Surgeon general says U.S. smoking rates have tumbled, but not for everyone
Although the United States has made significant headway in curbing cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, a new report finds...
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Large-scale genetic study identifies 14 genes linked to neuroticism
Study overview. Credit: Nature Human Behaviour (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-024-02045-w Neuroticism is a key personality trait described by well-established psychological theories,...
Taking Pills For Cardiovascular Diseases? They May Also Protect Against Dementia, Study Says
Taking medications for cholesterol and blood pressure might seem like a health burden for many. But there's good news for...
Listen: A Tussle With a Rattlesnake Can Take a Bite Out of Your Wallet
By Jackie Fortiér November 20, 2024 Article HTML Jackie Fortiér After their younger son was bitten by a rattlesnake and...
WHO approves second mpox vaccine
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved an mpox vaccine from Japanese pharma company KM Biologics...
What Is ‘Aeronutrients’? Researchers Say You Can Breathe In Nutrients And Vitamins
The human body gets nutrients primarily through diet, while certain vitamins, like Vitamin D, are absorbed from sunlight. But can...
They Affect More Than Just Your Weight
Early, light dinners have long been endorsed for weight loss and overall well-being, but new research suggests their benefits extend...
Stop-smoking pill varenicline to be offered by the UK’s NHS
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For the first time since 2021, a pill used to help people quit smoking—varenicline—will again be...
High cardiorespiratory fitness linked to lower risk of dementia
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain High cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better cognitive performance and lower risk of dementia in the...
Reframing cerebral palsy as a lifelong physical disability could improve adult care, researchers say
A boy is supported by his family and care team as a child but feels left with questions as an...
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