Many adolescents enter adulthood with significant risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association...
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Early Morning Work Shifts Make Daylight Saving Time Harder to Adjust To, Study Shows
A new study reveals that people who start their workday earlier are more likely to express discomfort with seasonal time changes. Conducted by researchers Jorge Mira Pérez from the University of Santiago de Compostela...
Safety Nets on Golden Gate Bridge Linked to 73% Drop in Suicides, Study Finds
The installation of safety nets on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge has led to a significant 73% decline in suicides at the site, according to a new study published in the journal Injury Prevention. The findings...
Faster Autism Diagnosis for Young Children Through Improved Healthcare Collaboration
A new approach to diagnosing autism in young children has significantly reduced waiting times, allowing children to receive support up to a year earlier. A study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that closer...
Stimulant Use to Rising Opioid Dosages, Highlighting Risks of the Twin Epidemic
A 10-year longitudinal study analyzing nearly 3 million U.S. patients has revealed a troubling connection between prescription stimulant use and escalating opioid dosages, a pattern that could be fueling the ongoing...