Research

Nurses Safe Staffing

Reducing nurses' patient loads would save lives and reduce hospital costs, Penn study finds

1 in 10 LGBTQ+ young people attempted suicide in the last year, report shows

LGBTQ+ Suicide Rate

Children's Health

CDC's new hepatitis B vaccine recommendations will cause more infant infections, studies find

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Temple scientist discovers rare species of wildflower only grows in New Jersey

Pine Barren Plant

Suicide deaths among young people fell after 988 lifeline debuted

Suicide 988 Lifeline

Giving birth to more children may help protect women against stroke

women stroke births

Male infertility may be an early-warning sign of cancer, study says

male infertility cancer

For older adults, excessive daytime napping may be a sign of underlying health issues

Older people napping

The new 'Dr. Google:' 1 in 4 Americans use AI to answer health questions

AI Chatbots Health

Alzheimer's drugs have no meaningful effect, new analysis says. But other researchers are criticizing the study

Alzheimer's disease medications

Hospital admissions due to e-bike and e-scooter injuries have spiked in recent years, study says

electric bike injuries

Research finds no link between fluoride in tap water and lower adolescent IQ

Fluoride effects

Wait times for medical imaging results have doubled amid a radiologist shortage

Wait Times Scans

Children's Health

Common chemicals used in plastics linked to millions of premature births

Preterm Births Phthalates

Lounging with a puzzle or book instead of binge-watching TV may decrease the risk of dementia

Puzzles reading dementia

Vivid dreams may help sleep feel more restorative, study finds

Sleep Quality Dreams

Children's Health

Certain ADHD medications may help protect children from developing psychosis later in life

ADHD Psychosis Medication

Dogs can help boost mental and physical health, but it's important to understand their feelings, too

Dog Behavior tips

Children's Health

Fast fashion clothing may put children at risk of lead exposure, study finds

Lead Clothing Dye

To gain the benefits of strength training, consistency matters more than intensity

Stength Training Consistency

Scientists used E. coli bacteria to turn plastic bottles into a Parkinson's medication

Plastic Parkinson's Medication

As many as 1 in 5 COVID-19 deaths went uncounted during the pandemic's first 2 years, study finds

COVID-19 Deaths Undercount

Drinking soda linked to higher risk of anxiety in adolescents, study finds

Soda Mental Health

Babies understand deceit as early as 8 months old. By age 3, children are adept 'little liars'

Babies Toddlers Deception

Helping parents better handle stress may reduce childhood obesity rates

Parenting Stress Obesity

Difficult people are more than a pain in the neck. They may make others age faster

Aging Stressful People

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have been gamechangers for weight loss. Can they have a similar effect on addiction?

GLP-1 Ozempic Addiction

Women's pain often lasts longer than men's — that's not just a perception

Women Chronic Pain

Becoming an expert birdwatcher may help protect the brain from aging

Birdwatching Audubon

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Menstrual Products Toxins

The more foods a dinner spread includes, the more likely people are to overeat

Food Buffets Study

Newborn vaccination against hepatitis B declined after RFK Jr. went on Joe Rogan podcast, study finds

Hep B vaccine

Intermittent fasting is unlikely to cause greater weight loss than traditional dieting, study finds

Intermittent fasting weight loss

Most people in physical therapy fail to complete their home exercises

Physical Therapy Exercises

Exercise can be as effective as medication for depression and anxiety, new study shows

Depression Treatment Exercise

Vast majority of baby food products are ultra-processed, study finds

Baby Food Additives

Can dark showering help you sleep better? Here's what the science says

Dark Showering Sleep

Worrying about aging doesn't help — it actually may speed up the process

Women Aging Anxiety

Many young people are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once — which can be risky

Antidepressants Mental Health

A brain game may cut risk of Alzheimer's disease by 25%, study finds

alzheimer's cognitive gaming

NIH grant disruptions slow down breast cancer research

Breast Cancer Research

Pregnancy, breastfeeding may offer some protection against cognitive decline

Pregnancy Breastfeeding Cognition

Most Americans with high blood pressure have not controlled it, leaving them susceptible to heart issues

High Blood Pressure

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Deer Ticks

Emergency room visits for tick bites hit highest level in a decade

Temple Medical School

Temple medical school to open branch campus in Atlantic City

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Suicide deaths among young people fell after 988 lifeline debuted

Medical Marijuana Reclassified

Medical marijuana reclassified by Trump administration as a less dangerous drug

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