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May 19, 2017 … AMSTERDAM — Children who are overweight are as much as four times more likely to battle depression as adults, a new study finds. Researchers from the VU Medical Center in Amsterdam say that kids face an increased risk if they’re obese during one of two points of childhood, while those who are heavy continuously as a child…

May 09, 2017 … NASHVILLE — With depression and anxiety rates rapidly increasing among younger individuals, there has also been a concurrent dramatic increase in hospitalizations due to thoughts of suicide and self-harm, a new study finds. Researchers at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee looked at data from 32 children’s hospitals across the U.S., identifying inpatient and emergency visits between 2008…

Apr 06, 2017 … TEL AVIV — Parents can breathe easy: having one wild child in the house won’t increase the likelihood of having two. A new study finds that disruptive children don’t inspire their siblings to act out similarly. In fact, siblings of disruptive children might be more likely to learn how not to behave by watching their unruly…

Jun 21, 2022 … LONDON — Ideally, air pollution is something to avoid at all times. Unfortunately, there are certain places where we can at least expect to encounter dirtier air, such as in the heart of a big city or along a highway backed up with bumper-to-bumper traffic. Now, however, a new study finds six in 10 classrooms actually…

Jun 10, 2022 … TUCSON, Ariz. — Whether you’re spooning or on the opposite side of the bed, adults sleep better together than they do alone, research shows. The benefits of sharing the bed with a partner include less insomnia, less fatigue and more time asleep as well as nodding off quicker. A team from the University of Arizona set…

May 25, 2022 … CHICAGO — Teens who have access to a gun are more likely to have a history of attempting suicide or having suicidal thoughts, according to a new study. Researchers from the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that one-third of all adolescents entering the emergency room had moderate to severe symptoms of…

May 25, 2022 … GALVESTON, Texas — The frequency of violent incidents involving guns in the United States in recent years has shed light on an incredibly troubling trend. After a shooting occurs, the political floodgates open and while some call for tougher gun reform laws, others point to mental illness as a rational explanation as to why someone would…

May 25, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 24. Polymersomes efficiently deliver siRNA to treat breast cancers in preclinical model Eugenia Kharlampieva, Ph.D., and Eddy Yang, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Alabama…

May 24, 2022 … PORTLAND, Oregon — Do mass shooters share common personality traits? Adolescent males responsible in school shootings tend to feel insecure about their masculinity, a 2017 study finds. Researchers at Portland State University in Oregon looked at common characteristics shared between 31 boys involved in 29 mass school shootings over a two-decade-long period, hoping to see what…

May 23, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 20-22. Journal of Parkinson’s Disease Welcomes New Co-Editor-in-Chief Lorraine V. Kalia, MD, PhD, FRCPC A globally recognized authority on Parkinson’s disease, Lorraine V. Kalia, MD,…

May 23, 2022 … EXETER, United Kingdom — Excitement and exploration help kids avoid anxiety, according to researchers from the University of Exeter. Their study finds children who spend more time playing adventurously show fewer signs of anxiety and depression. Moreover, adventurous kids also tended to be happier during the first COVID-19 lockdown. Researchers surveyed nearly 2,500 parents of children…

May 20, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 19. New breathable gas sensors may improve monitoring of health, environment Newly developed flexible, porous and highly sensitive nitrogen dioxide sensors that can be…

May 19, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 18. Risk factors for dementia may vary with age A new study shows that among people around age 55, the risk of developing dementia…

May 18, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 17. Aging-US: New Insights on Skin Aging Gleaned From Naked Mole-Rats A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (Aging-US) Volume 14, Issue…

May 16, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 13-15. CU Surgery Faculty Member Contributes to Study on Traumatic Injuries Caused By Exploding E-cigarettes The dangers of using electronic cigarettes are well known…

May 12, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 11. New Research in JNCCN Encourages Harnessing Health Technology to Help Cancer Patients Quit Smoking New research in the May 2022 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National…

May 11, 2022 … STANFORD, Calif. — Scientists have reversed memory loss in older mice by injecting them with a brain fluid from younger peers in a “groundbreaking” new treatment. The substance — called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) — washes in and out of gray and white brain matter in waves, helping clear out waste. It bathes the tissue with…

May 11, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 10. How Tumor Cells Use Mitochondria to Keep Growing Hormone therapy is often used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of…

May 10, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 9. Two Brigham scientists honored for their work on gene and cell therapies At the 2022 World Medical Innovation Forum, Mass General Brigham investigators presented…

May 08, 2022 … NEW YORK — If mothers were asked to put together a job advertisement for, well, being a mom, after the results of a recent survey, it just might look like this: Now Hiring! Work From Home! Position requires strong ability to multitask. The successful applicant will be able to plan and prepare nutritious meals, while maintaining…

May 07, 2022 … There are dozens of studies, innovations, and research findings released everyday by institutions and clinics across the world. Here’s a look at some of the other notable health reports from May 6. Nature Helps Mental Health, Research Says—But Only For Rich, White People? New research shows that a rapidly-growing environmental science field—which measures nature’s effects…