iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — You’ve probably heard of the West Nile virus — a rare but deadly infection transmitted by mosquitoes. But what about chikungunya and eastern equine encephalitis? All three mosquito-borne diseases are here in the U.S., and Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Selfies are all the rage, but one young woman has had the tenacity to take one of herself every single day for more than six years. However, the reason she’s been so consistent is not one you’d typically expect. Rebecca Read More
Wavebreak Media/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A new study indicates that the annual number of HIV diagnoses dropped by 33 percent between 2002 and 2011. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, analyzed data from the National HIV Read More
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles found that higher quality schooling has a significant impact on the ability of children in poverty to improve their academic performance and avoid risky behaviors. According Read More
amana images/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Mothers of children with developmental disabilities may be able to reduce their increased stress, anxiety and depression by learning to meditate. According a study published in the journal Pediatrics, mothers of children with Read More
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Where the eyes wander is the best way of knowing whether a person feels love or lust. That’s the upshot of a study out of the University of Geneva, although its conclusion doesn’t seem all that startling. Lead author Read More
Hemera/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Red meat to lower your blood pressure? That’s what Penn State researchers say, provided that it’s lean beef you’re eating. The other important factor is that this protein source is part of the larger DASH-diet plan, Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(ATLANTA) — Education officials in Georgia want to give schools more opportunities to sell baked goods and other foods that don’t meet national guidelines championed by First Lady Michelle Obama. The Georgia state Board of Education, which Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — New research suggests that the busier the emergency room, the better your chances of survival. While it may seem like chaos at a large, busy hospital would increase the risk of error, a University of Michigan study found that practice Read More
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — New research suggests that the busier the emergency room, the better your chances of survival. While it may seem like chaos at a large, busy hospital would increase the risk of error, a University of Michigan study found that practice Read More
