Black people are five times as likely as others to develop glaucoma and up to 15 times more likely to be blinded by the degenerative eye disease. Now, a new study reports that genetics appears to be at least one factor contributing to this increased risk. Researchers have identified three gene variants that could be… read on > read on >
Kindergarten might seem like child’s play, but embracing the adventure can play a key role in a kid’s future educational success, a new study finds. A successful early transition to kindergarten — what the researchers called the “big little leap” — can put a child firmly on the right path, researchers found. Kids who made… read on > read on >
Ever wonder what your dog most likes to watch on TV? Think nature documentaries, Lassie or good old Scooby-Doo, a new study suggests. Dogs are most engaged when watching videos that feature other animals, according to a new study published recently in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science. The study is part of an overall… read on > read on >
On what would have been the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, the Biden Administration on Monday announced new measures it will take to further protect a woman’s access to abortion. “Fifty-one years ago today, the Supreme Court recognized a woman’s constitutional right to make deeply personal decisions with her doctor —… read on > read on >
Think your kid is safe from exposure to gambling? Don’t bet on it. “Teens and young adults may have a difficult time going into a casino unnoticed but they have easy access to a variety of betting and gambling options,” said Sarah Clark, co-director of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. “This… read on > read on >
Depression affects half of the 6 million Americans who struggle with debilitating heart failure. Now, research shows that two leading modes of treatment — antidepressants and an approach called behavioral activation psychotherapy — work equally well to ease depression among these patients. Behavioral activation psychotherapy works by promoting involvement in activities that the patient enjoys,… read on > read on >
Microbiomes: You’ve probably heard of these communities of largely helpful bacteria that colonize the gut or the skin. But a man’s semen has a microbiome of its own, and new research suggests it could play a role in fertility. Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles examined the microbiomes and sperm health of 73… read on > read on >
A newly developed “brush biopsy” allows dentists to screen for the most common form of mouth cancer, a new study reports. Dentists use a small brush to gently collect cells from potentially cancerous lesions inside the mouth, researchers write in the journal Cancer Medicine. The sample is then analyzed for genetics related to oral squamous… read on > read on >
Back pain is a double-edged sword. In most cases, it disappears within about six weeks. But when it doesn’t, low back pain is likely to bother you for the long haul, researchers warn. “The good news is that most episodes of back pain recover, and this is the case even if you have already had… read on > read on >
Winter isn’t kind to your skin. Dry, cold weather causes dryness, and you might even develop “winter rash” — dry, irritated skin that’s red, bumpy, flaky and burns. That’s why it’s prime time to step up your skin care routine. Dr. Oyetewa Oyerinde, assistant professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, shared… read on > read on >
