Cannabis use may be decreasing among teens, but a new study by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public
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Young adults urged to check MMR vaccine before summer travel
Can YOU remember if you’ve had the measles jab? Millennials urged to check if they’ve had MMR vaccine before summer
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Older adults increasingly have HPV+ oropharyngeal cancers
(HealthDay)—Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancers are increasing among older adults, according to a study published online April 30 in Cancer.
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One-third of US adults may unknowingly use medications that can cause depression
A new study from University of Illinois at Chicago researchers suggests that more than one-third of U.S. adults may be
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New regimens improve survival for children and young adults with T-cell cancers
In a federally funded, randomized phase III clinical trial performed by the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), 90 percent of children
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For older adults, a better diet may prevent brain shrinkage
People who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish may have bigger brains, according to a study
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Attentive adults increase children’s ability to empathise
For human beings to function socially, they need to be able to perceive, understand, and talk about others’ mental states,
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Psychological therapies may help older adults with chronic pain
(HealthDay)—For older adults with chronic pain, psychological interventions have small benefits, including reducing pain and catastrophizing beliefs, according to a
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Higher aerobic fitness levels are associated with better word production skills in healthy older adults
Healthy older people who exercise regularly are less inclined to struggle to find words to express themselves, research led by
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When do problems with memory and decision-making affect older adults’ ability to drive?
For older adults, driving can mean living a more independent, satisfying life. Therefore, it’s no surprise that about 86 percent
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