Pizza Becomes Public Enemy Number 1 in the Fight Against Child Obesity

Medicine & Technology Jan 19, 2015

What kid doesn't love a good slice of pizza? For that matter, what adult doesn't enjoy an occasional piece too? It may be a beloved alltime snack, however, a new study now reveals that pizza definitely doesn't love children back. In fact, on days when children eat pizza, they consume an average of 408 additional calories, three additional grams of fat and 134 extra milligrams of salt, when compared to a regular diet.

People Who Work More, Drink More

Jan 19, 2015

It seems that idiom "work hard, play hard" may have some truth to it afterall. Researchers have now discovered that individuals who work more, may also drink more according to a new study which shows that 48 hours of work per week or more lead to a tendency to drink a lot, in both quantity and frequency.

Why After Recess Is The Best Time To Serve Kids Veggies

Jan 19, 2015

The next time you want to be sure your child eats his veggies, take them outside to play first. A new research study has found that serving lunch soon after recess leads kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Lack of Sleep Could Make Your Teen Turn to Alcohol or Drugs

Jan 18, 2015

Are your teens getting enough sleep? If not, you may want to keep an eye out for a new study to be published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. According to the study, adolescents who get poor or insufficient sleep may be at higher risk of developing alcohol or drug problems. And even your child may not be immune to the shocking repercussions.

ADHD Drug May Help You Drop the Fork

Jan 16, 2015

New research has discovered that the drug Vyvanse, meant to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might also be effective in helping treat various binge eating disorders.

Napping Babies Have Better Memory and Learn Faster

Jan 16, 2015

A daytime nap or two is an essential part of every baby's daily routine. These naps allow newborns and toddlers the needed downtime to help them cope with crucial physical and mental developments that happen at this stage in a child's development. But researchers now believe that a daily nap will do much more than just help infants cope with the stresses of development. New research reveals that a daytime nap is vital in helping boost a baby's memory, as well.

One Walk a Day May Keep Death Away

Jan 15, 2015

According to a new study, a brisk 20-minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual's risk of an early death. The study of European men and women found that twice as many deaths may be due to lack of physical activity, compared to the number of deaths due to obesity.

Study Reveals iPhone Separation Anxiety Is Real

Jan 14, 2015

A new report published in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication reveals the impact of iPhone separation on users, taking simple word-search puzzles as an indicator, and finding that being separated from one's phone turns out to cause both psychological and physiological ramifications.

The Universal Flu Vaccine: How Long Until It's Here

Jan 14, 2015

The flu is already upon us this season―and it's a cunning strain. But future outbreaks may be mitigated by a universal vaccine already in the works.

Aspirin May Do More Harm Than Good for People Seeking to Prevent Heart Attacks

Jan 13, 2015

How many times have you heard how aspirin is good for people seeking to prevent a heart attack? Today, this has become common knowledge, and aspirin is often taken by people suffering from heart disease that want to try to prevent a heart attack. However, a new study has found that aspirin may not be as good for you as you once thought, and many people that are taking aspirin should not be doing so.

Happiest Place on Earth or Headquarters for the Measles?

Jan 13, 2015

Disneyland may be the happiest place on Earth, but now it seems you can pay a visit to the beloved theme park and bring home more than just a pair of mouse ears. Disney has proven to us all that it is a small world after all, as a recent measles outbreak has now been traced to its California theme park.

Spinal Implant Could Help Paralyzed Walk Again

Jan 13, 2015

Move over science fiction, now cyborgs could be a reality. A new study of rats with severe spinal injuries are now walking again thanks to a "groundbreaking" new cyborg-like implant.

New Pop-Up 3D Structures Mimic Neural Circuitry

Jan 13, 2015

Who knew that children's pop-up books could provide so much knowledge. According to researchers, scientists can now make complex microscopic 3D shapes that model brain circuitry and blood vessels by mimicking classic children's pop-up books.

The One-In-A-Million Birth, Genetically Identical Triplets Born In Montana

Jan 13, 2015

When Montana couple, Jodey and Jase Kinsey, gave birth to triplets earlier this week, the two young parents were overjoyed. But soon after the births of their three healthy boys in the delivery room, they soon learned that they struck the biologic lottery, scoring a genetic jackpot if you will. The newly born boys Ian, Milo, and Cade, are all genetically identical brothers, representing a one-in-a-million birth.

Why 'The Eternal Optimist' Has Never Been Truer

Jan 12, 2015

You've all met them. You know, those people that no matter how tough life gets they seem to always be happy and have a positive attitude. Now, thanks to a new study published this week, it seems that the ability to turn life's lemons into lemonade is actually good for your hear—and not just in the warm and fuzzy way.