Breathing in moon dust could release toxins in astronauts’ lungs

Visiting the moon is a dusty businessNASA By Yvaine Ye The surface of the moon is dusty – and nasty. The Apollo astronauts quickly learned that the sharp grains of moon dust could tear spacesuits and irritate their lungs, but now it seems the lunar surface is even worse for human health than we thought.… Read More: Breathing in moon dust could release toxins in astronauts’ lungs »

New Brain Research Sheds Light On Mental Illness

THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say a massive genetic analysis of the human brain has yielded new insights into the underpinnings of psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism. Scientists at 15 institutions analyzed nearly 2,000 brains, and their findings are detailed in 11 studies published Dec. 14 in a… Read More: New Brain Research Sheds Light On Mental Illness »

Fitness instructors' comments shape women's body satisfaction

Exercise has been called a double-edged sword for women when it comes to body image as some types of exercise seem to improve body esteem, whereas others have the potential to lower it. In other words, from a psychological perspective, not all fitness approaches are created equal. A new Northwestern University study found that while… Read More: Fitness instructors' comments shape women's body satisfaction »

Republican sparks pushback after vaccine comment

A Tennessee physician recently elected to Congress received criticism Thursday from top state leaders for alleging without evidence that vaccines may cause autism. “Let me say this about autism,” said Republican U.S. Rep.-elect Mark Green of Ashland City in a Tuesday town hall. “I have committed to people in my community, up in Montgomery County,… Read More: Republican sparks pushback after vaccine comment »