Benefits of Educational Video Games
Kids who play educational video games may retain important lessons while they have fun.
Medical Breakthroughs
Stimulating Bone Growth
Scientists in St. Louis have identified a specific human protein that helps stimulate bone growth.
Impulse Control Disorders Put You at Risk for Diabetes
People who suffer from depression and certain impulse control disorders, like binge eating and bulimia, could be at greater risk for diabetes.
New Treatment for Kids With Peanut Allergies?
Up to 91 percent of children with peanut allergies were able to tolerate the equivalent of five peanuts after six months of oral immunotherapy.
Treating Anxiety in Youth
Less than half of children and young adults treated for anxiety achieve long-term relief according to a new study from Johns Hopkins.
Testosterone Therapy Could Lead to Heart Problems
A new study links the use of testosterone therapy to heart attacks in men under 65 with a history of cardiovascular disease.
Dysfunctional Cholesterol Can Impact Your Heart Health
There’s good cholesterol, bad cholesterol and a new study says there’s also dysfunctional cholesterol.
Breast Cancer Drug Development
British researchers are trying to develop a drug that can stop late stage breast cancer.
New Guidelines For Identifying Child Abuse
The American Academy of Pediatrics is giving doctors new guidelines on how to identify bone fractures that are caused by child abuse.
Cardiovascular Development During Pregnancy
Another study shows the first trimester of pregnancy may be a critical time for cardiovascular health.
