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Blacks, Hispanics breathe more pollution than they make
March 11, 2019,
U.S. News & World Report
Study on pollution and race finds minorities breathe more dangerous air than they are responsible for making.
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How love sparks better heart health
February 14, 2019, CNNFlooding the body with love-creating hormones is healthy for the nervous system and, by association, the heart.
Better interior design might keep astronauts healthier and happier in deep space
February 3, 2019, MSNScientists consider how interior aesthetics affect the behavior of astronauts.
The challenge of managing other people’s pain
February 4, 2019, The New York TimesPeople experience pain in different ways from the same stimulus.
The depression symptom we rarely talk about
February 5, 2019, MSNIn some cases, constant rage could be a sign of a depression.
LGBTQ families are on the cusp of dramatic growth
February 7, 2019, USA TODAYFamily building is just as much a possibility for the LGBTQ community as those who are non-LGBTQ.
Unconscious bias favors men at work
February 8, 2019, ForbesWhen equally qualified men and women are compared, and their potential evaluated, men get the advantage.
How messiness, self-criticism and screens cause you to eat poorly
February 8, 2019, CNNCertain lifestyle factors can influence eating habits, and how to use them to improve your health.
Is young people's mental health getting worse?
February 11, 2019, BBC NewsPoor mental health among children and young people has been described as an epidemic and an "escalating crisis".
Youth smoking decline stalls, and vaping may be to blame
February 12, 2019, Fox NewsCigarette smoking rates have stopped falling among U.S. kids, and health officials believe youth vaping is responsible.
Weekend sleep-in might ruin your waistline and your health
February 28, 2019, CNNWeekend lie-ins do not make up for being sleep-deprived during the week.
Newly discovered Alzheimer's genes further hope for future treatments
February 28, 2019, CNNDiscovered genes appear to work in tandem to control bodily functions that affect disease development.
Study bolsters link between prenatal nicotine exposure and ADHD
February 25, 2019, ReutersThe higher the level of nicotine in a pregnant woman’s blood, the greater her child’s risk of being diagnosed with ADHD.
Can you teach students to be happy?
February 20, 2019, MSNColleges are trying new ways to improve mental health on campus.
How therapists are dealing with anxiety around global warming
February 19, 2019, Yahoo NewsTherapists have clients that express a multitude of fears on the subject of climate change.
School threat system fields thousands of tips
February 18, 2019, MSNProgram reports unsafe school situations and anything else tipsters deem appropriate to report.
Suicide memes might actually be therapeutic
February 15, 2019, Atlantic MonthlySome mental-health experts believe such memes could benefit isolated young people.
What to say (and what not to say) to someone who's grieving
February 14, 2019, The New York TimesKnowing the right thing to say doesn’t come naturally.
When it comes to race, eating disorders don't discriminate
March 3, 2019, NPREating disorders affect people of all backgrounds and body types.
Opioid crisis: US schools prepare for student overdoses
March 11, 2019, BBC NewsAlabama pioneers a project to train school staff to treat pupils suffering from drug overdoses.
Despite social media, Generation Z, Millennials report feeling lonely
March 8, 2019, NBC NewsNearly half of Millennials and Gen Zers say they often feel isolated even when surrounded by friends — both real and virtual.
How to help kids with anxiety
March 8, 2019, NBC NewsThe key is identifying when your child’s fear has changed from productive to harmful.
American deaths by alcohol, drugs, suicide broke record in 2017
March 7, 2019, Fox NewsResearch shows this record high number is more than double the figure from 1999.
Hormone replacement therapy may be tied to Alzheimer's risk
March 7, 2019, CNNExperts urge caution because results don’t show direct cause and effect.
Sinus problems tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety
March 6, 2019, ReutersPeople who suffer sinus disorders may be more likely to develop depression and anxiety, a Korean study suggests.
For teens, a push for confidential medical advice
March 6, 2019, The Wall Street JournalPrivate conversations with doctors are important as young patients grapple with sensitive health issues.
FDA expected to approve nasal spray for depression
March 4, 2019, NPRPromising type of medication is a chemical cousin of an anesthetic and party drug.