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October 27, 2016

Pollution particles damage blood vessels, may lead to heart disease

Tiny pollution particles produced by vehicle engines and industry are known to worsen heart disease and raise the risk of stroke, but a new study suggests they might also be planting the seeds for cardiovascular disease early on.

October 27, 2016

Dementia risk may rise in the wake of disaster

Elderly people forced out of their homes and separated from their neighbors after a natural disaster may be more prone to dementia than survivors who are able to remain in their homes, a study suggests.

October 27, 2016

Antidepressants in pregnancy tied to health risks for kids

Children exposed to a common type of antidepressant in the womb may be at an increased risk of complications soon after birth and years later, according to two new studies.

October 27, 2016

Artificial hand helps amputees feel just how hard to squeeze

A next-generation artificial hand is letting two amputees tell the difference between a soft or firm touch — like holding a child without squeezing too tightly.

October 26, 2016

Brazil and Colombia to scale up bacterial fight against Zika and dengue

Health authorities in Colombia and Brazil will launch large-scale mosquito-control campaigns using a using naturally occurring bacteria known as Wolbachia to fight the spread of dengue and Zika viruses among people.

October 25, 2016

Children at risk of brain changes after 1 season of youth football, study claims

While studies focusing on retired professional football players and those who reached collegiate level of play have reported on the damaging effects the sport can have on the brain, new research focusing on children has found that playing just a single season of youth football can put them at risk for measurable brain changes – even if they never received a clinical diagnosis of a concussion.

October 25, 2016

After concussion, kids' quality of life may dip for months

Kids with persistent symptoms months after a concussion have lower quality of life than kids who have recovered, but even kids who recovered quickly may still struggle, according to a new Canadian study.

October 25, 2016

Water soak fine for labor but not birth, doctors advise

Water deliveries have no proven benefits for mothers and may lead to serious health problems for babies, U.S. doctors advise.

October 24, 2016

Back to school season may mean surge in concussion risk

When children return to school each fall they face at least twice the concussion risk they had during summer vacation, a U.S. study suggests.

October 24, 2016

Counting on your fingers may make you smarter

Have you ever noticed children secretly counting on their fingers?