With summer break and longer days ahead, parents of young teens may be wondering whether to let good sleep habits slide over the next couple of months. New research in Preventive Medicine by UBC's Annalijn Conklin, assistant ...
Jun 3, 2019
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Sedentary behavior is associated with poor cardiovascular health and diabetes in adults with severe obesity, independent of how much exercise they perform, a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health-led study ...
Jan 12, 2016
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Girls—but not boys—who participate actively in school sports activities in middle childhood show improved behavior and attentiveness in early adolescence, suggests a new Canadian study published in Preventative Medicine.
Sep 29, 2020
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People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic than those without mental health issues, according to a new study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public ...
Jan 19, 2021
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Women with severe disabilities and multiple chronic conditions are screened for breast cancer less often than women with no disabilities or no chronic conditions, a new study has found.
Aug 22, 2014
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Social media misinformation can negatively influence people's attitudes about vaccine safety and effectiveness, but credible organizations—such as research universities and health institutions—can play a pivotal role ...
Jan 7, 2021
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Brighter Bites, a school-based program that combines the distribution of donated produce with nutritional education and a fun food experience for low-income families in food desert areas, was successful in improving the intake ...
Aug 2, 2016
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One of the best things Black women can do for their health may be to get a college education, according to results of a national analysis.
May 3, 2022
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Are electric scooters promoted on social media with safety in mind? A USC study of one company's Instagram feed suggests not.
Dec 11, 2018
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Despite reports about the increase in heroin use, more teens believed it was "probably impossible" to get heroin in 2014 than in 2002, according to a Saint Louis University study.
Feb 21, 2017
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