Fear of Losing job Leads to Poorer Performance

A recently published study by The Spanish Journal of Psychology suggests that the more a person fears they will lose their job, the worse they will perform. But, as the study suggests, not all working groups react equally to the same fear.

Pot’s Addictive – Just Add Tobacco

Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the United States, and while most do not become dependent, a new study suggests adding tobacco to cannabis smoking makes it easier.

We all Scream for Ice Cream

Suspicions have been confirmed: ice cream is addictive! Well, maybe not. But highly rewarding foods such as ice cream and chocolate stimulate the brain and cause addictive-like neural changes.

Secondhand Smoke Causes Transplant Rejection

In a recent study presented by the American Journal of Transplantation, researchers found that mice that were exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) four weeks before receiving a graft transplant rejected the treatment.

Extra-Fine Inhalers Ineffective Against COPD

Combating inflammation is an important step in treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Sometimes a drug is successful but like anything, there are risks.

Autism Symptoms Aren't Color-blind

Various medical diseases sometimes differ in the way their symptoms and levels of severity show up in different ethnicities. It appears that autism may be such a condition.

If Dad Ain't Happy, Nobody's Happy

Scientists knew that depressed moms can have a negative impact on their kids, but now it seems that depressed dads have a major impact on the health and wellbeing of their children as well.

FDA Advises Approval for New COPD Drug

More relief from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is just around the corner. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended approval for a new COPD drug.

Advances in IVF

In 1981, the first U.S. baby was born through in vitro fertilization. Scientists and doctors have come a long way since then. Today the procedure is more efficient than ever for families unable to conceive.

Use Your Head - By Protecting It

When it comes to playing sports like football and soccer, using your head may actually be the best way to lose it - or at least to lose a little bit of your cognitive power.

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