Health News Archives

Less Exposure to Violent Media Makes Youths Less Aggressive
Study found they were less likely to bully others, get into fights

Scientists Identify Brain’s ’Hate Circuit’
And same 2 areas also activated by romantic love, study finds

Breast-Fed Baby May Mean Better Behaved Child
Psychological woes less likely compared to bottle-fed kids, study found

Color Red Makes Men Amorous
And study finds they're, well, clueless about its impact on them

Eating Fast Until Full Triples Overweight Risk
Availability of cheap foods, larger portions changes dining behavior, Japanese study says

Secondhand Smoke Worse for Children
Kids at higher risk, since they breathe in more air by weight than adults, study says

Overeating? Blame Your Genes
Certain DNA may cause people to eat more to get the same pleasure from food

Drinking Before 15 Boosts Risk of Later Alcohol Abuse
Study suggests delaying imbibing as late as possible, until 18 or older, is best

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Best for Traumatized Youths
But study also finds too many clinicians still using unproven treatments

Older Problem Gamblers Face Increased Suicide Risk
Over-55 bettors more likely to ask casinos to bar them, fearing self harm if they can't stop