Guard Against Hearing Loss From Fireworks
Don’t get too close to those loud booms, hearing specialist suggestsContinue Reading
Why People With Autism Avoid Eye Contact
Direct gaze stresses part of the brain tied to social behavior; the study finding might improve therapiesContinue Reading
Heat Deaths in U.S. Cities Could Jump 10-fold If Climate Change Isn’t Slowed
America’s exit from Paris climate change agreement could lead to more punishing summers, report claimsContinue Reading
Slowed Walking, Shrinking Brain?
Seniors whose pace dropped showed shrinkage in brain region linked to memory, spatial orientationContinue Reading
Community Intervention May Aid Fight Against Childhood Obesity
Harvard study finds small successes in two Massachusetts-based programsContinue Reading
3 Simple Steps Might Reduce Opioid OD Deaths
First step: Don’t give addicts a prescription for opioids or anti-anxiety medications, review recommendsContinue Reading
Persistent Stress May Hasten Death in Heart Patients
Doctors should assess mental health at routine cardiac visits, study authors sayContinue Reading
Boozing Can Age You Right Down to Your Cells
DNA studies reveal alcoholics have shorter telomeres, key markers of aging and overall healthContinue Reading
Regular Sleep Makes for Happier College Students
When erratic snoozers improve shut-eye habits, they feel better, study findsContinue Reading










