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Denser Urban Neighborhoods Get People Walking

Does a crowded neighborhood make you move more? Yes, says new research that found people who live in highly populated areas walk more than people…

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As Daily Steps Rise, Depression Levels Fall

Can you literally step away from depression? A new global review of data found that “increasing the number of daily steps, even at modest levels,…

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Bribing Kids With Holiday Gifts Popular With Parents, Poll Says

Do parents use Santa Claus to help guide kids to better behavior? It happens often, a new poll shows. One-quarter of parents of kids ages…

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Friendships Are Especially Powerful Late in Life, Poll Says

Close friendships are incredibly important to the mental health of middle-aged folks and seniors, a new study finds. Older adults with worse mental or physical…

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Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution May Hurt Baby’s Brain

Air pollution could be harming the brain development of children before they are even born, a new study warns. A 10 parts-per-billion increase in ozone…

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Wintertime Is Prime Time for Head Lice: What Parents Need to Know

Head lice can be a wintertime headache for families and schools, but simple precautions can stop the spread of these pesky parasites. Every year, 6…

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U.S. Adult Obesity Rate Fell in 2023, as Use of GLP-1 Meds Rose

The U.S. obesity rate declined for the first time in a decade last year, coinciding with the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss meds, a new study…

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In Mouse Studies, New Hope Against a Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

The same technology behind COVID vaccines might be able to protect both the mother and child from a dangerous complication of pregnancy. A new mouse…

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Too Many U.S. Babies Still Sleep in Positions That Raise SIDS Risk

Despite decades of campaigns highlighting the “baby on back” recommendation for safe infant sleep, 12% of 4-month-old babies in the United States are still put…

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Too Much Screen Time Harms Preschoolers’ Sleep, Behavior

Too much screen time can sabotage preschoolers’ sleep, potentially turning them into terrors around the house, a new study warns. Bad sleep can exacerbate children’s…

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Unhealthy, Ultra-processed Foods Now Half of Calories Americans Eat at Home

Unhealthy ultra-processed foods have wormed their way into American kitchens, likely harming people’s health for decades, a new study warns. More than half of the…

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Staying Fit Can Keep Seniors’ Brains Sharp

Seniors who want to stay sharp as they age should hit the treadmill, elliptical or exercise bike as often as possible. A new study shows…

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