Skip to topic navigation
Skip to main content
Home
Medical Services
Make an Appointment
Patients & Visitors
Find a Provider
Locations
Contact
Appointments
Volunteer
About Us
Careers
Giving
Skip to Main Navigation
Contact
|
Appointments & Referrals
|
Volunteer
|
About
|
Careers
|
Newsroom
858-657-7000
|
MyUCSDChart Login
Medical Services
Make an Appointment
Patients & Visitors
Find a Provider
Locations
Search
Home
▶
Find a Provider
Find a Provider
Health Library
Home
▶
Assets
Assets
Conditions & Treatments
Adult Health Library
Allergy and Asthma
Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
Bone Disorders
Breast Health
Cardiovascular Diseases
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Dermatology
Diabetes
Digestive Disorders
Endocrinology
Environmental Medicine
Eye Care
Gynecological Health
Hematology and Blood Disorders
Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care
Infectious Diseases
Kidney and Urinary System Disorders
Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
Men's Health
Mental Health Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Non-Traumatic Emergencies
Oral Health
Orthopaedic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Pathology
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Plastic Surgery
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Prostate Health
Radiology
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Cancer
Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Disorders
Surgical Care
Travel Medicine
Women's Health
Pediatric Health Library
Adolescent Medicine
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Blood Disorders
Burns
Cardiology
Care of the Terminally Ill
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Child Having Surgery
Craniofacial Anomalies
Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings
Dental and Oral Health
Dermatology
Diabetes Endocrinology
Digestive and Liver Disorders
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Eye Care
Genitourinary and Kidney Disorders
Growth and Development
High-Risk Newborn
High-Risk Pregnancy
Infectious Diseases
Medical Genetics
Neurological Disorders
Normal Newborn
Oncology
Orthopaedics
Pregnancy
Respiratory Disorders
Safety and Injury Prevention
Transplantation
Tests and Procedures
Cardiovascular
Gastroenterology
Gynecology
Lab Tests
Neurological
Orthopaedic
Pulmonary
Urology
Prevention Guidelines
Children Ages 0-2
Children Ages 2-18
Men Ages 18-39
Men Ages 40-49
Men Ages 50-64
Men Ages 65+
Women Ages 18-39
Women Ages 40-49
Women Ages 50-64
Women Ages 65+
Patient Education
Health Centers
Asthma
Understanding Asthma
Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
Controlling Asthma Triggers
Managing Your Asthma
Asthma and Other Conditions
For Your Family
Cancer
About Cancer
Cancer and Genetics
Cancer Test and Procedures
Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer and Nutrition
Cancer Treatment
Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Living With Cancer
Specific Cancers
Children and Cancer
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What is COPD?
Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
Managing Your COPD
Preventing COPD
Diabetes
Understanding Diabetes
Types of Diabetes
Complications of Diabetes
Managing Diabetes
Diabetes and Your Family
Heart Disease
Understanding Heart Disease
Cardiac Tests & Procedures
Heart Conditions and Diseases
Women and Heart Disease
Diabetes and Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Managing Heart Disease
Preventing Heart Disease
Neuroscience
About the Brain and Nervous System
Neurological Tests and Procedures
Neurological Conditions and Diseases
Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders
Headaches
Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Understanding Rehabilitation
Children & Neurological Conditions
Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Understanding Obesity
Obesity and Health Problems
Treating Obesity
Bariatric Surgery
Lifestyle Changes
Childhood and Obesity
Orthopedics
Basic Anatomy
Orthopedic Tests and Procedures
Orthopedic Conditions and Disorders
Arthritis and Rheumatic Disorders
Osteoporosis
Fractures
Sports Injuries
Preventing Injuries at Work
Orthopedic Conditions and Children
Pregnancy & Newborns
Preparing for Pregnancy
Your Changing Body
Your First Trimester
Your Second Trimester
Your Third Trimester
Pregnancy Tests and Procedures
Healthy Pregnancy Lifestyles
Pregnancy Complications
Labor, Birth, and Postpartum
Your Newborn Baby
When Baby Needs Special Care
Feeding Your Baby
Drugs, Herbs & Supplements
Drug Interaction Checker
Drug Search
Drug Search by Physical Description
Herbs, Vitamins & Supplements
Amino Acids
Herbs
Minerals
Vitamins
Other
All
Nutrition & General Wellness
Healthy Recipes
By Dietary Considerations
By Food Category
Nutrition Facts
Wellness Library
At Work
Behavior
Dental
Diseases & Conditions
Fitness
Injuries & Emergencies
Nutrition
Parenting
Prevention
Safety
Today's Medicine
Weight Control
Your Body
Your Family
Children's Health
The Healthy Child
Children and Healthcare
Emotions and Behavior
Age-Specific Concerns
Parenting
Men's Health
In Good Health
Health Issues
Sexual Health & Reproduction
Sports Injuries
Older Adults
Living Better, Living Longer
Eating Well, Staying Fit
Prevention, Self-Care, and Safety
Using Medications
Health Concerns: Head to Toe
Long-Term Planning
For the Caregiver
Home Health and Hospice Care
Women's Health
A Woman's Journey
In Good Health
Women's Health Issues
News Center
Focus on Health
Health News
Newsletters
Cancer Awareness
Chronic Condition News
For Your Child
Heart Care
Men's Health
Women's Health
Healthy Living
Back and Neck Care
Back and Neck Basics
Causes of Back and Neck Pain
Keeping Your Back Healthy
Dealing With Back Pain
Preventing and Treating Neck Pain
Back Pain and Pregnancy
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Basics
Eating Healthier
Getting Exercise
Losing Weight
Managing Stress
Quitting Smoking, Limiting Alcohol
Taking Medication
Cholesterol
Understanding Cholesterol
Eating Healthy
Managing Weight
Getting Exercise
Breaking Bad Habits
Taking Medication
Fitness
Why Fitness Matters
Get Started
Get Moving
Stay Motivated
Make Time for Fitness
Improve Your Health
Children & Teens
Women
Older Adults
Mental Health
During Life's Journey
Common Conditions
Support and Stability
Nutrition
Nutrition Basics
Healthy Practices
Nutrition and Health Conditions
Children and Teens
Pregnant Women
Smoking Cessation
Facing Up to Smoking
Planning Your Quit Strategy
Taking the Big Step
Staying Smoke-Free
Teens and Smoking
Smoking During Pregnancy
Stress Management
Understanding Stress
Keys to Managing Stress
Stress on the Job
Stress and Family
Weight Management
Call to Action
About Weight Loss
Nutrition
Exercise
Behavior
Related Health Issues
Children and Teens
Tools & Multimedia
Animations Plus
Calculators
Quizzes
Risk Assessments
Video Library
Contenido en Español
You are here:
Home
Related Reading
search
Submit Health Library Search
Documents relating to:
When Facebook, Twitter Flag Posts as 'Unverified,' Readers Listen
Related Items
News
1 in 10 Teens Have Sexted, Many See Porn by 6th Grade: Study
1 in 20 College Students Has 'Internet Gaming Disorder,' Study Finds
1 in 4 Doctors Harassed Online, Study Finds
1 in 4 Parents Won't Vaccinate Their Kids Against COVID-19: Poll
1 in 5 Avoided Health Care During Pandemic, Study Finds
12 Steps to the Best Holiday Gift: Health
3 Reasons Why Trying to Get COVID Is a Bad Idea
4 in 10 Adults Over 50 Consult Online Reviews When Picking a Doctor
5 Tests You Should Not Order for a Child With Autism
6 Expert Tips for Defusing Kids' Quarantine Meltdowns
6 Tips on Getting Back to Your Regular Doctor's Checkup
A Consistent Bedtime Is Good for Your Heart
A Few People With COVID Went a Crowded Bar: Here's What Happened
A Little Cash May Help Women Quit Smoking During Pregnancy: Study
A Lover's Embrace May Calm Women More Than Men
A Promising New Therapy Against OCD?
'Active Grandparent': Humans Evolved to Exercise in Old Age
Active Learning Best for Students: Study
Addictive, Harmful Vaping Is Super Cool on TikTok
ADHD Meds May Help Keep Some Kids From Thoughts of Suicide
Adult ADHD Can Mean Fewer Jobs, Worse Pay
Adult Life Tougher for Teens Who Had Controlling Parents: Study
Adult 'Picky Eaters' on What Parents Did Right and Wrong
Affection, at Least for Women, May Be Rooted in Genes
After an ICU Stay, Social Support Crucial for Seniors' Survival
Age Big Factor in COVID Vaccine Views
AI Came Close to Residents, Medical Students With Clinical Reasoning in Studies
AI Equals Human Radiologists at Interpreting Breast Cancer Scans
AI Tool 'Reads' Brain Tumors During Surgery to Help Guide Decisions
Alcohol Is No Friend to Social Distancing
All That Social Media Hasn't Hurt Kids' Social Skills, Study Finds
Almost All TikTok Videos About Vaping Promote It
Alzheimer's Diagnosis May Come With Big Cost to Social Life
Americans Are Getting Better at Cooperating With Strangers
Americans Are Worried About AI in the Workplace: Poll
Americans Have High Trust in Health Care Providers: Poll
Americans Think They Eat Healthier Than They Really Do
An 'AI Doctor' Is Helping Hospitals Predict Readmissions
An Expert's Guide to Keeping Bad Dreams at Bay
Anger Management Treatment Via the Internet Shows Promise
Another Reason Why Cats Go Wild for Catnip
Anti-Vaxxers Mounting Internet Campaigns Against COVID-19 Shots
Anxious? Maybe You Can Exercise It Away
As Countries Become More Tolerant, Suicides Among Gay Men Decline
As Holidays Return to Normal, Here's How to De-Stress
As Kids Turned to Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered
As Mask-Wearing Prevails, People Are Adapting to Understanding Speech
As Social Media Time Rises, So Does Teen Girls' Suicide Risk
As Social Media Use Rises, So Does Belief in COVID Misinformation
As Teen, He Made News Opposing Anti-Vax Mom. Now, He's Urging COVID Shots for Youth
As Virtual Doctor Visits Spike, Concerns About Equity, Missed Diagnoses Grow
Autism May Spur Eating Disorders in Adolescence, Study Finds
Babies Know Best When It Comes to Play
Being a Jerk Not a Recipe for Getting Ahead at Work
Being a 'Night Owl' Raises Odds for Diabetes If You're Obese
Being Social May Be Key to 'Sense of Purpose' as You Age
Best Ways to Beat the Heat
Better Sleep, Less Stress-Linked 'Acting Out' in Kids
Beware of 'Media Overload' During Coronavirus Crisis, Experts Say
Big Rise in Suicide Attempts by U.S. Teen Girls During Pandemic
Bike-Sharing Gets Commuters Out of Cars: Study
Binge Drinking in Middle Age: Has 'Wine Mom' Culture Gone Too Far?
Binge-Watching Could Raise Your Blood Clot Risk
'Birthing Girdle' Shows Traces of Medieval Women in Labor
Bite Your Nails or Pick at Your Skin? A New Study Has a Solution for That
Bitter or Savory, Taste Genes Could Influence Your Diet
Black Kids at Higher Odds for ADHD
Bogus Info on Cancer Common Online, and It Can Harm
'Boomerang Kids': When an Adult Child Moves Back Home
Booze, Drug Use Common at Virtual Parties During Pandemic
Bots Blamed for COVID Misinformation on Facebook
Boys Who Spend Lots of Time Online More Likely to Cyberbully
Buying Testosterone on the Internet Comes With Dangers: Study
Buzzkill: Don't Try the Burt's Bees TikTok Trend
Can ChatGPT Give Women Accurate Advice on Breast Cancer?
Can Talk Therapy Heal the Body, Too?
Can Too Much Screen Time Raise a Child's Odds for OCD?
Can You Rely on AI to Answer Questions About Cancer?
Caregivers Feeling the Strain This Tough Holiday Season
Celebrities' Social Media Promotes Junk Food, Often for Free
ChatGPT Equals Doctors in Diagnosing Emergency Department Patients
Cigarette Sales Jumped During Pandemic
Clearing Out Clutter Might Not Help People With Dementia
Clocks 'Fall Back' on Sunday: Sleep Expert Offers Tips to Adjust
Clocks 'Spring Forward' on Sunday: Be Prepared
College Freshmen Drank Less as Pandemic Began
Common Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys' Development
Computer Helps 'Locked-In' ALS Patients Communicate, Shop Online
Confusion, Seizures: People Hospitalized After Taking Veterinary Drug for COVID
Coping With Anxiety, Fear During a Rocky Presidential Transition
Coronavirus Fears Have People With Asthma, Emphysema Avoiding the ER
Could Beating Drums Help Beat Autism?
Could Coffee, Veggies Lower Your Odds for COVID-19?
Could Exposure to Lead Early in Life Raise Odds for Criminality Later?
Could Russian Hackers Cripple U.S. Health Care Systems?
Could Virtual Training Help Parents of Kids With Autism Manage Behavior?
Could You Help Prevent a Suicide? Know the Warning Signs
COVID Conflicts Are Putting Big Strains on Relationships
COVID Lockdowns Got People Smoking More
COVID Rules Don't Apply: Narcissists Shun Masks, Vaccines
COVID Spreads Quickly in Crowded Homes, Poor Neighborhoods
Crowdsourcing Raises Billions for Families Hit Hard by Medical Bills
Cutting Down on Social Media Brings Quick Boost to Teens' Self-Image
Cyberbullies and Their Victims Can Both Develop PTSD
Cyberbullying Could Rise During Lockdown, But Parents Can Stop It
Daily Half-Hour Walk Can Greatly Boost Survival After Stroke
Dating on V-Day? Why Some Are Better at a Good First Impression
Daytime Napping May Be in Your Genes
DEA Extends Telemedicine for Prescribing Controlled Meds as Pandemic Measures End
Dealing With Grief in the Time of COVID
Death of Spouse Could Raise Men's Odds for Prostate Cancer
Death Threats, Trolling Common for Scientists Who Speak to Media About COVID
Debunking Myths That Have Some Parents Resisting COVID Vaccines for Teens
Debunking Social Media Myth, Study Finds COVID Vaccine Won't Harm Placenta
Delta Variant Has Americans' Stress Levels Rising Again: Poll
Depression Might Predispose You to Believe COVID Vaccine Lies
Despite Predictions, Loneliness Not Rising for Americans Under Lockdown
Despite Setbacks, Reason for Hope Against COVID as 2020 Ends
Did a Ban on Flavored Vapes Raise Teen Smoking Rates?
Did the Pandemic Spur Permanent Decline in Americans' Daily Steps?
Diet Pill Use Could Be a Step Away From Eating Disorder
'Digital Self-Harm': When Teens Cyberbully Themselves
Do Fasting Diets Really Work? New Study Finds Little Benefit
Do Genes Doom Some Kids to Obesity? Probably Not, Study Finds
Do Kids Act Better When School Uniforms Are the Norm? Maybe Not
Do Prescription Sleep Medicines Even Work?
Do Touchscreens Make Your Toddler More Distractible?
Do You Feel Old? It Could Be Aging You
Do You 'Wolf Down' Your Food? Speedy Eaters May Pack on More Pounds
Do Your Genes Up Your Odds for Alcoholism? One Factor Cuts the Risk
'Do Your Own Research': Was It Dangerous Advice During the Pandemic?
Do Zoom Meetings Kill Creativity?
Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?
Does Hostility Predispose You to a Second Heart Attack?
Does Parents' Nagging Kids About Screen Time Even Matter?
Does Social Media Harm Kids? It Might Depend on Their Age
Does Too Much 'Screen Time' Have Your Preschooler Acting Out?
Does Your Cat Play Well With Others? Hormones Might Be Why
Does Your Kid Need a Summer Vacation From Smartphones?
Dogs
Do
Want to Rescue Trapped Owners, Experiments Show
Dogs Do Cry When Reunited With Owners
Don't Believe Vaccine Myths
Don't Let Heartburn Ruin Your Holiday Feast
Drug Saxenda Aids Weight Loss — But You Should Exercise, Too
'Early Birds' May Have Extra Buffer Against Depression
Early High School Start Times May Hurt Attendance
Early On, Many Seniors Were Unfazed by Coronavirus Warnings, Study Finds
Early School Sports Reduce ADHD Symptoms Years Later for Girls
Eating in the Evening Could Be Bad for Your Health
El estrés no siempre desencadena una recaída en los trastornos de la alimentación, según un estudio
Even Before Lockdowns, Young Americans Were Having Less Casual Sex
Everyday Activities That Can Cut Your Odds for Dementia
Everyday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay
Extra 10 Minutes of Daily Activity Could Save 110,000 U.S. Lives Annually
Facebook Became Emergency Network During Early Days of Pandemic
Facebook Posts Big Drivers in Vaccine Resistance, Study Finds
Facebook, Instagram Take Down Posts Offering Abortion Pills
Face-to-Face Wins: People Get Bigger Mental Boost From Socializing Than Social Media
Family Structure Influences Teen Delinquency
Feds Will Start Limiting Telehealth Prescriptions for Painkillers, ADHD Drugs
'Feel Good' Hormone Won't Help Ease Kids' Autism, Study Finds
Feeling Anxious? Yoga Can Help Soothe You
Feeling Down? Support Via Social Media May Not Be Enough
Finding a Doctor Is Tough and Getting Tougher in Rural America
First People in the Americas Probably Brought Their Dogs
Flu Shots Lag in States With Low COVID Vaccine Uptake
Fooled by Fake News: Does Age Matter?
For Toddlers, More Time Watching Screens Mean Less Time Reading
Forget the 'Lazy Stoner': Marijuana Users Don't Exercise Any Less
Frequent Social Media Checks May Affect Young Brains
Friends Want to Hear From You More Than You Think
From Sourdough to Sacrifice, How COVID Is Changing Americans' Values
Gambling: When Does Play Become Addiction?
Gardening Can Blossom Into Better Mental Health
Global Study Shows Loneliness Can Shorten Life Spans
Going Solo: Masturbation May Give Humans an Evolutionary Edge
Got Wanderlust? Travel Makes Folks Happier, Study Shows
Got Your COVID Vaccine? Don't Stop Being Cautious, Experts Say
Gruesome Cigarette Warnings May Work on Smokers: Study
Gruesome Warnings on Cigarette Packs Have Smokers Hiding Them, but not Quitting
Gun Sales in Homes With Teens Rose During Pandemic
Hair of the Dog: A Quick, Painless Stress Test for Pooches
Half of Drinkers Who Think They're Fit to Drive Are Wrong: Study
Half of U.S. Parents of Teens Got Their Child Vaccinated, But Uptake Slows
Handgun Ownership Raises Odds for Gun Suicide
Hate Listening to People Chewing? You Might Have Misophonia
Having OCD May Triple a Person's Odds for a Stroke
Heading Back to the Workplace? Here's Some Tips to Help Re-Adjust
Health Care After COVID: The Rise of Telemedicine
Healthy Living Can Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer's
Heavier Drinking During Pandemic Means More Liver Disease to Come
Helping Others as Volunteers Helps Kids 'Flourish': Study
High Costs Lead Millions of Americans to Shop Abroad for Rx Drugs
High Hopes: Optimism Helps Women Live Longer
Hit Your Head? Look for These Warning Signs of Concussion
Holidays Are Peak Time for Heart Attack: Protect Yourself
Home Alone: Will Pandemic's Changes Harm Kids' Mental Health Long-Term?
Home Delivery of Alcohol Expanded During Pandemic, With Permanent Effects on Health
Homesickness Is Common for College Freshmen. A Psychologist Offers Tips to Cope
Hope Can Save People From Making Bad Choices: Study
Hospitals Full, Doctors Treated Her Severe COVID-19 at Home
How 4 U.S. Cities Helped Slow Coronavirus Spread
How Bad Was COVID in Your State? Governor's Party Affiliation Was Key
How Bilingual Brains Shift Quickly Between Languages
How Good Is ChatGPT at Answering Tough Health Questions?
How Junk Food Ads Play on Your Emotions
How Long Do Lockdowns Keep People at Home?
How Secure Is Your Health or Fitness App?
How the Pandemic Affected Americans' Blood Pressure
How to Avoid Unwanted Weight Gain During COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Cope With Your Grief During Coronavirus Pandemic
How to Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick
How Trust in Science Can Make You Vulnerable to 'Pseudoscience'
In 16 States, 35% or More Residents Now Obese: CDC
In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids
In Your Sights: How Eye Contact Enhances a Conversation
Instagram Influencers Making Guys More Body-Conscious
Instagram 'Post-Baby' Body Shots Don't Reflect Average Women
Insurance Often Covers Ivermectin for COVID, Even Though Drug Doesn't Work
International Group of Health Experts Raise Alarm About Dangers of AI
Intervening in Infancy Might Help Prevent Some Cases of Autism: Study
Involved Dads Make a Difference for Disadvantaged Teens
Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?
Is Apathy an Early Sign of Dementia?
Is Oxytocin Really the 'Love Hormone'? Rodent Research Raises Doubt
Is Science Getting Closer to the Brain Center for Male Libido?
Is Telemedicine Closing the 'Race Gap' in Primary Care?
Is the Demise of the Doctor's White Coat Near?
Is There a Link Between Vaping and Eating Disorders in the Young?
Is There a 'Risk-Taking' Center in the Brain?
Is Your Teen Unmotivated at School? That Might Change
It's a Myth That Promiscuous Women Have Low Self-Esteem
It's a Scream: Human Brains Alert to Positive Shrieks
Junk Food Ads Reaching Kids Through Livestream Gaming Platforms
Junk Food, Booze Often Star in America's Hit Movies
Just 2% of U.S. Teens Eat Recommended Amount of Veggies
Keeping Harmony in the Family During Coronavirus Pandemic
Kept Home Under Lockdown, U.S. Couples May Have Spurred a 'Baby Bump'
Kids' Behavior Worsened With Remote Learning: Study
Liar, Liar: Chronic Fibbers Are Rare, Study Reveals
Lockdown Got You Feeling Low? Yoga May Help
Lockdowns Are Leaving Kids With ADHD in Crisis
Lockdowns Are Putting People With Eating Disorders in Crisis
Lockdowns Gave Boost to Type 1 Diabetes Control in Kids
Loneliness Continues to Rise for Americans Under Lockdown
Looking for Accurate Info on Mpox? Maybe Avoid TikTok
Looking for Reliable Hay Fever Advice? It's Probably Not on YouTube
'Love Hormone' Turns Lions Into Placid Pussycats
Love in the Time of Coronavirus: Couples Feel the Strain of Lockdown
Many Addicts Turned to Telemedicine During Pandemic, But Does It Beat In-Person Care?
Many Adults Delay Getting Help for Eating Disorders
Many Americans May Quit, Change Jobs Due to Pandemic Stress: Survey
Many Americans Pause Social Media as National Tensions Rise
Many Americans Wrong About Sun's Skin Cancer Dangers: Poll
Many Employees Have Mixed Feelings as Offices Reopen
Many 'High-Risk' Americans Unconcerned About Skin Cancer: Poll
Many Marijuana Vendors Aim Advertising at Kids: Study
Many More Older Americans Willing to Get COVID Vaccine: Poll
Many Older Adults Confused About Proper Use of Antibiotics: Poll
Many Older Americans Face Ageism Every Day, Survey Finds
Many Parents Worry About Social Media's Impact on Kids' Body Image: Poll
Many Teens Easily Fooled by Fake Online Health Messages
Many Young Americans Lonely, Depressed During Pandemic: Survey
Mask Up or Not? One Factor Dictates a Social Norm
Mask Wearing Declines, Even as COVID-19 Touches More U.S. Lives: Poll
Masks Vital to Stopping COVID at Gyms, Studies Show
Me, Me, Me: Narcissists Drawn to Politics, Study Shows
Medical Mistrust Fuels Vaccine Hesitancy Among Hispanics
Medical Paperwork: So Bad Some Folks Skip Care
Men, Women Behaved Differently During Pandemic Lockdowns
Mental Confusion an Early Warning Sign of Severe COVID-19
Mindfulness a Powerful Tool for Aging
'Mindfulness' on Your Mind? It Has Limits, Review Finds
Misinformation on Cancer Nutrition Abounds on Pinterest: Study
Mississippi Health System Buckles Under 'Astounding' Rise in COVID Cases
Mom's Depression Can Lead to Behavior Problems in Kids
More Cyberbullying, More Suicidal Thoughts Among Teens: Study
More Evidence Fitness Trackers Can Boost Your Health
More Evidence Spanking Kids Doesn't Work, Can Cause Harm
More Fast-Food Outlets, More Diabetes in Your Neighborhood
More 'Green Time,' Less Screen Time Boosts Kids' Mental Health
More Kids With Autism May Be Doing Well Than Thought
More Older Americans Use Online 'Patient Portals' to Access Care
More Screen Time for Babies Could Slow Development
More Social Media Use, More Fake COVID News
More Young Americans Are Going Without Sex
Most Americans Oppose COVID Vaccine Mandates: Survey
Most Dermatology Patients Like 'Telehealth' Visits: Survey
Most Docs Want Telehealth for Opioid Abuse Treatment to Stick Around
Most Kidney Patients OK With Getting Text Reminders on Care
Most Parents Say Their Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Poll
Most Romantic Couples Started Out as Friends, Study Finds
Most Vaccinated Adults Plan to Get Boosters: Poll
Muting Your Phone May Cause More Stress, Not Less
Myths, Ignorance Persist Around Lung Cancer: Poll
Narcissists Are Blind to Their Own Mistakes
Narcissist's 'Thin Skin' Can Easily Lead to Aggression
Nature Helped Many Kids Cope During Lockdown: Study
Need Accurate Info on Liver Disease? Don't Head to TikTok
Need Quick Help Learning CPR? Don't Rely on Alexa, Siri
New Insights Into How Eating Disorders Alter the Brain
New Study Examines Sexuality of People With Autism
New TikTok Trend of Mouth Taping During Sleep Carries Dangers
'Night Owls' Are Often Less Healthy, Upping Diabetes Risk
No 'Beer Goggles': Drinking Doesn't Make Others Seem More Attractive, Study Finds
No Drop in Teens' Use of Pot, Binge Drinking Despite Pandemic Lockdowns
No 'Fall Back'? Sleep Experts Argue Against Daylight Standard Time
Not All Kids With Autism Will Benefit From Therapy Dogs
Number of Americans Carrying Loaded Handguns Keeps Rising
NYC Shoppers Prefer Stores That Enforce Social Distancing, Study Finds
One App Is Especially Bad for Teens' Sleep
One Big Reason Women May Be Less Prone to COVID-19
One Gender May Excel at Reading What Others Are Feeling
One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime
One Personality Type Is More Prone to Be an Anti-Vaxxer
Online Programs, Phone Apps Can Help Treat Depression
Online Sexual Abuse of Kids Is Common; Perps Usually Friends, Partners
Online Therapy Works for Kids Battling Social Anxiety
Online Therapy, Coaches Help Ease Eating Disorders
Only 1 in 10 Kids With ADHD Will Outgrow It
Only Republican 'Elites' Will Convince Some Vaccine Resisters to Get the Shot: Study
Opposites May Not Attract After All, Study of Millions of Couples Finds
Ordering Groceries Online? Good Luck Finding Nutrition Info
Owners Can Play Big Role in Dogs' Problem Behaviors
Pandemic Boosted Paranoia and Conspiracy Theories, Study Confirms
Pandemic Brought Big Rise in New Cases of Anorexia
Pandemic Caused Rise in Telemedicine Visits for Kids, But Will the Trend Continue?
Pandemic Could Be Golden Time for Narcissists: Study
Pandemic Curbed Kids' Efforts to Lose Excess Weight
'Pandemic Fatigue' Setting in? Here's How to Stay Safe and Strong
Pandemic Learning Can Strain Children's Eyes
Pandemic May Be Affecting How Parents Feed Their Kids
Pandemic Silver Lining: Global Decline in Urban Crime
Pandemic Stress Keeps Many From Exercising
Pandemic Tied to Higher Suicide Rate in Blacks, Lowered Rate in Whites: Study
Pandemic to Endemic: Is a New Normal Near?
Pandemic-Linked Rise in Crime Hit America's Poor Neighborhoods Hardest
Parents' Mistrust of HPV Vaccine May Be Growing
Parents Unaware of Young Kids' Smartphone Use: Study
Parents Underestimate How Much Time Teens Spent Online During Pandemic
Patient Care Delayed at Large Hospital Chain After Ransomware Attack
Patients Give High Ratings to Pre-Surgery Telemedicine Consultations
People Are Buying Illegal Opioids on the Dark Web
People Underestimate Impact of Random Acts of Kindness
People With Autism at Higher Risk for Suicide, Self-Harm: Study
Pets Provide Comfort for 'Ruff' Quarantine Time
Philly Study Finds Lockdowns Linked to Spike in Gun Violence
Physical Jobs Tied to More Sick Leave, Earlier Retirement
Politics Clouds Folks' Views on COVID Rules, Global Survey Confirms
Poll Shows Who Americans Trust (and Don't Trust) for Health News
Poor Sleep Can Make Folks Selfish, Study Finds
Post-COVID PTSD? Many Find Return to 'Normal' Unsettling
Posting Online About Mental Health Could Harm Your Career: Study
Procrastinators May Delay All the Way to Worse Health
Protecting Your Skin From Sun Won't Weaken Your Bones: Study
Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidelines on Teens' Use of Social Media
Reading With Your Toddler? Books May Beat Screens
Reading, Puzzles May Delay Alzheimer's by 5 Years: Study
Regret That One-Night Stand? It Probably Won't Stop Another, Study Shows
Remote Monitoring May Help Control High Blood Pressure
Restful Night's Sleep More Likely for Men Than Women
Retired and Want to Stay Sharp? Hop on the Internet More Often
Ridesharing Services May Be Lowering Drunk Driving Deaths
Rising Number of Americans Think It's OK to Harass Public Health Officials
Road to Healthy Middle-Aged Brain May Begin in Childhood
Roll Over, Fido. You're Hogging the Bed
Sales of Unproven, Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies Are Booming
Science Doesn't Always Boost Sales, Study Finds
Science Studies Most Likely to Be Wrong Are the Most Widely Read
Scientists Track Spirituality in the Human Brain
Screen Time for Tiniest Tots Linked to Autism-Like Symptoms
Secret Weapon for Quit-Smoking Campaigns: Pets
Seniors: Stay Social, Active for 'Optimal Aging,' Study Shows
Sexism May Play Role in Who Performs Your Surgery
Short Course of Psychotherapy Can Help Ease Panic Disorder
Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping
Singer Selena Gomez to Launch Mental Health Platform
Sit All Day for Work? Simple Step Can Cut Your Health Risk
Skip the Texts: Face-to-Face Meetings Make College Students Happier
Sleep Throughout the Lifespan: When You Get Best, Worst Slumber
Sleep, Cleaning, Fun: Research Reveals the Average Human's Day Worldwide
Sleep-Deprived Kids Will Snack More: Study
Smartphone Apps May Aid in Heart Attack Recovery
Smartphone Apps Might Track, Slow Spread of COVID-19
Smartwatch EKGs Quickly Deliver Crucial Heart Data
Smells Like Friendship: Similar Body Odors May Draw Folks Together
Social Isolation Can Raise Odds for Dementia
Social Media Has Big Impact on People Taking Up Smoking, Vaping
Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll
Social Media 'Kid Influencers' Are Promoting Junk Foods
Social Media Messages Can Lower People's Meat Intake
Social Media Tied to Higher Risk of Depression
Social Media, Binge Eating Often Go Together for Kids
Some Americans Can't Access Telemedicine, Study Shows
Some Folks Do Age Slower Than Others
Some Kids Snore, and It Could Affect Behavior
Spanking on the Decline in American Homes
Speeding, Texting a Dangerous Duo for Many Teen Drivers: Study
Squeaky or Furry: New Insights Into Dogs' Love of Toys
Stalking, Harassment of Partners Common Among Teens
State Lotteries Don't Boost COVID Vaccination Numbers: Study
State Texting Bans Are Saving Teen Drivers' Lives
Stay-at-Home Orders Could Mean More Obese Kids: Study
Staying Social Can Boost Healthy 'Gray Matter' in Aging Brains
Stranded Dolphins' Brains Show Alzheimer's-Like Changes
Stress Not Always a Trigger for Relapse in Eating Disorders: Study
Stressed and Distracted, Kids and Their Teachers Say Virtual Learning Isn't Working
Stressed Out in Lockdown, America's Young Adults Are Overeating
Stubbed Your Toe? Only Real Swear Words Help Dull the Pain
Studies Relying on Brain Scans Are Often Unreliable, Analysis Shows
Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids?
Sure-Fire Solutions for Managing Lockdown Temper Tantrums
Survey Finds Many Adults Don't Want Kids -- and They're Happy
Talks With Doctors May Be Key to Vaccine Acceptance: Study
Teasing People About Weight Can Help Bring on Eating Disorders
Tech Is Keeping More Americans in Touch With Doctors
Teen Social Media Posts About Cutting, Other Self-Harm Are Soaring
Teens May Have Eaten Healthier During Pandemic
Teens on TikTok: Fun, But Addictive and Maybe Harmful
Telehealth Boosts Odds That Patients Show Up for Post-Surgery Care
Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Helped Curb Fatal ODs During Pandemic
Telehealth Is Growing in Use, Acceptance Among Americans: Poll
Telehealth May Help Rural Americans Keep the Weight Off
Telehealth Programs Improve Blood Sugar for Rural Americans With Diabetes
Telehealth, Phone Visits a Lifesaver for Veterans Addicted to Opioids
Telehealth: Tips for Helping Kids With Autism Take Part
Telemedicine as Good as In-Person for Many Health Conditions: Review
Telemedicine Could Really Help People Battling Advanced Cancers
Telemedicine Gets High Marks for Follow-Ups After Surgery
Telemedicine Is Here: Experts Offer Tips for Seniors
Telemedicine's Popularity Has Risen During Pandemic
'Telestroke' Care at Hospitals Is Boosting Patient Outcomes
Temptation Alley: Checkout Counters Are Prime Spots for Unhealthy Food
Text 'Nudges' May Help Boost Vaccination Rates
That Cough or Sneeze Behind You Might Not Be COVID: Study
The #1 Enemy of Good Sleep for School Kids: Screens
The Big COVID Vaccine Holdouts: Republican Men
The Family Cat Could Be Good Medicine for Kids With Autism
'The Lockdowns Worked,' Experts Say, But Did America Reopen Too Soon?
The Most Common Form of Bullying Isn't Physical or Verbal
There May Be a 'Best Bedtime' for Your Heart
Think You Can Spot Fake News? Many Can't
TikTok 'Benadryl Challenge' Has Killed at Least One Teen
To Keep Depression at Bay, Fighting Negative Thoughts Is Key
Too Much Screen Time Could Raise Your Odds for Stroke
Too Much Sitting Could Mean Worse Outcomes for Cancer Survivors
Too Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders
Too Much Social Media Time Could Raise Risk of Depression
Too Much Time Online Might Raise Kids' Odds for Mental Health Woes: Study
Too Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
Touching Your Face Is a Coronavirus Danger: Tips to Help You Stop
'Tough Guy' Mentality Keeps Athletes in Denial About Pain
T-Shirt Study Shows Importance of Mom's Smell to Bond With Baby
Tweets Show Americans Are Following COVID-19 Precautions
Two-Thirds of Doctors, Researchers Say They've Faced Harassment Since Start of Pandemic
U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic
U.S. Gun Violence Rates Jumped 30% During Pandemic
U.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens' Mental Health
U.S. Teens Were Already in Mental Health Crisis Before Pandemic Hit
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Ultra-Bad for Your Heart
Use Facebook a Lot? You're More Likely to Be Unvaccinated
Using an Online Pharmacy to Buy Meds? It's Buyer Beware, FDA Says
Using Devices as Babysitters Can Backfire on Parents
Very Smart Dogs Learn Words Quickly, Study Shows
Video Games May Bring Cognitive Benefits to Kids: Study
Video Games May Sabotage Fitness Among College Students
Virtual Care After Surgery May Be More Convenient For Patients
'Virtual' Museum Visits Are Good Medicine for Seniors
Visiting a 'Dental Fear' Clinic Can Help Improve a Child's Smile
Volunteering Late in Life May Keep Alzheimer's Away
Want Added Years? Try Volunteering
Want Better Rapport With Your Cat? Bat Your Eyes
Want Less Violent Prisons? Plant More Trees
Want Reliable Diet Advice? Don't Head to TikTok
Want to Avoid Sleep Apnea? Get Off the Sofa
Web Searches for 'Self-Managed Abortion' Rose After Dobbs Decision
Weed-Friendly Posts on Social Media Get Teens Using Cannabis
Week Off Social Media Boosts Mental Health: Study
What Drives Preschoolers' Curiosity to Learn?
What Is 'Authoritarian Parenting'?
What Makes for a Satisfying Work Zoom Meeting?
What's for Lunch? Often, It's What Your Co-Workers Are Having
When a Handgun Is in the Home, Suicide Risk Quickly Rises
When College Students Cut Back on Social Media, They Got Happier: Study
When Facebook, Twitter Flag Posts as 'Unverified,' Readers Listen
When Parents, Grandparents Don't Agree on Childrearing Choices
When Soda Tax Repealed, Soda Sales Rebound: Study
When Tackling a Problem, Pigs and Pooches Have Different Strategy
When Teens Feel Loved, Conflicts With Parents Are Easier to Manage: Study
Which Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?
Who Are the New 'Patient Influencers' on Social Media?
Who Gets a Flu Shot? Having a Doctor Is Key
Who's More Easily Distracted, the Young or the Old?
Who's Most Likely to Refuse a COVID Vaccine?
Why Are Some People More Sensitive Than Others? Genes May Tell
Why Exercise? Researchers Say It Prevents 3.9 Million Deaths a Year
Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy
Why People Love Selfies: It's Not About Vanity
Why Teens Find It Tough to Social Distance
Will Pandemic Produce a Summer Baby Boom?
Will the Telemedicine Boom Outlast the Pandemic?
Working From Home? Posture, Ergonomics Can Make It Safe
Worried About Your Teen's Social Media Use? Experts Offer Help
Worries May Raise Men's Heart Risks, Even When Young
Would More Free Time Really Make You Happier?
Wristband 'Zapper' Might Help Calm Tourette Syndrome
Yes, Bad Sleep Does Make People Grumpy
You Can't Trust Sleep Advice Found on YouTube: Study
'You Didn't Tag Me!' Instagram Snubs Hurt, Study Confirms
You Let Your Cat Out — Where Does It Roam?
Young People More Vulnerable to Loneliness Than Thought
Young Republicans Much Less Likely to Wear Masks, Social Distance: Study
Youngest Kids in Class More Likely to Get Prescribed ADHD Meds
Your Cat Wants a Talk With You, and Only You
Your Doctor's Gender, Race May Bias Your Treatment Outcome
Your Dog's Behavior Is in Its DNA
Your Dog's Breed Has Little Influence on Behavior, Study Finds
Your Plant-Based Diet Could Really Help the Planet
Your Teen's Smartphone Could Be Key to Unhealthy Weight
You're Not Imagining It: Dogs Do Get Jealous
Youth Drinking, Pot Use Went Down During Pandemic
You've Had Your Vaccine, What Can You Safely Do Now?
Zoom Meeting Anxiety Doesn't Strike Everyone