A cancer diagnosis can bring overwhelming stress and depression to women, but new research suggests yoga can help ease that emotional toll. “A wellness intervention that integrates yoga and psychological tools may strengthen the connections among the mind, body and spirit, leading to a better and more meaningful quality of life,” said study senior author Deidre… read on > read on >
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Reaching Age at Which a Parent Died by Suicide Raises Risk in Adult Child
When people whose parents died by suicide reach that same age, their own risk often spikes, Danish researchers warn. Reporting in the journal Suicide and Life-Threatening Behaviors, the researchers looked at data on more than 470,000 Danes whose parents died between 1980 and 2016. Of those, 17,806 individuals had parents who died by suicide. The… read on > read on >
Reading Beyond Headline Rare For Most on Social Media, Study Finds
Three out of four times, your Facebook friends don’t read past the headline when they share a link to political content. Experts say that’s somewhat surprising — and downright scary. People who share without clicking may be unwittingly aiding hostile adversaries aiming to sow seeds of division and distrust, warned S. Shyam Sundar, a professor… read on > read on >
1 in 4 Americans Now Struggling to Cover Medical Costs
U.S. health care costs are among the world’s highest, and 1 in 4 adults with health coverage struggle with high out-of-pocket costs, a new survey shows. The survey — by the Commonwealth Fund, a health-care focused think tank — finds that most people have coverage offered by employers, but their policies don’t always provide timely… read on > read on >
Four Million Americans Could Lose Health Coverage Once ACA Credits Expire
If Congress lets healthcare tax credits established during the pandemic expire, 4 million Americans will become uninsured, a new analysis warns. The tax credits, which have significantly lowered out-of-pocket costs for millions of Americans, are set to expire at the end of 2025. “Allowing these credits to expire will force families to choose between healthcare… read on > read on >
Want to Lower Chemical Exposures in Pregnancy? Quit Nail Polish, Makeup and Hair Dye
Women who won’t leave the house without makeup or a spritz of hairspray may want to think twice about those habits when they’re pregnant or breastfeeding. New research links these and other personal care products, including hair dyes, fragrances, lotions, moisturizers and nail polishes to higher levels of so-called PFAS “forever chemicals” that are harmful… read on > read on >
Cocoa, Green Tea Might Counter Effects of ‘Stress Eating’ Fatty Foods
Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of cocoa or green tea, a new study says. Drinking cocoa that’s high in healthy flavanols along with a fatty meal can counteract some of the impact of fats on the body, particularly… read on > read on >
When Schools Give Kids Time in Nature, Anxiety and Behavior Issues Ease
A dose of green may be just what school kids with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues need, new research shows. Canadian investigators found that a school program that let 10- to 12-year-olds spend a little time each week in nature paid dividends in improving kids’ mental well-being. “Nature-based programs may offer targeted benefits… read on > read on >
Falling Vaccination Rates Brings Spikes in Measles Worldwide
Waning vaccine coverage has fueled a 20% spike in measles cases worldwide, with 10.3 million people struck by the preventable illness in 2023, health officials reported Wednesday. “Inadequate immunization coverage globally is driving the surge in cases,” of what was once a common childhood disease, the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease… read on > read on >
Dating Apps Linked to More Hookups That Risk College Students’ Health
College students who use dating apps are more likely to engage in risky sex, endangering their health, a new study shows. Those using a dating app were 2.2 times to have had more than one sexual partner over the past year, and 1.4 times more likely to have had sex while under the influence of… read on > read on >