Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Got prunes? They may preserve bone density and strength in older women

Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The findings, published in Osteoporosis ...

Diabetes

Poor metabolic health linked to worse brain health

People with poor metabolic health are more likely to have memory and thinking problems and worse brain health, according to a new study by researchers at Oxford Population Health. The study is the largest study into metabolic ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Exploring the biological basis for resilience

In a world in which it can sometimes feel that bad news lurks around every corner, it can be tough just to get out of bed. But some people seem uniquely able to weather even particularly traumatic or challenging experiences—abuse, ...

Pediatrics

Understanding and treating pain in children

Go ahead. Try asking a crying child or baby what's wrong, and you most likely will come away as baffled as you were at first wail. This becomes a particular problem in hospitals where assessing pediatric pain and treating ...

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