Teenage depression linked to father’s depression

Adolescents whose fathers have depressive symptoms are more likely to experience symptoms of depression themselves, finds…

Applying traffic rule exemptions helps emergency vehicles reach patients faster

Rapid response (emergency) vehicles can halve the average time it takes to reach a critically injured…

Heavy drinking, smoking linked to visible signs of aging

Heavy drinking and smoking are linked to visible signs of physical aging, and looking older than…

Health, social care spending cuts linked to 120,000 excess deaths in England

The squeeze on public finances since 2010 is linked to nearly 120,000 excess deaths in England,…

One in ten historic coastal landfill sites in England are at risk of erosion

There are at least 1,215 historic coastal landfill sites in England, mostly clustered around estuaries with…

Replace or wait? Study says swap all incandescent bulbs now, but hold on to CFLs

LED light bulbs are getting cheaper and more energy efficient every year. So, does it make…

Virtual reality training may be as effective as regular therapy after stroke

Using virtual reality therapy to improve arm and hand movement after a stroke is equally as…

Vaping ‘no better’ than smoking when surgery is needed

Many proponents of vaping argue that it's a healthy alternative to tobacco cigarettes; however, when it…

Screening programs unlikely to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in competitive athletes

Screening programs for cardiac conditions are not an effective way to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in…

Shape of Lake Ontario generates white-out blizzards, study shows

A 6-foot-wide snow blower mounted on a tractor makes a lot of sense when you live…