Study finds PFAS exposure may cause early menopause in women
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) exposure may cause menopause to occur two years earlier in women, according to a new
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Certain personality traits may affect risk of ‘pre-dementia’
A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society examined five personality traits—neuroticism, extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness—and
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Sedative drug in combination with opioids may be especially dangerous
Results from a study of adults with kidney failure suggest that taking both short-acting benzodiazepines and opioids may put patients
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Researchers discover ultrasonic waves may provide new treatments for brain disorders
When things get rough, many Americans turn to prescription pills. About one in eight over the age of 12 take
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How ‘caution fatigue’ may slow social distancing efforts
As Pennsylvanians prepare for the eighth week of social distancing under Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order, psychologists warn that “caution
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Timing of immune response to COVID-19 may contribute to disease severity
A new USC study suggests that temporarily suppressing the body’s immune system during the early stages of COVID-19 could help
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Plant extract combo may relieve hangover symptoms
A plant extract combination of fruits, leaves, and roots may help to relieve hangover symptoms, reveals research published online in
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Homemade masks made of silk and cotton may boost protection: study
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks
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More trees, parks may mean longer lives for city dwellers
(HealthDay)—More green spaces in cities could significantly reduce premature deaths and their costs, researchers say. Focusing on Philadelphia, they concluded
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Study shows immunotherapy prior to surgery may help destroy high-risk breast cancer
A new study led by Yale Cancer Center (YCC) researchers shows women with high-risk HER2-negative breast cancer treated before surgery
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