Healthy Teenagers are Happier

It may seem fairly typical when adolescents hit the teen years and begin experimenting with risky behaviors such as smoking, drinking and eating more junk food. It may seem like teenage rebellion that isn't uncommon; but new research shows that not only are these teens choosing unhealthy lifestyle options, they are also far less happy.

Blood Clots in the Lung Become Clearer

New Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques are improving pulmonary embolism detection without the radiation of a Computer Tomography (CT) scan.

Teacher Can You Hear Me?

When young children use alcohol and illicit drugs, the effects on their mental health can be lasting and dramatic. Parenting is key to avoiding alcohol and drug use, but teachers can have an effect as well.

Pain Meds may Influence Cancer Growth

They put you to sleep and relieve pain. They're vital drugs for cancer patients. And yet these very medications may be having a potentially negative side-effect.

The Rhythm of the Subtraction of Fractions

Third graders are a rambunctious group, and yet - quality elementary education is very important for continued education. How can teachers better connect with young students? The answer might be with music.

Salmon Has Benefits For Pregnant Women

If you're planning for the arrival of a baby, consider planning to include some salmon in your meals each week. The extra omega-3 fatty acids will benefit both of you.

Sinus Infection? Skip the Antibiotics

If you have a sinus infection, chances are you do not need antibiotics. New Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines recommend not using antibiotics for most sinus infections.

Childhood Smoke Exposure Increased COPD Risk

Cigarette smoke can stay with you long after it clears the room. Children exposed to cigarette smoke have a greater risk of developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

The Secrets of the Brain-Gut Axis

It's known that your psychological state can have a major impact on your health, and can even lead to disease. One of these diseases is the commonly diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome.

Improving Treatment of Parkinson's

Current treatments for Parkinson’s disease help with symptoms but unfortunately cannot stop the progression of the disease. A new drug heading into development has shown early promise for slowing or stopping the disease.

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