Childhood ADHD Tied to Obesity Decades Later
On a new survey, men with a history of ADHD reported weighing 213 pounds, on average, and 41 percent of them were obese.
How to Stay Healthy Even if You Can’t Avoid Stress on the Job
One researcher, who recognized that avoiding stress at work was, for some, completely unrealistic, went looking for alternatives.
Should Primary Care Doctors Ask About How Much Alcohol You’re Drinking?
Screening could detect misuse and lead to more effective counseling, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force—unless you're already on the far end of the spectrum.
The Power of the Creative Arts
A recent analysis of past studies highlights the health benefits of music, dance, and art therapy, which are now being used to ease cancer-related anxiety and pain.
Waiting for a Miracle
A new study finds that religious people with community support pursue more aggressive end-of-life treatment to delay death despite seeing no improvement in quality of life.
Our Shifting Attitudes Toward Open Access for Birth Control
Most women now believe that the Pill should be available without a prescription.
How Much Do Financial Interests Sway Researchers?
A new report, though focused specifically on medical journals, reminds us to maintain a healthy level of skepticism when interpreting any study's findings.