Autism rates in the United States have reached a record high, with about one in 31 children (3.2%) identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on April 15. This represents a 22%...
Ever since the trendy 12-3-30 “hot girl walk” workout blew up on social media a few years ago, walking workouts have been in the spotlight. Yet, while most people focus on the fact that this low-impact workout’s weight loss benefits, there’s been a...
Rutgers Health researchers highlight the connection between early repeated antibiotic use how it impacts the digestive microbiome. Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to young children to combat conditions such as ear infections and pneumonia. But the drugs may...
Soldiers training on heavy artillery and athletes in contact sports are routinely exposed to repetitive mild shockwaves and injuries. Unlike someone who has just dodged a missile explosion or been smacked by a linebacker, they may feel little immediate impact. The...
Exposure to gun violence can severely impact one’s mental health, often leading to depression, suicidal ideation and increased need for mental health support and resources, according to a Rutgers Health study. A national survey of 8,009 non-institutionalized people...
