Marriage provides health benefits – and here’s why
It turns out that when it comes to health, married people have an edge, especially married men.
What are ‘red flag’ laws and how can they prevent gun violence?
California's red flag law, which allows people to obtain gun violence restraining orders (GVROs), went into effect seven years ago.
Since then, GVROs have been...
Fewer than 40% of New Yorkers earn a living wage, Cornell study finds
Cornell study finds fewer than 40% of New Yorkers earn at or above a living wage, including less than one-third among people of color and younger workers.
The US saw 1.1 million gun deaths in the past 30 years
In a study from Emory University, scientists found in the past 30 years, the US saw 1.1 million gun deaths.
This is the first analysis...
The Last of Us could be HBO’s next hit show. But why do we...
This is the world of “The Last of Us,” HBO’s adaptation of the acclaimed post-apocalyptic video game and potentially its next hit show, but it might sound familiar.
Want a short-term New Year’s resolution you may be able to keep? Try Dry...
For many people, New Year's resolutions fall flat on their face by the first of February. But what if your "New Year, New You"...
Traveling farther away from home may boost your health
In a study from University College London, scientists found that traveling farther away from home may boost your health.
Kick up your heels – ballroom dancing offers benefits to the aging brain and...
Social ballroom dancing can improve cognitive functions and reduce brain atrophy in older adults.
Checking social media frequently may affect young people’s brains
In a study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, scientists found frequent social media checks may affect young brains.
What are the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest? Why Damar Hamlin is defying...
Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old NFL player, suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle for the Buffalo Bills as millions of people watched on television Monday night.