Researchers have designed a test which in only 20 minutes can examine short-term memory capacity, mental…
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Humans no longer have ancient defense mechanism against viruses
Insects and plants have an important ancient defense mechanism that helps them to fight viruses. This…
Girl soccer players five times more likely than boys to return to play same day after concussion
A new study found girls were significantly more likely than boys to return to play the…
Common surgeries may serve as pathway to nonmedical opioid use in adolescents
Results of study, the first known to suggest long-term opioid use after surgery may be a…
Golf carts causing serious injuries to children
As golf carts become increasingly popular in communities beyond the fairway, new research shows, a significant…
300,000 families living in US-Mexico border towns face exposure to toxic stress
Roughly 300,000 Texans living in impoverished border communities known as 'colonias' are facing substandard housing, lack…
Need for epinephrine in schools — and staff trained to administer it
With school nurses often covering multiple buildings, researchers find that nearly one in five students who…
Green schoolyards offer physical and mental health benefits for children
A growing body of evidence suggests access to safe, natural areas improves health across a wide…
Girl soccer players who give up other sports may feel more stressed, less rested
New research has found sport specialization was associated with significantly worse mood, stress, fatigue, soreness, and…
Immigrant parents report fewer adverse childhood experiences than US-born parents
A new study found immigrants reported fewer potentially health-harming adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, violence,…