Sleep apnea is known to wreak havoc with the body, contributing to heart problems, diabetes and liver disease. The sleep disorder also appears to have direct effects on brain health, a new study shows. People with sleep apnea appear to experience accelerated aging of the brain’s white matter, which serves to connect the various regions…  read on >  read on >

Teenagers who land in an ER with a mental health crisis can be effectively helped by a community-based program. New research shows that troubled teens placed in such a program were significantly less likely to return to the ER or require inpatient psychiatric care due to a follow-up crisis. The program did not reduce risk…  read on >  read on >

Parkinson’s is a relentless disease for which few treatments, and no real cure, exists. Now, researchers say they are on the trail of a potential new therapy for the disabling neurological illness. It’s early research, still in the animal-testing stage, as explained by investigators at the University of Arizona in Tucson. However, their findings, published…  read on >  read on >

Winter is here, and that can make it difficult for those with asthma to control their symptoms. The cold air that comes with cooler temperatures can contribute to asthma flare-ups, as can increased respiratory infections and seasonal allergies. It’s essential to manage your asthma to keep yourself healthy throughout the season. Some of the strategies…  read on >  read on >

A 53-year-old woman from Alabama has a new lease on life after receiving a gene-edited kidney obtained from a pig, living healthily with the new organ for over a month, her New York City doctors announced Tuesday. Towana Looney’s road to kidney failure began with the ultimate gift: In 1999, she donated one of her…  read on >  read on >

Research out of the United Kingdom finds workers often feel overwhelmed by digital technology and the need to always be connected online. It’s a worldwide issue, the study authors believe. “What we have found in our research is that there is a potential dark side to digital working, where employees can feel fatigue and strain…  read on >  read on >

Does a crowded neighborhood make you move more? Yes, says new research that found people who live in highly populated areas walk more than people who live in less densely populated areas.   Since more walking is connected to better health, generally speaking, the extra steps can make a big difference in terms of promoting an…  read on >  read on >