Depressed Parents, Grandparents Increase Risk for Children
(Photo: Pixabay, Creative Commons) Researchers have known for some time that young people whose parents suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) face a heightened risk for depression – but now they have found that if the family history of MDD extends to grandparents, the risk is increased threefold. The new data points to the value of screening for MDD […]
Colleges Should Increase Low-Income Grants, Report Says
(Photo: Flickr, Creative Commons) A new report from New America has examined data provided by the US Department of Education pertaining to the amount that low-income college students across the country are expected to pay for their education — and the financial burden leftover is significant. In the report, “Undermining Pell: Volume III,” author Stephen Burd states […]
Sitting down for 10 hours or more a day ‘could increase heart disease risk’
SITTING down is unlikely to cause heart disease, unless you remain seated for up to 10 hours or more a day, according to new research. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Mums-to-be taking too much folic acid could ‘increase risk of baby developing autism’
PREGNANT women who take too much folic acid and its natural form vitamin B12 could increase the risk of their baby developing autism, new research has warned. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Fixing UK’s ‘digital divide’ can increase productivity
A DIVIDE is opening up across the UK economy as many firms fail to embrace the digital age and its potential to tackle the nation’s poor productivity record, the CBI warns today. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Experts warn drinking just two cups of coffee per day could increase risk of miscarriage
SHOCKING new research shows that a couple’s consumption of caffeine pre-pregnancy is linked to miscarriage. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Sainsbury’s set to increase Argos offer as sales improve
SAINSBURY’S chief executive Mike Coupe is expected to announce increased fourth-quarter sales and a fresh £1.45billion offer for Home Retail Group this week. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Northwestern Moves From Loans to Grants to Increase Diversity
Northwestern University has announced plans to eliminate loans for its incoming students and instead provide scholarships for undocumented immigrants who have graduated from high schools in the United States. As of next fall, incoming freshman will only be offered financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, summer earning expectations, and work-study job offers. According to […]
Early Behavioral Therapy May Increase Success With ADHD
Experts have found that children with attention deficit issues can improve more quickly if the first treatment they are given is behavioral in nature. An example of this would be instructing kids in fundamental social interaction. Researchers say this method, which proves to be less expensive over time, is more productive than starting young ones […]
Cameron’s EU deal will INCREASE immigration from Eastern Europe blasts top Tory
DAVID Cameron’s EU deal is likely to lead to a surge in immigrants from Eastern Europe rather than deter from coming, a senior Tory has warned. Daily Express :: News Feed