Oxytocin’s effects on human social behavior aren’t clear. Some studies reveal significant positive changes, yet others show none at all.
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African-Americans and Latinos are more likely to be at risk for depression than whites
A new study published in the May 2018 issue of Preventive Medicine shows that African Americans and Latinos are significantly
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Lack of paid sick leave increases poverty: It also increases medical care costs and use of welfare
Research conducted by Florida Atlantic University and Cleveland State University has, for the first time, quantified the relationship between the
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Most deprived are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia
Older adults in England with fewer financial resources are more likely to develop dementia, according to new UCL research. Researchers
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Motivation to move may start with being mindful
A meditation and stress reduction program may be as effective at getting people to move more as structured exercise programs,
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Genomics is disrupting the healthcare sector: A landmark report unveils wide-ranging clinical and commercial impacts of low-cost DNA sequencing and analysis
Affordable, rapid DNA sequencing is causing a revolution in medicine and healthcare globally — and it’s happening now, says Thomas
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Factors promoting physical activity in childhood: Connection between the accuracy of children’s self-assessment of their motor competence and their physical health
Physical activity plays a major role in children’s and young people’s health. International studies, however — for instance, by the
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British pilots score high on burnout scale — but still perform well
A study among British airline pilots shows that 20 percent of them have scores on a burnout scale that are
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Chemical sleuthing leads to detection of little-known flame retardant in the environment
Chemists at Indiana University have published research findings on their discovery of a new and relatively unknown flame retardant in
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Artificial antimicrobial peptides could help overcome drug-resistant bacteria: With aid of computer algorithm, researchers develop peptides more powerful than those found in nature
During the past several years, many strains of bacteria have become resistant to existing antibiotics, and very few new drugs
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