percent in early April, CDC says
(Reuters) – The number of confirmed cases of measles in the United States this year jumped by nearly 20 percent…
Teen cigarette smoking declining more slowly in rural U.S.
(Reuters Health) – The odds of smoking for U.S. adolescents are 50 percent higher in rural areas than in urban…
Marijuana may improve women’s enjoyment of sex
(Reuters Health) – About one-third of U.S. women have used marijuana before sex, a small study suggests, and those who…
Up to 1 in 13 boys in U.S. have sex before adolescence
While it’s possible that as many as one in 13 boys in the U.S. have sex before reaching their teens,…
Workplace yoga can indeed lower employee stress
People who get to do yoga at work may be less stressed out than their peers who don’t, a research…
Major study debunks myth that moderate drinking can be healthy
LONDON (Reuters) – Blood pressure and stroke risk rise steadily the more alcohol people drink, and previous claims that one…
U.S. states sue to undo Trump rollback of healthy school lunch rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Several U.S. states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday to undo its recent decision that allowed…
‘Impossible’ meatless patty gets Burger King Whopper test
(Reuters) – Vegetarian burgers may finally be getting the recognition they need to go mainstream. On Monday Burger King and…
What’s bad for the heart is also bad for the brain
(Reuters Health) – People who have risk factors for heart disease like diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity may also…
Disney bans smoking at U.S. parks ahead of ‘Star Wars’ openings
Security officers staff the entrance at the Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, U.S. June 13, 2016. REUTERS/Barbara…
With high-tech glasses, Japanese ALS patient makes the beat go on
TOKYO (Reuters) – The music booms and lights flash as Masatane Muto, a wheelchair-bound disc jockey, uses is eyes to…
Seniors increasingly breaking bones while walking dogs
(Reuters Health) – Older adults who walk their dogs on a leash have been breaking bones at an increasing rate,…
Women who vape around pregnancy may wrongly think it safe
(Reuters Health) – Health professionals advise against using any nicotine products during pregnancy, but some women are using e-cigarettes before,…
Yoga linked to lowered blood pressure with regular practice
(Reuters Health) – Adults who practice yoga with breathing and relaxation exercises at least three times a week may have…
Vaginal laser treatment tied to complications like scarring
(Reuters Health) – Vaginal laser treatments may help relieve problems associated with menopause, like dryness, pain and sexual dysfunction, but…
Parkinson’s drug trial offers glimmer of hope for brain cells
LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) – An experimental drug could offer hope for restoring damaged brain cells in Parkinson’s patients, scientists…
Eating nuts tied to lower heart disease risk for diabetics
(Reuters Health) – People with diabetes who regularly eat nuts may be less likely to develop heart disease than their…
Eating lots of meat tied to higher risk of liver disease
(Reuters Health) – People who eat a lot of animal protein may be more likely to have excessive fat in…
Denver to vote on whether to decriminalize ‘magic mushrooms’
DENVER (Reuters) – Denver voters will decide in May whether to decriminalize possession of small amounts of the hallucinogenic drug…
No quick fix for physician burnout, depression
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Close to 44 percent of U.S. physicians are burned out, and 15 percent are depressed…
U.S. judge lets Buffett’s Dairy Queen sue W.B. Mason over ‘Blizzard’
(Reuters) – A federal judge in Minnesota ruled this week that Dairy Queen, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc,…
Even slightly early birth linked to lower income and education in adulthood
(Reuters Health) – Even when babies are born “full term,” those who spend fewer weeks in the womb may still…
Chinese gay dating app halts registration after underage HIV report
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese gay dating app Blued is halting new user registration for a week, it said on Sunday,…
Few U.S. teens get enough fiber
(Reuters Health) – Most teens eat far less fiber than recommended, and this nutritional deficit may lead to a higher…
One-floor living helps seniors ‘age in place’
(Reuters Health) – Older adults are less likely to need to change residences if their homes have certain features, including…
Leafy green neighborhoods tied to better heart health
(Reuters Health) – People who live in neighborhoods with more green spaces may have less stress, healthier blood vessels and…
More U.S. adults may be trying to lose weight, after all
(Reuters Health) – – Researchers said last year that the proportion of overweight U.S. adults trying to lose weight has…
One in four U.S. parents unprepared for holiday hangover
(Reuters Health) – – While most parents heading out for alcohol-infused holiday parties will have arranged for child care while…
Anti-harassment groups share $20 million CBS handout after Moonves exit
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – CBS Corp (CBS.N) on Friday named the Time’s Up anti-sexual harassment group and 17 other organizations…
Bug business: Cockroaches corralled by the millions in China to crunch waste
JINAN, China (Reuters) – In the near pitch-dark, you can hear them before you see them – millions of cockroaches…
Breast cancer survivors may have lingering mental health effects
(Reuters Health) – – Breast cancer survivors may be more likely to experience anxiety, depression, sleep troubles and other mental…
Brain implants might one day help paralyzed patients use tablets
(Reuters Health) – – Paralyzed people might one day be able to operate smartphones and tablets just by thinking about…
Patients often withhold relevant information from doctors
(Reuters Health) – – Patients commonly hold back information from doctors that could help in their healthcare, which could influence…
Dining out with food allergies may be safer with at least 15 precautions
(Reuters Health) – A survey of people with food allergies who dine out successfully has found they employ quite a…
Doctors still advise against marijuana for pregnant and breastfeeding women
(Reuters Health) – Even though there are still a lot of unknowns about the effects of marijuana exposure in the…
Cannabis tied to serious type 1 diabetes complications
(Reuters Health) – People with type 1 diabetes may be more likely to develop potentially fatal complications when they use…
Mental health crisis could cost the world $16 trillion by 2030
LONDON (Reuters) – Mental health disorders are on the rise in every country in the world and could cost the…
Chemical in cigarette smoke may damage important aspect of vision
(Reuters Health) – Exposure to a chemical in tobacco smoke could make it more difficult for people to see in…
Negative memories of gym class may impact adults’ lifestyle
(Reuters Health) – – Negative childhood experiences in physical education (PE) classes may have long-term effects on adult physical activity,…
In absence of heart disease, sodium may not be so bad
(Reuters Health) – Moderate consumption of sodium may not affect the risk for cardiovascular problems in people without heart disease,…
Breastfeeding linked to lower stroke risk
(Reuters Health) – Breastfeeding may protect a woman from stroke later in life, and the benefit appears to increase with…
Adult smokers more apt to use e-cigarettes than nonsmokers
(Reuters Health) – Current smokers are more likely than ex-smokers or adults who have never smoked to use e-cigarettes, according…
‘Back-and-forth’ conversations with young kids may aid brain development
(Reuters Health) – For decades, doctors have told parents to talk to kids as often as possible to help build…
Teen drivers take more risks after trading learner permits for licenses
(Reuters Health) – Adolescents may be cautious while they’re learning to drive, but a new study suggests they get downright…
Southeast Asia haze tied to hospitalization for breathing problems
(Reuters Health) – People are more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory disorders during the annual haze season in Southeast…
Plan ahead for child’s doctor visits, experts say
(Reuters Health) – Parents can make the most of their time at their child’s routine pediatrician visits by preparing for…
TECH parenting style could help kids manage their media use
(Reuters Health) – The TECH parenting style, an acronym for Talk, Educate, Co-view and House Rules, could help families manage…
Opioid reclassification linked to increase in illegal online sales
(Reuters Health) – Online black-market sales of opioid painkillers more than doubled in the United States during the two years…
Close sibling bonds may protect against harm of family conflict
(Reuters Health) – Strong sibling ties can help buffer adolescents from the stress of witnessing parents’ battles and unresolved conflicts,…
Lifestyle changes can help obese women improve fertility
(Reuters Health) – Although obesity can significantly decrease a woman’s ability to get pregnant, losing weight through diet and exercise…
Parents often lack amusement-park safety plans
(Reuters Health) – One in five parents don’t talk to their kids about safety issues at amusement parks, especially what…
Bunk bed injuries in college dorms could be avoided
(Reuters Health) – College students who live in dorms with bunk beds could avoid potential injuries by having the proper…