Daryl Nelson
CDC: Child Abuse, Neglect Cost United States Billions
Child abuse and neglect doesn’t only have a huge social impact, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control it has is a huge financial burden.
The report released Wednesday found that just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment – meaning physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and neglect – costs about $124 billion.
Are Diet Drinks Really Healthy?
Many people love diet soda, but according to a new study, those who drink them on a daily basis may be at greater risk of having serious vascular events, such as stroke, heart attack and vascular death.
Researchers Find that Early Intervention Can Curb College Drinking
In an interest to curb drinking among college students, Penn State researchers have created a new scientific approach, involving early intervention, that they believe will help students avoid becoming heavy drinkers in the future.
Is Red Wine Really Good For Your Heart?
Despite previous reports, a recently released study finds a glass of red wine a day might not defend against heart disease.
Researchers Find Link Between Heart Failure and Mental Decline
Researchers have discovered a link between heart failure (HF) and a decline in people’s mental processes and loss of grey matter in the brain.
Study: Exercise Improves Quality of Life in Cancer Patients
Exercise can improve the health of cancer patients who have completed their main cancer-related treatment, according to a new study from the University of Hong Kong.
Study: One Glass of Milk Daily Can Strengthen Your Brain
You know the saying – “milk does a body good,” now research shows it does the same for the brain. Scientists at the University of Maine found drinking a glass of milk daily could have positive effects on your brain and it’s overall performance.
New Approaches Revealed To Assist Minority Groups with Quitting Smoking
Telephone counseling services are successful among Korean and Vietnamese speaking smokers living in the United States, according to a recently released study.
Study: Asthma Rates and Costs from Air Pollution Higher than Perceived
The cases of asthma, and the costs related to traffic related air pollution, are much higher than generally perceived, according to a study published in the early online version of the European Respiratory Journal.
Study: High Academic Achievers in High School Still Have Trouble Reading
A significant portion of high school students that are high academic achievers, do not have the same type of academic success once they get to the college level, according to a new report from researchers at the University of Alberta, in Canada.