But it’s unclear if gaming causes the changes, researchers say By Mary Elizabeth Dallas The brains of compulsive video game players may be “wired” differently, new research suggests. A study... Read more
Unrestricted marketing could upend decades of progress against youth smoking E-cigarette use is soaring among U.S. teenagers, largely because of advertising aimed at their age group,... Read more
Experts say experimenting with longer times between washing is a personal choice A new trend in beauty is based on the idea that less is more – at least when it comes to shampooing yo... Read more
Arguments against the time-honored practice are flawed, new research paper says Arguments urging doctors to abandon routine physical exams are based on insufficient evidence, a new research... Read more
After playing every day for two weeks, volunteers did better on memory tests Playing 3-D video games can improve your ability to form memories and may benefit your brain as you age, research... Read more
Flavoring compounds have been tied to a serious illness known as ‘popcorn lung’ Many electronic cigarettes contain flavoring chemicals that may cause lung disease, researchers say. A team fr... Read more
Study suggests willpower isn’t the only player Some smokers have much more difficulty kicking the habit than others. Now, a new review of prior research identifies a potential culprit: genes... Read more
Researchers note that sense of self-worth is more complicated than appearance alone. Face-lifts may smooth away years from a person’s appearance, but they seem to do little to boost self-est... Read more
Study found the more time spent in front of the tube, the greater the risk A new study links watching too much TV with some of the leading causes of death in the United States. Ninety-two pe... Read more
European study found odds for the disease rose along with daily consumption A new study out of Europe supports the notion that drinking raises women’s risk of breast cancer. Researchers from... Read more
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