Healthy Living

Opioid poisonings, overdoses send more kids to hospitals

Researchers found the number of children and teens admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit for an opioid overdose nearly doubled. That included teenagers who'd abused the drugs, and young children who'd accidentally gotten hold of them.

Horseback riding may relieve combat vets' PTSD symptoms

Therapeutic horseback riding may ease symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in combat veterans, a new study finds.

Another reason to worry about overcrowded emergency rooms

Patients are more likely to be misdiagnosed or experience treatment delays when emergency rooms are so crowded that they receive care in a hallway, a survey of physicians suggests.

Obese high school student who attempted suicide drops 157 pounds

An obese high school student makes a turnaround after attempting suicide, and decides to have weight-loss surgery and loses 157 pounds.

The Spice Diet: A diet that explodes with flavor ... and happens to be healthy

The Spice Diet breaks down what spices to pair with specific ingredients to yield a dish that explodes with flavor and that just so happens to be very healthy for you.

Aerobic exercise slows cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease

Cardiovascular exercise training may help slow the decline in brain function seen in Alzheimer's patients, a new review of past research suggests.

Standing desks may be harmful to your health, according to new study

New research suggests that using standing desks for a prolonged period of time will create "discomfort and deteriorating mental reactiveness."

Too much tech: Today's kids struggle to hold pencils, study says

Overuse of touchscreen phones and tablets is preventing children's finger muscles from developing so they can properly hold a pencil says a new report.

Teen sexting may be more common than you think

At least one in four teens are receiving sexually explicit texts and emails, and at least one in seven are sending sexts, a new study suggests.

Pediatricians issue new guidelines for depression screening for teens

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated guidelines that call for universal screening for depression.