Children’s emergency room visits for concussion increased 60% over eight years, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — but that’s not necessarily bad news.
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Clothes can be fashionable or embarrassing, ill-fitting or flattering. But can they be medicinal? A California-based company called Alignmed has developed a line of garments being used by professional athletes, MS patients, …
Energy Drinks May Harm Health, Especially for Children
Energy drinks are a staple among college students and club kids, and they’re even becoming ubiquitous in many American households. But a new report, published Monday by the journal Pediatrics, suggests that energy drinks may be …
Reading Swimsuit Issues “For the Articles”
Men really believe they read Playboy for the articles (although internet porn doesn’t even offer that excuse)—at least according to fascinating new research published as a working paper by Harvard Business School [hat tip: Economist]. The study sheds light on how people rationalize embarrassing or otherwise questionable behavior …
Study Reveals How Concussions Can Trigger Depression
Former football pros may be more likely to battle depression when they have brain damage linked to concussion
Viewpoint: Why America Won’t Forgive Lance Armstrong (for Now)
Some celebrities bounce back from scandal; some never do. Armstrong looks like a longshot
A Bra That Detects Cancer?
A new bra from First Warning Systems claims a series of sensors embedded in the cups can pick up temperature changes in breast tissue and alert doctors to the presence of malignant cells. Read the full story in our companion blog …
Exposure to Pesticides in Pregnancy Can Lower Children’s IQ
Moms-to-be have a lot to worry about while they’re expecting, especially since everything they’re exposed to has a chance of affecting their developing baby.
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Youth hockey: checking associated with higher injury risk
Recent increases in the number of youth hockey players suffering concussions after collisions on the ice prompted a team of Canadian researchers to investigate how body-checking rules in Pee Wee hockey leagues factors into injury incidence. In a study of more than 2,000 youth hockey players from Alberta and Quebec — roughly half of
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7 Workout Habits You Should Drop Now
Here’s how to get more by doing less
Surprising Behaviors That Put Teens At Serious Risk of Depression
A new study shows that an ‘invisible risk’ group of adolescents—who use tons of media and don’t get enough sleep or exercise—are in danger of serious mental health issues
The Best Concussion-Proof Helmets
A new study shows that one helmet may protect against concussions better than others
