Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to a higher risk of autism in child
In a new study, researchers found that children whose mothers reported using cannabis during pregnancy were at greater risk of autism.
The incidence of autism...
Can sleep protect you from forgetting old memories?
From lowering your risk of obesity and heart disease to improving your concentration and overall daily performance, sleep has been proven to play a...
How the timing of light exposure could affect your health
Increased light exposure can have positive and negative effects on your health — depending on the time of day.
In the age of working from...
This health problem can drive premature heart disease, death
In a new study, researchers found more Australians and Americans are dying from heart disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people.
They found...
Taking your ‘mental health temperature’ during COVID-19, Yale expert says
You think you're doing OK when out of the blue it hits: a vague uneasiness—a nagging awareness that something isn't right.
You're waking up in...
Recovery after severe COVID infection poses unique challenges
Across the country, intensive care units continue to fill with patients infected with COVID-19.
It can be easy to forget in the influx of daily...
This method may activate brown fat in body, help treat obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers have discovered how to activate brown fat in humans, which may lead to new treatments for type 2 diabetes...
Heavier smoking may bring skyrocketing health risks
In a new study, researchers found each cigarette smoked a day by heavier smokers increases the risk of contracting some diseases by more than...
Where you live could add years to your life
Could where you live dictate how long you live?
In a new study, researchers found Americans who live in so-called blue states tend to live...
Overweight and obesity can strongly harm brain function, increase Alzheimer’s risk
In a new study, researchers found as a person's weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow.
They...