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An information campaign describing the correct use of electronic devices is being launched as WHO prepares to consider "video game disorder" as a new disease.
Chronic alcohol use can cause the brain to waste away more so than marijuana use, compromising both the gray and white matter in the brain, according to the latest research.
We discussed a popular habit of teenagers with a doctor, and also found out what unexpected complications colds could bring this season.
Stress and depression are contagious. Physicians working with soldiers who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) note that some members of these soldiers’ families also began to show symptoms associated with these conditions over time, despite the fact that they never served in the army.
Scientists examined some of the reasons as to why people drink alcohol. Of course, some of these reasons can be personal - a special occasion, habit, outing with a loved one, or Friday evening. However, these are all specific occasions. It is important to consider what a person’s motivation is when they drink during these times. What is it that they want to achieve?
The risk of dying prematurely is more than doubled for single fathers compared to single mothers or fathers who are in a relationship. This is the result of a study done in Canada and published on February 15 by The Lancet Public Health.
A 10% increase in processed food consumption would increase the risk of developing cancer by 12%, according to a new French study that followed nearly 105,000 participants over 8 years.
How to endure loving someone who doesn't love you and how to get over it. What happens when you experience unrequited love.
Speaking during a sermon Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church addressed the Orthodox youth by saying that, "The creation of the family should be every young person’s goal," RIA Novosti writes.
Are you concerned that your child might be autistic and want to know right away? Here is the latest in autism research that could be helpful in answering your questions including a possible blood test for Autism.
Epstein Barr Virus is seen by medical science as a common herpetic virus with no cure. Most varieties of Epstein Barr Virus go under the radar of the immune system until they strengthen and are ready to strike. In some cases, when certain varieties of Epstein Barr Virus do strike and attack as Aplastic Anemia -- it can be fatal.
A campaign has been launched to raise awareness about the use of the internet. The Institute of Medical Education and Prevention (I.E.P.M) announced that, especially for children, it is important to use devices less often.
The Russian Orthodox Portal "Pravmir" published a small excerpt from Mansur Shangareyev's book, called "Daddy's Babies: A Book for Moms About Happy Children, Their Upbringing and Fatherly Instinct. Shangarayeve is an Instagram blogger, who has more than half a million followers.
The first love, the first relationship and the first poems written for them - all parents need to discuss these things with their children. Archpriest Vladimir Tukalo, a father of five children, discusses exactly how to speak about these things with your child.
Americans have become so disillusioned about what's healthful that they aren't clearly seeing how their diet can contribute to their well being and mental health. More than ever before, people have been seeking out medical ways to ease their stress and anxiety because they are finding that eating more of certain foods is too simple a remedy --- until now.
The old admonition that "love is fleeting, but herpes is forever" may need revising in the near future as scientists report success in clearing the herpes virus from cells in the lab.
Lung repair after smoking is a major concern for ex-smokers. The healing powers of fruit have often been played down, but a new European study reveals how ex-smokers can heal their lungs by eating more fruits such as tomatoes, apples. and bananas.
Now there's a valid excuse for women and professional house cleaners to ease up on their cleaning activities: cleaning products are toxic and inhibit women's breathing over time. However, men are not affected.
Discover why some experts believe putting your child in timeout is not a good parenting method and offer this advice as an alternative parenting skill.
It is said that a person's nose grows throughout his life. With age, the "olfactory apparatus" becomes bigger and rounder, but many do not attach much importance to this. This can be a sign of rhinophyma - a disease where the nose becomes large, red, and bumpy. A military veteran from St. Petersburg, Russia, had an extreme case of rhinophyma.
Stress can affect you at any time of the year, no matter your age or location. Stress is a major part of our lives, but it can either mobilize the body or have a seriously destructive effect on the entire body.
Our body is at its best when we stick to a certain schedule. However, sometimes if we break away from our usual habits, the body can become confused, and this can lead to problems with the intestine. Here are some of the most common causes of having constipation in the winter and chewable tablets that help.
Today more than ever parents want the answer to what's causing increased depression in American teens. Turns out the answer is most obvious, but the least believed. The role of nutrition in mental health has never been more prevalent.
Typical treatment for depression commonly involves medication and/or psychotherapy. Researchers are now taking a serious look at the impact of a diet for depression as an additional form of treatment, and the results have shown the undeniable positive impact of food on mood.
Winter is the time not only for the long-awaited New Year holidays, snow, skiing, skating, sleigh riding, and building snowmen that children. It is also the time when people are especially susceptible to colds and acute respiratory viral infections. Such is the case for many reasons, including a lack of sunlight and energy, vitamins, and a general decrease in immunity. What are winter colds, how are they dangerous, and how can one avoid them?
An Excess of Testosterone in Women Can Lead to AcneIt seems that only the young and inexperienced suffer from acne. But acne can affect people who are far past puberty. And now, at that age, when you’re least expecting any skin problems- your skin breaks out, is greasy, you get blackheads, or your skin is otherwise irritated. Doctors, cosmetologists, and dermatologists say that you cannot ignore the problem and mask acne with cosmetics; you need to find out the cause for the issue.
If one has an unhealthy lifestyle, they will end up having a weak immune system. This begs the question, what can one do so that they can strengthen their immune system.
The head of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Gebreysus, warned the medical community that humanity is not ready, and is, therefore, vulnerable to a pandemic.
Today is the seventh day of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Since one of the main goals of the Olympics is to popularize physical activity, here we will discuss which winter sports are considered to be the best for one’s health. Check out the benefits of Skating, Curling and Snowboarding compared to skiing.
A new study shows that while encouraging the practice of "Back-to-Sleep" for all infants back in the '90s has decreased SIDS overall, it has not done so for newborns in their first week of life. Here are some surprising nursing habits new moms may want to avoid during a newborn's first week of life.
