Health & Fitness
Transgender kids have good mental health when allowed to be themselves
February 27, 2016
Transgender kids have good mental health when allowed to be themselves
Transgender kids who transform their appearance to match their gender identity rather than their sex assigned at birth may not…
Researchers with opposing views on salt intake are ignoring each other
February 27, 2016
Researchers with opposing views on salt intake are ignoring each other
On the question of whether the population would benefit if people cut back on salt, researchers fall into two camps,…
New study outlines benefits of eating fish during pregnancy
February 26, 2016
New study outlines benefits of eating fish during pregnancy
A new study suggests that pregnant women should continue to eat fish during pregnancy, with negative health effects of low-level…
Can scientists prove Zika virus is causing birth defects?
February 22, 2016
Can scientists prove Zika virus is causing birth defects?
Scientists suspect an outbreak of the Zika virus is behind a surge in a rare birth defect in Brazil. But…
One in three American adults not getting enough sleep: CDC
February 21, 2016
One in three American adults not getting enough sleep: CDC
Did you get enough sleep last night? If not, you are not alone. More than one out of three American adults…
Children breastfeeding after first birthday should take vitamin D
February 21, 2016
Children breastfeeding after first birthday should take vitamin D
Children who breastfeed, especially those living far from the equator, may get too little vitamin D, according to a new…
Online insomnia therapy may help ease depression symptoms
February 20, 2016
Online insomnia therapy may help ease depression symptoms
Online therapy for insomnia may help people who also have depression manage symptoms of the mood disorder, an Australian study…
Mentoring may help teens cope with chronic pain
February 20, 2016
Mentoring may help teens cope with chronic pain
Adolescents dealing with chronic pain may benefit from the advice and support of a young adult who has learned to…
Sleep apnea may be bad for kidneys
February 20, 2016
Sleep apnea may be bad for kidneys
Having sleep apnea may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease, according to a report from Taiwan. Researchers analyzed data from…
Mothers may pass daughters a brain wired for depression
February 19, 2016
Mothers may pass daughters a brain wired for depression
Mothers may pass on vulnerability to depression in much the same way they give their daughters green eyes or curly…