New findings published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that while walking with a cane or assisted mobility device did not increase the risk of falling, those who used canes were more likely to report a limited range of certain activities because they feared falling or an inab...
New findings published in The Lancet reveal how face-to-face social networks work best as certain interventions when it comes to influencing people.
Treadmills seem harmless and oftentimes the exercise machine of choice, but they could be a lot more dangerous than you might suspect.
New findings presented in the journal Diabetes Care have shown that diet and exercise may hold the highest benefits when it comes to reducing the risk of Type 2 Diabetes.
Issues stemming from certain mental illnesses can cause fuzzy thinking, according to recent findings published in the journal Brain. Researchers found that it was not uncommon for people with depression or bipolar disorder even to complain that their thinking had become less sharp, with brain scans ...
New findings published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology show that women are 60 percent more likely than men to need hospitalization if they have asthma.
Scientists have gone high-tech in order to study fragile cold-water reefs.
When it comes to ending global hunger, forests may be the trump card.
The U.S. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F13 satellite recently exploded in orbit. Now, scientists are worried that the debris could pose a risk to other orbiters.
Stereotypes may not just persist in the real world; they may also persist in virtual worlds.
While medical marijuana has been a boon to some, there are dangers when smoking weed. Scientists have found that leisure time consumption can cause panic attacks, impaired coordination of movement and nausea.
Traffic around Mars is getting a bit busier. Last year's addition of two new spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet brought the total of active Mars orbiters to five, which is the most ever.
