Screen time, phone use linked to less sleep for teens Digital distractions, and a more classical one, talking on the phone, are linked to shorter sleeping time and greater daytime sleepiness for teens, Canadian researchers say.
Have a kid with migraines? Sugar pills work as well as drugs Sugar pills worked as well at preventing kids' migraines as two commonly used headache medicines, but had fewer side effects, in a study that may lead doctors to rethink how they treat a common ailment in children and teens.
Veterans may face higher risk of suicide during first year home Veterans may be more likely to commit suicide during the first year after they leave the military than after more time passes, a U.S. study suggests.
3 mistakes even good pet owners make As a board-certified veterinary emergency specialist, I'm often amazed at what owners will put up with as they care for their animals.
Impulsive much? You're probably selfish, too If your level of self-control involves spending like Paris Hilton on trust-fund day or needing to be physically restrained at an all-you-can-eat buffet, well, chances are that you also spend a fair amount of time navel-gazing and you have a hard time imagining what it's like from someone else's point of view.
Dr. Manny: Stop poisoning our autistic kids In the early 1900s, radium-laced water was marketed as a promising elixir that could cure anything from arthritis to impotence to aging skin.
Patient values may not always align with choices for end-of-life care Patients and families state that they value comfort, having time with family and death not being prolonged, but these values often don't align with the treatment they expect at the end of life, according to a new Canadian study.
Pollution particles damage blood vessels, may lead to heart disease Tiny pollution particles produced by vehicle engines and industry are known to worsen heart disease and raise the risk of stroke, but a new study suggests they might also be planting the seeds for cardiovascular disease early on.
Cancer survivors take more psych meds than other people People who live through a bout with cancer are more likely to use medication for anxiety and depression than those without a history of malignancies, a U.S. study suggests.
World's first albino beauty pageant kicks off in Kenya The world’s first albino beauty pageant was held in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday with the aim of changing how Africans view albinos.
