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Stroke Signs and Symptoms
February 06, 2022

Important to know the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke, because quick diagnosis and treatment of a stroke may minimize the long-term effects and even prevent death.

Driving Behavior and Music
January 31, 2022

A new study from Brunel University London closely examined the interactive effects of mental workload and music tempo on mental processing, affect, cardiac response, and safety-relevant behavior durin

Radon Causes Lung Cancer
January 24, 2022

Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

Prolonged Active COVID-19 Virus
January 17, 2022

One in ten people may still be infectious for COVID-19 past the 10-day quarantine period. New test gives a positive result only when the virus is active.

Cannabis Edibles and Children
January 17, 2022

Anyone who eats a marijuana edible, especially a child, can experience overdose effects. New Canadian study found nine times more emergency room visits per month for cannabis poisonings in children un

Teenage Physical Activity During COVID-19 Pandemic
January 07, 2022

New national study found that only 9% of teens met the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day during the pandemic, a decline from 16% pre-pandemic.

Holiday Heart Syndrome
December 29, 2021

The association between alcohol use and heart rhythm disturbances, particularly atrial fibrillation, in apparently healthy people is called Holiday Heart Syndrome.

Screen Use & Mental Health Symptoms in Children & Youth during COVID-19 Pandemic
December 29, 2021

Study confirms high levels of screen use among children and youth during COVID-19 pandemic. Found that this greater screen use was associated with higher levels of mental health symptoms in kids.

Holiday Heart Attacks
December 27, 2021

Heart attack deaths more likely during winter holiday season than any other time of year.

Drowsy Driving
December 26, 2021

Drowsy driving can lead to crashes and even death. Know three factors commonly associated with drowsy-driving crashes.