Feeling depressed? Mahjong might be the answer: Study shows that for older Chinese, it might boost mental health
When it comes to boosting mental health among older Chinese, it might be as simple as a game of mahjong,
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To stop mosquito-transmitted illnesses, pay attention to how humans behave
Targeting the mosquito population within a defined area is the primary way scientists and public health officials mitigate the spread
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Opioid use and misuse 3 months after ED visit for acute pain
Opioid use at the three-month follow-up in emergency department patients discharged with an opioid prescription for acute pain is relatively
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Five or more hours of smartphone usage per day may increase obesity: Recent study found risk of obesity increased by 43%
As smartphones continue to be an inherent part of life and grow as a primary source of entertainment — particularly
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Catheters: Big source of infection, but often overlooked
Indwelling devices like catheters cause roughly 25% of hospital infections, but ongoing efforts to reduce catheter use and misuse haven’t
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Psychologists release results of survey of ‘Maria generation’ kids
Psychologists from the Medical University of South Carolina have just published one of the largest post-disaster screening projects in U.S.
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Short period of parental sexual contact prior to pregnancy increases offspring risk of schizophrenia: Study may help explain some of the excess risks for inflammatory diseases in first born children
Children may be at a slightly increased risk of schizophrenia when their parents were in sexual contact for less than
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Child welfare: Uninformed, overwhelmed clients; unrealistic agency expectations: Child welfare study examines challenges among therapists in contracted private agencies
More than 1.2 million children in the United States receive services because they are mistreated and about 400,000 of them
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Screen time — even before bed — has little impact on teen well-being
Data from more than 17,000 teenagers show little evidence of a relationship between screen time and well-being in adolescents. The
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Accelerated risk of mobility loss for people aged 60+ tied to excess weight/inactivity: New study shows older women with obesity at higher risk of mobility loss compared to older men
The combination of excess weight/obesity and an inactive lifestyle represents a powerful joint risk factor for developing mobility loss after
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