Vitamin D Deficiency during Pregnancy Connected to Elevated Risk of ADHD
According to a study conducted in Finland, the risk of ADHD was 34 percent higher in children whose mother had a vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy than in…
Optimism reduces stroke severity, inflammation
Stroke survivors with high levels of optimism had lower inflammation levels, reduced stroke severity and less physical disability after three months, compared to those who are less optimistic,…
Single HPV Vaccine Dose May Be Effective Against Cervical Cancer
New research indicates that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is as effective as multiple doses for preventing preinvasive cervical disease, which can later develop…
Certain Meditation Strategies May Help Perfectionists
Mindfulness meditation with a focus on nonjudgment of emotions may help perfectionists recover from stress, according to a study published in Psychophysiology.
Study Identifies Potential Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
In older adults with abdominal obesity, sustained elevations of blood sugar were linked to a higher likelihood of experiencing cognitive decline.