THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Dads get plenty of attention on Father’s Day, but they’ve sometimes been overlooked in research about how they affect their children’s health. But from the start, fathers shape their children’s health in significant ways, said James Muchira, an assistant professor at the Vanderbilt University School of… read on > read on >
Could high-quality child care for young children translate into better grades in math and science? Yes, says new research that found children with caregivers who provided both warmth and mental stimulation go on to do better in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in high school. “Our results suggest that caregiving quality in early childhood… read on > read on >
Suicides and homicides among young Americans are steadily increasing, U.S. federal health officials reported Thursday. Between 2007 and 2021, suicide rates among 10- to 24-year-olds soared 62% — from 6.8 to 11 per 100,000, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While homicide rates were stable from 2001… read on > read on >
While food allergies have not historically been top of mind for racial and ethnic minorities, new research shows that Hispanic, Black and Asian communities all face a higher prevalence of these issues. Money also mattered: In households where incomes were higher, at more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were less prevalent. “Food allergies are… read on > read on >
Regulators want your next tattoo to be as safe as it is trendy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a draft of new guidance aimed at helping manufacturers and distributors of tattoo inks prevent microbial contamination. “With about 30% of people living in the U.S. having a tattoo, it’s imperative that the FDA… read on > read on >
Having inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, could mean having a higher long-term risk of stroke, according to a new study. People with IBD are 13% more likely to have a stroke up to 25 years after their diagnosis than those without the condition, the researchers found. Their report was published June 14 in the journal… read on > read on >
Women with multiple sclerosis temporarily get much better when pregnant, and researchers now think they know why. Pregnancy causes a downshift in a woman’s immune system, and it appears that this unintentionally improves symptoms associated with the autoimmune disorder MS, according to a new study published recently in the Journal of Neuroinflammation. Previous research has… read on > read on >
Crohn’s disease can turn your life into a gastrointestinal nightmare, but there is hope. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than half a million Americans have Crohn’s disease, which has become more common in the United States in recent years. While there is no cure for the… read on > read on >
So-called “smart drugs” meant to enhance brain performance are more likely to leave users ineffectually spinning in place, a new study has found. These stimulants, typically used to treat ADHD, increased study participants’ motivation in solving problems. But the subjects also took much longer to complete tasks because they acted in a more erratic, scattershot… read on > read on >
Lesbians, gays and bisexuals are experiencing more mental health and substance use issues than their heterosexual peers, researchers say. According to a new government report released Tuesday, this includes major depressive episodes, serious thoughts of suicide, and more misuse of alcohol and drugs. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health includes a question about… read on > read on >
