The benefits of regular exercise for depression-related symptoms 

Exercise has many health benefits, including preventing illnesses and making it easier to lose weight. Now, a new study has found it may help relieve some symptoms of depression.   In a new... Read more »

How sleep deprivation affects the health of new mothers 

New parents often find themselves sleep-deprived. However, a new study has found that losing sleep may take years off new mothers’ lives.  The study was carried out by researchers from the University... Read more »

The US announces plans to end travel restrictions for vaccinated visitors 

From early on in the pandemic, the United States closed its borders to most of the world. Travel has been restricted from the European Union, the UK, China, and Iran for over... Read more »

Study shows seat belt use declined in the last year 

For over 50 years, seat belts have been standard in cars and trucks. Most countries have laws requiring drivers and passengers to use them. However, a recent study has shown that, in... Read more »

Emergency care for opioid overdoses increased during the pandemic 

A number of studies have found that increased alcohol and drug use have been a serious side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.  On top of this, a new study carried out by... Read more »

The price of coffee increases due to cold weather in Brazil 

Americans currently drink 146 billion cups of coffee a year. But, a blast of cold weather in Brazil could mean the average coffee could soon end up costing a lot more.  Coffee... Read more »

How long should women wait to conceive after pregnancy? 

  Many experts recommend that women wait at least 18 months to two years to get pregnant again after giving birth. However, according to a new study, it might not be necessary... Read more »

Drug companies agree on a settlement for their role in the opioid crisis 

Pharmaceutical companies have been widely criticized for their role in the opioid addiction crisis. Now, four of the biggest US drug giants have agreed to pay $26 million to settle claims.  Earlier... Read more »

State attorneys urge regulators to tighten the standards for child car seats 

Parents rely on child car seats to keep their children safe when traveling. But, a letter from a group of attorneys argued that the designs of the seats aren’t safe enough.  The... Read more »

Should household cleaning products carry health warnings? 

The market for household cleaning products is valued at around $30 billion. For consumers, these are everyday items that many people rely on.  However, according to scientists, cleaning products, along with DIY... Read more »