How stimulating the body’s largest nerve may relieve severe depression
Nick Fournie was 24 years old when severe depression upended his life.
FDA antidepressant warnings of suicide risk among kids may have the opposite effect, study finds
The US Food and Drug Administration has warned that antidepressants may be linked with suicidal thoughts and behaviors among youth since 2003, leading to a black box warning for minors in 2005 and an expansion to young adults in 2007.
‘Chroming’ is killing some kids. Experts explain this trend
For the younger generation, “chroming” is the new huffing.
What a weekend snooze could do for your heart health, according to new research
When it comes to maintaining a regular sleep schedule, sometimes a busy week can throw everything out of whack even when you have the best of intentions.
California passes school food bill banning 6 chemicals linked to behavioral issues in kids
The California Legislature has passed a bill with bipartisan support banning the use of red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals in foods served at public schools.
Cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled, study finds
One may think young people are the main group enjoying the freedom of legalized weed, but in Canada, the greatest increase in users after legalization was among older adults — and sometimes it’s sending them to the hospital, according to new research.
3 desserts you should have on your table this Passover
If you’re looking for something to sweeten your dinner table this Passover, Jewish dietitian and chef Micah Siva has a few ideas for you.
Will your work schedule harm your health later in life - study offers clues
The immediate cons of an erratic work schedule are clear-cut: You may be tired all the time or missing out on time with loved ones.
A daily step count goal may counteract effects of sitting
Ten thousand steps per day have long been known as the magic number needed to lower risk of disease and early death. What researchers didn’t know was whether the amount could have the same effect even for people who are sedentary most of the day.
How sleep can affect diabetes risk, according to new study
Getting only a few hours of sleep per day may do more harm than just causing a groggy day at the office — it may put you at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.
Yogurts can now make limited claim that they lower type 2 diabetes risk, FDA says
In a decision nearly five years in the making, the US Food and Drug Administration has decided that yogurts can now make a limited claim that the food may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, the federal agency concluded Friday.
Study finds having PCOS may affect brain health later in life
Polycystic ovary syndrome, known as PCOS, has long been known for symptoms such as missed periods or excess body hair. Now, new research has revealed another potential effect: cognitive dysfunction later in life.
