There is truly no scientific evidence that açai berries carry a secret or miraculous super-power over and above that of other deep colored fresh fruit grown in America.  However, the acai berry business is booming thanks to the outlandish advertisements … Read More

Cyberbullying is any behavior through the internet that is aimed at an individual or group intended to be hurtful and malicious. This is beyond a harsh email. Cyberbullying can include hacking into someone’s online account, publicly ridiculing someone online, excluding … Read More

America has been called a “fast food nation,” and rightfully so. Fast food restaurants are ubiquitous in the United States, and at least one in four adults reports eating fast food. It’s very common for people to choose convenience over … Read More

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” may be some sage advice.  While plenty of research has connected worry to anxiety, its relation to depression has only recently been explored.  A team of Korean psychologists found that people who worry are prone to … Read More

A first-of-its-kind national study has found that pre-birth exposure to cigarette smoke and high levels of lead in children can be linked to higher rates of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in youth. Children with ADHD typically have trouble concentrating, experience … Read More

If drinking coffee or tea has become part of your daily routine, you might wonder what it’s doing to your long-term heart health. New research from Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, a journal of the American Heart Association, found that … Read More

Humans with the trichotillomania disorder have been known to pull their hair until it creates bald spots, while others pluck off their eyebrows and eyelashes or yank their hair until abrasions erupt. Now, researchers studying mutant genes in mice have … Read More

There aren’t too many things that peek kids imagination and curiosity more than a garden does.  If it is a couple of planter boxes or a larger plot of dirt in your backyard, kids are drawn to it.   There is … Read More

While the incidence of seizure disorders in children is declining, about 45,000 children under the age of 15 years develop epilepsy each year.  If you’re the parent of a child with a seizure disorder, like West syndrome, which hasn’t responded … Read More

Just one night of sleep deprivation is enough to throw off your body’s blood sugar levels.  While Americans’ average number of hours slept continues to decrease, new research reveals that even a single evening of inadequate sleep time can elicit … Read More

Why is depression twice as common in women compared to men? Despite many years of academic study, the answer remains uncertain. But a team of eight researchers at the Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia have now identified the chemical that causes … Read More

Did you know that a typical box of graham crackers tastes better to a kid if SpongeBob Squarepants smiling face is on the label?  A recent study published in Pediatrics offers insight into how much the smiling faces of famous … Read More

People who suffer from insomnia and other sleeping disorders also report higher rates of anxiety. A team of researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine conducted a study on rats in which they administered different doses of eszopiclone (Lunesta) … Read More

Although past studies have shown increased risk of prostate cancer in men who consume a high amount of dairy products, a recent study funded by the National Cancer Institute indicates that it might not be dairy increasing the risk per … Read More

Though three out of four teenagers will consume alcohol before graduating from high school, there is a way to keep your kids out of that boozy majority.  According to a recent study, your approach to parenting could make a difference … Read More

New research shows that substituting brown rice for white rice may lower risk of type 2 diabetes in both men and women. Brown rice contains a fiber and vitamin-rich outer skin–called the bran– that is stripped away when processing white … Read More

Sociologists in Britain who examined how the media framed stories about a new wakefulness-promoting drug learned that after a sweet honeymoon period, articles on the drug turned much more somber. It’s a media trend that drugs such as Valium, Prozac … Read More

When someone is trying to kick an addictive habit, cravings are the biggest barrier to recovery. According to a recent study out of Penn State, those cravings can actually multiply and cause a relapse if an addict ignores stress, say … Read More

Less sleep could tip the scales toward obesity for teens. New research shows that teen boys, in particular, put themselves at greater risk for weight gain by not getting enough rest. Although we know young children and adults with a … Read More

If you’re feeling blue, you may want to examine your diet. A new study featured in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that higher intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 are associated with a lower likelihood of depression in older … Read More