Wondering how to talk to your teen about drugs? Start the conversation early, be honest and avoid judgment

by Nicole Lee,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith severaldrug overdosesalready this season, and recent news ofthree new recreational drugsidentified by

Updated on: March 23,2024

Wondering how to talk to your teen about drugs? Start the conversation early, be honest and avoid judgment

by Nicole Lee,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith severaldrug overdosesalready this season, and recent news ofthree new recreational drugsidentified by

Updated on:March 23,2024

Cosmetic procedure in your plans for '24? An expert offers advice

by Dennis ThompsonMore than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.Botox, fillers and lasers are common means to sculpt a person's appearanc

Updated on: March 27,2024

Cosmetic procedure in your plans for '24? An expert offers advice

by Dennis ThompsonMore than a few folks are considering a cosmetic skin procedure to enhance their looks heading into 2024.Botox, fillers and lasers are common means to sculpt a person's appearanc

Updated on:March 27,2024

How addicted are you to your phone? America by the numbers

by Hunter Boyce, Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwelve years—that's how much time the average American spends on their smartphone in a lifetime. It's the result of four h

Updated on: March 18,2024

How addicted are you to your phone? America by the numbers

by Hunter Boyce, Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwelve years—that's how much time the average American spends on their smartphone in a lifetime. It's the result of four h

Updated on:March 18,2024

Thirdhand smoke study teaches reveals more about the risks

by Angela Koenig,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's long been established that secondhand smoke is a detriment to health and linked to cancer. Now, researchers are looking

Updated on: March 18,2024

Thirdhand smoke study teaches reveals more about the risks

by Angela Koenig,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's long been established that secondhand smoke is a detriment to health and linked to cancer. Now, researchers are looking

Updated on:March 18,2024

Research sheds light on the healthiest lunch choice at work

by Toho UniversityThe nutritional characteristics of lunches consumed by Japanese workers differ depending on where the meal is usually prepared or eaten. Credit: Dr. Minami SugimotoA survey conducted

Updated on: March 26,2024

Research sheds light on the healthiest lunch choice at work

by Toho UniversityThe nutritional characteristics of lunches consumed by Japanese workers differ depending on where the meal is usually prepared or eaten. Credit: Dr. Minami SugimotoA survey conducted

Updated on:March 26,2024

US adults found to eat a meal's worth of calories in snacks each day

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityProportion of food sources of energy consumed during snacking occasions across levels of glycemic control. Credit:PLOS Global Public Health

Updated on: March 16,2024

US adults found to eat a meal's worth of calories in snacks each day

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityProportion of food sources of energy consumed during snacking occasions across levels of glycemic control. Credit:PLOS Global Public Health

Updated on:March 16,2024

Frequency of adding salt to foods linked to higher risk for CKD

by Elana GotkineA higher self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods is associated with a higher risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population, according to a study published onl

Updated on: March 27,2024

Frequency of adding salt to foods linked to higher risk for CKD

by Elana GotkineA higher self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods is associated with a higher risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the general population, according to a study published onl

Updated on:March 27,2024

Mask-wearing and skincare preservatives: A double challenge for skin health

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.01.003The skin, our largest organ, can absorb many chemicals, including methylparaben (MeP), commonly used

Updated on: March 16,2024

Mask-wearing and skincare preservatives: A double challenge for skin health

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.01.003The skin, our largest organ, can absorb many chemicals, including methylparaben (MeP), commonly used

Updated on:March 16,2024

Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle non-communicable disease crisis

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as they battle a non-communicable disease crisis, a New Zealan

Updated on: March 21,2024

Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle non-communicable disease crisis

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as they battle a non-communicable disease crisis, a New Zealan

Updated on:March 21,2024

Experts say it's time to address the high rate of Australians with disabilities addicted to smoking

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to anew analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke when compared to just 12.6% of the wider population.While

Updated on: March 27,2024

Experts say it's time to address the high rate of Australians with disabilities addicted to smoking

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccording to anew analysis, almost a quarter of Australians with disabilities smoke when compared to just 12.6% of the wider population.While

Updated on:March 27,2024

Slip sliding away: Shield yourself from winter injury

by Dennis ThompsonA white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous."It's slip and fall season," said D

Updated on: March 16,2024

Slip sliding away: Shield yourself from winter injury

by Dennis ThompsonA white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous."It's slip and fall season," said D

Updated on:March 16,2024

Are your driving habits pointing to a sleep disorder?

by Dennis ThompsonDo you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel? Blast the car radio and sing along? Fidget and fuss in the driver's seat?These sorts of driving habits could be a

Updated on: March 18,2024

Are your driving habits pointing to a sleep disorder?

by Dennis ThompsonDo you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel? Blast the car radio and sing along? Fidget and fuss in the driver's seat?These sorts of driving habits could be a

Updated on:March 18,2024