Social media is exposing young people to alcohol-related content on a regular basis, and much of it is coming from influencers and the alcohol industry, researchers warn.

For a study in the journal Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, 300 U.S. high school students received prompts on their phones several times a day for ni... Página completa

With 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, tracking the health and location of World Cup players and fans is a logistical challenge that public health experts want to get a handle on.

One such team at Georgetown University has transformed a former microbiology lab into something resembling an intelligence... Página completa

Some might joke about Tourette syndrome, but it’s hellish for those who have the condition, a new report says.

In all, 1 in 4 teens and adults with Tourette or other tic disorders have attempted suicide at some point in their lives, according to the Tourette Association of America’s 2026 Impact Survey Report.

Lik... Página completa

Trying weed, alcohol or smoking. Getting into fights. Attempting dangerous "Jackass"-style stunts. Dating that skeevy guy.

Ever wonder why some teens are driven to do dumb things? 

It could be because their developing brains are lacking in an important neurochemical, a new study says.

Risk-taking teens might be compensatin... Página completa

Aggressive national food policies can reduce the number of kids with excess weight, a new study says.

A Food Labelling and Advertising Law (FLAL) adopted by Chile reduced risk of overweight and obesity among that country’s children, researchers reported June 11 in The Lancet.

The law required warning labels and restric... Página completa

Wearable technology and smartphone communication have enabled hospitals to experiment with releasing patients earlier, remotely monitoring them as they recuperate from home.

This approach has been shown to work for some conditions — heart failure, for example — but a new study indicates remote monitoring might not be as helpful... Página completa

In a significant shift for maternal health, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has released its own immunization schedule for pregnant patients.

This marks the first time the organization has issued formal guidance on the schedule. The group said the move was spurred by its commitment to evidence-based medicin... Página completa

Getting enough vitamin C may be linked to better brain health as we age.

Researchers in Japan studied more than 2,000 adults over the age of 64, comparing vitamin C levels in their blood plasma to MRI scans of their brains.

They found that participants with lower vitamin C levels tended to have lower gray matter volume. They also had... Página completa

Fasting might help improve your dental health, a new study says.

People who followed a short-term fast wound up with less inflammation associated with gum disease, researchers reported recently in the Journal of Clinical Peridontology.

“Our study suggests lifestyle modifications could be important alongside proper toot... Página completa

Parents don’t have to give away Kitty or Tabby to protect their kids from asthma, a new study says.

Living with a cat does not worsen asthma in children and teens, researchers reported June 9 in the journal Frontiers in Allergy.

“Children living with a cat had similar asthma severity, exacerbation, asthma control... Página completa

Few people who’ve suffered a stroke or brain injury are being offered top-quality, hospital-based rehab, a new study says.

Only about 22% of patients who’ve suffered a stroke, brain injury or spinal cord injury are sent to inpatient rehabilitation following their hospitalization, researchers reported June 10 in the journal ... Página completa