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Low B12 Levels in Brains of Those with Autism, Schizophrenia
Vitamin B12 shortfalls in the brain may be a contributing factor in autism and schizophrenia, as well as old-age dementia, according to research published...
Smartphone Fitness Apps Popular in Efforts to Improve Health & Fitness
Smartphone applications provide sports scores, travel directions, weather forecasts, dating hookups and everything in between, so it’s no surprise that health and fitness apps...
Study: Scientists Baffled as Risk of Dementia Declining
The occurrence of dementia is expected to increase with age, but a February 2016 study showed that the risk of developing the disorder is...
Scientists Developing Vaccine for Drug Addiction
A vaccine to treat drug addiction is being tested, and it could hold the key to combatting the increase in overdose deaths. The vaccine works...
Walgreens to Sell Naloxone, Heroin Overdose Remedy, Over-the-Counter
Walgreens announced that it will sell naloxone – an antidote for overdoses of heroin and other opioids – without a prescription in states where...
Study: Drugs, Car Crashes and Gun Violence to Blame for Shorter...
Motor vehicle crashes, firearm-related injuries and drug poisonings are three reasons why Americans have shorter life expectancies than people in 12 comparable countries. That’s according...
Study: Greater Risk of Heart Disease to Those with Low Income
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every 43 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers...
Adult Coloring Books Good for Mental Health
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New Nurses Needed: The American Nursing Shortage
The Baby Boomers are getting older. They’re retiring from their careers in record numbers, and their healthcare needs are rising. That fact alone puts...
Task Force Recommends Depression Screenings for Pregnant Women and New Mothers
All adults should be screened for depression – especially pregnant women and new mothers. That’s the conclusion of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which...