Psychology & Psychiatry
Four reasons teens take part in social media challenges
Social media challenges are wide-ranging—both in the stunts they involve and the reasons why people do them.
Sep 22, 2023
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News tagged with social pressures
Sports medicine & Kinesiology
When is the right time to start playing again after a concussion?
Nearly 20% of people who play contact sports like hockey or rugby will suffer a concussion in the course of a season. Concussions account for up to 44% of all injuries in these sports.
Sep 21, 2023
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Cardiology
E-cigarettes not a safer alternative to smoking, expert says
Electronic cigarette use, or vaping, has been seen as a potentially less harmful alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. A University of Texas at Arlington expert says otherwise.
Sep 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The psychology of spot fixing—why athletes might gamble their careers
Fifa is reportedly investigating allegations of an illegal betting ring in Greece. Meanwhile the Bolivian Football Federation has canceled two top-flight tournaments over reports of spot fixing.
Sep 13, 2023
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Health
Stress and insomnia for women linked to irregular heart rhythms after menopause
After menopause, an estimated 1 in 4 women may develop irregular heart rhythms—known as atrial fibrillation—in their lifetime, with stressful life events and insomnia being major contributing factors, according to new ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Health
Our vagus nerves help us rest, digest and restore. Can you really reset them to feel better?
On social media and in well-being circles, people have been talking about the vagus nerve a lot. In fact, we have two vagus nerves—a left and a right—and their optimal functioning is essential for good physical and mental ...
Aug 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
US suicides rose to a record high in 2022 following reprieve
The number of suicides in the U.S. climbed to a record level in 2022, according to provisional data, as the rate continued to rise following a two-year reprieve.
Aug 13, 2023
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Medical economics
Study shows resilient biomedical scientists' careers took a hit during pandemic
When COVID-19 presented the world with the greatest health challenge in modern history, it was biomedical scientists who stepped up to develop diagnostic testing and vaccines to slow the spread of the disease.
Aug 9, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Maternity care 'deserts' common throughout America, report finds
More U.S. women are living in areas with little or no maternity care, raising concern about their ability to have a healthy pregnancy and birth.
Aug 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Your teen and social media: Experts offer tips to parents
When parents meet U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, one concern comes up time after time.
Jul 31, 2023
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