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Many Parents Cook Special Meals for Little Picky Eaters: Poll

MONDAY, April 22, 2024 – Parents too often wave the white flag when it comes to young picky eaters, a new survey finds. Three out of five parents say they’re willing to play personal chef and cobble ...

Stigma, Shame Hit Many Gay Men Affected by Mpox Outbreak

FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – A British study finds that beyond the physical pain and turmoil of an mpox diagnosis, many of the mostly gay and bisexual men infected during the 2022 outbreak faced stigma,...

Excessive Internet Use Tied to More Absences for Teens

FRIDAY, April 19, 2024 – Excessive internet use is associated with an increased risk for both unexcused and medical absences from school among teenagers, according to a study published online April...

Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study

THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 – Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying increases with each hour they spend on these sites, a new study reveals. Nearly one...

A More Diverse Nature Brings Better Mental Health

TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Want to feel happier? Live in or near a place with a rich diversity of nature, a new study says. Environments with plentiful natural features – trees, birds, plants and...

Exercise Could Help Your Heart by Calming the Brain: Study

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – You know exercise is great for your cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that your brain has a lot to do with it. It's all about physical activity's ability to...

'Feeling Like a Burden' Can Be Motivator for Suicide in Preteens

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – Quiet preteens who feel they're a burden on others are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and behaviors, a new study reports. Criticism from parents or caregivers also...

Americans Short on Sleep, Stressed Out About It: Poll

MONDAY, April 15, 2024 – While more than half of Americans say they would feel better with more sleep, only 42% say they are getting as much shut-eye as they need, a new poll finds. "This is nearly...

Parents, You Can Ease a Teen's Stress Around Standardized Tests

FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – Standardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud. This stress can lead to symptoms like...

Pandemic's Effect in Isolating Older Americans May Not Be Over

FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – COVID-19 lockdowns prompted countless American seniors to become socially isolated. Now, new research finds that many have still not fully rejoined society. More than half...

Almost 1 in 4 People Disenrolled From Medicaid Are Now Uninsured

FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – Nearly a quarter of Americans who lost their pandemic-era Medicaid coverage say they're now without any health insurance, a new survey finds. More than half (54%) of these...

High Prevalence of Type D Personality Seen in People With Hypothyroidism

FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 – Among people with hypothyroidism, the prevalence of type D personality (a vulnerability factor for general psychological distress) is high, according to a study published...

Mistreatment by Health Professionals Common During Childbirth

THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Mistreatment during childbirth is common in the United States, according to a study published online April 4 in JAMA Network Open. Chen Liu, from the Columbia University...

Burnout, Poor Staffing Substantially Contribute to Nurses Leaving Health Care

THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Nurses primarily end health care employment due to systemic features of their employer, according to a study published online April 9 in JAMA Network Open. K. Jane Muir, ...

Parks, Forests Boost Preschoolers' Mental Health

THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Toddlers who grow up near nature are less likely to have emotional issues, even if the green space is just a park or a big back yard, a new study shows. The more green...

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