Because melatonin is sold as a dietary supplement rather than a drug in the US, there is little to no quality control over…
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Guilt and shame from being rejected, discriminated against or bullied as a child can carry into adulthood. But making meaning…
The source was a newly discovered bacterium called Legionella pneumophila that can thrive in household pipes, whirlpools,…
A sport psychologist takes a look at disruption, tactical creativity and controlled mind-wandering in the modern game.
Workers are facing a preventable and incurable lung disease from a material being used to renovate kitchens in millions…
Consumers in Europe and Asia have used sunscreen containing bemotrizinol for decades, and many say its approval in the US…
Cancer deaths in the US have dropped steeply since 1991. But the medical and public health advances leading to these declines…
Limits on healthcare for undocumented women are reshaping pregnancy and family health.
There is evidence of people who crossed gender boundaries even in ancient civilizations, though the terms naming them have…
Young people and those with trauma, such as veterans, are especially vulnerable to the difficulty of stopping cannabis use…
Nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals completed the training in hospitals, birth centers and community organizations across…
In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able…
Teens fare better when both fathers and mothers play key parenting roles, including talking with them about sensitive subjects…
Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated…
Honest conversations between parents and teens can help incoming college students make safer choices and be more aware of…
Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.
A Carnegie Mellon researcher explains the connection between our brains and AI chatbots – and what a new Pennsylvania…
New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.
Around 97% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer die within five years. Researchers have figured out a way to target…