Scientists from the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the University of Bonn Hospital, together with British colleagues, have discovered that alcohol-dependent hospital patients die from multiple morbidities 7.6 years earlier than patients without a history of alcohol addiction. Study … Read More »
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry reports that US military deployments to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom were not linked with an increase in suicides among military personnel, despite rising suicide rates among active duty personnel. However, … Read More »
ASSOCIATED PRESS Antibiotic-resistant bacteria from cattle feed yards can become airborne, according to a study to be published in Environmental Health Perspectives this month. Researchers from Texas Tech University collected particle matter samples downwind and upwind of 10 large-scale cattle … Read More »
A little yoga can go a long way. The ancient practice has been shown to relieve stress, boost mood and increase flexibility (among a host of other benefits). So, wherever you are — whether at work, at home or even … Read More »
Being exposed to adverse experiences in childhood – such as witnessing domestic violence or drug abuse – could significantly increase the risk of developing asthma. This is the finding of a new study published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma … Read More »
High fructose corn syrup has been a somewhat mysterious ingredient ever since the 1970s. It was introduced to the market at a time just as corn farmers began to receive subsidies (a practice that’s still in place today), making it … Read More »
Got a case of bad breath? You’re not alone. An estimated 65 percent of Americans suffer from halitosis, or bad breath, according to the Washtenaw District Dental Society. But where does it come from? According to a TED-Ed video narrated … Read More »
After conducting a number of experiments involving negotiations such as buying, selling or exchanging goods, psychologists found that a subtle shift in the words you use when doing the deal can affect the outcome. They suggest you are more likely … Read More »
Researchers working on a way to block dengue transmission using the insect bacterium Wolbachia to infect mosquitoes, have also produced a computer model that predicts how effective the method might be in different scenarios. Dengue fever is caused by a … Read More »
Consuming a diet high in methionine – an amino acid found in meat, fish, dairy and egg products – may increase the risk of memory loss. This is according to a new study recently presented at the Experimental Biology Annual … Read More »