Articles By Stephanie Kossman
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Should Hospitals Have A Standard Policy For Condolence Letters?
Currently, the practice is entirely unregulated, and doctors want to keep it that way. -
Why Tall Teen Boys Are So Clumsy
Researchers have found the process of learning to walk continues through adulthood, and growth spurts can disrupt that process. -
Why Your Friends Are More Popular Than You On Social Media
Social media is inherently hierarchical and people don't "follow down." -
Kids Who Simultaneously Text And Watch TV Do Worse In School
Eighth graders who media multitasked more often scored lower on cognitive exercises and state exams. -
Despite Causing Them, Hip-Fracture Patients Rarely Treated For Osteoporosis
More than half of elderly hip-fracture patients told researchers that their doctors did not inform them about treatments for osteoporosis. -
A Teen's Diet May Affect Her Risk Of Breast Cancer
Young girls who consumed high quantities of saturated fat, as well as low quantities of unsaturated fats, had a higher percentage of dense breast tissue during early adulthood, a risk factor for breast cancer. -
Lyrica, A Pain And Epilepsy Med, May Cause Birth Defects If Taken During Pregnancy
Women who took pregabalin, "Lyrica," during pregnancy were three times more likely to have a child with birth defects -
Could Germs Trigger Type 1 Diabetes?
Researchers have made a discovery regarding the cause of Type 1 diabetes. -
Families Are Overly Optimistic When Making Decisions For A Critically Ill Patient
Surrogate decision-makers often hold fundamentally different beliefs about the patients’ prognoses than their doctors, based on hope. -
Drinking Alcohol Damages Far More Than Just Your Liver
Alcohol abuse damages all of the major organs, including the pancreas, which can lead to long-term digestive issues. -
When Alcohol Is More Available, The Risk For Injury Is 8 Times Higher
Alcohol is one of the most dangerous substances available, despite the fact that it is legal. -
Your Car's Side Windows Probably Won't Protect You From The Sun
Research shows automobile side windows block significantly less UV-A radiation than windshields do.
