The holiday spirit is infectious, even for people suffering from dementia. But family and friends might need to make some slight adjustments to help a dementia patient better enjoy the holidays, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) says. “Dementia doesn’t prevent someone from feeling the warmth, love and laughter of the holiday season, but it… read on > read on >
A baby’s gentle murmurs and coos can melt even the stoniest heart. But those giggles and babbles are more than just music to a doting parent’s ears. These vocalizations actually are signs that a baby’s heart is working rhythmically in concert with their developing speech, researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of… read on > read on >
In a pivotal move, the United States Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will review South Carolina’s controversial decision to cut off state funding for Planned Parenthood clinics, which provide critical health services to low-income residents. A media report published by The Washington Post shows said that this move was made after the state terminated… read on > read on >
Abortion pills are safe and effective, but some pain will be part of the process for most women. However, many women are surprised by exactly how much pain is involved in a medication abortion, a new study says. They’re frequently told that the pain is akin to period cramps, but for many that simply isn’t… 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 >
Adding cereal to a baby’s bottle is a habit that’s been around for a long time to help introduce solid foods while also supplementing a mom’s breast milk. But this practice can cause babies to pack on some pounds early in life, however, a new study says. Infants were about 50% more likely to experience… 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 >
Adding cereal to a baby’s bottle is a habit that’s been around for a long time to help introduce solid foods while also supplementing a mom’s breast milk. But this practice can cause babies to pack on some pounds early in life, however, a new study says. Infants were about 50% more likely to experience… read on > read on >
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its most serious warning — a black-box warning — for Veozah, a medication used to relieve hot flashes in menopausal women, due to rare but potentially severe liver risks. In new communication issued Dec. 17, the FDA advised that women taking Veozah should undergo regular blood… read on > read on >
Microscopic plastic particles in the air could be contributing to a wide variety of health problems, including lung and colon cancers. Tires and degrading garbage shed tiny pieces of plastic which become airborne, creating a form of air pollution that’s not very well understood, a new review says. “These microplastics are basically particulate matter air… read on > read on >
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 A woman’s sex drive often diminishes with age, particularly during perimenopause when issues like pain and vaginal discomfort arise. A new study, however, reveals that sexual identity may play a key role in sexual well-being during midlife. The study, published Dec. 18 in the journal Menopause, found that non-heterosexual women were… read on > read on >
Rates of vaping, drug and alcohol use among American teens plummeted during the pandemic and have remained at relatively low levels ever since, new government statistics show. “This trend in the reduction of substance use among teenagers is unprecedented,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, who directs the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). “We must… read on > read on >
The holidays are here and many Hispanic women can expect to deal with a host of mixed messages when they pass by a table full of festive foods, a new study says. At social gatherings, Hispanic women might be encouraged to eat more on the one hand, while also being cautioned not to overeat on… read on > read on >
There may be something special about team sports in childhood that helps sharpen a kids’ brain, new research shows. Children who were on soccer or volleyball teams scored higher on tests of “executive function” — thinking skills needed to organize, remember details, make decisions and stay focused — compared to kids who didn’t play sports… read on > read on >
Parents of Black teens with autism worry that their kids’ condition might put them at greater risk during interactions with police. A new study published Dec. 16 in the journal Autism shows that behaviors common among children with autism, such as reduced eye contact, might cause police to think they’re acting guilty. Unfortunately, police officers… read on > read on >
Do parents use Santa Claus to help guide kids to better behavior? It happens often, a new poll shows. One-quarter of parents of kids ages 3 to 5 said they’ve threatened misbehaving kids with no Santa or gifts if they don’t shape up, according to results from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s… read on > read on >
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