Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than…
How sleep helps teens deal with social stress
Study found that adequate sleep allowed students to cope with discrimination and challenges associated with ethnic or racial bias. It…
Heatwave exposure linked to increased risk of preterm birth in California
A new study found that exposure to heatwaves during the last week of pregnancy was strongly linked to an increased…
Insulin signaling suppressed by decoys
The discovery of an insulin ‘decoy’ molecule shakes up understanding of insulin signaling, with implications for diabetes, longevity and aging…
The effects of obesity mirror those of aging
R esearchers argue that obesity should be considered premature aging. They look at how obesity predisposes people to acquiring the…
Lab-free infection test could eliminate guesswork for doctors
A new infection test, made up of sheets of paper patterned by lasers, has been developed by researchers to allow…
Ulcerative colitis linked to missing gut microbes
About 1 million people in the United States have ulcerative colitis, a serious disease of the colon that has no…
How your romantic attachment style affects your finances, well-being
Attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance can both have negative consequences for well-being due, at least in part, to financial reasons,…
Desire for excitement fuels young offenders to commit crime, then skill takes over
Young burglars are driven by a desire for excitement when they initially commit crime, new research has found.
Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Benefit Children’s Bones
Women who took high doses of vitamin D during pregnancy had children with stronger bones.