Ritalin is one of the treatment options used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When you first start taking Ritalin for ADHD, the side effects are usually temporary. Learn more ...

Water-soluble inorganic (WSI) ions are major components of ambient air PM2.5 (particulate matter of diameter ≤2.5 μm); however, their potential health effects are understudied. On C57BL/6 mice, we ...

Scientists are making headway in pinpointing the cause of the condition reported in more than a dozen states. Here’s what we know so far about the illness—and how to protect your pet.

What Is Nitrogen Dioxide? Nitrogen dioxide, or NO 2, is a gaseous air pollutant composed of nitrogen and oxygen and is one of a group of related gases called nitrogen oxides, or NO x.Nitrogen dioxide ...

Humidifiers add moisture to the air. They can help people with dry skin, allergies, and respiratory problems. They may also help prevent influenza and reduce snoring, among other benefits. Dry air ...

Research shows that the effect of stress on the body — chiefly the way it triggers inflammation — contributes to the development and worsening of many chronic conditions.

Due to prolonged incorrect sitting posture, upper body musculoskeletal disorders (UBMDs) are largely widespread among sedentary workers. Monitoring employees’ sitting behaviors could be of great help ...

More than half the $5.25 billion budgeted for the expansion of the Panama Canal -- $3.35 billion -- will be spent on new single-lane, three-step locks at the Atlantic and Pacific entrances, as ...