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Happiness declining in U.S. due to 'social crisis'
Today is the International Day of Happiness. A new report, however, finds that happiness levels in America are falling, largely due to a 'social crisis.'
Better sleep can make us feel like a million bucks
New research examines the impact of improving sleep quality and finds the effects comparable with a lottery win of a quarter of a million dollars.
Empathy from the sick may be critical to halting disease outbreaks
A little empathy can go a long way toward ending infectious disease outbreaks.
58 million Americans are exposed to loud, frequent noises, including firearms, at work and home
Loud noise exposure is a common environmental hazard in the United States that can lead to hearing loss and other conditions such as sleep disturbance, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Common screening tests unsuitable for predicting preterm births
A new study investigates the predictive accuracy of two common tests for preterm birth: ultrasound examination of the cervix and fetal fibronectin levels.
Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children
Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today.
Poor diet to blame for almost half of CVD deaths
A poor diet - especially one low in nuts and vegetables - accounts for more than 415,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease in the U.S., new study finds.
Weight gain on the rise, but fewer adults attempting weight loss
Despite an increase in overweight and obesity over the past 3 decades, new research finds that fewer adults are attempting to lose weight.
Research challenges idea that birth weight is a good proxy for population health
Despite dramatic improvements in human health, babies' average birth-weights have not increased over the last 150 years reveals new research from the London School of Economics and Political...
New study reveals air pollution can alter the effectiveness of antibiotics and increases the potential of disease
A landmark study mapping a poorly understood and highly controversial class of genes, known as long non-coding RNAs, has found evidence of evolutionary selection and links with major diseases...
Social media users more likely to feel isolated, study finds
The time spent online and the frequency of social media use have been shown to drastically increase the risk of feeling socially isolated.
Contaminated hospital floors may help to spread infection
Because they are not frequently touched surfaces, hospital floors are often excluded from efforts to improve disinfection. New research now questions this.
WHO prioritize 12 treatment-resistant bacteria for drug development
For the first time, in a bid to guide drug development, the WHO publish a list of 12 priority pathogens that pose the greatest threat to human health.
Study reports multidrug resistant bacteria found in hospital sinks
Many recent reports have found multidrug resistant bacteria living in hospital sink drainpipes, putting them in close proximity to vulnerable patients.
Periodontitis may be an early sign of type 2 diabetes
New research suggests people with severe gum disease - also known as periodontitis - may have undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes.
Life expectancy set to rise in industrialized countries
Scientists predict that life expectancy is likely to continue rising in developed nations, potentially exceeding 90 years for women in South Korea by 2030.
Majority of opioid medications not safely stored in homes with children, survey finds
Nearly 70 percent of prescription opioid medications kept in homes with children are not stored safely, a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds.
Trump's policies set to damage health and science, warns The BMJ
The BMJ warns that Trump's administration "is acting in ways that will suppress research and limit communication on scientific topics that it deems politically inconvenient.
Lou Gehrig's disease: Mercury in fish, seafood could be risk factor
The risk factors for Lou Gehrig's disease are poorly understood. Breaking research shows that mercury consumed through seafood and fish might play a part.
Gay marriage legalization linked to drop in teenage suicide attempts
According to a new analysis, the fact that same-sex marriage has become legal across the United States has reduced suicide attempts among teens.
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