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Child's ZIP Code Tied to Odds of Being Injured, Killed by a Firearm
TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 – Where a child lives is tied to a their odds of being injured or killed by a firearm, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in Pediatrics. Gwyneth A. Sullivan, M.D., ...
Similar Impact on Mental Health Seen for Exposure to Physical, Verbal Abuse in Childhood
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 2025 – Exposure to childhood physical or verbal abuse is similarly associated with lower mental well-being during adulthood, according to a study published online Aug. 5 in BMJ...
U.S. Murder-Suicides Are More Common Than Thought
MONDAY, Aug. 4, 2025 — Murder-suicides — where a person kills one or more people before killing themselves soon after — are sensational, but very rare. Or are they? New research finds that these trag...
When Local Homicide Rates Rise, Suicides Rise Soon After
FRIDAY, August 1, 2025 — There may be a connection between a community’s homicide and suicide rates: When murder rates rise, there’s typically a local uptick in suicides a year later, new U.S. resea...
Many Indicators of Anger Expression Decrease With Age in Women
THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 – Aging is significantly related to anger in women, with most indicators of anger expression decreasing with age, according to a study published online July 1 in Menopause....
More Florida Teens Strapping Up, Study Says
TUESDAY, July 8, 2025 — More Florida teens are roaming the streets packing heat, a new study says. Handgun carrying among Florida middle and high school students increased by 65% between 2002 and 2...
Anger Management Improves With Age In Women, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 — Remember your sweet-hearted grandmother, who never seemed out of sorts no matter what nonsense landed in her lap? That’s a skill, and it improves during a person’s lifespan, ...
Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Have Experienced In-Person Gun Violence
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 – There are significant racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in gun violence exposure (GVE) within the United States, according to a study published online April 29 in...
Firearms Rarely Used For Protection Against Crime
WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 – People often say they own a gun to protect themselves and their families. But firearms owners rarely use their weapon in self-defense, a new study says. An overwhelming...
Surgeon General’s Gun Violence Advisory Removed From HHS Website
WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has removed the 2024 surgeon general’s advisory on gun violence from its website. A link to the document now d...
6.95 Percent of U.S. Adults Have Been Present at Scene of Mass Shooting
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 – Overall, 6.95 percent of U.S. adults report being present at the scene of a mass shooting, and 2.18 percent sustained physical injuries during these incidences, according to...
Antidepressants Might Accelerate Dementia Decline
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 (HealthDay news) – Antidepressants are frequently prescribed to people with dementia for symptoms like anxiety, depression, aggressiveness and sleeplessness. But a specific...
Screen Time Tied to Manic Symptoms in Preteens
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 – Screen time such as social media and video games may be associated prospectively with manic symptoms in early adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in...
TV Violence Linked To Aggression In Teenage Boys
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2025 (HealthDay news) – Superhero slugfests and TV tough-guy shootouts might have long-term effects on a preschool boy’s behavior, a new study says. Boys exposed to violent media b...
Denied by Insurance? Why Fighting Back Sometimes Works
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 – After three years, $40,000 in medical bills and five insurance denials, April and Justin Beck finally won their battle to get life-changing treatment for their 9-year-old...