Researchers have found that light smokers have worse lung function than heavy smokers who have quit. The team at Northwestern University also say that quitters also have lower emphysema odds of 2.8 compared to 7.7.
One in three American women between 18 to 49 use the pill in their life. But few are aware of the link between the pill and depression. Two researchers in psychiatry and neuropsychology, from Monash University, explain the links women should be aware of.
Nurturing parents may pass along strategies for building and maintaining positive relationships to their kids, setting them up for healthier, less-violent romantic relationships as young adults, according to new research.
The CDC has traced thousands of illnesses back to contaminated public pools, hot tubs, spas and waterparks.
Sleeping in on a day off feels marvelous, especially for those of us who don't get nearly enough rest during the workweek. But are the extra weekend winks worth it? It's a question that psychologist Torbjorn Akerstedt, director of the Stress Research Institute at Stockholm University, and his colleagues tried to answer in a study published Wednesday.
Why is U.S. health care so costly compared to other developed countries? A recently published report provides some insights.
A decline in population is forcing rural America to come up with incentives to attract new residents back to rural communities. Towns are looking to attract young people back to rural communities. Towns and even a few whole states are hoping to bring in a younger demographic.
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