What Parents Overlook When Their Teen Is a Heavy Gamer

MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2020 -- Most American parents believe their teens spend too much time playing video games, but many underestimate the actual amount, a new survey shows.

The poll of nearly 1,000 parents with at least one child aged 13 to 18 found that 86% said their teen spends too much time gaming.

Even in a Wealthy Country, Going Hungry Can Mean Shorter Lifespan

MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2020 -- "Food insecurity" -- not having enough money to afford sufficient food -- increases the risk of premature death, new research suggests.

For the study, researchers analyzed data from more than 510,000 adults in Canada between 2005 and 2017. Over the study period, nearly 25,500 people died prematurely. The average life expectancy in Canada between 2008 and 2014 was 82, so deaths at or before that age were considered premature.

Family Therapy Best for Youth at Risk for Bipolar Disorder

MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2020 -- Therapy for the entire family might help kids and teens vulnerable to bipolar disorder stay healthy longer, new research suggests.

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Colorado and Stanford University studied 127 young people from ages 9 to 17.

'Kangaroo Care' Reduces Infant Deaths

TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 -- Low birth weight babies stand a better chance of surviving when their mothers hold them close throughout the day, a new study finds.

This technique is called kangaroo care because it mimics how kangaroos shield their babies in their pouch.

Facebook Falls Short for College Kids Battling Depression, Study Finds

SUNDAY, Jan. 19, 2020 -- Turning to Facebook for help is probably the wrong move for depressed college students, new research shows.

In a small study of 33 students who posted on Facebook about feelings of depression, not one was advised to reach out to a mental health professional for help.

How to Keep Those Blood Vessels Pumping

SATURDAY, Jan. 18, 2020 -- Want to know how to avoid blood clots and varicose veins?

One physician offers some tips on how to keep your blood vessels healthy.

Could a Switch to Skim Milk Add Years to Your Life?

THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2020 -- If you want to slow down the aging process, it might not hurt to replace whole milk with skim, new research suggests.

The study of over 5,800 U.S. adults found that those who regularly indulged in higher-fat milk had shorter telomeres in their cells -- a sign of accelerated "biological aging."

College Students Picking Pot Over Drinking in States Where It's Legal

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 -- Are college students choosing marijuana instead of booze when both are legal?

New research suggests they are: In states where pot is legal, college kids use it more, but binge-drink less.

Fewer Childhood Cancer Survivors Getting Hit by Heart Troubles

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 -- Since the 1970s, serious heart disease among childhood cancer survivors had declined remarkably, a new study finds.

The decline suggests that efforts to make cancer treatments, including radiation, less toxic are paying off, researchers say.

Sepsis Causes Far More Deaths Worldwide Than Thought

FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2020 -- Sepsis kills more than twice as many people worldwide as once believed, and children in poor regions account for an excessive number of such deaths, researchers say.

Sepsis is an out-of-control immune response to infection that harms organs. People who survive sepsis can have lifelong disabilities.