Happiness & Success
Achieving Happiness Through Acceptance of Life
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
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- Written by: Valerie Malyvanh Jansen and Ingrid Mayer, Vanderbilt University
There has been substantial publicity about the MINDACT trial, which could lead to changes in breast cancer treatment. The study’s results suggest that women with a certain genetic profile would have a good chance of survival and cure regardless of chemotherapy.
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- Written by: Katherine Unger Baillie,University of Pennsylvania
A Phase 3 clinical trial has deemed a nasal spray called Kovanaze safe and effective for avoiding pain at the dentist—including the sting of a numbing injection.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Grossman, Ensia
The updated Toxic Substances Control Act brings new hope for protecting Americans’ health and environment. Here's what it does — and doesn’t — do.
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- Written by: Gregory Moore, University of Melbourne
The classification of fruits and vegetables often confuses many, with common terms deviating from botanical definitions. Fruits, typically seed-bearing, attract animals for seed dispersal, while vegetables, lacking a strict definition, encompass various plant parts. This article explores the complexities of these classifications and their nutritional implications.
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- Written by: Julia Short, Cardiff University
A set of biomarkers found in blood samples seem to predict with about 85 percent accuracy whether or not a person will develop Alzheimer’s disease.
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- Written by: Kara Gavin, University of Michigan
A new study, done by pooling data from most of those studies, throws cold water on the idea that extra pounds may stem from an imbalance of the bacteria inside us.
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- Written by: Claire Roberts, University of Adelaide
Sexual inequality begins in the womb, but not in the way you might think. In a study of more than 574,000 births in South Australia between 1981 and 2011, we found boys are more likely to be born preterm and the risk is greater for boys the earlier the birth.
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- Written by: Sara G. Rasmussen; Brian S. Schwartz, Johns Hopkins University, and Joan A. Casey, University of California, San Francisco
The fracking industry has been an energy success story: Natural gas prices have decreased as fracking has skyrocketed, and natural gas now produces more electricity than coal does, which has resulted in improved air quality.
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- Written by: Andy Henion, Michigan State University
Older adults enjoy using Facebook, email, instant messaging, and other forms of social media—and doing so may even reduce loneliness and improve health.
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- Written by: Peter Rüegg, ETH Zurich
It is a hotly debated, highly researched subject: which fats are good for us and which aren’t?
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- Written by: Sheila Mulrooney Eldred, Ensia
As an emergency room physician in Washington, D.C., it didn’t take long for Leana Wen to notice a pattern
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- Written by: Layne Cameron, Michigan State University
The hormone melatonin appears to suppress the growth of breast cancer tumors, say researchers.
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- Written by: Anthony Booker, University of Westminster
The use of food supplements and herbal medicinal products by the public, including athletes, is common practice – but it is not well regulated.
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- Written by: Stephanie Desmon,Johns Hopkins University
Neighbors with the most exposure to natural gas fracking are nearly twice as likely to suffer from some combination of migraine headaches, chronic nasal and sinus symptoms, and severe fatigue.
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- Written by: Beth Darnall, Ph.D.
About 100 million Americans—one in three people—suffer from ongoing pain that impacts their daily lives. Chronic pain has fueled a pain treatment crisis resulting in the overprescribing of risky opioids. The tragic deaths of celebrities such as Prince have brought the issue to public awareness in a way that statistics can't.
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- Written by: Chris McCarthy, Manchester Metropolitan University
Lower back pain is the greatest source of global disability, ahead of nearly 300 other conditions, leading to huge levels of healthcare costs and suffering. And the effects go far beyond pain, weakness and stiffness – they also have a huge impact the social and family lives of sufferers.
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- Written by: Penelope Bryant, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
The rise in antibiotic use among infants raises concerns about antibiotic resistance and its implications for child health. With two-thirds of children receiving antibiotics by age one, understanding when they are necessary and the potential risks involved is crucial for parents and caregivers. This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of antibiotics in young children.
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- Written by: Jacob Heller, SUNY Old Westbury
Just over 50 years ago, a highly contagious but seemingly harmless virus swept through the United States, infecting as many as 12.5 million people. In both adults and children, the virus presented as a mild illness, but caused birth defects in some babies born to women who were infected while pregnant.
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- Written by: Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD, DNM, ROHP
It’s easier than you think to experience the beauty and healing properties of lavender by growing and using your own fresh lavender for use in food, body care, bathing, and other purposes. It can easily be done indoors in pots or outside in your garden.
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- Written by: Jasleena Grewal, YES! Magazine
Foraging, or wandering in search of food and plants, isn’t relegated to remote forests and idyllic fields. Edible and usable weeds are abundant in urban environments too.
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- Written by: John Speakman, University of Aberdeen
For people in northern countries enjoying summer sun, I hate to put a dampener on things but winter’s coming. The cold months can seem to go on forever, yet scientists are uncovering a new reason to be grateful for them.
