Obesity fuels anxiety and depression by disrupting gut bacteria that affect the brain, study finds Obesity affects more than one-third
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Parents’ explanations of peer interactions affect how children interpret peers’ behavior
Young children are more likely to behave aggressively if they think other children want to hurt them—for example, when they
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Opioid use may affect treatment for alcohol dependence
New research indicates that opioid misuse and the use of cannabis and other drugs may compromise the effectiveness of treatments
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Perceived socioeconomic status can affect how old we feel
A recent study finds that how older adults perceive their socioeconomic status influences how old they feel and their attitudes
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Study examines how stereotypes affect memory in older Chinese immigrants
Ever have a “senior moment” and worry about what other people think? We might laugh, but when older people worry
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How do public ‘report cards’ affect physicians’ treatment decisions?
Public “report cards” on outcomes for patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI or coronary angiography) were originally developed
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Nightshade vegetables and inflammation: Do they affect arthritis?
Nightshade foods contain solanine, a chemical which some people believe may aggravate arthritis pain or inflammation. The Arthritis Foundation say
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How does alcohol affect your sleep?
The negative health consequences of alcohol are numerous. From more alarming outcomes such as cancer to more “cosmetic” inconveniences such
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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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Attention women: Your choice of blood pressure medicine may affect your risk of pancreatic cancer
In findings with potentially broad implications for the public’s health, new research has found that some women who treat their
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