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Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide

Loneliness has been described as epidemic and is a big contributor to depression. Small things -- cards, weekly groups -- make a difference. >

Pregnancy and Antidepressants: Reassuring News

A new study allays concerns that taking antidepressants during pregnancy can lead to autism and ADHD in kids. Other factors are at work. >

Industrial Processing of Foods May Itself Be Linked to Health Issues

Even when their nutrition labels resemble those of whole foods, factory-processed foods carry a greater risk of health issues. >

What Parents Need to Know about Pediatric Flu Vaccines

Kids suffer when they get the flu. Parents suffer, too. Childhood flu vaccines do a good job of preventing infection, a recent study shows. >

When AI Meets CPR

An AI project could help bystanders and emergency responders do a better job of getting people breathing and get more people CPR certified. >

Get a Grip on Menopause-Related Weight Gain

For women in menopause, it can suddenly seem like simply breathing can add pounds. There are diets that keep the pounds from piling on. >

Why Parents of Children with Autism Are Asking About Leucovorin

More parents are wondering if leucovorin could improve communication skills in kids with ASD. But it appears to only help some children. >

Beyond The Colonoscopy

Stool-based screening tests should encourage more people to test for colon cancer sooner, saving lives. Colonoscopies can be done as needed. >

Electioneering Comes to Places of Worship

A constitutional amendment prohibits political speech in church. That hasn't stopped some clergy from trying to influence their flocks. >

Your Bones Have Things to Tell You About Mortality Risk

Menopause weakens bones. A woman's bone mineral density scores are good predictors of her risk of dying. Higher BMD, lower risk. >

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