Typically when a woman gets pregnant, the focus immediately shifts to her health as it relates to the health of her baby. It’s known that the physical and mental well-being…
Health officials are increasingly more concerned about the dangers of alcohol-related injuries. Alcohol-attributed mortality is becoming a public health concern as the death toll creeps up across the globe. According…
Symptoms of ADHD experienced in one’s youth often don’t just disappear with age. Addressing the condition early on is likely to yield the best chance for treatment says a study…
Research shows that biological differences may make women more susceptible to the effects of alcohol. For this reason, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines moderate drinking in…
Each day children in the U.S. go hungry, and it is compromising their well being. Having one’s basic needs met is not only important for the development of physical health,…
For some, the golden years are anything but golden. In fact, they can be a time when many adults turn to substance abuse to deal with issues of anxiety and…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that impacts a person’s ability to hone his or her attention, but it is also characterized by impulsivity and excess energy. Data…
A number of studies connect depression as a factor for students with poor academic performance. However, new research suggests there might be more to this story. Experts say depression, in…
A lot of kids have funny quirks that might easily be dismissed as nothing out of the ordinary. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is something we don’t normally associate with children, but…
The dreary winter months are difficult for even the best of us to navigate. Cold temperatures, lack of sunlight, and time spent cooped up indoors can be a bit dismal….