Too much soda, candy and bad parenting have been cleared of full blame for children’s hyperactivity and uncontrollable behavior — at least according to a new study that has identified certain genetic abnormalities associated with ADHD.
Adding to the ongoing debate over the benefit of screening mammograms, a new study suggests the tests can reduce breast cancer death rates by 26% in women in their 40s.
The timing couldn’t be worse. Just as parents, grandparents — and, most of all, manufacturers — are gearing up for the annual holiday toy-buying extravaganza, Fisher-Price has recalled more than 10 million tricycles, toys and high chairs because of concerns over safety.
If you’re cursing Mom and Dad’s genes for making you too short (or too tall), you’d probably be justified.
Ever go to your guy for support only to get off-the-mark advice? New research suggests that physical differences in the brain’s response to stress may be to blame. When stressed, men show less activity in brain regions needed to recognize people’s facial expressions — while women show more — according to a study published in [...]
It’s been a good week for advocates of stem cell research, both politically and scientifically.
Pregnant? Probably everyone has an opinion about what you should and should not be doing. So it might be hard to ditch that extra cup of coffee after lunch or give up the European vacation you were so looking forward to, but studies suggest caution is in order (especially considering that the first nine months [...]
A new study finds that intrauterine devices (IUD), which are traditionally used as contraceptives, could help treat early stage endometrial cancer in women who wish to preserve their fertility.
You know those sleep positioners that are so great at keeping baby right where she’s supposed to be? Stop using them.
Why does heavy drinking sometimes lead to violence? A new study — nicely examined by the British Psychological Society on its blog here — offers one clue.
