Print this page SATURDAY, Dec. 1, 2018 — Teens and adults with epilepsy are at increased risk for depression and should undergo regular screening, two new studies say. In one study, researchers evaluated nearly 400 teens, ages 15 to 18, with epilepsy. They found that 8 percent had moderate or severe depression and another 5… Read More: Depression Is a Risk for Teens, Adults With Epilepsy »
A drug that protects children in wealthy countries against painful and sometimes lethal bouts of sickle-cell disease has been proven safe for use in Africa, where the condition is far more common, scientists reported on Saturday. More research remains to be done, experts said, but knowing that hydroxyurea — a cheap, effective and easy-to-take pill… Read More: Global Health: ‘From Nothing to Gangbusters’: A Treatment for Sickle-Cell… »
Manhattan ladies are twice as lucky in love — or at least the size of their engagement rings — as their outer-borough counterparts. The average Manhattanite drops $ 13,378 to put a ring on it, while lovebirds in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island spend only $ 6,000, which still beats the national average… Read More: NYC spends an obscene amount on engagement rings »
Eggs are among 8 healthy foods that provide natural energy support. We could all use a little more energy as we move through our busy schedules and routines. It’s not necessarily a bad thing to pour an afternoon cup of coffee to get through the post-lunch slump, but we have a better solution: incorporating key… Read More: Try These 8 Foods that Give You Energy »