Mideast Turmoil Prompts Worries of Long-term Mental Trauma
The violent aftermath of the Arab Spring is taking a toll on the mental health of people in the Middle East. And with no end in sight to turmoil, some psychiatrists warn that the numbers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorders and severe...
What Yoga Can and Can't Do for You
Peer Pressure May Influence Your Food Choices
Getting Excited Helps with Performance Anxiety More Than Trying to Calm Down, Study Finds
People who tell themselves to get excited rather than trying to relax can improve their performance during anxiety-inducing activities such as public speaking and math tests, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.
Enzyme that produces melatonin originated 500 million years ago, NIH study shows
An international team of scientists led by National Institutes of Health researchers has traced the likely origin of the enzyme needed to manufacture the hormone melatonin to roughly 500 million years ago.
Smokers twice as likely to die of stroke
UK Public Health England (PHE) launches a new Smokefree Health Harms campaign highlighting the impact and serious damage that smoking causes the body.
Dermatology practice settles potential HIPAA violations
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, P.C., of Concord, Mass., (APDerm) has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules with the...
Concern over rising HIV infections among Sri Lankan youth
More awareness for young people is needed.
Cancer Patients Vulnerable to Complications From Flu
Food Safety Counts, Especially During the Holiday Season
