Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting? Q: My daughter is on her cellphone a lot. How do I talk to her about sexting and other privacy concerns? Sep 19, 2022 0 21
Medical debt can crush even the insured, study shows Weeks after a stay in the hospital, your bill arrives and you can barely believe the amount due. How is this even possible if you have good health insurance and, more importantly, how will you pay it? Sep 19, 2022 0 21
Prostate cancer: Screening and treatment Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While many prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized, other types are aggressive and spread quickly. That's why Dr. Carlos Vargas, a Mayo Clinic radiation ... Sep 19, 2022 0 8
Odds of poor vision increased for Black, Mexican, low-income teens Adolescent children who are Black, Mexican, low-income, or non-U.S. citizens are more likely to report poor subjective visual function and worse performance on visual acuity testing, according to a study published online ... Sep 19, 2022 0 4
Daily timing of antihypertensives does not impact effectiveness Antihypertensive medication effectiveness for protecting against heart attack, stroke, and vascular death is not affected by whether the medication is taken in the morning or evening, according to a late-breaking study presented ... Sep 19, 2022 0 4
History of eviction linked to child developmental risk A history of evictions is associated with increased odds of child fair or poor health, developmental risk, and hospital admission from the emergency department, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in Pediatrics. Sep 19, 2022 0 4
Study shows genetic link to moving to the beat of music The first large-scale genomic study of musicality—published on the cover of today's Nature Human Behaviour—identified 69 genetic variants associated with beat synchronization, meaning the ability to move in synchrony ... Sep 19, 2022 0 174
Nearly one tenth of the US population reports having depression Increases in depression without commensurate increases in treatment are widespread, reports a study conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and City University of New York. In 2020, past 12‒month ... Sep 19, 2022 0 91
Coffee might give some men an edge battling prostate cancer For some men battling prostate cancer, drinking coffee may offer not just a quick pick-me-up but longer survival. Sep 19, 2022 0 18
Declutter that crib: 'Bare is best' for baby's safe sleep When putting baby to bed, skip the cozy comforters, stuffed animals and pillows. Sep 19, 2022 0 6
