Researchers isolate stress-resistant stem cells from liposuction tissue
Liposuction is a procedure to rid the body of unwanted body fat. Now, UCLA researchers have found a use for that tissue. They have...
Most Americans suffer from pain reports new study
A new study conducted by Harris Interactive has found that 85% of Americans suffer from pain. The study examined how people deal with their...
Mom’s healthy diet can reduce baby’s risk of heart defects
According to a new study, not only are you what you eat, so is your unborn child. Research published in the journal Archives of...
Study: Infants most likely to catch whooping cough from siblings
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that infants most commonly catch pertussis from their siblings. The research,...
Mothers with active PTSD more likely to suffer spontaneous preterm birth
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing events that create fear, helplessness or horror, such as a threat to life or physical integrity....
Racial and ethnic disparities exist in ADHD diagnosis
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood, affecting an estimated 3-5% of school aged children. It affects...
Menopausal symptoms linked to bone health
In the U.S. 47 million women are of menopausal age, 19 million experience vasomotor symptoms, 9 million of whom experience moderate-to-severe symptoms. Vasomotor symptoms...
Extremely simple sniff test may diagnose autism
Early diagnosis of any disease condition can result in early intervention and improve outcome. Now, researchers at the Weizman Institute of Science in Israel...
Night shift work detrimental to your health
The term "rotational shiftwork" covers a wide variety of work schedules and implies that shifts rotate or change according to a set schedule according...
Pediatrician shows how to calm a crying infant instantly
Any parent will tell you there is nothing more frustrating or exhausting than a crying infant who can not be consoled. According to a...
A sense of purpose in life nurtures better health
Many people say they feel healthier when they have a sense of purpose in life. New research shows that having a sense of purpose...
Female domestic violence victims at a higher risk for mental health...
Women who are victims of domestic violence are at a greater risk for mental health disorders such as psychosis and depression as well as...