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Troubling connections between epilepsy, health problems during childbirth
The risk of severe maternal morbidity — serious problems such as needing blood transfusions, hysterectomies or ventilators — are found to be steep, researchers say.
Aerobic exercise may help teen athletes recover faster, better from concussions
In a study, researchers say the adolescents were 48 percent less likely to experience long-term concussion symptoms when they did the physical activity.
Meth overdose deaths in the U.S. almost tripled from 2015 to 2019
Data show that such fatalities rose from 5,526 to 15,489 in that period, researchers say in a study.
Pandemic creates a cycle of decline of physical activity and mental health, study suggests
Calling it a broad-scale problem, researchers say changes are needed to make activity — and open spaces — more accessible to all.
How you can repurpose your angst into growth, productivity and even happiness
In the book “Good Anxiety,” a neuroscientist explains the many ways we can learn to regulate such emotions.
Research examines whether genetic traits are the cause of periodontitis
The answer: The makeup of a person’s mouth bacteria is more likely to predispose someone to gum disease than their DNA.
About 7,000 California preterm births linked to wildfire smoke risks, study says
Exposure during the first trimester didn’t increase risk, but the second trimester was associated with the most wildfire-related preterm births, according to the research.
Investigation of 2016 asthma child trial raises questions about placebos and treatment when control groups are used
Researchers defended the study design, saying it was rigorously reviewed before and after it was funded, the Science article says.
Not just the rich. Body dysmorphia, eating disorders affect in greater ways those in lower socioeconomic levels.
The researchers argue that their findings show more studies should focus on people in diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Study connects liver disease risks to rescue workers who helped at 9/11 attack in N.Y.
The researchers found that the sooner a responder arrived at the World Trade Center, the more likely they were to show signs of hepatic steatosis.
