The Psychological Fallout from SnapchatThe filters on photo apps may create unrealistic physical standards and set the stage for serious body image issues.
Read more >Briefs or boxers? Men who mainly wear briefs have sperm counts that are 25 percent lower than boxer-wearers.
Read more >Have you ever been interested in someone who is far more desirable than you are? It happens all the time on online dating sites.
Read more >Using phones, tablets and laptops in the classroom can have a nasty effect on grades.
Read more >The demands of an infant are hard on dads, too. In fact, depression is almost as common in new fathers as it is in mothers.
Read more >Stress can make your gut "leaky" and lead to an irritable bowel. Certain foods reduce its physical and emotional impact.
Read more >Brain training does not translate into gains on similar brain tasks. There are better ways to stay sharp.
Read more >When urban communities replace trash-strewn lots with grass, good things happen to residents' mental health.
Read more >People with depression are deficient in acetyl-L-carnitine, a key part of the body's energy metabolism.
Read more >Most of us apply too little sunscreen to get the protection we seek. DNA damage is the result. Here's a good rule of thumb.
Read more >Introducing solid food while breastfeeding and before infants are six months old can give babies and their parents sleep they need.
Read more >Too often, doctor visits are rushed affairs and patients leave feeling no one has listened to them. You have options.
Read more >Men are more likely to buy luxury goods when testosterone is high. It's a display thing.
Read more >Caffeine will rev your metabolism and cut your appetite, but can it help you lose weight?
Read more >Kids who use social media a lot are more likely to develop ADHD. Or is it that those at risk for attention problems like social media?
Read more >A glass of whole milk or piece of cheese provides important fatty acids. But the calories they add are another matter.
Read more >Spending time in nature can protect you from diabetes and heart disease. Maybe it's time your doctor prescribed a trip to to the park.
Read more >Having trouble making a big decision? Research shows that taking a few steps back can help.
Read more >Pregnant women take the B vitamin folic acid to prevent spinal bifida. But it does more.
Read more >Parents who use their cell phones while driving their kids around are not only endangering lives, they are setting a bad example.
Read more >Soccer headers can cause brain damage in some players. They also appear to affect players' sense of balance.
Read more >Testing for the human papillomavirus, or HPV, catches cervical cancer sooner than Pap smears do. But there are other risks to consider.
Read more >Mothers who follow these five healthy habits cut their children's risk of becoming obese by as much as 80 percent.
Read more >When an unarmed black man dies at the hands of police, the damage to the community goes on long after the civil unrest has subsided.
Read more >Most adults believe that 3-year-olds today are less able to wait for a reward than kids were 50 years ago, but they're wrong.
Read more >Being overweight is so common, many don't see how overweight they are. This also means they won't try to lose.
Read more >High quality conversations that are meaningful to us make us happy. Small talk can pave the way.
Read more >Physical therapists are seeing more neck, shoulder and back problems thanks to this tech device. Some ideas for avoiding injury.
Read more >Parents who encourage their kids to interpret slights and hurtful moments in a non-hostile way help reduce aggressive behavior.
Read more >Most programs for new parents don't focus on fathers at all. And that is a lost opportunity.
Read more >Mindfulness meditation and relaxation offer different benefits to the mind and brain.
Read more >Blood sugar spikes are hard on your body and can lead to type-2 diabetes. Here's a good way to head them off.
Read more >Caffeinated coworkers work better together and feel more satisfied. They also do a better job.
Read more >Presentations at a nutrition meeting highlight foods you want to have as a regular part of your diet.
Read more >Some remarkable new drugs pretty much cure hepatitis C. Unfortunately, patients are often denied coverage for them.
Read more >How many people does it take to set a change in motion? Fewer than you might think.
Read more >From hurtful comments to parties you weren't invited to, social media visits can leave you feeling depressed. Time for a break?
Read more >Kids with over-controlling parents have a harder time managing their emotions. Here's what you can do.
Read more >Don't you just love it when there are donut holes in the break room? Eating at work can add up to 15 pounds a year.
Read more >Pre-K programs for low-income kids don't just help them do better in kindergarten. The boost they offer lasts on into elementary school.
Read more >Everyone has regrets, but only certain types of regret are likely to haunt us..
Read more >Walking just a little faster can bring big dividends when it comes to your lifespan and overall health.
Read more >Disgust actually seems to serve a valuable evolutionary purpose, but that doesn't make it any easier to take.
Read more >People in certain states do a better job of eating the healthy way residents of Mediterranean countries do. For others, it's an opportunity.
Read more >Cities can figure out how big a drug problem they have just by checking for drugs at a surprising location.
Read more >A medication approved for treating eczema appears to relieve asthma symptoms and could change the course of the disease.
Read more >Taking vitamins and minerals to help your heart is a waste of money. Some can even cause harm. Eating right is a smarter plan.
Read more >It's surprising how little exercise it takes to stay sharp as you age. But you do have to keep at it.
Read more >The drug DES was banned in 1971, but it may be causing attention problems in the grandchildren of women who took it.
Read more >Commuting by car raises your risk of stroke and heart attack. Public transportation or a bike are both healthier options.
Read more >Infections are a serious risk for premature infants, but too many are given antibiotics without clear evidence of a problem.
Read more >Protein supplements can help build muscle and give bodies working hard the support they need. But when you take these supplements matters.
Read more >We all know exercise is good for us, but how much do we really need?
Read more >Chemicals -- PAHs -- from grilling not only get into your lungs and food, they get into your clothes as well.
Read more >Given that pregnancy and menopause place extra burdens on women's hearts, OB-GYNs need to be on the front lines of women's heart health.
Read more >A free online course is designed to change students' and adults' self-defeating ideas about math. It seems to work.
Read more >Women and men both make certain calculations about the relationship goals of men of ostentatious wealth.
Read more >When kids walk, jog or run a mile a day, good things happen to their stamina, attention and weight.
Read more >People with diabetes and prediabetes were found to be more reactive to stress, which can lead to depression and anxiety.
Read more >A robot programmed to motivate you may be all you need to lose weight or exercise more. Some even preferred it to live coaching.
Read more >Cigarette smoke lasts a long time. Even decades-old thirdhand smoke can cause problems.
Read more >Too much fast food and too little fruit both delay conception and raise the odds of infertility.
Read more >It's nice to be able to work from home, but it can mean you are never off-duty.
Read more >Magnetic resonance images of the cardiovascular system offer a surprising view of how early atherosclerosis starts.
Read more >Basal-like breast cancer usually affects younger women. It is highly aggressive and largely untreatable. That may be changing.
Read more >The epigenetic effects of lifestyle factors like stress, diet and what city you live in have a bigger effect on immunity than genes do.
Read more >The bonding that happens when parents and kids listen to music together pays lasting dividends.
Read more >Researchers have developed an enzyme that digests plastic. Now to put it to work cleaning up our bottle-strewn beaches.
Read more >People over 50 who develop these five habits tend to live years longer than those who don't.
Read more >Office dramas and rude coworkers can take a toll on your mental health. The trick is to find a way to leave it at the office.
Read more >Legalized marijuana means that more babies are exposed to cannabis in the womb. The effects are not good.
Read more >People who drink alcohol have disruptions in their oral bacteria which could lead to more serious health problems.
Read more >The mood-boosting effects that make ketamine a club drug also may make it useful for preventing suicide.
Read more >A woman's chances of having a heart attack go up when she is pregnant. Learn the risks and warning signs.
Read more >Brain abnormalities that make food less pleasurable and promote depression appear tied to each other.
Read more >Being able to control one's emotions is a life skill many struggle to master. The good news is that programs to teach it actually work.
Read more >What's moderate exercise one place may not be seen as moderate somewhere else.
Read more >People who have had a head injury have persistent and more frequent headaches, prompting calls for a new diagnosis.
Read more >Losing your spouse leaves you not only grief-stricken, but lonely. Here's something that will help.
Read more >Get most of your protein from vegetables and legumes, and your risk of cardiovascular disease goes way down.
Read more >Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can affect more than a woman's fertility. It can affect offspring, too.
Read more >Health insurance plans with high deductibles cost less each month, but may end up costing more overall.
Read more >European researchers develop a blood test that accurately identifies the misfolded proteins linked to ALZ.
Read more >Trying to fend off frailty? More than the recommended amount of protein may not help.
Read more >Men tend to think they're better in science, even when they're not. Women do the opposite.
Read more >Eating vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower can prevent plaques from forming and causing strokes.
Read more >Students who are not morning people tend to get a raw deal at college. It affects their grades.
Read more >Gaining weight makes food less tasty and leads to more overeating. Just ask a mouse.
Read more >We will happily pay more for unhealthy food we crave -- like chips or candy -- than for foods that are good for us. Override the crave.
Read more >The chronic pain of fibromyalgia can be hard to bear. Tai chi may offer some relief.
Read more >Eating out in fast food places raises the level of these chemicals, found in plastics, in your body. The consequences aren't good.
Read more >It's behind most of the outbreaks of vomiting and diarrhea around the world. Protecting yourself from it is, actually, pretty easy.
Read more >Parents lay the groundwork for math skills simply by counting and even cooking with their kids.
Read more >Worried about catching airborne viruses when you fly? You can probably relax.
Read more >Obesity rates are climbing in children and adults, creating a potential public health crisis. Prevention is far easier than losing weight.
Read more >A compound in beets may help prevent the misfolded proteins associated with the disease.
Read more >If you tend to choke in situations where you've failed in the past, become a student of failure.
Read more >There appears to be something to be said for suppressing negative emotions. It may help reduce the risk of depression.
Read more >A study finds that when a loved one takes your hand, it can sync your brains and reduce pain.
Read more >There's a ripple effect in weight loss: If you lose weight, your partner or spouse is likely to lose some, too.
Read more >Healthcare in the U.S. costs way more than it does anywhere else, and it delivers less.
Read more >Women who are highly active in their 40s have a much lower risk of dementia later in life.
Read more >Girls who reach puberty before their friends do can experience problems that last into adulthood.
Read more >Calcium supplements, with or without vitamin D, appear to up the risk of intestinal polyps associated with colon cancer.
Read more >Parents who worry about vaccinating their kids have one less thing to be concerned about.
Read more >Whether it's how to throw a curveball, sand a floor or do the moonwalk, online videos make it look easy. And that's a problem.
Read more >A New York City program that enabled families to earn money to pay for health and dental care could serve as a model nationwide.
Read more >Your skin is host to a form of bacteria that may help keep skin cancer and eczema at bay.
Read more >Teaching teens to spot depression is a powerful way to help kids get the counseling they may need.
Read more >Raising the minimum wage by just $1 an hour can reduce absenteeism by almost 10 percent.
Read more >Don't bother looking for a clear line between what's normal and what's not. When it comes to your brain, it's all part of a continuum.
Read more >Your body's survival mechanisms can make it hard to keep losing weight. Forewarned is forearmed.
Read more >When men and women drink sugar-sweetened beverages, it reduces the chances of getting pregnant by as much as a third.
Read more >The bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease could be reduced by the polyphenols in red wine and other foods.
Read more >They may be a good way to help die-hard smokers quit, but e-cigs pose risks for others.
Read more >Poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs) are found in takeout cartons and cosmetics. They can make it hard to lose weight.
Read more >Med schools' emphasis on science needs to shift, a piece in JAMA argues. Students' EQ is at least as important as their IQ.
Read more >A person's feelings about aging may make them more likely to develop dementia.
Read more >In seniors, low sodium levels in the blood -- from medications, heart or kidney problems -- can cause memory loss.
Read more >Spending time in low light can rob the brain of a chemical important to learning and memory.
Read more >Two weeks of exposure therapy relieved soldiers' symptoms of PTSD just as well as eight weeks did.
Read more >In addition to the many health benefits it brings, standing can also help with weight loss.
Read more >A respiratory infection from the flu also raises your risk of a heart attack. Another good reason to get vaccinated.
Read more >They are marketed as the best way parents can be sure kids get the nutrition they need. But the labels can be deceiving.
Read more >Cancer survivors who tended vegetable gardens were less stressed, more fit and had a stronger sense of self worth. They ate better, too.
Read more >The jury is still out on whether omega-3 supplements help the heart. Better to eat fish and exercise.
Read more >Which comes first: sleep problems or the accumulation of proteins related to Alzheimer's?
Read more >The risk sun exposure poses to nursery schoolers' skin is often overlooked. Take the opportunity to protect your kids.
Read more >Deaths from opioid overdoses are alarming, but the drugs are harming newborns, too.
Read more >Dieting? You don't have to feel deprived if you know what foods can fill you up.
Read more >Obesity is like the flu -- it's contagious. You can catch it from your friends and neighbors.
Read more >It's amazing how easy it is to get started smoking. Nearly 70% of those who try cigarettes end up hooked.
Read more >A spice common to Indian, Thai and some African cuisines appears to help keep the cellular detritus associated with Alzheimer's in check.
Read more >Diets with lots of meat and sugar, and little fiber, set the stage for inflammation and colorectal cancer.
Read more >You might think kids' attention suffers when teachers take classes outside. Not so.
Read more >Olympic skiers and snowboarders make it look easy. Here are a few tips to keep injuries to a minimum.
Read more >Weight loss surgery offers serious health benefits and extends life.
Read more >Self-control isn't easy, but seeing it as difficult makes it even harder to come by. Lighten up.
Read more >The waters of the Chesapeake Bay were an oxygen-deprived dead zone. Now they are rebounding.
Read more >Women transitioning to menopause are at high risk for depression. An estrogen patch could help.
Read more >The American Academy of Neurology has a new set of guidelines designed to keep memory problems at bay.
Read more >A genetic profile that makes you gain weight easily also means that dieting can have a big effect.
Read more >There's a way to avoid the sleep-depriving effects of computer, phone, and TV screens late at night. Counteract the blue light with these.
Read more >A heart without exercise is like a stiff, old rubber band. It can regain flexibility -- you just need to get moving..
Read more >That fitness monitor you got over the holidays can give you a false sense of security. Here's how to get the most out of it.
Read more >There are fruits that can improve lung function in ex-smokers, and they can also help never-smokers.
Read more >The emotional atmosphere around your family table has a big impact on children's development.
Read more >For couples trying to get pregnant, fertility problems with no known cause are hard to take. Here's something new to consider.
Read more >Barbers, masseuses and hairdressers see your skin and scalp up close, making them valuable for early cancer detection.
Read more >Children who eat fish tend to have IQ scores that are five points higher than those who don't. Here's the reason why.
Read more >Flex-hours, freelance and working from home sound great. And they can be. But you need to set some boundaries.
Read more >Chocolate and dogs don't mix. It can cause vomiting, seizures and even death. Keep your pup safe over the holidays.
Read more >A cup a day can reduce glaucoma risk. Just make sure the tea is hot and caffeinated.
Read more >Air pollution does its damage behind the scenes. As it goes up, so does mortality.
Read more >For people with multiple sclerosis, eating certain foods and a healthy lifestyle offer some protection from severe disability.
Read more >If you know how to stop bleeding or give CPR, you become the bystander who can make a difference.
Read more >Seniors who ate more of these vegetables had sharper memories into their 80s and beyond.
Read more >A task force finds that hormone therapy carries more health risks than benefits, but what about short-term treatment?
Read more >Acupuncture eases the painful side effects from drugs used to treat hormone-sensitive breast cancer.
Read more >Meat can help young adults' brains deal with stress. Aging brains have different nutritional needs.
Read more >Parkinson's patients' movement improves with deep brain stimulation. The procedure can help cognition, too.
Read more >Short bursts of radio waves relieved back pain in 90 percent of patients.
Read more >Over half of today’s kids are likely to be obese by the time they are 35 years old. Here's how parents can buck the trend.
Read more >The quickest way to help teens get more sleep is for schools to change when classes begin.
Read more >Teens, particularly girls, who spend more time on their phones are more likely to be depressed, even suicidal.
Read more >When it comes to losing weight, what works for one person may actually lead to weight gain in another. Genes play a role.
Read more >People forced to go through a day without their phones made some telling discoveries.
Read more >Some bosses are approachable; others keep more of a distance. The choice can make a difference in the kind of work that gets done.
Read more >Apps can help people with mental health problems get the support they need.
Read more >Cinnamon contains a compound that has the potential to amp up the body's fat-burning system.
Read more >A CPAP device can successfully treat sleep apnea, but few use it full-time. Dronabinol works differently.
Read more >Aerobic exercise beefs up an area of the brain tied to memory and Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Certain video games reward memory, strategy and planning, and reflect players' IQs. Others don't.
Read more >Nuts are seeds, so they pack a major nutritional punch, with special benefits for your heart.
Read more >Nearly half of all cancers are the result of risk factors that we can control.
Read more >Speed eating leads to overeating and metabolic issues. Teach yourself to slow down and enjoy your meal even more
Read more >Painted mugs and glassware can contain dangerous levels of two chemicals. What matters is where the paint is.
Read more >Working on numbers with your preschooler helps them learn language, too.
Read more >White working class Americans feel like a lot of non-whites do -- left out of the economic progress they read about.
Read more >People under stress calm down over three times faster when they are exposed to this type of light.
Read more >There's walking and then there's walking. A stroll around the block is not necessarily going to yield the health benefits you want.
Read more >Actual human interaction has benefits that texts and social media can't duplicate.
Read more >Exercise eases depression and anxiety, so why not include fitness in mental health programs to treat depression and anxiety?
Read more >Being able to suppress unwanted thoughts helps us cope with stress. Now we know more about how the brain makes this happen.
Read more >This endocrine disruptor accumulates on your toothbrush. Changing toothpaste may not help.
Read more >When co-workers are friendly, motivation and productivity go up. But certain kinds of work require a different dynamic.
Read more >Lowering your blood pressure doesn't have to mean food tastes blah. Cultivate a taste for spice instead.
Read more >Human papilloma virus can bring on cell changes that lead to cancer. How we can raise vaccination rates.
Read more >There's a new cholesterol-lowering drug available, but most people's insurers won't pay for it, even when it would clearly help.
Read more >The scent of baked goods or french fries can quickly replace any thoughts in our heads. Carrots, not so much.
Read more >People who pursue a tan, even knowing the risk of skin cancer, may be self-treating for depression.
Read more >People who smoke pot have more sex than those who don't. Or do they just say they do?
Read more >The death toll from pollution is far greater than that from war. And the young are those most affected.
Read more >The number of teens who don't get enough sleep has risen dramatically since 1991. You can probably guess why.
Read more >Psilocybin changed the brains of people with treatment-resistant depression, helping them feel better.
Read more >This brain network kicks in when we don't need to pay close attention, allowing our minds to wander.
Read more >Fasting can reset cells' metabolism, helping the body burn fat and lose weight even without dieting.
Read more >Noise, crowding and pollution all stress city dwellers' brains. But when there's a forest or park nearby, things change.
Read more >Unnecessary tests harm patients and hospitals' bottom lines.
Read more >The hormonal changes of menopause wreak havoc on women's brains, making them twice as likely as men to develop AD.
Read more >We can hear the emotional content of interactions better when we aren't looking.
Read more >Raising the retirement age for Social Security should save money, but it just brings older, sicker people into the system.
Read more >Common proton pump inhibitors like Nexium or Prilosec can harm gut bacteria and increase the risk of liver disease.
Read more >A strain of genetically-modified mosquitoes appears to prevent the spread of malaria.
Read more >Lack of sleep can leave you vulnerable to depression, paranoia and hallucinations. Online treatment seems to help.
Read more >Kids become picky eaters for a number of reasons. Genes seem to play a role...along with issues of control.
Read more >Your sense of smell is directly connected to your brain, making it a potential indicator of how well that organ is working.
Read more >Given the opioid epidemic, doctors are re-thinking the amount of painkiller prescribed after surgery.
Read more >Babies born weighing under 5 pounds often develop behavioral and cognitive problems as kids. Iron supplements can prevent these issues.
Read more >People who exercise one to two hours a week have a much lower risk for depression than those who are sedentary.
Read more >Few would have thought exposure to pets, dirt and cockroaches would reduce the threat of asthma, but it seems they do.
Read more >A Canadian program combines running and social support to help people quit. The results are impressive.
Read more >People who are prone to worry waste a lot of mental energy. Here's a way to reboot your brain.
Read more >Good news for women suffering from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.
Read more >Teens need information to make smart choices about sex. A video game may be the best way to give it to them.
Read more >Letting your kids see you struggle turns out to be a really good way to teach them to persist.
Read more >Too much or too little of this mineral seems to promote dementia and Alzheimers' disease.
Read more >Every year new students and new hires at various companies have to contend with the feeling that everyone knows each other -- except them.
Read more >Kids praised for being smart are more likely to cheat or give up. Here's what to do instead.
Read more >Doctors trained to look at art tend to be better observers of the humans in their examining rooms.
Read more >A nationwide study in the U.S. finds that stricter gun laws reduce ER admissions and deaths.
Read more >Watching TV, especially at night, is a big reason many seniors have trouble walking. Here's why.
Read more >The nutrition assistance program doesn't begin to cover the cost of a diet that satisfies government guidelines. Is it good enough?
Read more >Good things happen when prisoners are given a chance to spend time immersed (virtually) in nature.
Read more >If backpacks don't fit right, or weigh too much, they can cause back problems. Tips from an orthopedist.
Read more >You can cut your colorectal cancer risk by eating more whole grains and less of these foods.
Read more >The chemicals commonly used to make furniture and baby products fire-proof can in vitro fertilization difficult to achieve.
Read more >A vitamin supplement appears to raise the risk of cancer in men who smoke.
Read more >It's not about their brains after all. It's about curiosity and exploration. Parents can help.
Read more >Seniors, don't just eat protein once or twice a day. To prevent frailty, it's better to eat some at every meal.
Read more >Believing you are smart and believing you can work your way to an intelligent solution are two very different things.
Read more >A national poll identifies 10 of the biggest fears parents have when it comes to their children's health and safety.
Read more >Moderate drinkers seem to enjoy certain health benefits. But heavy drinkers are considerably less fortunate.
Read more >Eating breakfast helps kids do better in school, and now it appears it does something even more important.
Read more >Your risk for breast cancer goes up with your nighttime exposure to artificial light. Shift workers are especially vulnerable.
Read more >Being mindful of the urge to drink can be an excellent way to reduce your consumption.
Read more >Eating foods that pack lots of nutrients in each calorie can cut your risk of cancer.
Read more >Having close friends, more than being part of a peer group, gives teens a hedge against self-doubt, depression and anxiety.
Read more >The chemicals that keep foods fresh and crunchy disrupt metabolism and can lead us to become overweight.
Read more >Having a spouse or partner who supports you not only encourages you to seek opportunity, it brings happiness.
Read more >Almonds help your good cholesterol rid your body of bad cholesterol.
Read more >There's a way to get your emotions under control that won't exhaust your willpower.
Read more >Comparison shopping is fine for electronics or groceries, but what about healthcare?
Read more >Pushing away feelings you'd rather not have can backfire. To boost your well-being, embrace them.
Read more >Pregnancy can play havoc with a woman's blood sugar, but what happens between pregnancies may be just as important.
Read more >Infants' temperaments tend to predict their willingness to try new foods, but that doesn't mean parents should give up trying.
Read more >Google searches about suicide rose dramatically when the TV series, 13 Reasons Why, aired. Many clinicians are concerned.
Read more >Stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall can help people with ADHD focus. They may have other benefits, too.
Read more >It's not just about exercise. Your sense of how fit you are, or aren't, has a big effect on your health and longevity.
Read more >Drinking a sugary beverage with a high protein meal reduces your body's ability to break down fat. And the pounds pile on.
Read more >Fathers are good for many things, but giving kids healthy food just doesn't happen to be one of them.
Read more >The best way to avoid brain shrinkage in middle age is to take these steps in your 20s.
Read more >Here's another reason to watch your weight and diet when pregnant: it can leave your child vulnerable to depression.
Read more >Just one session of self-hypnosis or meditation training results in a 25 percent reduction in pain. No opioids needed.
Read more >Using your money to buy services that free up your time isn't lazy -- it's wise.
Read more >Want to improve your diet and health? Pick small changes you can stick with, a Harvard study finds.
Read more >Parkinson's patients are nearly four times likelier to have a melanoma. Having a melanoma also raises the risk of Parkinson's.
Read more >Artificial sweeteners are not a free ride. They tend to make people crave sweets, leading to weight gain and worse.
Read more >When it comes to staying sharp, video games appear to work just as well as brain training.
Read more >It's easy to doctor images and put them online. It turns out we are not very good at determining what's real and what's not.
Read more >Not all largely vegetarian diets are especially good for you. Some plant-based diets are bad for your heart.
Read more >The American Heart Association's new advisory should help clear up confusion about which fats to eat and which to avoid.
Read more >When schools help kids understand their emotions and their relationships with others better, it produces lifelong dividends.
Read more >Two big studies find that coffee's benefits know no racial or ethnic boundaries. Coffee drinkers live longer, period.
Read more >Generosity -- and it doesn't take much -- makes us happier. Brain scans show how it works.
Read more >Everyone knows how good breastfeeding is for babies. It may benefit moms as much as it does infants.
Read more >A study in mice finds those with an enhanced sense of smell gained more weight; those with no sense of smell lost it. A new diet strategy?
Read more >People with mild cognitive impairment tend to forget things. There's a game that seems to help.
Read more >Parents can be too supportive, at least in a study of third graders. But the issue may be trickier than that.
Read more >Scientists may have found a way to catch Alzheimer's early and reduce its effects.
Read more >Are you holding on to too much stuff? Here's a way to honor sentimental items of clothing or toys without succumbing to clutter.
Read more >If one member of a couple worries too much about the attachment of his or her partner, it can cause problems.
Read more >Even skeptics who suggest that insurance doesn't improve outcomes sign up for insurance if they can get it.
Read more >Giving overweight kids prebiotics sets them up to gain far less weight than their untreated peers -- about 10 pounds less.
Read more >Some parents are choosing to skip diapers altogether and using elimination communication to get their babies to go.
Read more >Yoga faces off against physical therapy as an low-cost way to treat lower back pain. The results are impressive.
Read more >Two studies find that kids with higher levels of this antioxidant do better academically.
Read more >Marriage really does make men fatter. And then come kids. Forewarned is forearmed.
Read more >Everyone is an expert when it comes to raising kids. What's a mother to do about the criticism -- well-intentioned or not?
Read more >It's good for the heart, seniors' bones and helps the blood. Now we know full-fat dairy is a good way to get it.
Read more >Kids and teens are only about as active as the average 60-year-old, according to a new study.
Read more >Potatoes can be good for you, but they can also send you to an early grave. How you cook them is what counts.
Read more >When veggies sound like an indulgence -- chipotle-roasted corn, sizzling green beans -- they go over a lot better.
Read more >Baseball players' reaction times improved when they got an extra hour of sleep. Stress and fatigue went down, too.
Read more >Not everyone should be a dog owner, but seniors who have dogs get a lot more exercise than those who don't.
Read more >Nutrients in fruits and vegetables contain compounds that can kill prostate and other cancer cells.
Read more >Parents who believe their actions affect their kids have kids with fewer problems and more resilience.
Read more >Mindless munching really packs on the pounds. Paying attention to emotional eating can be game-changing.
Read more >People who lack health insurance and use the ER as their doctor's office often pay a huge price.
Read more >Protecting your skin from damaging UV rays begins with hats, sunglasses, and picking the right sunscreen.
Read more >Worried about climate change? Simply eating beans instead of beef could reduce global greenhouse gases up to 75 percent.
Read more >Whole grain bread is better, right? Not so fast. The nutritional benefits of bread are actually more individual than anyone thought.
Read more >It had been thought that teens' brains shrink during adolescence. That’s far from true.
Read more >If you've been giving your little one juice in his or her sippy cup, it's time to reconsider. Check out the AAP's new guidelines.
Read more >Giving your child a toy he or she can talk to sounds ideal, until you consider privacy and hacking.
Read more >Aging adults need more protein to fight illness and stay strong. Few get enough.
Read more >Fiddling with hand-held toys can be therapeutic. The idea is they focus attention and reduce anxiety. But is this always the case?
Read more >The joint damage aging often brings appears to be less the result of wear and tear and more about reversible changes at the cellular level.
Read more >A little chocolate every day or so can reduce your risk of atrial fibrillation. Best to be sure it's dark chocolate.
Read more >When Harvard researchers looked at how the ACA has affected the health of low-income adults, this is what they found.
Read more >Being active is linked to greater well-being and less depression. The real news is it doesn’t take much.
Read more >The challenges of school and growing up are much easier to handle with a dog by your side.
Read more >Senators Warren and Grassley want to see some hearing aids sold over the counter -- much the way reading glasses are.
Read more >The are a number of reasons to go gluten-free. Heart health is not one of them.
Read more >Caught early, glaucoma can usually be kept at bay. A new test gives doctors a much-needed edge.
Read more >Staying out of the sun and sunblock cut your risk of skin cancer, but they can also contribute to vitamin D deficiency and celiac disease.
Read more >Overweight kids are much more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and a variety of life-altering and expensive health problems.
Read more >Marijuana and the capsaicin in hot peppers get your gut and your brain talking to each other. A very good thing.
Read more >Noise is increasingly polluting the peace and quiet of protected areas, disturbing plant and animal life.
Read more >Is our focus on reducing saturated fat blinding us to the importance of a healthier lifestyle? Some think so.
Read more >Brain scans of people coping with fragmented attention show how much extra effort it requires.
Read more >Children who find it hard to handle their emotions are more likely to become overweight. There is a simple way for parents to help.
Read more >Even if you don't allow smoking around your kids, the toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke linger, affecting their health.
Read more >The brains of people who have taken LSD, psilocybin or ketamine light up in ways that may explain these hallucinogens' effects.
Read more >Walking to work is good for your health, but biking to work packs an even bigger health punch.
Read more >Kids eat more vegetables and waste more food depending on when lunch and recess are scheduled.
Read more >What if everything we thought we knew about salt and blood pressure turns out to be wrong?
Read more >In the works: glasses that adjust the way your eyes' natural lenses do.
Read more >Office workers looking for a way to banish afternoon fogginess should try this approach.
Read more >Diet soda seems to age the brain. Both dementia and stroke risk increased with soda consumption.
Read more >A set of new findings has completely changed our understanding of what too much salt does to your body.
Read more >Diets high in saturated fats actually damage cartilage and joints. Other fats appear to be protective.
Read more >Life crises contribute to many kids' decision to leave school. A little help navigating these rough times could prevent it.
Read more >Bigger, more graphic, warnings on cigarette packs reduce smoking. But the U.S. tobacco industry is blocking them. The public is not pleased.
Read more >You can fix biorhythms thrown off by shift work, travel or late nights in front of a screen and lose weight at the same time.
Read more >There's a link between the violence that we experience virtually and the violence that we act out in reality.
Read more >What motivates us changes as we progress toward our goals. It pays to know the difference.
Read more >Playing video games is significantly associated with sexist attitudes, a French study has found. It's about how women are depicted.
Read more >A handful of peanuts with a meal can keep fatty deposits from sticking to your arteries.
Read more >Enrichment doesn't have to cost money. Trusting, deep relationships at school can have a huge academic impact.
Read more >Company programs to help workers lose weight not only benefit workers' health, they add to hours on the job.
Read more >Why is getting a copy of your medical records so expensive?
Read more >Running a marathon is hard on your body, but the toll it takes on your kidneys is just being explored.
Read more >Competing guidelines for the use of statins in people with atherosclerosis may leave African Americans less protected.
Read more >If you have to wait for a your chips to drop, but can get a healthier snack more quickly, or cheaply, you might choose differently.
Read more >Workers in both blue and white collar jobs are looking over their shoulders, worried that robots will replace them.
Read more >Home-cooked meals used to be prized; now they are seen as inconvenient. But the health benefits of eating at home are undeniable.
Read more >Bedbugs' resistance to eradication is legendary. A promising new approach uses mold to stop them in their tracks.
Read more >Too few heart attack patients exercise the way they should. Sure, they're worried, but they still need rehab. It can make a big difference.
Read more >A study proves it may be possible, with intensive therapy, to reverse type 2 diabetes. No meds necessary.
Read more >Labels promoting "low content" are best seen as marketing tactics, not as signs of healthful products. Read carefully.
Read more >People are having sex less often. And it's not about work...or age.
Read more >Not eating enough food high in nutrients harms the heart as much as eating too much food high in empty calories and fat.
Read more >Women seem to be at greater risk for sports-related concussions than men are. A study starts to unpack why this is.
Read more >Eating less gives your cells, especially your ribosomes, a rest and slows the aging process.
Read more >People who are really, seriously, trying to lose weight often find their willpower tested in this situation. Avoidance is one strategy.
Read more >Both high- and low-intensity courses in yoga and breathing techniques helped people suffering from depression.
Read more >Even though most parents know what their kids should eat, they often don't push the issue, preferring the path of least resistance.
Read more >Reducing the amount of red meat you eat isn't just good for your health, it's good for the environment, too.
Read more >The risk of colorectal cancer is going down, except for people under 50. For them, it's going up.
Read more >If you don't have celiac disease, forget trying to go gluten-free. It will save you money, and it's better for your health.
Read more >Too many parents store opioid pain relievers where kids and teens can get them.
Read more >Everyone wants to know why some stories go viral. Brain scans offer an answer.
Read more >Weighing the pros and cons of treatment options is not easy for patients, particularly when they are reeling from a cancer diagnosis.
Read more >Time to get smart about nutritional fads like juicing and gluten-free diets. Doctors stand up for what is and isn't proven to work.
Read more >Nearly 80 percent of Americans are deficient in vitamin D, putting them at risk for fragile bones as they age. Here's what helps.
Read more >Doctors took note when patients gave them mediocre ratings, taking steps to improve communication. Things got better.
Read more >A study done in mice finds that niacin — vitamin B3 — not only prevents destruction of the optic nerve, it reverses it.
Read more >Seniors are being given prescriptions that can muddle their minds and cause falls. Here is how over-prescribing can be avoided.
Read more >Being prescribed a step count can encourage patients with diabetes or high blood pressure to be more active. Just add a pedometer.
Read more >Vaping, inhaling the vapor from e-cigarettes, seems safe enough, but study after study finds it's a gateway to smoking.
Read more >The hundreds of ads for junk food kids see every week shows in their diets and their health. Canada wants to do something about it.
Read more >If taxes could buy you some disability-free years as you age, would you be willing to pay them?
Read more >Selfies are fun when you are the one taking them. Others' selfies are another story.
Read more >The sexual confusion of the teen years can be brutal for teens questioning their sexuality. Legalizing same-sex marriage has helped.
Read more >Olive oil super-charges HDL -- good -- cholesterol, so it is even more helpful to your heart.
Read more >Women take note: it's possible to plug the vas deferens so sperm can't get out. And the procedure may even be reversible
Read more >Yes, smoking is down, but it has seemingly nothing to do with e-cigarettes.
Read more >Some surprising — and fulfilling — ways to reduce your chances of cognitive impairment.
Read more >With kids, personality traits are pretty contagious. So it matters who their friends are.
Read more >Protein builds muscle and muscle keeps seniors on their feet. But which is better — vegetable protein or that from meat or fish?
Read more >When overweight people are stereotyped as incompetent, lazy or ugly, it's bad for their mental and physical health.
Read more >Obesity's effects on health cut across medical areas, so doctors tend not to be trained or tested about it.
Read more >We all make mistakes. Some of us are better about using them to good advantage, however. Here's why.
Read more >Meditation and music both appear to help preserve memory in the aging brain.
Read more >If you are struggling with weight loss or fitness goals, check out the nearest gym. It could make all the difference.
Read more >High tech baby monitors use sensors to keep track of respiration and heart rate. They may not help and can make parents crazy.
Read more >You can inoculate yourself against fake news. It starts with knowing that it's out there.
Read more >Many people prescribed asthma medication may not need it. Make sure you have been properly tested.
Read more >When 7-year-olds are asked to pick someone really smart, they choose differently than they did when they were five.
Read more >Many parents see emotional turmoil as just part of adolescence. But it may be a sign of something more serious that therapy can change.
Read more >The best way to get people on subsidies to buy nutritious food.
Read more >The anxiety and depression that can haunt new mothers are finally receiving the attention they deserve.
Read more >Alcohol may make you unable to forget. And this matters for people with PTSD.
Read more >As meat consumption goes up, so does the risk of diverticulitis. A coincidence? Or a connection?
Read more >If your exercise regimen is pretty much confined to weekends, don't feel too bad. You are still getting some major health benefits.
Read more >This micromineral helps us repair damaged DNA and makes a big difference in our health. Can you guess what it is?
Read more >The exercise that virtual reality cycling programs offer can make a big difference for kids who find it hard to deal with school.
Read more >People in their 30s and 40s can have high LDL cholesterol, too. Yet often they don't get the treatment they need.
Read more >When patients can tell their doctors about symptoms as they happen, ER visits go down and survival rates go up.
Read more >Yes, lots of us are short on time. But if prepared foods are your only meal plan, it's time to make a change.
Read more >Fifty-two countries have laws against spanking. Not only does spanking not work, a study finds, it may bring on some undesirable behaviors.
Read more >No-cal beverages tend to trigger overeating, and they damage the environment. Tap water is a far better bet.
Read more >Miscarriage is heartbreaking. For some women the end of disappointment may be in sight.
Read more >Breast milk is spectacularly good for infants, but it doesn't offer enough vitamin D...unless mothers take one of these steps.
Read more >A Mediterranean diet can help keep your brain sharper, a study of people over 70 shows. Brain scans prove it.
Read more >Infants born to overweight parents are at risk for developmental delays in a number of areas.
Read more >Lutein, an antioxidant found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables, beefs up the brain — and memory.
Read more >Managers who encourage policies that get workers to know each other have employees who learn more and faster on the job.
Read more >It can be hard to get help in a country with only ten psychiatrists. That's where the Friendship Bench comes in.
Read more >Your gum disease may be putting you at risk for rheumatoid arthritis. One bacteria in particular appears to play a big role.
Read more >Fitness apps are getting better at tracking our health and activity. It's like having an MD by your side.
Read more >Not everyone finds it easy to feel grateful. For some, feeling like they owe a debt of gratitude is profoundly uncomfortable.
Read more >Magnesium can cut your chances of a heart attack or stroke, as well as making other healthy contributions. Here's how to get it.
Read more >Cigarette smoke contains lots of chemicals, not just nicotine. Think ammonia, arsenic, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, lead and uranium.
Read more >There are basically two types of bad bosses — those who are dysfunctional and those who are are much darker.
Read more >If you smoke 10 cigarettes a day, or fewer, you are still far more at risk for health problems than nonsmokers.
Read more >Most meals marketed to teens and kids have way more calories than they should. What to look for.
Read more >It's more fun doing something on the fly, improvising, than following a master plan. Keep things loose.
Read more >Psilocybin can be a wonder drug when it comes to helping cancer patients overcome the anxiety associated with their diagnoses.
Read more >Want to lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, or death by up to 25 percent? Grab some nuts. But not too many.
Read more >Icy conditions can be treacherous. Some boot treads help keep you upright better than others.
Read more >There's too little handwashing going on at many daycare sites, and kids pay the price.
Read more >People who drink more soda tend to sleep less — two or three hours less than those who don't.
Read more >Time in the sun during childhood and adolescence seems to bring better eyesight later in life. Just don't forget the sunblock.
Read more >Why do nuts, and walnuts especially, do so much for men? They can even boost men's moods.
Read more >Childhood vaccinations don't cause autism spectrum disorders. But what about moms' flu vaccines?
Read more >People with severe depression who didn't respond to antidepressants were helped by these breathing techniques.
Read more >Low-fat milk appears to be making kids fat, yes, fat.
Read more >High density lipoprotein is not as bad for your heart as LDL cholesterol. But it may not be as good we think.
Read more >Even when it's locked and off, your cell phone reveals a lot about you — like what you ate, the places you've been.
Read more >Women over 60 benefit from breast reconstruction just as much as younger women do.
Read more >A drug commonly used for ADHD seems to make recovering from anesthesia much easier.
Read more >Most kids eat far more salt than they should, a CDC study says. And they have the blood pressure to prove it.
Read more >Not only are we more connected than ever, our own online devices may be stalking us.
Read more >New guidelines to guard against sudden infant death suggest that babies are safer in your room.
Read more >Food cooked over low heat does not develop the dangerous trans fats that grilled, broiled and fried foods do.
Read more >The cause of celiac disease and gluten intolerance may not be gluten after all.
Read more >Simply adding eggs to salads greatly increases your absorption of two key nutrients.
Read more >Putting graphic warnings on cigarette packs helps smokers quit and saves lives.
Read more >When people over 40 start bicycling — even a little — a variety of heart-protective measures improve.
Read more >Free access to high calorie foods and hours in front of screens mean that vacation makes many kids fat. It's better at school.
Read more >In kindergarten, girls and boys are equals when it comes to math. But by second grade...
Read more >Rather than telling people to eat less fat, the guidelines suggest foods to eat.
Read more >Many parents don't realize how easy it is to help kids learn to read, but their involvement makes a huge difference.
Read more >Ten minutes of exercise three times a day is way better for diabetics than one 30-minute session once a day.
Read more >People who are active on Facebook and other networking sites tend to live longer. Coincidence? Probably not.
Read more >Excess weight brings on inflammation inside your body. That's bad for your brain and mental abilities.
Read more >Lying gets easier if you do it enough, British researchers have found. It's like any habit.
Read more >The Affordable Care Act — Obamacare — appears to have increased payments to hospitals.
Read more >When children don't get enough sleep, they don't just get cranky; they eat much, much more.
Read more >Many men and women take a calcium supplement to strengthen their bones, not knowing the damage they are doing to their hearts.
Read more >Transcendental meditation can help prisoners confront the trauma that helps put so many behind bars.
Read more >The news on chocolate keeps getting better. Now we know more about why it is so good for you.
Read more >Financial hardship doesn't just affect physical health; cognitive health suffers, too.
Read more >Online diagnosis is growing, but how good is it? A new study pits MDs against symptom checkers and comes up with an answer.
Read more >The “free” sodas and extras in combo meals add calories that pack on the pounds.
Read more >Finding the right treatment for depression is not easy. Researchers may have found a way.
Read more >Liver damage from herbal and other supplements has doubled in the past decade.
Read more >A lack of vitamin D in umbilical cord tissue can result in fewer fetal blood stem cells and the potential for problems later in life.
Read more >A new report shows how Coca Cola and Pepsi spend millions lobbying to keep soda consumption high.
Read more >First heart attacks are most likely to occur when these two triggers occur together. You can bring both under better control.
Read more >Tracking your daily steps may not do much good — unless there’s another incentive.
Read more >People with kidney stones may find they've passed after they get off this ride.
Read more >Appealing to teens' budding sense of social justice can undermine the allure of junk food.
Read more >Depression is an under-appreciated side effect of hormonal contraception. Certain women are especially vulnerable.
Read more >When measuring doses for children, there's a right way and a way that almost guarantees you'll get it wrong.
Read more >Studies of testosterone treatment paint a murky picture of what has become a billion dollar industry.
Read more >Is your cat driving you crazy? Two veterinarians and an animal behaviorist have a suggestion that should help.
Read more >Working a garden at home or at school has a profound — and profoundly beneficial — effect on eating habits.
Read more >The number of visits to the ER each year among young soccer players rose by 78%. Injuries were even more common for those over 12.
Read more >It turns out to be a good idea to expose kids to eggs, peanuts and other foods linked to allergies — even gluten.
Read more >A Swedish study found children who received this supplement read faster and better.
Read more >A simple change in diet can greatly reduce drug costs in people with kidney disease.
Read more >Teens have some pretty good reasons for giving their sexual education programs low marks.
Read more >Parents worried about toddlers' eating habits should be aware that babies are taking in way more than food during mealtimes.
Read more >How the sugar industry bankrolled a Harvard professor's studies minimizing the effects of sugar on heart disease.
Read more >A 45% reduced conception rate is clear evidence for why women — and men — need to take stress reduction seriously.
Read more >When kids look at laser pointers, severe and lasting eye damage is often the result.
Read more >Giving students standing desks to use during the school day makes a big difference in BMIs and obesity.
Read more >There's a surprising way to reduce kids' anxiety before surgery, no drugs required.
Read more >The brain rarely births new cells — except in one very important area.
Read more >The number of people who've decided to go gluten-free without a diagnosis of celiac disease has tripled. Are they foolish?
Read more >Less than a third of the people in the U.S. who are depressed get treatment. Guess who's most affected?
Read more >There's a good reason the antibacterial soaps and body washes on drugstore shelves will have to be reformulated or removed within a year.
Read more >Programs and apps that set and monitor health goals can be helpful. Of course, you do have to put down your phone to use them.
Read more >Most seniors are happier than people in their 20s and 30s, making them an untapped resource for the mental health of young adults.
Read more >Women who were abused in childhood don't live as long as those who weren't. Men are less affected.
Read more >The assumptions behind U.S. drug policy are sadly out of date, according to new research.
Read more >Poor neighborhoods around the country tend to lack access to fresh foods. Policy changes can help.
Read more >Which pleases your dog more: praise or food? Brain scans tell a surprising story.
Read more >Houseplants can play an important role in air quality — as filters for common household chemicals.
Read more >When nutrition advice is tailored to an individual's needs, it has a much bigger impact on diet and health.
Read more >FIFA, soccer's governing body, thought it had found a way to prevent over-age soccer players from competing. But no.
Read more >Volunteering, especially later in life, seems to bring health and happiness.
Read more >Latinos age more slowly and live longer than members of other ethnic groups do. It's called the “Hispanic Paradox.”
Read more >The meals schools serve low-income students help them learn. They also make them overweight.
Read more >Women with ADHD tend to live in poverty, suffer from anxiety and depression, and fly under the radar of mental health programs.
Read more >Women's biological clocks speed up with early menopause — before age 51 — and sleep problems.
Read more >Being overweight can age your brain 10 years.
Read more >Kids like e-cigarettes mostly because they seem cool. But are e-cigs safer than smoking tobacco?
Read more >Background noise makes it hard for toddlers to pick up language. So turn off the TV.
Read more >Some jobs require hours of sitting, and that's bad for your health. Luckily, there's an antidote.
Read more >Saturated fats, from cheese or meat, aren't good for your heart; and they do bad things to your brain, too.
Read more >Chronic inflammation is a killer. Nuts can help. Just don't eat too many.
Read more >Among millennials with poor job prospects, marriage may be out of the question, but having children isn't.
Read more >There are a lot of claims made regarding the risks and benefits of hormone replacement. A big study takes one off the list.
Read more >Every parent knows what a tired child is like. What they may not know is that sleep problems can create emotional problems.
Read more >The U.S. government gives farmers subsidies to grow the crops that make us fat.
Read more >Many of the injuries high school football players suffer are the result of the surfaces they play on and could be avoided.
Read more >When a friend logs on as you and posts content to your social media account, you've been fraped.
Read more >Patients on painkillers after surgery run the risk of addiction.
Read more >No-calorie sweeteners can wreak metabolic disaster. They fool the tastebuds, but not the brain.
Read more >We like people who eat like us even more than we like people who look and dress like us.
Read more >Over time marijuana use seems to dull the responsiveness of the reward center of the brain, making it less sensitive to pleasure.
Read more >Short periods of exercise can help people with ADHD get motivated and stay focused.
Read more >More evidence that if you market veggies like snack foods, kids will come.
Read more >The Zika virus has killed an elderly person in Utah and infected another. The CDC is investigating.
Read more >The sunscreens we like may not give us adequate protection, depending on what we're doing outdoors.
Read more >Preschoolers who go to bed around 8 pm are half as likely to become overweight teens.
Read more >Eating well now may be what makes it possible to live on your own later in life.
Read more >Alcohol consumption is a topic that often doesn't come up at doctor's visits, and it should.
Read more >A new app to track women's monthly cycles could help you get pregnant — or avoid it.
Read more >When healthy foods are marketed more like processed foods, shoppers buy more of them.
Read more >There hasn't been a mass shooting in Australia since it enacted new gun laws in 1996. Not one.
Read more >A study finds we are over-treating type 2 diabetes especially in seniors.
Read more >The active compound in marijuana — THC — may prevent the brain detritus that causes Alzheimer's.
Read more >Women in cardiac arrest are 30% less likely to have an angiogram or angioplasty than men. Now the question is, why?
Read more >We all know we should walk more, but many find it hard to do. What if your cardiologist joined you?
Read more >Children's food environments, especially their route home from school, can build healthy or unhealthy snacks into their diets.
Read more >Of course, eating more veggies is good for you, but not all vegetarian diets are equally good.
Read more >A survey found broad (75%) support for terminal patients being given access to life-ending drugs.
Read more >Making art helps reduce stress — it doesn't matter whether you are good at it or not.
Read more >Breastfeeding and avoiding antibiotics are two ways parents can safeguard the diversity of their children's gut microbes.
Read more >Hospital-acquired infections can be kept under control if more workers wash their hands. That's where the Yuck Factor comes in.
Read more >Studies showing that this vitamin improves health may be flawed, but does that mean they're wrong?
Read more >An international review study found only one antidepressant was reliably useful for those under 18.
Read more >Looking for for work is nobody's idea of a good time. But you can prevent yourself from sabotaging your best efforts.
Read more >Parents of overweight teens may be tempted to remind/nag their children not to eat. Don't. Do this.
Read more >Pop stars who promote soda and other unhealthy foods don't mean to add to the burden of teen obesity, but they do.
Read more >Teens exercised an hour more a week simply by building mild exercise nearby into their daily routine
Read more >Teenagers drive more — and cause more accidents — during the summer. Parents can do a lot to reduce the risk.
Read more >We only need minute amounts of this mineral, but it appears to play a huge role in our ability to burn fat.
Read more >Of all the factors researchers explored, fiber intake made the biggest difference in how well a person aged.
Read more >The FDA wants snack food makers to cut the salt in their products. Good luck with that.
Read more >It's easy to send a selfie of that mole or skin tag to a telehealth site, but it may not be smart.
Read more >The way you handle disputes with your partner can show up as health issues down the road.
Read more >Potatoes are vegetables, but they are starchy and can lead to high blood pressure.
Read more >Resisting temptation is not always a good thing, at least not when rewards are scarce.
Read more >A gluten-free diet can be life-saving if you have celiac disease, but it can cause nutritional deficiencies in others.
Read more >Wire bristles from the brushes used to clean grills can land people in the hospital.
Read more >Online mental health services can help people with anxiety and depression.
Read more >A good old age may not mean being free of ailments. More important are seniors' mobility and sociability.
Read more >Everyone knows exercise is good for them, but it's even better than you think.
Read more >Violent, antisocial kids behaved better when their diets were rich in this nutrient.
Read more >XPL is an invisible, elastic, polymer that when applied to skin, tightens it and makes wrinkles disappear.
Read more >One serving of seafood a week reduced the progression of certain types of memory loss in seniors.
Read more >Data from an app for jet lag have helped researchers develop a snapshot of global sleep patterns.
Read more >Drinking artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy makes infants likelier to be overweight.
Read more >A program that helps seniors with early-onset dementia suggests ways to ease loneliness.
Read more >Cutting your daily calories by as little as 12 percent can increase your energy, happiness, sex drive, and yes, weight loss.
Read more >A Mayo Clinic study finds that eating meat regularly shortens life spans.
Read more >A bacteria found in mothers' milk makes it especially good for babies' digestive health.
Read more >Over 2,200 doctors sign a proposal for a single-payer healthcare plan.
Read more >Getting your heart rate up for intervals of just 20 seconds can offer benefits equaling those of much longer workouts.
Read more >Certain nutraceuticals — omega-3s and others — can boost the effectiveness of antidepressants.
Read more >Children's ability to pay attention appears to be affected by the amount of attention their parents pay to things.
Read more >Hearing loss is common among seniors. Unchecked by a hearing aid, it can disconnect people from others and lead to mental deterioration.
Read more >Breast milk is a complex mix of over 200 sugars that gets newborns off to a strong start.
Read more >Believe it or not, bedbugs have color preferences. So you may want to reconsider those red sheets.
Read more >Vegetable oils are not as heart-healthy as we thought.
Read more >An unofficial study is garnering a lot of attention for suggesting that dogs don't like to be hugged.
Read more >Fructose damages genes in the brain, leading to a variety of problems. Luckily, one nutrient offsets its effects.
Read more >Depression is not good for your cardiovascular system, but there is a way to erase the risk.
Read more >Recommendations regarding taking low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attacks have changed.
Read more >Eating a baseball-sized serving of fresh fruit every day is the quickest way to cut your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Certain drugs for gastric problems like GERD or ulcers can cause permanent kidney damage, especially if used for long periods of time.
Read more >Social networking sites like Yelp can help you pick a hospital as well as a restaurant.
Read more >Would you rather know definitely that something bad is going to happen, or be unsure of it?
Read more >It's not just what's in your fast food that's bad for you; it's what your fast food is packaged in
Read more >Hikers and runners fear them; women in heels invite them. A simple new way to prevent most blisters.
Read more >Hormone replacement therapy can help reduce atherosclerosis if it is started early in menopause.
Read more >Avoiding going to the doctor is bad for your health.
Read more >Beans, or legumes, are filling, nutritious and low-fat, making them the perfect diet food. Don't overlook what they can do.
Read more >Ear infections are down in the U.S. thanks to less smoking, more breastfeeding and some precautions all parents can take.
Read more >Mammograms may predict coronary arterial calcification.
Read more >Exposing children to peanuts may help prevent serious allergic reactions, but talk with your pediatrician first.
Read more >There appears to be yet another biological mechanism behind overeating. It's a signaling problem.
Read more >A new non-invasive approach to finding coronary plaques that are likely to cause a stroke.
Read more >There's a big difference between letting your mind wander and having it take off on its own.
Read more >A diet high in vitamin C-containing fruits and vegetables can cut the risk of cataracts by a third.
Read more >Oxytocin is known as the love hormone, but it may also predict new mothers' vulnerability to depression.
Read more >Few of us really pay attention to the sound of our chewing, but it can make a big difference in how much we eat.
Read more >Online ads that follow you around the Web offer flattering identities as part of their sales pitch.
Read more >The fear of a fall can leave seniors housebound. But even those who have had a fall can recover balance with the help of this ancient art.
Read more >It is not uncommon for cancer patients to be depressed. Light therapy can be a non-invasive treatment.
Read more >Personal care products can contain endocrine disrupting compounds. They aren't too hard to avoid.
Read more >You can't really have too much water, and what it does to lower cholesterol and calorie consumption is all good news.
Read more >It was no particular surprise when a study found meditation makes you wiser, but ballet?
Read more >Almost any kind of exercise -- including gardening and dancing -- can help fend off cognitive impairment, even after it has begun.
Read more >Everyone who works on a team tends to over-estimate their own contribution and under-estimate everyone else's.
Read more >Ultra-processed foods are just bundles of emulsifiers, salt, added sugars and calories.
Read more >However well-intentioned, you really shouldn't tell a friend on a diet that ice cream is a bad idea.
Read more >Conventional wisdom has it that people with lots of moles need to be extra worried about skin cancer. But other factors are more important.
Read more >Smartphones can give us physical directions, but they are pathetic at emotional support.
Read more >Taxing unhealthy foods like soda and chips and subsidizing the cost of fruits and vegetables would have a big impact on health.
Read more >Yogurt and other dairy products can help lower blood pressure. The effect is especially strong in women.
Read more >The responsibility for most global warming doesn't rest with China or industry or even automobiles.
Read more >Your spouse has more of an impact on how you eat than your family history does.
Read more >If your child feels his or her gender ldentity is different from their biological sex, your support can make a huge difference.
Read more >The less you sleep, the more calories you tend to consume because your brain is unable to regulate appetite.
Read more >Eating fish twice a week reduces the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's.
Read more >Where to go to find the most unintentional gun deaths, fatal police encounters and traffic fatalities.
Read more >Good news for people struggling to lose weight: even small losses can bring serious health benefits.
Read more >Children with asthma often end up in the hospital shortly after school vacations. There's a reason for this.
Read more >Sex lives and mood improved when older men with low T used testosterone gel.
Read more >Barley reduces blood sugar, the risk of diabetes and heart disease, and it leaves you feeling full.
Read more >New brain research offers more insight into where rage comes from, and how it's kept in check.
Read more >Exercise and meditation, used together, can be an effective one-two punch for depression.
Read more >Contrary to decades of advice, eggs don't appear to raise blood cholesterol. An egg a day should be fine.
Read more >Instead of paying employees to lose weight, it may be better for companies to fine them if they don't.
Read more >The brains of people who are fit are bigger than those who aren't.
Read more >Who knew it was so dangerous to answer a call for help? Assaults on paramedics are too common.
Read more >Eating a fiber-rich diet as a teenager, with plenty of fruits and vegetables and whole grains, can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Read more >Not only do dogs learn new tricks, they have things to teach us, too.
Read more >Tanning salon regulars raise their risk of melanoma by 500%.
Read more >People gain an average of just under a pound during a vacation. They rarely take the weight off.
Read more >Our brains like rewards — a glass of wine, a piece of cake. This can distract us from making better choices.
Read more >Pregnant women who eat more fish have children who grow up to be smarter.
Read more >Supposedly safer, BPA alternatives like BPS still seem to disrupt our hormones.
Read more >Mice subjected to repeated mild impacts to the head showed long-term brain damage. No, they weren't wearing helmets.
Read more >Clearing your counters is a good way to cut calories. Messy kitchens promote snacking.
Read more >Patient confidentiality is a a big reason many teens and young adults avoid going for HIV testing.
Read more >The water in hookahs cools tobacco smoke, but the pipes deliver huge amounts of tar and nicotine.
Read more >Performance anxiety is all-too-familiar to many. Now scientists know why it occurs.
Read more >Kids look at more of the angles when they solve problems and make choices if they work with others.
Read more >Good Old Garlic
Aged garlic extract can not only slow the advancement of atherosclerosis, but also reverse the early stages of heart disease
Read more >Eating out can make dietary self control especially difficult. Restaurant meals tend to be big, and tempt us when we are vulnerable.
Read more >You can trick your activity tracker, but probably not for long.
Read more >Sometimes it's hard to keep kids from drinking sugary beverages. Warning labels on soft drinks can help.
Read more >Being overweight takes a toll on your body that may last longer than we expect.
Read more >Something as simple as putting electronic water dispensers in city schools can help reduce obesity and improve health.
Read more >Binge drinking and marijuana use are up, but some other drug use is down on college campuses.
Read more >It's better for heart health to focus on eating enough polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) than to worry about cutting out saturated fats.
Read more >Pregnant women may want to cut down on their potato consumption. The tuber may raise the risk of gestational diabetes.
Read more >Men who eat more fruit are at far less risk for erectile problems. It's all in the flavonoids.
Read more >The best way to prevent skin cancer may be to make sun screen available for free wherever people go to be outdoors.
Read more >Subtle changes in pH balance can affect the longevity of older people — even if they are in good health.
Read more >Having a social network of friends does good things for your health. But at certain ages quality matters more than quantity.
Read more >Understanding the neural mechanisms behind creativity may tell us the conditions under which it is most likely to arise.
Read more >Candy companies are getting really sneaky in their efforts to get kids to eat more junk.
Read more >Mexico's tax on sugary beverages has had an impressive impact on consumption and, hopefully, health
Read more >The case of a football player with CTE offers a sobering portrait of what repeated head injury does to a life and a mind.
Read more >Ultrasounds catch breast cancer early just as well as a mammogram does. And they cost far less.
Read more >If your PSA test score is high, go back and do it again. Scores can vary considerably.
Read more >Chronic pain affects the brain’s addiction pathways, suggesting new approaches to pain management.
Read more >They're coming — diets that take into account your body's particular way of using food and exercise.
Read more >Birth rates in the EU and other developed nations are back to the low levels of a century ago.
Read more >It's important to see a doctor when you are pregnant, but it may be even better to do it with other mothers-to-be.
Read more >Doctor visits are a prime time for teens to take charge of their health. Parents can be obstacles.
Read more >The brains of children with ASD have less of a neurotransmitter that helps us filter out competing stimuli.
Read more >Feeling down won't make you unhealthy. In fact, it is likely the other way around.
Read more >Could phobias be treated in as little as one session? Research is starting to say ‘yes.’
Read more >Dogs aren't for everyone, but they can help anxious kids overcome their fears.
Read more >People who watch a lot of TV are less able to plan, problem-solve or process info quickly.
Read more >Rates of ADHD have shot up 40% over the past eight years, particularly among girls.
Read more >The size of an order of fries has tripled in the past 50 years. Time to go retro.
Read more >Domineering, angry workers are not good for a company's bottom line.
Read more >Programs like Meals on Wheels do more than provide nutrition. They help combat loneliness.
Read more >Men who don't smoke, exercise and eat well can reduce their risk of prostate cancer by 70%.
Read more >Fathers' sperm help determine a child's weight long before a baby is born.
Read more >The emotional aspects of food and eating are often overlooked when people are trying to diet.
Read more >The holidays bring out the best in those for whom shopping is a competitive sport.
Read more >Elite athletes who eat a diet low in carbs burn fat at a much higher rate than those who pursue carb-loading.
Read more >Smokeless tobacco, such as chewing tobacco, may be even worse for your health than lighting up.
Read more >Sitting is, of course, bad for those with heart problems, too. Learn from the ways women over 60 are more active than men.
Read more >Light therapy appears to help even those with non-seasonal depression.
Read more >High expectations can be good for kids. But when they are unrealistic, they can backfire.
Read more >Millennials have grown up with fitness apps, farm shares, and online health sites. So are they healthier? Not necessarily...
Read more >A bit of attention to what you child eats in the morning can make a difference in their GPA.
Read more >Having sex once a week is a good recipe for a happy relationship.
Read more >Go ahead, have that second or third cup of joe. It seems to lead to a longer life.
Read more >People who are insulin resistant and depressed may be helped by treatment with the diabetes drug, pioglitazone.
Read more >The time teens spend on Facebook can increase stress. But there's another, beneficial, side to it.
Read more >Having trouble disconnecting your brain from work? Some simple steps can help.
Read more >Prescription painkillers have created a spike in opioid addiction. Women are leading the way.
Read more >Seasonal affective disorder is often treated with light, but something else seems to work better.
Read more >Drinking too many sugary beverages can seriously increase a man's likelihood of heart problems.
Read more >The isoflavones in soy products — and some foods — can offer thinning bones the help they need.
Read more >If you’re trying to calm your baby, try singing. It works even better than talking.
Read more >A review of the success rates of people on low-fat and low-carb diets comes up with some good ideas.
Read more >It's not hard to raise testosterone levels, but keeping a man's sperm count at a reasonable range isn't easy.
Read more >The more antibiotics a child has growing up, the likelier he or she is to be packing some extra pounds.
Read more >Virtual Week helps sharpen seniors’ ability to perform the tasks of daily life.
Read more >What kids eat in childhood makes a big difference in what their hearts look like 20 years later.
Read more >Public health campaigns that use fear to spark change are controversial. But they may actually work.
Read more >Finding it hard to exercise? An online buddy can really help get you out the door.
Read more >Parents caught in the undertow of adolescent mood swings take heart: they don't last forever. But for some, problems may run deeper.
Read more >Some seniors on blood pressure and diabetes medications can end up dangerously over-medicated.
Read more >A form of vitamin B3, nicotinamide, can reduce the risk of certain skin cancers. It's also safe and inexpensive.
Read more >When it comes to drug trials, study results are often misleadingly upbeat. They're also potentially and dangerously error-ridden.
Read more >The weight of family members can be predicted by what's on the kitchen counter. Cereal? Snacks? Soda? Fruit?
Read more >Snubbing by cell phone — phubbing — is bad for relationships.
Read more >The American Cancer Society has revised its guidelines on breast cancer. Forget self-exams.
Read more >People who meditate or do yoga use far fewer healthcare services than those who don't. Insurers, take note.
Read more >Men with a baby on the way can become depressed, too. And too often they are overlooked.
Read more >Berkeley, CA has decided to tax sugary-drinks in a effort to reduce consumption. Will it work?
Read more >Smoking pot and drinking alcohol increase the likelihood students will have sex. More concerning is which students are having the most unprotected sex.
Read more >There are good deals at wholesale food stores, but what they do to your health is not so good.
Read more >It's not hard to protect your family from the bacteria that can lurk in caramel apples.
Read more >It doesn't matter how long they sleep — when teens stay up late, their body mass increases considerably.
Read more >Some teens find it difficult to stop texting or ignore texts. Compulsive texting can cause academic problems.
Read more >Bullying can erode victims’ mental health. But there is a way to reduce these terrible effects.
Read more >Dads beat Moms when it comes to reading at bedtime. Their style is best for kids’ language development.
Read more >A theater program that pairs autism spectrum disorder children with child actors helps teach social skills.
Read more >You don't have to go hungry to be healthy. You can feel full — and satisfied — without meat. Try it for one meal a week.
Read more >When celebrities come forward about health concerns, the public gets informed.
Read more >Infants with a particular mix of microbes are less likely to develop asthma.
Read more >In many states a first-time DUI will land you in class with a suspended license. But this doesn't safeguard the public. There's a better way.
Read more >Try this app and you may find yourself staring at a photo of you mindlessly nibbling while pumping gas.
Read more >There’s been a lot of flip-flopping on dietary fats in recent years. Here’s where we really are.
Read more >You'd think antibacterial soaps would at least kill germs. Nope. Not unless you wash for hours.
Read more >Parents used to be viewed as a cause of bulimia. Now they are part of an effective treatment.
Read more >Infants with jaundice may no longer need to spend extra time in the hospital. And that's good news for new parents.
Read more >Having sex if you've had heart problems is generally safe. Ask your doctor if he or she doesn't bring it up.
Read more >The Mediterranean Diet is good for the heart, metabolism, keeping our brains healthy, and at least one form of cancer.
Read more >Getting a flu vaccine does more than protect you — it prevents the virus from endangering seniors in your community, too.
Read more >Amazingly, kids eat a healthier diet at day care than at home. And the extra calories they get at home are a major source of weight gain.
Read more >What countries are the best places to grow old? It depends on a how far pensions go, the social fabric, and some other intangibles.
Read more >Endocrine disrupting phthalates have been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage.
Read more >Many school children don't have enough time to eat a decent lunch, even if they want to. They need 25 to 30 minutes.
Read more >The pressure to keep up with social media, particularly at night, does not do anything good for teens’ mental health.
Read more >Lowering blood pressure may be as simple as taking a nap. It's good for your heart, too.
Read more >When kids understand emotions better they can manage their own emotions and behavior better, too.
Read more >Soda and sports drinks don't just encourage obesity. They can raise blood fats to dangerous levels.
Read more >Back-to-school brings headaches for many kids. The stress and change of schedule are two reasons.
Read more >Antibiotic use and overuse appear to either contribute to or serve as early signal for developing the most common form of diabetes.
Read more >Cafeterias are putting more fruit and veggies on kids’ trays. But are they eating them?
Read more >Kids sit for hours and hours a day. Breaking up that time with a little activity can make a big difference.
Read more >Our rising obesity rates have led us to equate food with calories. But we really should be counting nutrients.
Read more >Chestnut leaf extract shows promise as a treatment for dangerous methicillin-resistant staph infections.
Read more >Your moral compass is a key part of what makes you, you.
Read more >Falls are a big problem for seniors. They can mean the end of independence. Good nutrition can cut the risk in half.
Read more >Would you walk 20 minutes a day to prevent heart problems? That's all it takes.
Read more >It's good to watch your weight, but there is something even more important to your health.
Read more >Kids eat less later when they eat more early in the day. Give your kid an egg for breakfast.
Read more >Younger brains are better at clearing away Alzheimer’s proteins than older brains. Is there anything we can do?
Read more >Coffee may prevent the recurrence of colon cancer. Talk to your doctor.
Read more >Some children love the taste and smell of food. This isn't bad, as long as parents help them learn to know when to stop.
Read more >Age-related Infertility may have less to do with eggs than the environment in which they live, suggesting a new route to IVF success.
Read more >It's fine to want to do a really good job, but constant perfectionistic worry about being judged can bring burnout.
Read more >When aging adults ate from a group of specific foods, it slowed the decline in their cognitive abilities.
Read more >Registered dietitian Beth Fontenot knows Southern cooking...and why it's one of the tastiest and unhealthiest cuisines around.
Read more >Mindfulness-based stress reduction helped ease veterans’ symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
Read more >What makes a millionaire decide to give? Their motives aren't the same as for the rest of us, a study finds.
Read more >Lots of kids are picky eaters. But selective eating can be a sign of a more serious set of issues.
Read more >Feminine hygiene products contain dangerous chemicals called phthalates. Don't bother. Your body does just fine on its own.
Read more >Bee colonies are collapsing worldwide. Now we may finally know why.
Read more >Parents who refuse vaccines do it to protect their kids. When they see the damage not vaccinating can do, they often reconsider.
Read more >Eating fruits and vegetables raises the vitamin C in your blood and reduces your risk of heart disease.
Read more >Summer vacation used to be full of activity, but screen time has changed that. What parents should do.
Read more >You may be taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs without knowing it. The heart complications can be serious.
Read more >“Intellectually” stimulated mice are less likely to become addicts. The same may be true for humans.
Read more >An antioxidant in fruit helps turn white fat into brown, and that can mean good things when you step on the scale.
Read more >Fathers put on pounds, too. It's called the “fatherhood effect,” and it's under-recognized by dads — and doctors.
Read more >When kids play soccer, concussions are a worry. But parents may be looking in the wrong place to protect their kids.
Read more >Which takes more time — deciding to be generous or selfish? Brain scans tell the story.
Read more >Obesity is a growing worldwide phenomenon. Here's one of the reasons why.
Read more >Biological age can be twice (or half) that of chronological age. Why some age faster.
Read more >Symptom checkers help patients decide whether a trip to the ER or doctor is necessary. So how good are they?
Read more >When you eat out, you consume far more fat, calories, and salt than when you eat at home. Fast food isn't even the biggest culprit.
Read more >Protein bars that are branded as “fitness” food are anything but.
Read more >Phthalates enter the body through cans and plastic bottles,containers and wrap. Two new forms, supposed to be safer, aren't.
Read more >Testosterone may not be the answer for men with ejaculation problems.
Read more >Daughters of mothers exposed to DDT are four times more likely to develop breast cancer.
Read more >What's the best way to get babies to like veggies? You can try being sneaky, or you can try a different way that seems to work.
Read more >Eating nuts is even better for you than previously thought. But more is not better, and peanut butter may not count.
Read more >Organized sports are one of the best ways to prepare young children for school. They help kids learn self control, among other qualities.
Read more >What you eat can affect your gut microbes and interfere with your ability to know you are full.
Read more >Drugs used to treat ADHD, depression and psychological problems interfere with sleep, and this is a problem for the developing brain.
Read more >It's rarely recommended, but doing this every day could help you lose weight and keep it off.
Read more >Behavioral economists have some interesting ideas about the best ways to improve our eating habits.
Read more >People taking certain acid-reducers for heartburn or other digestive problems may be doubling their risk of heart attack.
Read more >The texting lane one university installed on its stairs was all in fun, but not everyone sees it that way.
Read more >Even when parents are warm and caring, their “helicoptering” can reduce self esteem — and worse.
Read more >When parents and therapists work with young children at home, one-on-one, benefits continue even after treatment has ended.
Read more >Adding this ingredient to your salad helps your body take advantage of more of its antioxidants and other nutrients.
Read more >The EPA's air pollution standards aren't good enough to protect the health of those over 65, a Harvard study finds.
Read more >Trans fats slow your memory just the same way they clog your heart.
Read more >When you feel anxious, sitting may seem like a good idea, but it could make it worse.
Read more >What if you doctor could see every virus your body has ever encountered in one drop of blood?
Read more >You may not have to restrict yourself to dark chocolate — milk chocolate appears to have heart benefits, too. But...
Read more >Ovulation dropped by 75% and more in women taking certain over-the-counter and prescription pain meds.
Read more >Inadequate hydration affects children’s physical, emotional, and mental functioning. Ideas for helping kids get enough.
Read more >Hey, Boomers, stop complaining. What if you had had YouTube and video streaming at age 18?
Read more >Drunk daily, sugary beverages can bring on liver disease. Artificially-sweetened beverages are safer.
Read more >Some hospitals have extreme mark-ups of over 1000%. Many are in Florida; all are for-profit.
Read more >Poor sleep may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease. But it’s not clear which comes first.
Read more >Men who eat lots of meat and fatty carbs have over twice the risk of dying from prostate cancer.
Read more >Getting good sleep helps the brain form new memories, giving you even more justification for a nap.
Read more >Singing — or listening to singing — can help those with dementia feel better emotionally and mentally.
Read more >The executive in your head — the planner and decider — is no friend to creativity.
Read more >Some metabolisms are thrifty — they slow down when calories are cut. This makes it really hard to lose weight.
Read more >A multinational study finds that in most places, cynics cooperate less and earn less money than their more optimistic peers.
Read more >Waiting a little longer to clamp the umbilical cord may help neurodevelopment – especially in boys.
Read more >Even today, African Americans who attended segregated schools are proof that there is no separate but equal when it comes to education.
Read more >Simply substituting water for sugar-sweetened soda can reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Read more >It is hard to avoid turning to your cell phone at the playground. But you should.
Read more >Post-traumatic stress doesn't just bring on emotional issues. It accelerates physical aging, too.
Read more >A grocery list is a tried and true method for saving money and buying healthier food.
Read more >Nearly half of all major brands of probiotics contain gluten. Bad news for the celiac sufferers who take them?
Read more >Many a diet has been done in by snacking, and late at night your brain is especially vulnerable.
Read more >Self-promotion is everywhere. But its rewards are less certain than braggarts might think.
Read more >If you photoshopped your profile photo to make yourself look better, you may want to think again.
Read more >You might think junk food is good business, but when menus get healthier, so does the bottom line.
Read more >Miscarriage is almost never a woman's fault. Most often, it's because the fetus is not viable.
Read more >It's easy to gain weight when the calories in one dish (like pizza) vary so much from slice to slice
Read more >Finally, an answer to the the question, Which matters most, genes or the environment?
Read more >Sexual attitudes keep changing — and changing back again. What new and what's not.
Read more >When a first child arrives, couples' equal workloads go out the window. But it's not all dad's fault.
Read more >The culprit in high blood pressure may not be salty foods. It may be a different mineral.
Read more >When a mild electrical current is applied to the brain, creativity rises.
Read more >Pot may be legal for adults in some states, but it's not for kids. Experts outline policies to protect developing brains.
Read more >You can easily eat well. Just make sure nutrition food is convenient, attractive and a normal part of your life.
Read more >We should be giving alcoholic beverages the same scrutiny as sugar-sweetened sodas.
Read more >When we want to do a good job, self-affirmations are a good way to counteract our worries about not being able to do well enough.
Read more >Office workers kept moving with little loss of productivity. Tell your boss.
Read more >Taking a mental step back from a problem may be just the trick to solving it.
Read more >The longer the period between your last food of the day and first of the next, the lower your risk of two major diseases.
Read more >If you live in an area with the kind of air pollution cars and factories bring, your brain is likely shrinking faster than it should.
Read more >Special glasses tricked people into perceiving their bodies had disappeared. So did social anxiety.
Read more >When states have laws that are designed to penalize texting, they help save lives.
Read more >Learning becomes almost effortless when the unexpected happens.
Read more >Two or more servings of leafy greens like kale, spinach, and collards are an insurance marker against mental decline.
Read more >When teens with social anxiety help others, they come to feel more comfortable in their own skin.
Read more >The broadly neutralizing antibody 3BNC117 is active against over 80% of HIV strains and is well-tolerated.
Read more >Gratitude appears to reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of a second heart attack.
Read more >It pays to exercise as vigorously as you can. Being winded and sweaty is a very good thing.
Read more >Not many diet plans have been backed by science. A new study finds two that really work.
Read more >Night owls — even young ones — are far more likely than early birds to develop diabetes and other metabolic problems.
Read more >Singing or playing in unison fosters emotional harmony. It's a good way to get children cooperating.
Read more >The overuse of antibiotics doesn't just lead to resistance; it is linked to another major disease.
Read more >When chefs develop the recipes used in school lunchrooms, kids eat better. But it takes time.
Read more >The health issues for overweight pets are just as bad as they are for people.
Read more >The act of committing something to memory may make us unable to recall other events.
Read more >Air pollution puts your emotional health as well as your physical health at risk.
Read more >Simply feeding low-income kids a decent breakfast raised test scores 25%. It's one of the easiest reforms around.
Read more >If parents don't know about the safety guidelines designed to protect young players, how can they help their kids?
Read more >Cooking show mavens who try to duplicate TV meals at home gain more weight.
Read more >Adults worried about colorectal cancer might want to think about what they eat.
Read more >There are some, and one at least can make you happier.
Read more >Healthier chocolate? Scientists have found a way to amp up the nutritional benefits of cocoa.
Read more >Should you record your visit to the doctor? It's complicated.
Read more >Daily diet soda drinkers were far more rotund than people who drank them less often.
Read more >Parents' moods are not lost on their children. A parent's depression can create behavior problems.
Read more >Loneliness can be a health hazard, just like being sedentary, or overweight.
Read more >When parents share their children's every move on YouTube or Facebook, it can create problems with privacy and identity.
Read more >People who are depressed improve more than their emotional state when they seek treatment.
Read more >Marijuana use in adolescence may have lasting effects on memory.
Read more >One simple adjustment raised would-be quitters’ success rates by 75 percent.
Read more >Exposure to the sun can cause skin damage hours after you go indoors.
Read more >Moderate coffee consumption is good for the heart, especially the coronary arteries.
Read more >Reassuring news for men with penis envy who worry about measuring up.
Read more >They're cheap, heart-healthy and provide antioxidants. Health food for the rest of us.
Read more >You don't have to go completely meatless to enjoy the major health benefits vegetables bring.
Read more >Even overweight people have a reduced risk of diabetes if they have adequate levels of vitamin D.
Read more >Heading to the sauna a few times a week offers health benefits far beyond purging toxins.
Read more >Two studies put to rest the idea that chronic fatigue sufferers are malingerers or worse.
Read more >Anger management may be good heart attack prevention.
Read more >Children who go on to develop type 1 diabetes have less diverse microbiota.
Read more >Two studies put a dent in peanuts' reign of terror among parents of school children.
Read more >When a computer science teacher had his classes walk as he lectured, something interesting happened.
Read more >Eating more fiber can help people lose weight almost as well as cutting fat and calories.
Read more >Videos of home cooks found bacteria were spread from meat to veggies by a surprising source.
Read more >Before trying medication, seniors having trouble sleeping should try a short course on meditation.
Read more >Guess what happens to the number of rapes and sexual assaults reported on campuses when legal scrutiny is lifted?
Read more >Some of us have brains that react more vigorously to stress and fear. Knowing this could help prevent problems down the road.
Read more >Energy drinks can bring on attention and hyperactivity problems in children and teens that interfere with school.
Read more >Breastfeeding adds diversity to the microbes in babies' guts, which can make the transition to solid food easier.
Read more >Experiencing a sense of awe may reduce inflammation – and depression.
Read more >It's not just what you feed your kids that makes them healthy adults. Intangibles like impulse control and friends have a big effect, too.
Read more >Those privacy policies you click on to order apps or purchase goods won't protect privacy.
Read more >The dietary guidelines for fructose-based sugars are way too high, researchers have discovered.
Read more >High cholesterol begins to take its toll at an early age.
Read more >Daily consumption of sugary soda can lead to early menstruation in girls.
Read more >The more Benadryl and certain other anticholinergic drugs you take, the greater the risk of dementia.
Read more >Football players who started young are more likely to develop memory problems later in life.
Read more >When menus show calorie counts and an estimate of the exercise needed to work them off, people order smarter.
Read more >Binge-watching TV is riskier for your mental and physical health than it sounds.
Read more >When schools made this simple, no-cost change, kids ate more fruit and vegetables at lunch.
Read more >Heart problems begin when you are young. Six lifestyle choices can make a difference into old age.
Read more >Beetroot juice may not help muscles during exercise quite as expected.
Read more >Milk is good for you, but parents may be tempted to let kids have more than is good for them.
Read more >Get up on your feet. Sitting is bad for your health, even if you are physically active.
Read more >People who drink regularly could be at risk of serious alcohol and medication interactions.
Read more >A study has turned up some surprising findings about the quickest route to a healthier life.
Read more >If you have a food allergy, vague warnings tell you little about the actual risks. Here's help.
Read more >Too often surgery is the first option presented to women with minor gynecological issues.
Read more >Go Blueberries! They even lower blood pressure in people at risk for heart problems.
Read more >Writing or talking about a breakup can help you process the pain, but better talk with strangers.
Read more >Fast food can make kids fat. It doesn't do anything good for their brains, either.
Read more >There are some good reasons why having a phone in the room at bedtime makes kids so tired the next day.
Read more >Cats, dogs and other pets give children with autism a way to learn how to deal with others and assert themselves.
Read more >Fexaramine could be the diet drug we all have been waiting for: It tricks your body into thinking it has eaten.
Read more >Better screening for mental stability is not the solution to gun violence, a new study finds.
Read more >People who are prone to feeling guilty make the best workers.
Read more >Yoga doesn't get enough respect as exercise. It's not just for relaxation -- it's good for your heart.
Read more >For every ounce of whole grains you eat, you could extend your life by 5%. Seems like a bargain.
Read more >Body cameras cut police violence by over 50% and could perhaps have saved Michael Brown's life.
Read more >People trying to lose weight don't need friends' misguided remarks. Simple acceptance helps a great deal.
Read more >When you lose weight, where does it go? The answer will change the way you think about weight loss.
Read more >Virtual body-swapping may be the key to reducing racial prejudice.
Read more >The blue light computers and other screens emit can make it hard to get a restful night's sleep.
Read more >People with atrial fibrillation have more control over their heart irregularity than they realize.
Read more >Getting on the scale isn't always good news, but it is a wonderful motivator and helps keep diets on track.
Read more >Get Mom and Dad a broadband connection. Social networks ease seniors' loneliness, too.
Read more >Poor semen quality and fertility problems tend to be a reflection of other health issues.
Read more >Musical training can make a difference in children's ability to process language and learn in school.
Read more >When it comes to high blood pressure, sugar has an even worse effect than salt.
Read more >Teens prescribed anti-anxiety and sleep medications are more likely to abuse drugs later on.
Read more >For women under 65, aspirin’s risks may outweigh its benefits.
Read more >It can be hard to be the lone non-drinker, especially at office parties. Here are some ways to cope.
Read more >Elderly couples with marital problems are more likely to have cardiac problems as well. Counseling can help.
Read more >Shift work affects your body's ability to process energy, making it more likely you will gain weight.
Read more >Nearly half of all infants are put to bed with bedding that poses a risk of SIDS and suffocation.
Read more >An aging population, increasing obesity, and expanding treatment options add up to billions in costs
Read more >The Mediterranean diet works by keeping our telomeres, and so our lives, longer.
Read more >Bystanders can save lives when 911 operators give them CPR instruction over the phone.
Read more >When you eat may be just as important as what you eat. Eating on a schedule makes the body's metabolism run more efficiently.
Read more >Intermittent fasting can reduce inflammation, spur antioxidant enzymes and improve your metabolism.
Read more >Running improves the functioning of mitochondria in our cells, enabling them to use energy far more efficiently.
Read more >The environment of school cafeterias — and the amount of time kids have to eat — can have a big effect on how well kids eat at lunch.
Read more >A new online calculator from Harvard will tell you just how healthy your heart is.
Read more >In France mothers have a trick for getting infants to like vegetables. It works wonders.
Read more >Vegetarian, pescetarian, and Mediterranean diets can do a lot to reduce greenhouse gasses.
Read more >Some people are just not affected by stress very much. A new study suggests why and offers hope for new treatments for depression.
Read more >People with chronic kidney disease should beware of low-salt meats and other foods because they may contain dangerous levels of potassium.
Read more >The amount of caffeine in energy drinks is dangerous to children. It can cause seizures and abnormal heart rhythms.
Read more >Speaking more than one language is one of the most powerful ways to keep your mind sharp.
Read more >A network of bicycle and pedestrian paths in Minneapolis is making a big difference in the number of active commuters.
Read more >It may be possible to adjust the microbiota in our guts to help us lose weight — or at least make it easier to keep weight off.
Read more >Some brands of hand blenders contain toxic chemicals that may be transferred to food. Not good for kids.
Read more >Performing our best under pressure is not easy, and people have different reasons for choking.
Read more >Having a rash or hives as the result of penicillin treatment does not necessarily mean you are allergic. Get tested.
Read more >School lunches take a lot of abuse, but a new study finds that they are healthier than we think.
Read more >When a doctor tells a patient to exercise or take a medication and the patient doesn't, who is responsible?
Read more >The urge to scratch an itch is irresistible, but it really does make the itch worse. See why.
Read more >Of all the emotions, one lasts the longest. Here's why.
Read more >You may want to leave your fancy new
hearing aid at home. It can really ruin musical enjoyment.
Read more >Thermal papers like register and ATM receipts can transfer the endocrine disruptor BPA to the skin, especially if skin lotions are used.
Read more >What do people fear most? A survey finds It is not always rational...or reasonable.
Read more >The number of meals you eat away from home has a big effect on body mass and cholesterol levels.
Read more >Guess who can carry the heavier backpack: Fullback types or more modestly-sized adults?
Read more >Specific nutrients in chocolate stimulate brain areas associated with memory loss. But read before you indulge.
Read more >Chia seeds are nutritious, but they can also be dangerous if consumed dry. Who knew?
Read more >It takes 50 minutes of running or five miles of walking to work off the 250 calories in a can of soda.
Read more >Restaurant chains have been introducing lower-calorie items. This could help diners keep weight off.
Read more >Ask someone how much they drink, and the answer they'll give you may not jibe with the number of bottles in the trash.
Read more >A chemical in broccoli, sulforaphane, reduces the social symptoms of autism symptoms. But only in h
Read more >Over a third of U.S. workers report being bullied at work. Co-workers can help and still avoid repercussions.
Read more >The exact relationship between violent video games and violence and aggression among children isn't clear, but the fact they are linked is.
Read more >A compound in grapefruit lowers glucose as well as a common diabetes drug.
Read more >Getting an appointment with a psychiatrist in some states is nearly impossible.
Read more >Weight-loss surgery can make a huge health difference. But is gastric bypass or banding better?
Read more >Talking about that chance meeting with George Clooney or your trip to Machu Picchu may not be the social lubricant you hope.
Read more >Women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant should try to limit the amount of fried food they eat, particularly when eating out.
Read more >BPA may be behind the uptick in asthma among children.
Read more >When it comes to keeping the beneficial bacteria in your colon happy, one apple stands above the rest. It may even help keep weight off.
Read more >Multitasking may result in a loss of density in gray matter in a key brain area.
Read more >Curiosity literally makes the brain more open to learning. We may be able to use this finding in schools.
Read more >The connections among brain networks in people with ADHD are immature. Can they be helped to develop normally?
Read more >One of the best ways to guard against dementia is to protect your heart.
Read more >Has your skirt size been steadily increasing over the years? If yes, so has your risk of breast cancer.
Read more >Some people react more strongly to negative life events than others. It’s all about an overactive “disappointment pathway.”
Read more >Who you eat with can affect what you eat, especially if your friends are overweight.
Read more >Markers in the blood of people who are or will become depressed offer a step forward in early diagnosis and treatment.
Read more >Get the flu shot as early in the fall as possible. There are a few exceptions.
Read more >Peanut allergies are almost unknown in Asia. How they are prepared may be the reason.
Read more >Weight loss surgery not only benefits the body, it appears to protect the brain as well.
Read more >Artificial sweeteners may cause the problems, such as glucose intolerance and diabetes, their use was intended to prevent.
Read more >The misfolded proteins that accumulate in ALS and Alzheimer's appear to be the result of cells' response to stress.
Read more >Some smokers need to be scared into quitting; others do best with a gentler, more positive approach. Figuring out who needs what.
Read more >Waistlines have grown over an inch on average in the past ten years. This increase in belly fat is not good health news.
Read more >Self-promotion can leave people feeling dirty. Literally. But it doesn’t have to.
Read more >Tea drinkers tend to be healthier than coffee drinkers.
Read more >Events connected to strong emotions are colored by those feelings. Scientists are figuring out how to disconnect the two.
Read more >Xenon gas may be a better PTSD treatment: It helps disconnect traumatic memories from the pain that can go with them.
Read more >Anticoagulant drugs can cause side effects and dangerous bleeding, so for some people, aspirin is the better treatment.
Read more >Some people seem resistant to stress, while others are susceptible to it. Researchers are starting to understand why.
Read more >Good relationships with your neighbors and a feeling that you belong to a community are good for heart health.
Read more >“Neural pruning” helps kids' brains become more efficient. This happens less among children with ASD. Here's why.
Read more >The healthcare savings connected to clean air go a long way toward paying the costs of reducing carbon emissions.
Read more >There's a reason why toddlers' heads are too big for their bodies: Their brains are using most of what they eat. Young minds need to be fed properly.
Read more >The brains of depressed people have different, more intense patterns of connections. What does that mean for treatment?
Read more >Having healthy gut bacteria, part of your microbiome, may help protect against the development of food allergies.
Read more >Antidepressants and talk therapy together may be the key to overcoming severe depression.
Read more >The white matter in the brains of kids who are in good shape is denser and able to process information faster than those who aren't fit.
Read more >It's not just about your heart. Many types of cancer are far more likely to occur as your body mass index (BMI) rises.
Read more >Certain jobs make being a parent even more stressful.
Read more >This common drug Increases the risk of death in patients with atrial fibrillation. Luckily, there are plenty of good alternatives.
Read more >Epigenetics can affect the fetus long before pregnancy. Fathers' health plays a big role, too.
Read more >Commuters who drive themselves to work weigh five to seven pounds more than those who walk or bike.
Read more >Mothers who spend more time in green spaces are less likely to have low birth weight babies.
Read more >Early exposure to antibiotics — even prenatally — can raise the risk for obesity later in life.
Read more >Cancer is usually identified by where it occurs. But its genetic qualities can be more important when choosing treatment.
Read more >Mammograms can help even women over 75 enjoy longer and cancer-free lives.
Read more >As people age, it can be hard to tell whether memory or motivation is fading.
Read more >A new technique makes it possible to predict developmental delays more accurately.
Read more >Making sure you have enough vitamin D is one way to guard against memory loss.
Read more >Figuring out who is a narcissist is pretty easy. All you have to do is ask.
Read more >There's a new reason to take pictures of your meals — you can use them to get support and feedback to eat better.
Read more >The timing of good news is almost as important as the news itself.
Read more >Electronic cigarettes may help some smokers go smokeless. But kids are picking them up like they're harmless consumer products.
Read more >In addition to harming brain development, lead exposure is also linked to emotional problems like depression and anxiety.
Read more >The herb ginkgo biloba helped mice generate new neurons after a stroke. Can it do the same for people?
Read more >Even just five minutes of running each day can boost heart health.
Read more >Time spent in the kitchen pays off in more than just good nutrition. Kids who eat mostly home-cooked meals choose healthier food when out.
Read more >Smoking doesn't just harm your heart and lungs. It can bring on serious depression, and make suicide more likely.
Read more >If you’re trying to quit smoking, the nicotine patch and Chantix are more effective together than alone.
Read more >A large new study of the genetic underpinnings of autism finds that sudden mutations play almost no role in the disorder.
Read more >Treating breast cancer with a gel on the skin may be as effective as oral drugs, and without the risks.
Read more >Generic meds can confuse patients because the same drug comes in different shapes and sizes.
Read more >When people mix energy drinks with alcohol, they tend to drink more.
Read more >Not only do organic foods offer far more polyphenols and other antioxidants, they have far fewer pesticide residues.
Read more >What is it that inspires some investors to leave the market before a crash? They use a different part of their brains than the rest of us.
Read more >For kids, winning isn’t the best part of sports. Knowing what is most important can keep them engaged — and fit.
Read more >They're sometimes painful, intrusive and now it appears they offer little benefit. The ACP comes out against routine pelvic exams. PAP smears not included.
Read more >Saturated fats worsen the symptoms of osteoarthritis, but omega-3 fats seem to help.
Read more >The link between gum disease and heart disease is clear. In fact, flossing may be as important as exercising.
Read more >Researchers have uncovered a genetic combo that drives cancer's spread. Luckily, there also seems to be a chink in its armor.
Read more >Chronic stress — the kind faced by doctors in the ICU — increases white blood cells that can cause life-threatening plaques to form.
Read more >Women with high cholesterol are more likely to develop breast cancer. But there's a possible treatment.
Read more >High levels of stress hormones reduce interconnections among cells in the brain, interfering with our ability to remember.
Read more >The best way to cheer someone up may depend on how robust or fragile their self esteem is.
Read more >The obese suffer from chronic inflammation in fat cells. This not only can bring on diabetes, it may also promote cancer.
Read more >People with peripheral artery disease were able to walk farther and faster after eating chocolate. Only certain kinds helped.
Read more >When states improve air quality, death rates from asthma, emphysema, and pneumonia drop significantly.
Read more >“Depressed” people with diabetes may not be clinically depressed – they may just be reacting to having an illness.
Read more >What parents eat has the biggest effect on kids' food choices. But it would help if carrots or apples had the branding that junk foods do.
Read more >High blood pressure in old age may not be all bad: It can mean more blood to the brain.
Read more >How are we able to shift from thinking about what's for dinner to what's happening in Iraq? It starts with humming in two brain areas.
Read more >An antioxidant found in tomatoes and red sauce may explain the heart health of people around the Mediterranean.
Read more >Pregnant women living near agricultural areas where pesticides are used have a far higher risk of having a child with ASD.
Read more >Estrogen levels fluctuate during the changes leading up to menopause, and this destabilizes brain chemicals linked to mood.
Read more >Some people need the sun the way an alcoholic needs a drink. And the health risks can be just as severe.
Read more >Women who regularly eat red meat from a young age have a greatly increased risk of breast cancer.
Read more >When olive oil is eaten with leafy greens, it sets in motion a process that lowers blood pressure.
Read more >Children of divorce are more likely to be overweight or obese. Especially boys.
Read more >Some foods offer more nutrition per calorie than others. A new list contains some obvious choices, but there are some surprises, too.
Read more >A text messaging program gives those struggling with nicotine cravings the support they need. You can even ask for help.
Read more >Eating two slices of white bread a day raises the risk of obesity by 40%.
Read more >When it comes to allergens and bacteria, early exposure may be better than no exposure.
Read more >Colorectal cancer screening can benefit even those over 75. But it is a good idea to discuss the pros and cons with your doctor.
Read more >A couple days of fasting may help the immune system reboot. But don’t try it at home just yet.
Read more >Older parents are more likely to have a child with ASD. It may be that exposure to environmental influences plays a role.
Read more >People with ADHD are often smokers and face serious health problems. Stimulant drugs for the disorder may reduce this risk.
Read more >You know the best way to keep kids healthy and at a good weight is to be sure vegetables are part of their diets. Here's how to make that happen.
Read more >Using light, researchers have been able to create, extinguish and re-create a memory. The finding may offer help people with PTSD or memory loss.
Read more >Sugar isn't just about gaining weight -- it's bad for your heart, too.
Read more >Lowering your blood pressure is a good idea, but some drugs appear to increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Read more >Kids who don't get enough sleep have more body fat and are more likely to be obese.
Read more >We think of discrimination as being about hate and holding certain people back. But it can be just the opposite.
Read more >Advantame is 20,000 times sweeter than sugar, making it potentially far safer than other sugar substitutes.
Read more >The Paleo diet may be popular, but it does not appear to curb appetite or reduce obesity. It's not without benefits, however.
Read more >Psilocybin, found in certain mushrooms, appears to help prevent depression and anxiety by enhancing mood.
Read more >Vaccinating for the flu earlier can curb a pandemic. So can washing your hands.
Read more >Mice who had been unable to even stand to eat became fully mobile after a human stem cell transplant.
Read more >When a community substituted a modified form of wheat fiber for the flour in their diets, they saw a big reduction in cholesterol.
Read more >Men with high blood pressure — not to mention those with normal BP — cut their risk of death simply by walking.
Read more >The stress of conflict in our relationships with family and friends can actually shorten our lives. Pick your battles.
Read more >Sugar-sweetened beverages have a direct effect on blood pressure. The more you drink, the higher it -- and your risk of heart attack -- go.
Read more >Some homes are like Superfund sites -- toxic to healthy eating. A few changes can make eating better a lot easier.
Read more >If you want your children to clean up, try enlisting them as helpers, rather than asking them to help. It makes a difference.
Read more >When we are stressed, the comfort foods we crave have an even worse impact on our weight and health than usual.
Read more >Athletes using performance-enhancing drugs have been a step ahead of the agencies meant to police them. No more.
Read more >The list of marijuana's medical benefits keeps getting longer. It seems to reduce the effects of certain brain diseases.
Read more >When a married woman becomes ill, divorce may loom on the horizon. But the same is not true for men.
Read more >A cup or two of whole grain pasta may be all it takes to reduce your risk of another heart attack.
Read more >We tend to think of bullying as schoolyard behavior, but it can affect victims even as adults.
Read more >For seniors, spending more time online can be a way to stay connected socially and ward off depression.
Read more >Hearing loss is an occupational hazard among musicians.
Read more >Coffee drinkers have a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes among other health benefits.
Read more >Made from the root of the thunder god vine, TwHF reduced inflammation as well as drugs and worked even better when used in combination with them.
Read more >If you often have trouble sleeping, consider it a serious health risk.
Read more >Mice prone to depression became resistant to stress and depression after a jump-start.
Read more >Avoid that "finish your dinner" fight. Young children need smaller portions. Better they ask for more than not finish.
Read more >Because of their special understanding of family issues, doctors can play a big role when it comes to preventing gun violence, according to a new ACP policy statement.
Read more >Marijuana may ease the pain and nausea associated with chemotherapy, but it also leaves certain brain areas abnormally enlarged.
Read more >Parents' own activity levels have a big effect on how active — and healthy — their children will be.
Read more >A well-known toy, one in the Toy Hall of Fame, may provide the medium for growing stem cells that help the spinal cord regenerate.
Read more >If you have lung disease, you may think you should not be exercising, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Read more >Couples get angrier with each other when they are hungry, and they have the voodoo dolls to prove it.
Read more >People who drink more coffee have a far lower risk of HCC, a common liver cancer. The more one drinks, the better.
Read more >Stress appears to make allergies worse. Calming the mind can help.
Read more >Human papilloma virus spreads easily with sexual contact. It can make girls vulnerable to cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is the answer.
Read more >Stress in childhood can have lasting effects that can be seen in children's genes.
Read more >Drinking milk every day may help reduce the joint damage of osteoarthritis.
Read more >Almost a third of children 11 and under had problems with their cholesterol levels. Luckily, such early information means they can be improved.
Read more >Almost a third of all first-time prescriptions go unfilled. Cost is the reason. There are alternatives.
Read more >Good news, salt lovers: A huge study has found that reducing sodium intake, even to recommended levels, can be bad for your health.
Read more >Aging increases the risk of macular degeneration, but some behaviors make the risk far greater, while others reduce it. Here's what you can do.
Read more >Find out if your lifestyle at 40 has left you with the heart of a 20-year-old or a 60-year-old.
Read more >Parents, you have more influence than you think when it comes to helping kids curb screen time. Use it.
Read more >Mephedrone, a newer club drug has effects similar to those of MDMA, but it appears to be more addictive.
Read more >To avoid a second stroke, keep your blood pressure consistently under control.
Read more >Playing violent video games makes kids prone to seeing others as hostile and acting aggressively.
Read more >Stress can greatly reduce a woman’s odds of becoming pregnant.
Read more >Some forms of hormone replacement therapy help keep women's brain metabolism rolling. But others may cause problems.
Read more >Young pitchers’ arms are prone to injuries, especially from certain types of pitches.
Read more >We don't choose our genes, but as we age we make choices that can affect them, and that can make all the difference.
Read more >Brain scans for migraine sufferers cost $1 billion a year and are rarely useful. What needs to happen.
Read more >Bacteria in the gut like chocolate almost as much as we do. That's why it's so good for you.
Read more >Having a few healthy options at the concession stand can improve waistlines and still maintain the bottomline. Go team!
Read more >Children exposed to secondhand smoke at home had thickened artery walls as adults. There were other problems, too.
Read more >A survey of Americans' eating habits finds they're eating at home more. Waistlines benefit.
Read more >The brain chemistry of people with anxiety may make it more difficult for them to turn off activity. Luckily, there appears to be a way to change this.
Read more >Massage can be an effective treatment for chronic neck pain, but you should be treated several times a week for several weeks.
Read more >There may be benefits to raw milk, but easing the symptoms of the lactose intolerant isn't one of them.
Read more >Several research studies say saturated fats may have gotten a bad rap. The real cardio culprits are sugars and...
Read more >Drinking five drinks twice a week is far worse for your health than drinking two drinks five times a week, even though they may seem equal.
Read more >Because women's risk for stroke is far greater than that for men, it is important women follow the new guidelines designed for them.
Read more >Kids who don't eat in the morning aren't just depriving themselves of nutrients, they are setting the stage for major health issues down the road.
Read more >Yearly mammograms don't prevent cancer deaths. Where does this leave women over 40?
Read more >Overeating is so easy, even a child can do it. Parents and pediatricians can nip the tendency in the bud.
Read more >Now we know why boys are more genetically susceptible to autism.
Read more >Bullying casts a long shadow. There are things parents can do to reduce the emotional, physical, and psychological damage.
Read more >It's hard to believe any parent who cares about their sanity would give their children caffeine. So why is it that even preschoolers tend to get a daily dose?
Read more >Conflict happens, and can even make relationships stronger. But you need one ingredient.
Read more >Does your job have you working days and sometimes nights? That can be bad news for your diet — and your health.
Read more >Our memory for childhood events is usually modest. The details we recall are often added later.
Read more >When fruits and veggies cost less, people weigh less. High-priced soda helps, too
Read more >People who smoke usually feel it helps them cope with stress and anxiety, but that's not true. It actually causes those feelings.
Read more >Chronic stress appears to alter the balance of white to gray brain matter. This may explain several mental disorders.
Read more >Because so many drugs contain the painkiller acetaminophen, it is easy to overdose. Liver damage is one result.
Read more >A new treatment can trick cancer cells into killing themselves. And the success rate is nearly 100%.
Read more >Women can suffer the symptoms of menopause for years, even decades. New treatments may help.
Read more >When we are anxious a brain region long-believed to calm responsiveness actually seems to excite it.
Read more >Economic development in poor countries offers a picture of how our obesity epidemic began. It starts with owning TVs, computers and cars.
Read more >Fermented milk products like yogurt, sour cream, kefir, and lassi can reduce diabetes risk by as much as 28 percent.
Read more >Two studies shed light on the brain signals behind chronic pain and suggest new approaches to overriding them.
Read more >Oxytocin helps babies' cells adjust to the shift from womb to world. ASD kids' cells appear to lack this transition, and that may be possible to change.
Read more >Probiotics can help reduce infants' colic, easing babies' discomfort and parents' stress.
Read more >What if epileptics could learn to prevent their own seizures using neurofeedback? MEG scans may make it possible.
Read more >People who are religious have thicker cortices than those who aren't. So which causes what?
Read more >OK, guys, time to stagger away from the tube and the nachos. There are risks associated with being a sedentary man.
Read more >A gun in the home means a huge increase in the likelihood of suicide and homicide.
Read more >Vitamin E may help slow the mental decline of seniors with Alzheimer's Disease, allowing them to remain independent longer.
Read more >Yoga can increase cancer survivors' energy, reduce fatigue, and lower inflammation at the cellular level.
Read more >Your morning coffee doesn't just wake you up; it can help you remember things more clearly.
Read more >People who use their smartphones late at night are less productive the next day.
Read more >Scientists have found where Alzheimer's begins in the brain.
Read more >Fever-reducing medication may actually spread the flu.
Read more >You can ease the strain of hours in front of a screen. Start by giving your monitor a high-five...and blinking.
Read more >Grocery store coupons are great — if you are shopping for candy, soda and chips.
Read more >Heart disease and stroke are still top killers in the U.S. And they can be largely prevented.
Read more >Nurses' visits to new parents not only provide answers to questions and ease stress, they reduce healthcare costs considerably.
Read more >Our willpower can fail us when we are tired or stressed. But how we view the problem could be the problem.
Read more >When cafeteria food is labeled green, yellow, or red according to its nutritional value, people make healthier choices. Genius!
Read more >Some songs call up old memories. They may also help brain-injured patients remember their past.
Read more >No two people smell the same scent the same way. The difference lies in the cocktail of amino acids your genes produce.
Read more >Cut your risk of diabetes the Mediterranean way.
Read more >Worried about that persistent cough? Consider patience, not medicine.
Read more >If you have borderline high BP, around 140/90 mm Hg, it may be better to hold off on treatment depending on your age and other factors.
Read more >Does making kids take servings of nutritious food actually improve their diets? Nope. Bribery works better.
Read more >Obamacare promotes greater access to mental health services but few psychiatrists accept insurance.
Read more >Fracking increases the levels of hormone disrupting chemicals in the water supplies near sites.
Read more >A tomato-rich diet increases the levels of a hormone that improves insulin sensitivity, and reduces the risk of breast cancer.
Read more >Simply walking an extra mile a day can reduce the risk of heart disease by about 10%.
Read more >Physical injury to the the brain also raises the risk of post-traumatic stress.
Read more >A compound in grape seed extract selectively kills prostate cancer cells.
Read more >Teachers' responsiveness to preschoolers' questions and needs is even more important than what's being taught.
Read more >In the lab, exposure to pesticides caused Parkinson's. Genes matter, too.
Read more >The rates of dementia and Alzheimer's disease are declining.
Read more >We spend billions on nutritional supplements every year. Three studies say it's money down the drain.
Read more >An involved father offers kids an edge in terms of the brain developments key to social behavior
Read more >We all love our cell phones, but they can increase anxiety and make us miserable.
Read more >It's OK to be informed, but binge-watching the news when disaster strikes can cause traumatic stress.
Read more >A new kind of brain scan tells us a lot about why women are better at meetings and men at maps.
Read more >Bicoastal meningitis outbreaks at Princeton and UCSB.
Read more >Peers can really affect how active -- or inactive -- a child is.
Read more >When it comes to milk at least, organic really does seem to be better.
Read more >Low exposure to UVA1 light can cause skin damage. And most sunscreens do not offer protection.
Read more >Sarcosine, found in muscles and other body tissues, improved mood better than a popular antidepressant.
Read more >It's all bad news: you can't be overweight and healthy. Period.
Read more >Kids today are slower and less aerobically fit than their parents were. It's a global problem.
Read more >Having high cholesterol raises the risk of breast cancer and appears to fuel its spread.
Read more >Decisions, motivation and depression all seem to reside in the same areas of the brain.
Read more >A blood pressure medication already approved for human use may prevent seizures.
Read more >Women who had a C-section with their first child often are successful giving birth vaginally for the next.
Read more >When the Muppets explain how to eat healthy and exercise, preschoolers listen. They even eat better
Read more >Eating a handful of nuts regularly can cut the risk of heart attack by almost a third. Cancer, too.
Read more >If you are a regular drinker, taking acetaminophen can damage your kidneys as well as your liver.
Read more >Cholesterol-lowering statins appear to have no ill effects on mental functioning.
Read more >We know probiotics are good for GI heath. They may also affect mental health.
Read more >Drinking coffee, even hours before bed, can rob you of sleep every night.
Read more >Beware the gun effect. PG-13 films are more violent than those rated R.
Read more >Eating blueberries can improve cardiovascular functioning.
Read more >Overtraining is the main way kids injure themselves. Specializing in one sport is also a problem.
Read more >People who have studied music for a few years tend to hear better because their brains process sounds more rapidly.
Read more >Sleep disruptions affecting the body's circadian rhythms may be behind autoimmune problems like irritable bowel syndrome.
Read more >It takes surprisingly little to help people shop smarter and eat better. Time for a tune up.
Read more >Exercise makes pregnancy and childbirth easier. It also seems to boost infant brain development.
Read more >Vitamin D may not be necessary for older women seeking to protect their bones.
Read more >Oral sex is not the protect from STDS that many think it is. In particular, herpes is more likely to be transmitted.
Read more >Helmets can only help prevent injury when kids wear them. Parents need to insist.
Read more >The Internet offers troubled kids support and community. It also raises the risk of suicide.
Read more >Cell phones make the business world go round, but they also derail many meetings -- and careers.
Read more >The “hunger hormone” ghrelin may help short-circuit PTSD. A vaccine may be possible.
Read more >Teens who exercise moderately to vigorously every day do better academically. But no, running a 10K can't replace studying.
Read more >Do-it-yourself work around the house can help keep the heart in shape.
Read more >Painful feelings of rejection actually are rooted in the brain, and may be cured there.
Read more >Your cell phone can be a valuable diet ally. Just be sure to use apps grounded in scientific evidence.
Read more >Sleep apnea patients' looks were visibly improved when they were treated to a deeper sleep.
Read more >The fitness supplement, Craze, appears to have caused certain athletes to fail drug tests.
Read more >The cellular trash that builds up in the brain gets cleared away during sleep. Another reason to be sure you get enough.
Read more >Offering teens a couple sessions of therapy can go a long way to nipping mental health problems in the bud.
Read more >Walking an hour a day can cut the risk of breast cancer by a significant amount.
Read more >Breast cancer tends to be more aggressive in younger women, making routine mammograms in women under 50 a good idea.
Read more >Good news for cancer patients -- a substance in veggies protects against the effects of radiation.
Read more >Irisin, the magic molecule of the moment, turns bad fat into good and helps exercise boost the brain
Read more >Little of the mercury in our blood actually comes from fish. Go for those omega-3s!
Read more >Preventive medicine means treating unhealthy lifestyles just as you would treat disease.
Read more >Alefacept, a drug used to treat psoriasis, helped diabetics produce their own insulin.
Read more >Medicare is running out of money. Is it misuse of benefits, or too few doctors offering services?
Read more >Social media sites can offer people trying to quit smoking the community and support they need to succeed.
Read more >Studies find that exercise's effects on disease equal and sometimes surpass those of drugs.
Read more >The back-and-forth of social interaction -- gestures, eye contact and reactions -- are very important to learning language.
Read more >Hormone replacement therapy doesn't seem to offer many health benefits beyond easing the symptoms of menopause.
Read more >The vulnerability of resistant bacteria to other drugs presents new possibilities for improving the treatment of bacterial infection.
Read more >Brain-damaging compounds from flame retardants have dropped significantly since PBDEs were banned.
Read more >Americans know more about the political turmoil around the ACA than about the act itself.
Read more >People need to decide before they drink that they won't drive. It's too late after they've had a few.
Read more >New technology may make it possible for ASD kids to guide their own treatments.
Read more >That no-cal sweetener you put in your coffee may actually increase your craving for sugar.
Read more >Preschoolers need their naps, even, or especially, in school.
Read more >The hormone oxytocin helps stimulate human connection. It also appears important to experiencing ple
Read more >The World Happiness Report may surprise those who think all they need is a palm tree by the sea.
Read more >Celiac disease can set the stage for cancer, if inflammation in the intestine is not controlled.
Read more >Girls tend to be more anxious about math than boys are, but they perform just as well on tests.
Read more >Low T? Maybe, But it could be Low E that messing with your love life.
Read more >A new genetic test may take the guesswork out of figuring out which prostate cancers are deadly.
Read more >Breastfeeding is best for babies six months old and younger.
Read more >Memory and forgetting go hand-in-hand. Now we know that network coordination is more important than brain activation.
Read more >A video game that works key brain circuits helps bring aging brains' performance up to speed.
Read more >Children exposed to lead are almost four times more likely to be suspended from school.
Read more >Just a few small changes at home help kids avoid the kind of weight gain that leads to obesity.
Read more >Certain fruits greatly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. But drinking juice increases it.
Read more >Follow-up with a doctor is important as heart patients recover, and a familiar one can make even more of a difference.
Read more >Forget the long hours at the gym. A short bout of intense exercise may be all you need to keep the pounds off.
Read more >Putting off getting a flu vaccine? Think again. They can cut the risk of heart attacks by nearly half.
Read more >The decision to circumcise -- or not -- is less standard procedure and more an informed parental choice these days.
Read more >When MIT researchers flipped the switch connecting two brain regions, anxiety vanished.
Read more >Rates of non-Hodgkin lymphoma rose the closer a family lived to benzene-emitting plants.
Read more >The Mediterranean diet appears to counteract the influence of genes in a healthy way. Score one for nutrition. >
Read more >Those who drive to work have a far higher risk of diabetes than those who walk or bike. Even a bus is better.
Read more >In obese people, a hormone signaling “fullness” may no longer function properly. What’s the fix?
Read more >The color of light at night affects mood. Blue is depressing.
Read more >The higher your blood sugar, the greater your risk for dementia, whether you have diabetes or not.
Read more >Monitoring certain tissue abnormalities picked up by mammograms is just as effective as surgically removing them in most cases.
Read more >Disorderly environments can foster creativity.
Read more >Our ideas about the "right" amount of sugar in the diet may need adjusting. Weight is not the issue.
Read more >Oxytocin has been called the love hormone. But it's long-term effects are quite different.
Read more >Facebook may actually increase sadness. Be sure to make time to connect for real.
Read more >New Alzheimer's disease discovery -- how it's "like a fire burning through the brain."
Read more >Fake diabetes treatments, from "natural" remedies to potentially dangerous drugs, are under scrutiny.
Read more >Certain blood pressure medications significantly raise a woman's risk for breast cancer.
Read more >Post-traumatic stress and alcoholism often go hand-in-hand. Treatments coincide, too.
Read more >BPA meets chlorine as water flows through plastic or PVC pipes. The combo disrupts cell signals.
Read more >Having a good breakfast reduces the risk of heart disease and can even help you lose weight.
Read more >The longer you remain overweight, the greater the likelihood of cardiovascular disease.
Read more >It's not quite "Inception," but scientists have invaded the brains of mice and made fake memories.
Read more >Tempers rise with temperature, and globally, this is not good news.
Read more >Is waking patients during the night to take vital signs more important than letting them sleep?
Read more >Exercising vigorously enough to sweat a few times a week can help you lower your risk for stroke.
Read more >Opioid receptors in the brain produces a drug-like craving for sweet and fatty foods when it is deprived of sleep.
Read more >Even very early on, smoking causes changes to stem cells that set the stage for cancer.
Read more >There is no evidence that blood type diets improve health or make weight-loss easier.
Read more >Phthalates are found in air fresheners, toys, plastic storage containers and reduce IVF success.
Read more >When couples fight, issues of disrespect or neglect may underlie the conflict.
Read more >Irritated, inflamed skin may set the autoimmune response leading to food allergies in motion.
Read more >Regular bedtimes for kids are important for brain development.
Read more >Whole milk is fattening, right? Not so fast says a group from Harvard's School of Public Health.
Read more >Antibiotics can kill bacteria, but they also cause serious stress to our own cells.
Read more >Breastmilk enhances the fatty covering around nerves so baby's brain circuits become superhighways.
Read more >Babies with low iron run the risk of a range difficulties that persist into adulthood.
Read more >People who sing together also share changes in heart rate.
Read more >If you survey high school seniors, the global downturn has had some positive, as well as negative, effects.
Read more >How to avoid some complications when connecting elderly patients to dialysis machines.
Read more >The more we “talk” with our hands – using gestures to express meaning – the easier it is for children to understand and pick up new words.
Read more >Addicted to carbs: Foods like soda and refined flour light up the brain the same way drugs do.
Read more >Omega 3 fatty acids, found in swordfish and tuna, appear to strengthen bones. Omega 6s don't.
Read more >Not everyone feels their health is threatened by stress, but if you do, it's bad news for your heart
Read more >Maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle keeps you healthy, and may help you live longer.
Read more >A pedestrian walks into a lamppost. Drivers distracted by cell phones aren't the only ones in the ER
Read more >Social networking turns out to be a good way to get people registering at state organ banks.
Read more >A substance found in sugar-free gum helps prevent the build-up of the clumps of protein key to the disease.
Read more >Water from wells near the Marcellus formation has six times the methane of those farther away.
Read more >Volunteering is not just good for the soul. It's good for your blood pressure.
Read more >The plastic additive BPA has been linked to obesity in teenaged girls.
Read more >Are the obese sick? The AMA thinks so, but what do the obese think?
Read more >The risk of death from any cause is less among those whose diets are meatless.
Read more >Fruits and vegetables show cyclic changes in healthy phytochemicals even after being harvested.
Read more >Lemons and bubblewrap. Kids with autism improved with sensory focused therapy.
Read more >Doctors often don't address the obvious when it comes to smokers with lung disease. But remedies exist.
Read more >Mothers' prenatal diets appear to set the stage for children's bone development for years after birth. Supplements are not enough.
Read more >Over half of all hikers are seriously under-prepared. Here are 10 items you need to bring with you — even for a short hike.
Read more >Sucralose appears to affect insulin metabolism in people who are overweight.
Read more >Veterans who sustain more than one head trauma are at much greater risk of suicide.
Read more >Listening to music — or noise-canceling headphones — can ease patients' anxiety.
Read more >It's official: Exposure to the sun's rays ages your skin. But is the problem the same for all skin colors?
Read more >The best route to your heart is through your wrist...really.
Read more >We all fall back on our habits; the trick is to make them healthy.
Read more >Combining osteoporosis drugs can increase bone mineral density.
Read more >Some doctors have conscious and unconscious biases against patients who are overweight.
Read more >A national project tracks what we buy and offers some bad news: the calorie counts on labels may be wrong.
Read more >Many types of talk therapy work for depression; the important thing is to get started on one.
Read more >You really are what you eat. The probiotics in yogurt actually change the chemistry of your brain.
Read more >Rheumatoid arthritis begins with factor D, secreted by fat cells in joints. Stop Factor D, stop RA.
Read more >Having a heart condition is stressful and can make heart problems worse. It looks like some antidepressants can help.
Read more >The average restaurant meal serves up half the calories you need in a day.
Read more >Men and women value relationships for different reasons. Women value companionship; can you guess what men value?
Read more >Cognitive exercises can help improve brain function after chemotherapy.
Read more >Half of all teens text while driving, a danger for all. Parents are the front line of defense.
Read more >Having a pet can be good for your heart, but that's not a good enough reason to get one.
Read more >If the genes behind our body's clock fall out of sync, depression can be the result.
Read more >There’s one way to get people exercising: Threaten to charge them higher insurance premiums.
Read more >Doing something nice for your partner is usually good for the relationship. But not always. When to watch out.
Read more >Hormone replacement therapy has risks, but what it does for women's muscles and strength is all good.
Read more >When taken during pregnancy, certain migraine medications may affect a baby's mental abilities.
Read more >Driving with your dog is a pleasure...and a dangerous distraction, especially for the elderly.
Read more >Eating peppers regularly lowers your risk of Parkinson’s disease. Nicotine is the active ingredient.
Read more >The fear of missing out — we all suffer from it at times, but social media is making it worse.
Read more >Toxic lipstick. It's not a new band; it's about the metals found in lipstick and lip gloss.
Read more >When it comes to bone density, children need magnesium as much, if not more than calcium.
Read more >Race, SES, and age are predictors of survival in women with breast cancer.
Read more >Weight-loss starts at the store. Eat first; shop later.
Read more >Self-affirmations can help you through periods of chronic stress.
Read more >Video games designed to challenge mental abilities can help seniors reduce cognitive decline.
Read more >Meditation, yoga, and other practices that bring deep relaxation can actually alter your genes.
Read more >Couch potatoes, here's the strategy you need.
Read more >Moderate alcohol consumption may offer some benefit to women who have had breast cancer.
Read more >Gardening work is good for your weight. Ask any community gardener. It's truly a hoe-down.
Read more >Most men don't need PSA testing. The risks are too great, the benefits too few. But you will likely need to bring it up.
Read more >What being overweight does to your immune system is not good.
Read more >The fuzzy leaves of bean plants have been used to trap bedbugs for centuries.
Read more >Doctors who see what tests they order cost often cut back on them, saving money.
Read more >It's not calories that make us fat, argues Gary Taubes. And that's why we keep gaining weight.
Read more >Finally, a hospital gown that doesn't leave you exposed. Why did it take so long?
Read more >Kids with ASD copy the actions of others differently. This tells us a bit more about how they see things.
Read more >A sneaky study uncovers the organic halo effect when it comes to food.
Read more >Researchers tend to study treatments far more frequently than prevention. Is this backwards?
Read more >A chemist explains all you need to know about hangovers and what you can do to relieve them.
Read more >Gastric surgery is an extreme weight loss solution, but it can produce lasting metabolic and even genetic benefits.
Read more >Depression is common after a heart attack. Treating it not only works, it saves lives and cuts costs.
Read more >Pre-K programs can help kids with school readiness and bring unexpected side benefits that last a lifetime.
Read more >Vaccines have not been shown to cause autistic spectrum disorders.
Read more >Walking can be just as good as running for the heart.
Read more >African Americans suffer disproportionately from hypertension. A lack of vitamin D may the cause.
Read more >Minimalist or barefoot running shoes may be more natural, but switching to them is tricky. Stress fractures are not uncommon.
Read more >It's not just coffee that protecta against stroke. Green tea lowers the risk by 20% or more.
Read more >Why that guy on the cell phone at the table next to you is so annoying.
Read more >When parents help teens navigate peer social relationships, they improve kids' adult relationships down the road.
Read more >Women with good levels of a certain form of iron are less prone to PMS. Potassium is another story.
Read more >People with acne have a different mix of bacteria on their skin than those who don't.
Read more >Childcare centers are missing the opportunity to help make children water-drinkers. Why is H2O so rarely easily available?
Read more >A high salt diet may trigger autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Read more >Sitting bent over a phone or tablet or laptop puts a huge strain on your neck. The pain has a name: text neck.
Read more >Good job Mississippi, no soda bans for you! The state with the highest obesity rate passes a law to protect its standing.
Read more >Spending less time sitting could reduce your diabetes risk as much as adding vigorous exercise to your day.
Read more >Tom Colicchio won't be operating any time soon, but he and other top chefs can teach doctors and help patients.
Read more >Exercise can help us exert more self control. It enhances the brain's ability to solve problems, plan, and make decisions.
Read more >Even a single concussion can result in reduced brain volume and impaired emotional and executive functioning. Take time to recover.
Read more >Obsessions and compulsions are the result of excessive brain activity, not anxiety. DBS can help.
Read more >Fitness is more important to academic performance than most people realize.
Read more >The World Health Organization reviews the global effects of sugar on obesity. Guess what they found.
Read more >Helping others isn't just a good thing to do. It's one of the best de-stressors there is.
Read more >Processed meats like bacon and sausage have been found to shorten life, especially if eaten frequently.
Read more >Feeding cows flaxseed supplements raised the polyunsaturates in the milk and cheese they produced.
Read more >When a person is dying, it is important to discuss hospice care with doctors to avoid unnecessary treatments and offer more hospice time.
Read more >Using a smartphone app to analyze a mole or skin lesion for melanoma is a potentially deadly mistake.
Read more >Not everyone desires the same level of intimacy. What matters is whether you and your partner have the same need.
Read more >Cutting our salt intake by just a few grains a day would have an enormous impact on our collective health.
Read more >Yearly mammograms are unnecessary for women over 65. Worse, they are the source of frightening false-positive results.
Read more >Certain type 2 diabetes medications can double the risk of pancreatitis. The risk may be worth it, but must be weighed.
Read more >When you take a vitamin, each pill contains the amount listed on the label, right? Think again.
Read more >The effects of bullying can be long-lasting, especially for those who have been both bully and victim.
Read more >Children need to be encouraged — not forced — to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Read more >Many brain cells that have been damaged by stroke are not dead. Hyperbaric treatment helps them regenerate even years later.
Read more >Elderly adults, with their years of exposure and aging immune systems, respond differently to the flu vaccine.
Read more >A new study finds human fetal cells are highly sensitive to the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A. It's not just about lab animals anymore.
Read more >Certain kinds of polyunsaturated fatty acids appear not to offer the heart protective benefits we expect.
Read more >Exercise is an important factor in male fertility. Men who watch TV 20 hours a week have sperm counts half those of men who watch less.
Read more >The medications Parkinson's patients take can cause a wonderful side effect — a flowering of creativity.
Read more >Ibuprofen can occasionally lead to serious kidney problems in children.
Read more >One quarter of medical students get their degree outside the US. They could be the answer to doctor shortages and runaway costs.
Read more >Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables actually seems to improve people's moods.
Read more >Mixing diet drinks with alcohol has a bigger effect on blood alcohol than using mixers or soda with sugar or no mixer at all.
Read more >Aging disrupts slow-wave sleep and memory. But better, memory restoring sleep is possible.
Read more >A vegetarian diet lowers heart risk by a third, a huge decrease.
Read more >Being under stress seems to interfere with the effectiveness of cancer drugs. Beta blockers may help
Read more >People who eat their biggest meal earlier in the day are more successful at losing weight.
Read more >To the guy checking his mail as he talks on the phone: you aren't efficient; you're distracted.
Read more >The ratio of fiber to carbs is what you want to look for when choosing whole grains.
Read more >Complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies may provide relief for women transitioning to menopause. HRT helps, too.
Read more >Yoga can help ease certain mental health disorders.
Read more >Nutrition labels on foods that seem to be single serving sizes often show the calories and fat for two -- giving us twice load we expect.
Read more >Ash borer beetles have killed 100 million trees. The impact on health is also serious.
Read more >You can reduce plaque build-up in arteries just by eating the flavonoids found in deeply red- and blue-colored berries and vegetables.
Read more >Eczema and asthma have been linked to fast food consumption in kids. Another reason rates are soaring.
Read more >Attention! Atención! Achtung! More evidence that the mental challenges of our youth have long-term benefits.
Read more >The NYC WIC program plays a big role in reducing childhood obesity.
Read more >Are the near-naked female avatars in games a sign of liberation?
Read more >Cocoa served in cups of a certain color tastes better.
Read more >In Japan, schoolchildren are given a 10-15 minute break every hour. Recess is important to cognitive, physical and social development.
Read more >As we age, we tend to think we are pretty much done changing. But the truth is there is more to come.
Read more >It's really not possible to cross a busy intersection safely while multitasking. You need to pay attention.
Read more >When kids are encouraged to be kinder, they also end up being happier and more popular.
Read more >Olympians do seem to live longer, but their advantage is surprisingly easy for us mere mortals to equal.
Read more >What happens when physicians, nutritionists, dietitians, and other professionals work together to curb obesity? Progress.
Read more >Fructose, the sugar in high fructose corn syrup, appears to leave the brain craving more food.
Read more >Wondering what kind of parent you will be? Certain qualities make it pretty easy to predict.
Read more >Dieting is easier when you are part of a community. The Internet is a natural place for kids and teens interested in losing weight to gather.
Read more >A head injury requires real recovery time. Returning to activity too soon can cause brain damage.
Read more >Weight loss programs become much more effective when paired with an app that keeps track of your progress.
Read more >Leaving instruments in patients or operating on the wrong body part happens too often.
Read more >When people are faced with how long it will take them to walk off the calories they are eating, they eat less.
Read more >Sitting too much and moving too little can shorten life. They are also easy to remedy.
Read more >Helping kids with language development gives them the tools to express their emotions, rather than act out.
Read more >Aerobic exercise is superior to resistance training for losing weight and body fat.
Read more >Math is not all about smarts. Motivation and going beyond rote memorization are more important.
Read more >Don't leave kids to fend for themselves at mealtime. Eating togther improves nutrition in a big way. Of course, what you serve matters, too.
Read more >Concerned about telling your children about Santa? A psychologist says, back off.
Read more >To eat omega-3s or not, that is the question.
Read more >Hang up your car keys and walk just one mile a day. The savings — on gas and healthcare — are impressive.
Read more >For patients with the heart arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, one heart drug is the opposite of a lifesaver.
Read more >The pigments that give some fruits and veggies their vibrant color help protect the body from breast cancer.
Read more >Antidepressants don't help everyone. A new study finds that one kind of psychotherapy can improve the odds.
Read more >Cutting down on fat, without actually dieting, might be the easiest way to lose weight.
Read more >Exposure to certain scents can lower heart rate and BP. Just don't inhale them for too long.
Read more >Short bursts of activity can help memory, for people with memory problems and those without.
Read more >A new treatment for PTSD helps prevent memory from running amok.
Read more >The Power Rangers have a new role: easing kids' fear of surgery.
Read more >If you think HFCS is just another form of sugar, think again.
Read more >Crime and medication? People with ADHD are less likely to commit crimes if they take medication.
Read more >Does my butt look smaller? Can shoes make a difference?
Read more >Patients often surprise their doctors by choosing different treatments than their doctors expect. Knowing all the options helps.
Read more >Tracking the brain circuits involved in motivation and depression.
Read more >Probably the easiest way to lower acrylamide exposure is to avoid or minimize eating potato chips, tortilla chips and French fries.
Read more >Cheerleaders should be coached and conditioned just like any athletes. Serious injuries are on the rise.
Read more >Good levels of vitamin D prevent the sticky buildup that causes heart problems in diabetics.
Read more >Flame retardants may cause delays in children’s brain development.
Read more >A spritz of "love" hormone kept men's eyes from wandering. Is this a new form of chemical warfare or a set-up for a sitcom?
Read more >Drinking alcohol while pregnant carries serious risks to a child's IQ.
Read more >Meditation changes the brain differently, depending on the type of meditation you practice.
Read more >Before you start a diet, it can help to learn how to keep weight off first.
Read more >Bullying and disruptive behavior are big problems in schools. So why not teach kids how to behave?
Read more >Dr. Tip: The antioxidant found in red wine and red grape juice could help enhance prostate cancer treatment.
Read more >Being physically active can help prevent the brain shrinkage that accompanies aging.
Read more >Tick-borne diseases are rising steadily. And it's not just Lyme disease anymore.
Read more >Bullying doesn't just happen at school. Cyberbullying at work can affect your mental health.
Read more >Scans show just what caffeine does to the brain. It may protect us from dementia.
Read more >Problems with anxiety often show up in adolescence. A study shows why, and why it's hard for teens..
Read more >The more active you are, the longer you will likely live.
Read more >Making fruit freely-accessible is a good way to raise kids' fruit consumption, and reduce the amount of unhealthy snacks they eat.
Read more >Young doctors cost patients far more than experienced physicians. What does this tell us about...
Read more >Some people find it pretty easy to shed a stressful day, but for others, it lingers...
Read more >People who sleep too little have reduced insulin sensitivity, leading to weight gain and diabetes...
Read more >Parathyroids are only the size of grains of rice, but can cause bone loss, cancer, and depression...
Read more >When cities or states prohibit smoking, the health benefits are immediate, enormous and not restricted to smokers.
Read more >Good news for parents: protecting girls with the HPV vaccine does not encourage sexual activity.
Read more >A new quick-release adhesive tape doesn't pull or damage skin. Where was this stuff when we were young?
Read more >Organic fruits and veggies may be better for kids' developing brains - but any kind of fruits and veggies are better than none.
Read more >Eye drops to prevent cataracts? They work in rats at least...
Read more >The leaves of the carob tree offer some encouraging news in the war on treatment-resistant bacteria.
Read more >As if looking for work wasn't hard enough: now interviews feature "trick" questions designed to...
Read more >A new study finds HRT has protective benefits. But another study found it to be risky. Who can keep up?
Read more >Lycopene, found in tomatoes, can help prevent strokes.
Read more >Screen time is physiologically distinct from other sedentary activities like reading or being read to. And that's a problem.
Read more >New spray makes the toxic oil on poisonous plants glow, offering lovers of the outdoors a way to...
Read more >Telomeres, bits of DNA, grow shorter with age which leads to cell malfunctioning. But diets...
Read more >Recent discoveries about cholesterol overturn old assumptions and may lead to new treatments.
Read more >When elderly people take benzodiazepines such as Ativan, Valium and Xanax, their risk of dementia goes up 50%.
Read more >Despite what the infomercials say, a cure for acne remains elusive. But scientists may have found...
Read more >Three or more cups of caffeinated coffee a day significantly raises your risk for developing a ...
Read more >Ketamine is a pediatric anesthetic, a club drug, and now, the most promising antidepressant...
Read more >Off-label prescribing for kids is way up. So are their serious side effects. The search for...
Read more >Overeating changes your brain, making it more and more difficult to regulate consumption.
Read more >Learning to identify your emotions may help with depression. It's not as easy as it sounds.
Read more >Your friends know you better than you think. In fact, kids we played with in first grade are...
Read more >When Robin Roberts, Padma Lakshmi or Kylie Minogue talk about their health, they raise awareness...
Read more >Researchers may have found a treatment for one form of autism.
Read more >Dioxin persists in the environment, and the body, for a very long time. It appears its effects can..
Read more >Vitamin D has not been found to prevent or reduce the severity of colds.
Read more >What happens when patients have full access to their medical records? The OpenNotes study finds...
Read more >Nearly all preschoolers have tantrums sometimes, but perhaps surprisingly, daily tantrums are not typical behavior.
Read more >Abuse of OxyCotin prompted a reformulation. Unfortunately, that prompted heroin use...
Read more >Palace eunuchs in Korea lived longer than other men of the time. What does this say about male...
Read more >Children and teens with high levels of BPA were over two and a half times more likely to be obese...
Read more >Getting less sleep before a big test is more likely to reduce your learning than improve it.
Read more >For people predisposed obesity, drinking lots of sugary beverages "amplifies" the effects of one's genes.
Read more >Toddlers have been swallowing small packets of dishwasher and laundry detergent. Magnets, too. Parents need to keep them out of reach.
Read more >Post-traumatic stress disorder is more than anxiety. A new drug may help the cognitive problems...
Read more >At night, the light from your tablet computer messes with melatonin production. This throws off the body's clock.
Read more >Can taking Omega-3 fatty acids through foods or supplements help prevent heart disease? A new study casts doubt.
Read more >Reducing your intake of unhealthy snacks and foods begins with paying attention to what you are eating.
Read more >About 25% of all seniors spend more than the total value of all their assets on out-of-pocket...
Read more >Children who are quiet or withdrawn may not reap the same benefits of education as the outgoing ones.
Read more >The CDC recommends people at high risk for heterosexual transmission of HIV consider using Truvada.
Read more >You can pick up the T. gondii parasite simply through contact with contaminated soil or vegetables; direct exposure to cat feces is not...
Read more >The fatty acids in walnuts appear to improve the mobility and vitality of sperm.
Read more >A gene previously dubbed the "warrior gene" because of its links to aggression may also be linked...
Read more >Triclosan, found in many antibacterial products, may weaken muscle function in addition to other...
Read more >Childhood obesity can affect the brain, shrinking areas connected with memory and reducing performance on IQ and achievement tests.
Read more >It's common to place your coat on the bus or train seat next to you hoping for solitude...
Read more >Certain blood types carry a significant and inherent risk of CVD. If you know the risks...
Read more >But don't try it in place of studying. The brain does pick up, or at least cement, information while
Read more >Alcohol addiction may rewire the brain so that it can't rebound from stress. PTSD suffers may want..
Read more >A large study has found organic food is not nutritionally superior. But health and environmental effects are another story.
Read more >Going online to lose weight or to maintain it can be a big help.
Read more >There is strong evidence that what an infant eats from six to 24 months can have a significant effect on IQ at eight years of age.
Read more >Putting an insole in the shoe of a stroke patient on the unaffected side can improve balance and strength almost immediately.
Read more >When it comes to well-being later in life, having friends is more important than good grades.
Read more >We're learning more about why eating red meat may increase our risk for cancer.
Read more >Seniors who took higher concentrations of cocoa flavanols had improvements on cognitive tests...
Read more >A simple program of mindfulness mediation replaced lonely feelings with a greater appreciation...
Read more >People often underestimate their weight, which can blind them to the need to lose weight. When you see your doctor, get on the scale.
Read more >Adding a glass of grapefruit juice can enhance the effect of an anti-cancer drug. And with no...
Read more >Antibiotics appear to fatten up kids the way they fatten up cattle. Needless to say, this is not...
Read more >Forgetting to do what we intend to do is common. There are ways, however, to remember the milk...
Read more >By putting a little extra effort into regular movements, senirs can build enough strength and balance to reduce the risk of a fall.
Read more >Rituals tend to provide a level of comfort, a sense of control. They also tell us a bit about...
Read more >Too often children with food allergies are exposed to foods that can bring on a severe reaction. Adults need to be on guard.
Read more >We thought we knew how the brain cleans itself out. Then a completely unexpected...
Read more >A new window coating lets in more light at the blue end of the spectrum. This shift could improve...
Read more >Weight loss of greater than 5 percent; exhaustion; decreased grip strength; slow walking; and decreased physical activity indicate frailty.
Read more >The culprit in Alzheimer's disease, amyloid-beta, might prevent multiple sclerosis. Come Again?
Read more >Heartburn appears to be linked to esophageal cancer. The rates for both are up and it may not...
Read more >Antibiotics may not always be necessary for fighting infection. Reducing their use could help fight antibiotic resistance.
Read more >A widely accepted method for telling if someone is telling the truth just went out the window...
Read more >Research has found that keeping a food journal, not skipping meals, and avoiding eating out can all help you lose weight.
Read more >It is unwise, and sometimes even dangerous, to trust all the health information you find through search engines.
Read more >Place lamps with CFL bulbs at a distance, or put the bulbs behind glass to avoid exposure to UV radiation that can damage skin.
Read more >Cranberry products may be an effective way to preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Read more >The Affordable Care Act will require that more restaurants put calorie and fat information on menus.
Read more >Pain that won't go away may actually really be all in your head... in the excessive signals...
Read more >New research tells us not to be so fast to drop PSA testing, as it still saves a lot of lives.
Read more >Fillings with a form of the chemical BPA raise the likelihood that a child will have emotional...
Read more >What you eat while you are pregnant can influence your baby's food and flavor preferences.
Read more >Smokers over 60 have an 83% increased risk of death.
Read more >Combining four medications into one pill to reduce heart disease could work wonders for the aging...
Read more >A new drug desensitizes cannabinoid receptors and improves the appetite-reducing action of leptin.
Read more >If you are pregnant and smoke (not a good combination), taking vitamin C can help prevent damage to the your unborn baby's lungs.
Read more >When faced with uncertainty, we are more likely to believe in the power of good deeds....
Read more >One form of dementia may be the result of the immune system going haywire. Luckily, there might be..
Read more >Where you live and the roads on which you drive have a big impact on the likelihood you will become obese.
Read more >Women taking the pill or patch or ring were far more likely to have an unplanned pregnancy...
Read more >Hypertension in children has doubled in the past ten years. Obesity is a major factor.
Read more >Those who aspire to the success of Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg might consider role models...
Read more >Many people use medical websites to help them learn about their conditions, but not as a substitute for an office visit.
Read more >The color contrast between your plate and your food can prompt you to eat more, or less...
Read more >Rutin, a flavonoid, helps block clot formation. It may provide a lower-risk alternative to Warfarin.
Read more >Spray-on tans definitely reduce chances of skin cancer, but a chemical in the sprays is not good...
Read more >Do you find it difficult to discuss medical issues or concerns with your doctor? You are not alone..
Read more >Researchers discover why anxiety can persist for months or years after a stressful event. It's all about a brain chemical.
Read more >Tired? Women diagnosed with low iron, even when it's not anemia, can benefit from iron supplements. Check with your doctor first.
Read more >Nearsightedness, not being able to see things in the distance, is affects about one in six children by age 16.
Read more >Caffeic acid phenethyl ester from the substance bees use to patch their combs, stops tumor growth...
Read more >Exercising just 10 to 20 hours a week can reduce breast cancer risk by almost a third. And it doesn't have to be a hard workout.
Read more >People tend to be more thoughtful, honest, and accurate when texting than over the phone...
Read more >Fat-free salad dressings prevent the absorption of nutrients. But certain heart-healthy oils do not.
Read more >It appears that having more space around letters and words makes it easier for people with dyslexia to understand printed text.
Read more >Having a dog around the house may help children develop the microbes they need to fight off RSV...
Read more >In the "war" against obesity, it seems that the soda industry wants to shift the blame to consumers.
Read more >Reading a book can actually change who you are, teaching you about yourself as you live through...
Read more >Curbing the hours of the day during which you eat could have a big impact on your weight and health.
Read more >When it comes to what makes you happy, feeling respected and admired is better than money...
Read more >What does your Facebook photo say about you? A recent study suggests it is a cultural indicator...
Read more >Calcium supplements cause a spike in blood calcium levels which may deposit too much of the mineral in the body at one time.
Read more >Belly fat has a lot of negative effects, but researchers may have a found at least one benefit.
Read more >Over-the-counter foggers are no match for most strains of bedbugs, according to new study....
Read more >Stress, particularly violence, appears to prematurely age children at a cellular level, leaving...
Read more >The way to keep the aging brain in shape is keep it occupied. It's as if your mind were asking "what have you done for me lately?"
Read more >If you're staying in a hotel or motel this summer, some unwelcome "guests" may precede you.
Read more >A little dark chocolate every day may actually offer some heart benefits for those with metabolic syndrome.
Read more >MicroRNAs turned the scar tissue in damaged hearts of mice into muscle, suggesting a whole new way..
Read more >Oxytocin, the mother-infant bonding hormone, activates the "social" areas of the brain....
Read more >Overweight adolescents show early warning signs of cardiovascular disease.
Read more >If you frequent a coffee shop, you know what it is like to have Wi-Fi access problems or someone at your favorite table.
Read more >Computer time along with physical activity may prevent cognitive decline.
Read more >The cost savings of better health are as astronomical as those of medical care...
Read more >The better a person's hearing, the better his or her sense of touch. These senses may share...
Read more >People so afraid of spiders that they wouldn't walk on grass were cured of their phobia with...
Read more >Reducing TV time and increasing one's consumption of fruit and vegetables are two relatively painless ways to improve health.
Read more >When children are taught how to wash their hands in school, absenteeism goes down.
Read more >Neurons firing in the brain produce organized movement in the body. But how? It may take a neural...
Read more >Fatal brain injuries in high school football players rose last year.
Read more >Seniors need to be careful that strength training doesn't also stiffen arteries. Tai Chi can help.
Read more >Text messaging is proving useful to promoting public health - as long as it isn't done while you are
Read more >Using a pedometer can motivate seniors to walk farther and exercise longer.
Read more >Everyday experiences change the brain. Researchers consider the effects of well being and kindness..
Read more >Healthcare coverage in the U.S. today is a two-tiered system. Luckily, changes are on the way.
Read more >People make better food choices when stores label foods according to their health benefits...
Read more >Certain antidepressants can help relieve osteoarthritis pain.
Read more >Being aware of our mortality can actually help us live richer, fuller lives.
Read more >As baby boomers begin to turn 65, their golden years are not looking as golden as in the past...
Read more >It is generally safe to resume sex after a heart attack. Don't be afraid to raise the issue with your doctor.
Read more >The simplest activities, even housework, can reduce your risk for cognitive decline.
Read more >Nakaochi Scrape is the source of a recent salmonella outbreak. It's used in spicy tuna rolls...
Read more >Your opinions - both good and bad - about the medical care you receive may not be reality-based...
Read more >People who took even small numbers of sleeping pills were over three times more likely to die...
Read more >Our daily schedules are out of sync with our internal clocks. It started with the light bulb...
Read more >Longer commutes are associated with poorer health. Prolonged sitting is partly to blame, but traffic also takes a toll.
Read more >A survey of child-rearing books over the past 50 years finds many contradictions, but offer...
Read more >With nearly two billion adolescents worldwide. If you think that's scary, consider the health risks.
Read more >Botox shows promise as a treatment for urinary incontinence
Read more >Teen girls who drink have an increased risk of benign breast disease and ultimately, breast cancer..
Read more >Eating and drinking low-fat dairy products reduced the risk of stroke in a large study...
Read more >Licorice helps reduces blood sugar levels and prevents insulin resistance and fatty liver disease...
Read more >If you use sunscreen to protect your child's skin, are you also preventing vitamin D synthesis...
Read more >The Millennial generation is more stressed than generations before. They are also less able to cope.
Read more >Quick categorization is a skill that streamlines thought. Now we know more about how it occurs.
Read more >A new antibody injection could lower your "bad" LDL cholesterol.
Read more >Losing weight may not make body image issues disappear.
Read more >Certain brain centers are less active in chronic fatigue syndrome patients, suggesting a new...
Read more >The five S's calm babies who have just felt the sting of a vaccination; it's likely they can help...
Read more >Delaying motherhood may mean forgoing motherhood. But there are options if you think ahead.
Read more >Aspirin may reduce your risk of developing cancer. But there are some risks.
Read more >Cannabinoid receptors are found on glial cells as well as neurons, raising new prospects for pot...
Read more >Having a positive outlook has been associated with improved cardiovascular health and recovery. It's about healthy behaviors.
Read more >Markers found in a simple blood test reliably distinguished depressed teens from those who weren't..
Read more >Eating low glycemic index foods can help prevent blood sugar spikes and overeating throughout the day.
Read more >When children come to understand that the story they love is also a thing in print, it can inspire..
Read more >For kids with asthma and their parents, home healthcare visits save time and money...
Read more >Measuring degeneration of the eye could tell us if it is also occurring in the brain.
Read more >Hydrofracking releases potentially toxic into the air as well as into water...
Read more >Even active people have an increased risk of death if they sit too much.
Read more >The club drug Special K or Ketamine can cause serious bladder problems in the people who use it....
Read more >For the overweight, the most effective, proven weight loss strategy is eating less fat and exercising more.
Read more >The risk of ovarian cancer is greater for women with endometriosis. Additional screening may be wise. Talk with your doctor.
Read more >Even the happiest newlyweds can go on to divorce. But early warning signs might predict who does...
Read more >The stress of doing taxes can distract us on the road. Traffic fatalities rise every tax day...
Read more >Worrisome compounds can appear in even the most "natural" household products...
Read more >Replacing your can of soda with water or a diet drink is one of the best diet strategies around.
Read more >When you're hungry, you respond to food-related cues more strongly than when you’re full. Reason not to shop on an empty stomach.
Read more >Brown rice syrup, used in baby formulas and energy bars, contains arsenic, exceeding safe limits...
Read more >Worrying shortages of two major cancer drugs propel the FDA to find new ways to boost supplies.
Read more >Heart attack patients' damaged heart muscles improved after being injected with stem cells...
Read more >Teaching kids that failing is a part of learning can give them the confidence to do well.
Read more > Air-popped popcorn actually has a great concentration of antioxidant polyphenols than most fruits and vegetables.
Read more >Something as simple as carrying a cold bottle of water can help you exercise longer...
Read more >Taking your pup to work can reduce stress and may increase workers' productivity...
Read more >ST398 started out as an antibiotic-sensitive bacterium in humans, then it spread to livestock...
Read more >The Y chromosome may affect more than men's sex organs...
Read more >Remarkable scans of a monkeys' brain completely change our understanding of how the brain is wired..
Read more >Berries change the way that neurons in the brain communicate. This may prevent inflammation in the brain that can damage neurons.
Read more >Hiding vegetables in children's food can backfire.
Read more >People who eat chocolate regularly tend to weigh less, though it's not clear why.
Read more >People performed better on certain math tasks when they had inhaled a little whiff of rosemary...
Read more >Brain connections that form when we learn something new are strengthened when there are friends near
Read more >The kind of oil you fry foods in has a big effect on how unhealthy it is.
Read more >Training parents helps them help their children behave better....
Read more >Air pollution can trigger heart attacks and strokes.
Read more >The Centers of Disease Control have released a report on sugar consumption.
Read more >When seniors improve their cognitive skills, their personalities also get a boost.
Read more >Tai chi can improve Parkinson's patients' movement and balance.
Read more >People who follow the Mediterranean diet do better mentally as they age. Now we know why...
Read more >Are the rich really more ethically-challenged than the rest of us? Are other factors at work?
Read more >Stress can lead to reduced immune system function. Reduce stress, reduce your odds for illness.
Read more >Eating red meat, particularly processed meats like bacon and hot dogs, is associated with a greater risk of early death.
Read more >Being deficient in magnesium raises your risk of stroke. It's better to eat foods with this mineral than take a supplement.
Read more >Food tastes better and pain hurts less when it comes from people with good intentions.
Read more >The bacteria that cause some UTIs may come from contaminated foods. Careful food practices are essential.
Read more >When women were given testosterone and asked to solve a problem, cooperation went way down...
Read more >Alcohol works by releasing "feel good" chemicals, endorphins, in the brain, which could explain its addictiveness.
Read more >Simple reminders can improve health behavior in important ways, whether it's washing one's hands more often or taking the stairs.
Read more >A ten-minute massage can help sore muscles heal after vigorous exercise.
Read more >Antidepressants can literally be lifesavers for people with depression.
Read more >A medium orange contains approximately 60 calories while a cup of orange juice contains twice that amount.
Read more >One in five Americans suffers from mental health problems. There is no reason to feel uncomfortable about seeking help.
Read more >Brain scans provide valuable information, but their meaning is often oversimplified.
Read more >Two simple changes help people make the smarter food choices. Now to get stores and cafeterias to...
Read more >Do post-menopausal women and older men need BMD screening every year or two...
Read more >Headphone use can turn deadly when shutting out the world means being unaware of approaching traffic... or trains.
Read more >A top medical journal questions whether the move to classify grief as depression has merit.
Read more >Parents have long been key players in helping their kids lose weight. But for teens, peers may...
Read more >A new formula for figuring heart and stroke risk is sobering, but luckily many of the risk factors are largely within our control.
Read more >You are much more likely to stick with an exercise program and a diet if you have a partner and a plan.
Read more >Children do better in school when they have more opportunity for physical activity, not more time at a desk.
Read more >People with heartfelt Facebook posts about what's wrong in their world may end up with less traffic.
Read more >Physical punishment does more harm than good to a child and encourages aggressive behavior. Other methods are more effective.
Read more >There are new vaccination recommendations target young men and boys, pregnant women, and diabetics.
Read more >A study shows how a combination of antidepressants and therapy helps reduce memories' impact...
Read more >A controlling, coercive boss can take a toll on your well being. But there is more to it than that.
Read more >To avoid introducing microbes, shake infant formula to mix it rather than stirring.
Read more > When it comes to weight loss, the bottom line is calories consumed, not the type of calories consumed.
Read more >Trying to figure out whether your partner is a keeper? A new study suggests where you should look.
Read more >Overeating has been linked to some forms of memory loss.
Read more >Need help? Call on your humble friends. Those who are arrogant may let you down.
Read more >Our need to connect is so strong that being ignored or given the air gaze, bothers us...
Read more >Sugar, preservatives and allergies have been thought to contribute to attention deficits...
Read more >Internet dating is one of the top methods for finding love, whether the pros outweigh the cons...
Read more >Teens rated as less attached during infancy were almost 2.5 times more likely to become obese...
Read more >Tablet computers are popular and convenient and really bad for your back and neck, unless you know..
Read more >An extra year or two of education can raise IQ significantly, even if the students are already teens
Read more >Insomnia is a major health risk. It erodes your quality of life. But too few doctors even ask...
Read more >There is a really simple way to get children to eat more fruits and vegetables: reduce the size of their main course.
Read more >Many allergy tests are unnecessary. It helps to know what they show and what they don't.
Read more >Some kinds of gossip may actually benefit your health.
Read more >It can be done; you just have to know some of the tricks that make it possible, like sharing...
Read more >Different from drugs designed to clear amyloid plaques, a new compound, J147, prevents - and stops - Alzheimer's Disease
Read more >Out on the playground, there's a fine line between safe and boring.
Read more >Children's immune response to vaccines was greatly reduced if they had been exposed to a common...
Read more > Sexual activity is safe for most heart patients, like any form of moderate exercise.
Read more >A typical low-fat muffin may sound heart-healthy, but its downfall is its size and the sugar, sodium, and calories it contains.
Read more > Writing about your most important values may help you lose weight.
Read more >The government plans to curb antibiotic use in food animals, hoping to reduce antibiotic-resistance.
Read more >The mother-baby bonding hormone, oxytocin, made introverts feel more outgoing and trusting.
Read more >Some people constantly doubt themselves rather than committing to their choices, no matter how small
Read more >A diet high in carbohydrates and fat with low protein can cause a gain in body fat that is out of proportion to the calories consumed.
Read more >Irisin, a newly-isolated hormone appears to help raise insulin levels and burn energy...
Read more >At what age do children learn that one can choose to see a situation in a more positive light?
Read more >Shift workers are at risk for type 2 diabetes, the longer you work rotating shifts, the worse it...
Read more >Smoking pot can make people calm, anxious, or even psychotic. A study reveals the chemical culprit..
Read more >Struggling with the resolution to quit smoking? It gets better: Quitters report being happier...
Read more >Because many of the effects of lead on young children are irreversible, they have troubling implications for the potential children...
Read more >Good nutrition and brain health go hand in hand; changing your diet can help protect your brain.
Read more >Underprivileged kids have less chance to play at school, at home, in their neighborhoods...
Read more >The hormone DHEA sounds like a miracle: it may ease menopause symptoms and boost sexual interest.
Read more >A short walk, even at work, can reduce the need to nibble at your desk.
Read more >Maggots not only appear to clean wounds more effectively than modern methods, they may offer...
Read more >When introducing solids, parents should try to avoid giving infants cereals and crackers with...
Read more >These lipid-lowering drugs may provide another heart-healthy benefit, according to a new study.
Read more >People who suffer from depression can learn to overcome their tendency to overgeneralize and ruminate about difficulties.
Read more >Test your knowledge of the health and medical discoveries making news in 2011 and learn something...
Read more >A new look at prejudice finds it may mostly exist just because we're afraid of germs.
Read more >Men don't think about sex every seven seconds. It's more like 19 times a day. And many women...
Read more >Brain tsunamis increase head trauma destruction the way their watery counterparts wipe out homes...
Read more >Researchers discover an important step in the stress response, which, if blocked, could stop...
Read more >The brains of children exposed to family violence show changes similar to those of soldiers...
Read more >Long distance runners can develop temporary damage to the heart, but it doesn't mean you should quit.
Read more >If obese or overweight kids lose the weight as they become adults, the associated health risks also seem to vanish.
Read more >When people are told to be less prejudiced, they are often more so. There's a better way.
Read more >Having a difficult, abusive boss can strain personal relationships at home.
Read more >Researchers discover exactly what makes BRCA mutations so dangerous for breast cancer risk...
Read more >Eating raw cookie dough is a bad idea. Unbaked flour can contain bacteria that may cause foodborne illness.
Read more >Call it a smartbomb against tooth decay, a new mouthwash targets the bacterial causing cavities...
Read more >A new study links traffic pollution to type 2 diabetes risk - especially in people who are healthier
Read more >Snacking may be hazardous to your diet. It can be a sign of mindless eating.
Read more >Much of medicine involves trial and error. For doctors, focusing on successes is less helpful...
Read more >"Tongue-tie" or tether tongue makes it hard for babies to latch on to the breast. It can be easily diagnosed and corrected.
Read more >Energy drink-fueled visits to the ER have risen 1600 percent since 2005.
Read more >Soup cans may contain BPA, a known toxin. People who ate canned soup had higher levels of this toxin in their bodies.
Read more >Soccer heading, especially when done often, can damage cellular connections in the brain.
Read more >At 5 months babies know who is naughty or nice, by 8 months, they like to see a bit of justice done.
Read more >Whole body vibration platforms have been marketed to prevent bone loss. Problem is, they don't work.
Read more >REM sleep can reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories.
Read more >Having a hemoglobin, or iron, level that is too high carries many of the same risks as having a level that is too low.
Read more >Autism spectrum disorders are increasingly being linked to different genetic mutations...
Read more >Pelvic inflammatory disease can threaten a woman’s fertility, so it is important to have a checkup.
Read more >Doctors asked to take this simple precaution for their own protection ignored the request...
Read more >Current recommendations call for children to first be screened for high LDL cholesterol between age 9 and 11.
Read more >Good nutrition and lifestyle choices improve sperm counts.
Read more >Heavy drinking and alcoholism raise a person's risk of cancer and a host of other diseases considerably.
Read more >A new ultra-thin probe enables scientists to gather information about brain activity without invasiv
Read more >Nitroglycerin is a century-old treatment for heart attacks, but it can make future cardiovascular events more severe.
Read more >A study finds cheese consumption didn't raise total cholesterol. The same was not true for butter.
Read more >If you have arthritis, don't let winter reduce your activity level. Keep exercising, even if it means walking at the mall.
Read more >Some anti-smoking drugs carry a significantly increased risk of depression, suicide, and violent behavior.
Read more >People who decide to come to work when they feel sick spread disease.
Read more >The chicken pox vaccine is the best way of protecting your child from the virus...
Read more >A British study had double the quit rate thanks to support and tips delivered by cell phone...
Read more >Runaway neuronal growth in the prefrontal cortex, in the brains of kids with autism.
Read more >Being overweight is a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
Read more >Other children are often the best teachers when it comes to language skills.
Read more >A new study uncovers a major surprise in the Alzheimer's puzzle.
Read more >Generally speaking, infants with colic do not need acid-suppressing drugs, which carry a number of risks.
Read more >"Rich Club" clusters of highly influential regions of brain cells do serious collaboration.
Read more >Osteoarthritis is a product of your immune system, not just wear and tear...
Read more >Higher BPA levels during pregnancy are linked to cognitive and emotional problems in children.
Read more >A lack of green vegetables turned off a chemical signal key to immune function in the gut.
Read more >Burning anything in a closed space puts you at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning, a silent killer. Get a CO detector.
Read more >For some women, nipple-sparing surgery can help their breasts look more natural after breast cancer surgery.
Read more >Can listening to their own encounters with patients help doctors become more responsive...
Read more >Happiness measured at one point in time was linked to lower mortality five years later.
Read more >The sexually-transmitted human papillomavirus raises women's risk of heart disease.
Read more >The same techniques that help dyslexic children decipher language can help children with low IQ..
Read more >Going through a string of difficult life events in middle age raises one's death risk.
Read more >If we read road signs as poorly as we do nutritional labels, ten car pile-ups would be commonplace.
Read more >Exercise can actually help reduce the frequency of migraine episodes.
Read more >Heavy soft drink consumption (5+ cans a week) has been linked to an increased risk of violent behavior and alcohol consumption.
Read more >Children under two are not yet mentally equipped to learn from a screen. They benefit most from hands-on play with others.
Read more >Colon cancer tissue was infected with a specific bacterium. Could this mean a cancer antibiotic...
Read more >The economic benefits of offering mental health help to those living in poverty are enormous.
Read more >A small study found that one experience with the hallucinogen psilocybin created lasting changes...
Read more >Drugs to reduce the brain's immense energy needs may serve to help preserve it when its blood supply
Read more >Researchers have discovered just why unsaturated fats are so heart healthy. Now to get people...
Read more >Fast-paced cartoons and other shows can reduce, at least temporarily, children's ability to plan and organize.
Read more >When ultrasounds to diagnose miscarriage are inaccurate, healthy pregnancies may be terminated.
Read more >Introducing solids earlier may increase an infant's weight gain in the near term, but has little overall effect.
Read more >Brain scans taken while researchers all watched the same film were used to reveal what they saw...
Read more >Contrary to popular belief, the brain can form new connections into adulthood...
Read more >Journals are increasingly biased toward presenting positive results. This can have a chilling effect
Read more >People who become embarrassed more readily are also more dependable and generous.
Read more >Alcohol abuse damages precisely those areas of the brain that are also important to impulse control, making it harder to stop.
Read more >It's hard to compete with clever marketing, but you can help your kids make better food choices with consistent encouragement.
Read more >The brain-wasting prion diseases are slow-growing. Two drugs seem to bring them almost to a...
Read more >Erectile dysfunction can be one of the early warning signs of heart disease.
Read more >A team of online gamers helps researchers solve a critical piece of the AIDS puzzle...
Read more >An African study has found that hormonal contraception doubles the risk of HIV infection and...
Read more >The men in a Danish study did not seem to benefit from the fatty acids in fish. Is something else...
Read more >Blood transfusions are the cause of many cases of the parasite Babesia, which is normally spread by ticks.
Read more >Brain stents are not nearly as effective as aggressively treating stroke patients' high blood pressure and cholesterol.
Read more >The timing and emotional tenor of Twitter posts offer a picture of when we are happiest and when...
Read more >The bacterium Listeria has killed 13 people. Given its slow incubation period, this may be just the
Read more >Restricting yourself to a lunch of 200 calories can be a fairly painless way to lose weight.
Read more >Drug shortages have more than tripled. Patients in smaller hospitals suffer as less profitable...
Read more >The mind is notorious for playing tricks, but researchers discover paying attention can mislead us..
Read more >Parents who want to encourage physical fitness should take their children to a playground or park with other active children.
Read more >What does a typical American or European or African look like? It depends on whom you ask...
Read more >Most college students don't even eat one serving of fruits or vegetables a day. Guess how many...
Read more >Infants, particularly preemies, who were breastfed scored higher on reasoning and language tests at age 5.
Read more >The brains of impulsive people are different from those who can delay gratification.
Read more >Chocolate, but not fat or sugar that so often go along with it, appears to improve cardiovascular health.
Read more >The decision to circumcise a newborn boy is one that is best made after looking at all the information available.
Read more >The banned weight loss supplement Pai You Guo is showing up masquerading as a "natural" supplement..
Read more >Hookah lounges are on the rise in California and with them, tobacco use...
Read more >Get a flu vaccination this year, even if you were vaccinated last year.
Read more >Researchers have developed a painometer - a new way to more accurately rate patients'pain...
Read more >Adding cholesterol-lowering foods to our diets is just as important to our hearts as reducing our intake of fat.
Read more >When you're traveling with medications, keep them in the climate-controlled interior of the car, rather than in the hot trunk.
Read more >The best protection against Salmonella and other food-borne pathogens is proper handling, storage and cooking of meat and poultry.
Read more >The Grand Slam tennis player tells the world about her battle with Sjogren's syndrome
Read more >Heavy drinkers often have poor diets. A double whammy when it comes to the risk for disease.
Read more >In mice, living in a more stimulating envronment was linked to more calorie-burning brown fat. Is the same true for humans?
Read more >Sprained ankles and minor injuries clog emergency rooms, endangering people with serious problems.
Read more >How you interpret your stress can influence how you perform on tests.
Read more >Too often people believe that taking vitamins will protect you from the damage from bad habits like smoking. This is not true.
Read more >Backpacks should be the right size, well-padded, and loaded so weight falls on the middle of the back, rather than on shoulders.
Read more >A study has found that eating fatty foods seasoned with herbs and spices can reduce triglycerides...
Read more >Stress can lead to depression, but new brain cells may be responsible for stopping the process...
Read more >In aging brains cyclic AMP, a cytokine, weakens cell firing, slowing working memory. Blocking it...
Read more >Kids' nagging can wear down moms' resistance. But a study found some winning strategies...
Read more >If you are 60 or older and trying to lose weight, don't skimp on protein, or the weight you lose may be muscle.
Read more >Subtle cues precede most attacks. The trick is listening to them and preventing them.
Read more >Secondhand smoke sharply increases the risk of a child's having neurodevelopmental disorders like learning disabilities and ADHD.
Read more >Putting an ice pack in your child's lunch box may not be enough to keep the food at a safe temperature. Other tactics may be needed.
Read more >A study of public health spending between, found spending a little more saves money and lives...
Read more >Certain styles of parenting are more beneficial for children with difficult temperaments, such as the anxious or depressed.
Read more >Having a faulty RAD51D gene means a 1 in 11 chance of ovarian cancer. Knowing your status can help..
Read more >For many male diabetics weight loss is all they need to regain full sexual enjoyment.
Read more >Folate, a B vitamin, and folic acid, its synthetic version, have been linked to better school performance.
Read more >Raise the size of the type displayed on your smartphone. Your eyes will thank you for it.
Read more >Including some pureed vegetables in foods your children already love is a good way to help them on the path to healthier eating.
Read more >People with anxiety often have problematic social relationships, partly as a result of their worries
Read more >Though they sound healthy, colon cleanses pose serious health risks.
Read more >For all the good they do, antidepressants may lead to another bout of depression. Here's why...
Read more >Teens are surprisingly risk-aversive in some situations, while women are apt to take more risks...
Read more >Overeating involves neurological processes involving impulse control and reward, not laziness.
Read more >It pays to do a little research to be sure that water bottle is BPA-free, especially if you plan to drink hot liquids from it.
Read more >Positive activity intervention (PAI) such as writing letters of gratitude or performing acts of kindness, may help mild depression.
Read more >Pet owners score higher on a variety of measures of healthy adjustment...
Read more >The root of dyslexia may be in speech processing, a surprise to researchers...
Read more >Calorie counts in the menus of your favorite chain restaurant often underreport the actual values...
Read more >Dog dander thought to be hypoallergenic may not be as allergen-free as hoped.
Read more >People who have certain personality traits, like impulsivity and cynicism, are more likely to gain weight over time.
Read more >Several types of massage can be helpful in relieving back pain.
Read more >Grape seed extract – and perhaps red wine – shows promise as a way to slow...
Read more >Eating too much salt and too little potassium is an especially dangerous combination. It doubles your risk of a heart attack.
Read more >Alpha-B-crystallin limits damage by soaking up the toxic and inflammatory compounds that...
Read more >Eating nuts instead of carbohydrates can help diabetics control their blood sugar.
Read more >A simple computer program seems to help teens avoid negative thinking, which may help with anxiety..
Read more >Once you have lost weight, you need to have a different set of strategies for keeping it off in order to avoid gaining it back.
Read more >Two very-low tech solutions to common medical problems show how easy it can be to reduce costs...
Read more >A study of middle-income kids with and without asthma found that cockroaches are a factor in asthma
Read more >Children with language delays have no more behavioral or emotional problems as adolescents than other kids.
Read more >Proof that public health must be seen in a broader light than it currently is...
Read more >Colon cancer is almost entirely preventable. You just need to get screened starting around age 50.
Read more >Soluble fiber is helpful in reducing the visceral fat that accumulates around the waist and belly.
Read more >SCD is sudden cardiac death. It is the largest cause of natural death in the United States and is responsible for half of all cardiac deaths
Read more >People with drug or other substance dependence problems and those who are obese are less likely to have satisfying sex.
Read more >A new review study finds no good evidence of a cell phone-brain tumor connection...
Read more >Break out the hammocks. Rocking to sleep is not just for babies. It offers a deeper sleep...
Read more >The weight gained with aging is primarily due to dietary and lifestyle choices - like having an extra handful of chips.
Read more >New research shows how our ability to imagine affects our reactions and our ability to plan...
Read more >Eating lots of cruciferous vegetables - like broccoli and cauliflower - appears to be related to a longer life.
Read more >Men who engage in “conspicuous spending” (think Porsches) have one thing on their minds...
Read more >They're not exactly killers, but most dishwashers do harbor pathogens - fungi, yeast, and molds...
Read more >Fat and sugar substitutes may not help you lose weight in the long run because the craving for lots of fat and sweets remains.
Read more >Gels that glow under black light can be used to teach kids to wash their hands more thoroughly.
Read more >A new Health Promotion Strategy aims to make citizens healthier nationwide and address disparities..
Read more >Research on mice has found a way to reduce male fertility without reducing libido...
Read more >Women with undiagnosed celiac disease go through menopause earlier than celiac women who follow a gluten-free diet.
Read more >Yoga can be useful to stroke patients seeking to regain their balance and confidence.
Read more >Too often, children with behavioral or emotional issues are taken to the ER.
Read more >Olive oil's heart protective benefits are well known, and using it for cooking may also help prevent strokes.
Read more >You might think people with panic disorder would fall apart in a crisis, but that's not the case...
Read more >A new technique enables researchers to view patterns of activity within the whole brain...
Read more >From a chance discovery, scientists develop a new way to shut down cancer growth.
Read more >Cell phones are a surprising source of disease-causing bacteria in hospitals.
Read more >Children still being bottle-fed at two years old are 33% more likely to be obese.
Read more >Even light exercise can have a significant effect on the health of your heart and blood vessels.
Read more >There is evidence that long waits in the emergency room are themselves a medical emergency.
Read more >Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the likelihood of blood clots forming in patients who have received stents.
Read more >Apples contain ursolic acid, which helps preserve muscle tissue and prevent the wasting that comes with age.
Read more >Sugar seems to make bad (LDL) cholesterol worse.
Read more >Children's brains change as they learn math skills. Adults' too, hopefully.
Read more >FDA directs US Marshals to seize several probiotics because their labels made false treatment claims
Read more >New USDA guidelines mean that beef, lamb, veal and now pork have the same recommended cooking temp..
Read more >People with body dysmorphic disorder have problems in the brain's visual processing system.
Read more >Working at home to recover from a stroke can be as effective as rehabilitation in a special center.
Read more >Looking at the color red actually boosts the strength and speed of our physical reactions.
Read more >Filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables is a good start on a healthy diet.
Read more >Contrary to popular belief, kids do not enjoy violent cartoons any more than nonviolent ones...
Read more >Nearly a million kids a year are prescribed antibiotics for asthma, another unnecessary use. But why
Read more >Hospitals rated the best by big publications may not be any better than others.
Read more >Drug interactions can be surprising. Alone, neither Paxil nor Pravachol raise blood sugar...
Read more >Getting along well with the coworkers may lengthen your life. Getting along with the boss... not...
Read more >To prevent swimmers' ear, tilt your head and gently pull the earlobe in a few directions to help water escape, then dry your ears.
Read more >The presence of a therapy dog can help reduce the anxiety of patients waiting for an MRI - unless...
Read more >A third-line diabetes medication may help manage blood sugar when other treatments aren't enough.
Read more >The club drug Ecstasy produces changes in brain chemistry. But these may not be the type of changes.
Read more >Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, does not appear to reduce kids' pain, just their fever.
Read more >People with celiac disease showing few or no symptoms may still benefit by going gluten-free.
Read more >Little things - like being asked to hold a purse - can make men feel their manhood has been...
Read more >Diabetes epidemic not only in humans, but cats and dogs are developing it in record numbers.
Read more >When it comes to asthma treatment, one size does not fit all. Discuss options with your doctor.
Read more >Kids may get unnecessary CT scans for minor head injuries, exposing them to unnecessary radiation.
Read more >Do we cooperate with others to experience positive feelings or avoid the bad ones?
Read more >Researchers have turned beta cells into alpha cells. If they can do the reverse, they can create...
Read more >Reducing stress can improve the odds of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization.
Read more >Dieters, don't be fooled by healthy-sounding descriptions. A salad with meat and cheese is likely to be highly caloric.
Read more >A banned residential pesticide is linked to lower IQ in kids.
Read more >Long-term use of antibiotics to treat acne does not make "staph" bacteria drug-resistant.
Read more >Taking anti-inflammatory drugs while on SSRI antidepressants can interfere with the SSRIs' effectiveness.
Read more >People with low levels of vitamin D are far more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Taste and price drive food most people's food choices. Many don't even know how many calories...
Read more >A popular blood pressure medication appears to increase the risk of recurrence among survivors.
Read more >In sleep-deprived rats random brain cells take "naps" while the animal is awake...
Read more >Recent research suggests that taking calcium raises heart risk. But what about osteoporosis?
Read more >The more you know about your own health, the less likely you are to be hospitalized.
Read more >Our body is host to a variety of beneficial bacterial bacteria. In fact, it normally recognizes them as part of us.
Read more >The FTC urges courts to crack down on fake news sites' phony claims about acai berry and weight loss
Read more >You are never too old to benefit from exercise. Just walking can make a big difference in blood flow to the brain and body.
Read more >People with alcoholism in the family tend to have a genetic variation affecting impulsivity. Environmental factors also play a role.
Read more >A particular kind of honey weakens bacteria's ability to attach to tissues, providing a new line of
Read more >Doctors would often choose different treatments for themselves than those they would recommend...
Read more >Dietary supplements can be helpful, but they cannot make up for an unhealthy diet.
Read more >Meat and poultry in five U.S. cities were contaminated with bacteria. Contamination is not...
Read more >Coffee and donuts may be a bad idea. Caffeine interferes with the body's ability to clear sugars from the blood.
Read more >A laser probe finds deadly melanomas better than current methods, potentially saving time, lives...
Read more >A very simple form of meditation has been found to help reduce pain as well or better than morphine.
Read more >Food addiction and drug addiction may activate the same reward areas of the brain.
Read more >Working over 11 hours a day regularly can raise your risk of heart disease significantly.
Read more >Nutrition labeling, including calories, is now the law for big restaurant chains...
Read more >Conservatives and liberals really are different. It's not just their beliefs. It's their brains.
Read more >Some studies show a link between artificial dyes and ADHD. So why did the FDA reject warning labels?
Read more >For people with heart trouble, their fitness level may be a better predictor of mortality than their weight.
Read more >All sugars are basically the same, but some seem to pose a greater risk of weight gain than others.
Read more >The emotional pain of romantic relationship break-up has the same effect on the brain as physical...
Read more >More than half of all cases of atrial fibrillation, an erratic heartbeat, are preventable.
Read more >Omega-3 fatty acids supplements may help ease symptoms in women who suffer from PMS.
Read more >A dose of cortisol, the stress hormone secreted when we are afraid or stressed, helped acrophobics..
Read more >Injecting stem cells into hearts reduces enlargement and scar tissue, and boosts heart function...
Read more >The heart drug digitalis raises the risk of breast cancer...
Read more >People who are seriously overweight tend not to see themselves as being as heavy as they are...
Read more >Cocoa contains flavanols that have health benefits, but they may be lost or reduced in the commercial processing of chocolate.
Read more >We tend to think a low disease rate means that doctors are doing a good job...
Read more >A supercomputer is turning its talents to diagnosing disease...
Read more >Oral contraceptives a one-year supply helps cut pregnancies...
Read more >Regular exercise can reduce the effect that salt has on blood pressure.
Read more >Learning the basics of CPR - call 911, perform 100 chest compressions a minute until EMTs arrive - can save a life.
Read more >It is entirely possible that you may be sensitive to gluten even if your doctor has ruled out celiac
Read more >If you are over 65 and on Medicare, you should take advantage of the all the free preventive health care services it provides.
Read more >Brain scans show how the visual cortex of blind people is recruited by the brain to help process...
Read more >If you are pregnant or trying to beome pregnant, check with your doctor before taking any medication — even herbal preparations.
Read more >Ibuprofen appears to offer protection against Parkinson's disease. Brain inflammation may be the...
Read more >Tomatoes are one of the few fruit and vegetables that are even better for you when cooked.
Read more >You may be able to avoid this dreaded test with fecal occult blood tests or flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Read more >Americans' health is worse than their British counterparts' in everything from asthma to angina.
Read more >Belly fat may not be as big a predictor of heart disease as once thought.
Read more >A study has found, before cutting park budgets, legislators might want to factor in health costs...
Read more >A diet rich in potassium can reduce the risk of stroke, but some need to be careful.
Read more >Cold, allergy and cough medicines that were never submitted for FDA approval are being recalled...
Read more >A study has found that the larger the society, the more distinctive its members tend to become.
Read more >One of the surest ways to beat infection is to clean a wound well and keep it covered.
Read more >Cancer patients on opioid painkillers often experience confusion, disorientation and forgetfulness.
Read more >An accidental discovery has resulted in serious hair re-growth in stressed mice. If men are next...
Read more >There's more evidence that at high doses vitamin D greatly reduces cancer risk. But what about...
Read more >Obesity alone dramatically raises the risk of dying from a heart attack.
Read more >Intelligence scores rose by four points with just 40 minutes of play a day...
Read more >Anxious? Cognitive behavior therapy can help. The changes it brings can be seen in the brain itself.
Read more >A study of 400,000 people over 50 found that those who ate lots of fiber tended to live longer.
Read more >Trans-fats, or hydrogenated oils seem to raise the risk of depression.
Read more >Doctors are ordering surgical breast biopsies when needle biopsies would suffice. What's the cost...
Read more >Bisphosphonates, used to prevent bone loss from osteoporosis, may actually prolong life beyond preventing fractures.
Read more >Taking zinc at the first sign of a cold can reduce its duration.
Read more >Antioxidants appear to improve male fertility, reducing damaging oxidative stress on sperm...
Read more >Introducing solid foods too early raises the risk of obesity...
Read more >Vegans should be aware that their diet may mean they need to boost their B12 and omega-3 consumption.
Read more >Drinking alcohol daily, smoking and a low body mass index all raise your risk of osteoporosis considerably.
Read more >Pitching too much can damage young (and old) arms. It is important to limit the number of pitches to reduce the risk of injury.
Read more >Beer really is good for you - more isn't better, but the nutritional benefits are many and real...
Read more >Exercise significantly reduces the severity of IBS symptoms.
Read more >Carotenoids – found in certain foods – can improve skin tone with no cancer risk...
Read more >Are kids with ADHD just exhibiting an allergic response to certain foods?
Read more >Waiting longer than five years to begin hormones after menopause may reduce the risk of breast cancer associated with HRT.
Read more >Educating parents about healthy lifestyles and nutrition is a very good way to reduce childhood obesity.
Read more >Writing by hand promotes learning far more than pressing a key. So what are we to do?
Read more >The cancer drug Avastin appears to reduce a person's chance of surviving when administered with certain chemotherapies.
Read more >Meditation changes the brain, with areas related to learning and memory expanding and areas related to anxiety, contracting.
Read more >Writing about your anxiety may help release some of its grip and enable you to perform more in line with your ability.
Read more >Too much screen time is linked not only to greater risk of heart disease, but also risk of death from any cause.
Read more >People on calcium channel blockers need to steer clear of certain types of antibiotics because they can cause a severe drop in BP.
Read more >Updates to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program lower fat and salt and increase greens
Read more >Hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause may actually have a protective effect when it comes to certain cancers.
Read more >A large-scale analysis of cell phone use finds a connection between usage and brain cancer...
Read more >Kids' friends may have a bigger influence on how well they do in school than parents do.
Read more >The Surgeon General addresses the reasons women don't engage in this free, healthy practice...
Read more >Walking just five miles a week helps reduce mental decline, even in those people who have begun to experience cognitive deficits.
Read more >Success rate in treatment is linked to the surgical skill and radiation strategy of your oncologist.
Read more >When it comes to treating infectious diseases, doctors rely on guidelines based on little evidence.
Read more >Do people listen to their bodies have better instincts when it comes to making intuitive decisions?
Read more >When it comes to babies' weight gain, not all formulas are alike. Which is right for your baby?
Read more >Women without a family history of breast cancer are still at risk: so talk to your doctor about the right time to screen.
Read more >Men who have had prostate cancer can improve their chances of survivial considerably by being active.
Read more >Teens who eat a diet high in added sugars have higher "bad" LDL cholesterol and trigylcerides.
Read more >A new antibiotic may bring significant relief to IBS sufferers; but will it work over the long-term?
Read more >Is it that smoking actually increases cancer pain, or that greater pain increases smoking?
Read more >New study reports evidence of ESP and stirs debate. Critics say we need reevaluate before believing.
Read more >Don't assume a chubby baby is a healthy baby. Don't deny infants food, but when solids are introduced, make healthy choices.
Read more >If you are on cholesterol-lowering drugs, don't assume you can eat anything you want.
Read more >Leafy greens and olive oil help protect women from heart disease.
Read more >Can mindfulness therapy reduce the pain experienced by people with this baffling condition?
Read more >In certain conditions, cancer cells signal the immune system to "eat" them, leading to powerful...
Read more >Men tend not to go to the doctor, leaving high blood pressure and cancer untreated until they become more serious.
Read more >Eating a Mediterranean-style diet significantly slows cognitive decline in seniors.
Read more >Wisconsin passed a law banning smoking in bars and restaurants. Now the air in them is not dangerous
Read more >The amygdala, a tiny almond-shaped structure in the brain, appears to strongly influence our fear response.
Read more >The number of women who die from general anesthesia during childbirth has dropped, but epidurals...
Read more >A small study finds this ancient herbal remedy doesn't cut the length or severity of a cold by much.
Read more >The supposed link between CFS and the XMRV virus may simply be lab contamination...
Read more >Beneficial bacteria stimulates the immune system, suggesting a new way to treat colitis.
Read more >In Ireland, a ban on displaying tobacco products changed attitudes and didn't hurt shopkeepers'...
Read more >If you've been laid off, take heart: new research shows that within one year, you'll be about as happy as you were before the layoff.
Read more >Seniors who eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish and low-fat dairy live longer and better.
Read more >There is an art to making resolutions you can actually keep and use to make changes in your life.
Read more >Think before you drink. Not only is alcohol a risk factor for cancer and injury, it contains quite a few empty calories.
Read more >In addition to helping your heart, higher levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol may reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Women having trouble conceiving may want to consider their exposure to BPA and learn how to limit it
Read more >Many of us haven't heard cytomegalovirus, but babies can develop disabilities because of the disease
Read more >Eating whole grains can reduce systolic blood pressure.
Read more >We tend to think more creatively and flexibly when we are happy.
Read more >Scientists discover why staph bacteria prefer humans over other animals: it's all in the blood.
Read more >Much of protecting against foodborne illness is common sense: cleaniness, proper refrigeration, cooking food thoroughly.
Read more >It is not that Alzheimer's brains overproduce dangerous plaques; they have trouble getting rid of...
Read more >It's no surprise: people who get enough rest are rated as looking better than those who don't.
Read more >Scientists have found a way to disrupt upsetting memories of traumatic events: sleep deprivation.
Read more >Marriage appears to make men nicer, though it's also true nice men are more likely to marry.
Read more >Researchers say that implanting stem cells allowed a paralyzed monkey to walk - and jump - again...
Read more >Probiotics may help shorten a bout of diarrhea.
Read more >According to the Surgeon General, there is no safe level of cigarette smoke, even if it is secondhand.
Read more >More people are seeking treatment for depression. But the type of treatment they choose may not be..
Read more >A California man cured his colitis and avoided major surgery by eating the eggs of parasitic worms.
Read more >A study found that low daily doses of aspirin greatly reduced the risk of several types of cancer.
Read more >A chemical in antibacterial soap is linked to more allergies in kids, suggesting that a little moderation may be good.
Read more >No surprise: women facing job stress have a greatly increased risk of heart disease. But what to do?
Read more >The daily requirements for calcium and vitamin D have been changed to avoid certain problems, but controversy remains.
Read more >Antimicrobial soaps are useful in hospitals, but their value in homes is less clear, and their effect on the environment is not good.
Read more >Researchers found a gene in mice, that plays a key role in the aging process. Are humans next?
Read more >It is often unnecessary to treat ear infections with antibiotics. They can increase bacterial resistance and cause side effects
Read more >Workers with exhaustion and depression felt significantly better after they retired...
Read more >Vending machines full of junk food? A new landmark nutrition bill is a game changer.
Read more >Truvada offers good protection from HIV infection. Will the CDC approve it?
Read more >Gaining just a few pounds can up your risk for heart disease by as much as 50%.
Read more >How many people go to the doctor, get a prescription and either don't fill it or never pick it up?
Read more >"Telemonitoring" blood pressure via cell phone seems to help because it requires an active partnership between doctor and patient.
Read more >Just in: Another new study finds that early mammograms may bring big benefits to women under 50.
Read more >Having some fat in your diet is actually good for your heart. What matters is what kind of fat you eat.
Read more >College kids who drink more energy drinks also consume more alcohol: coincidence or cause?
Read more >The dye used in heart imaging can harm the kidneys. Doctors thought acetylcysteine could protect us.
Read more >A new program helps tighten the safety net for rural elders.
Read more >What can a common eye condition reveal more about our overall health?
Read more >Gout is a painful inflammation of the joints caused by a build-up of uric acid. Sugary beverages increase the risk.
Read more >When kids skip meals, they snack instead which raises the chance they will take in empty calories...
Read more >Synthetic marijuana, often legal and sold at convenience stores, can be more deadly than the real thing.
Read more >What are you thinking of right now? Was your mind wandering? Happier people tend to have minds focused on the present moment.
Read more >When part of the brain is damaged, it often gets an assist from undamaged areas to pick up the slack
Read more >Don't smoke at home. Secondhand smoke appears to affect children even more than it does adults.
Read more >Want to lose weight? Let your computer or cell phone help you. Online feedback can improve results.
Read more >Having obese friends raises your chances of becoming obese considerably.
Read more >A new bone cement called Kryptonite may be able help people recovering from open heart surgery...
Read more >Stress isn't behind as much weight gain as was previously thought, but there are sex differences...
Read more >Monounsaturated fatty acids in nuts, avocados, seeds and olive oil can help you raise your good — HDL — cholesterol.
Read more >Parkinson's disease appears linked to problems in the brain's energy stores...
Read more >Many of those scented products you love actually give off toxic chemicals. Some are even "green."
Read more >Eating more whole grains (and fewer refined grains) can help reduce belly fat, and your risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Read more >Aging well has been linked to three factors: faith in your ability to exert control over your life, social support and exercise.
Read more >The thrill and pleasure of a new baby appear to stimulate brain growth, particularly in areas...
Read more >The meningococcal vaccine MSV4 doesn't last as long as anticipated. Is a booster needed to protect.
Read more >Teens' hearing has gotten worse. It may be from having the iPod or MP3 up too loud.
Read more >Close friends activate "social" areas of your brain more than strangers do.
Read more >For young children in poor communities, having a mom who reads is a huge boost to school success.
Read more >Low doses of aspirin may be quite effective in fighting off colon cancer in those at high risk — but how it works is still a mystery.
Read more >Boys used to violent video clips have less response to them. Does this increase the likelihood...
Read more >Research shows that if you pay with cash instead of credit, you'll be less likely to buy junk food
Read more >If you see someone who needs help breathing, call 911 and then start using chest compression to keep the blood flowing.
Read more >Breastfed babies should have iron supplements beginning at four months old. All babies should be checked for iron at 12 months.
Read more >Having a service dog reduces undesirable behavior and eases kids' (and parents') stress.
Read more >Hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing breast cancer and of dying from it.
Read more >Higher B12 levels are linked to reduced risk of cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >A panel of FDA experts says the risks outweigh the benefits of Lorcaserin. What's next?
Read more >Don't be misled by health claims on food labels. Read the nutrition information on packages to get the full picture.
Read more >Women who experience morning sickness are less likely to miscarry than women who do not...
Read more >Doctors are over-prescribing some colon cancer screening, and ignoring other tests. Healthcare...
Read more >Facing some adversity in your life may help you better cope with stress and be happier later on.
Read more >Afraid you won't like whole grains? Popcorn is a whole grain. And there are many ways to eat and prepare them. Experiment.
Read more >Limiting kids' TV and computer time can improve their ability to pay attention and reduce the risk of psychological problems.
Read more >An earlier last call at bars can lower the number of assaults and other alcohol-related violence.
Read more >Taking blood pressure meds before you go to sleep at night boosts their effectiveness by working with your body's natural rhythms.
Read more >Don't let the term, "sports drink" fool you. Often these drinks have nearly as many calories as soda. Reach for water instead.
Read more >In contrast to conventional beliefs, the body can actually grow new fat cells, rather than just enlarge those it already has.
Read more >Two quick exercise programs aim to get office workers moving, no matter what their fitness level.
Read more >Taking care of gum disease while you're pregnant may reduce the risk the risk of preterm birth.
Read more >Simple lifestyle changes in diet and exercise can greatly reduce the health impact of Type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Two new studies add to the debate about whether mammograms should be standard for women in their 40s
Read more >Employers can help employees and their families get healthy with company programs and modest cash incentives.
Read more >Anger and sadness tend to make a person's experience of pain worse.
Read more >Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, high blood pressure, blood fats and sugar) doubles the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >More magnesium in your diet, such as that found in whole grains, can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Infant sleep positioners that are designed to hold babies in a position in their cribs may actually raise the risk of SIDS.
Read more >"Observation inflation" occurs when we think we've done something we haven't.
Read more >Just 20 minutes of exercise a day may help reduce fractures in women with bone loss.
Read more >People who smoke, overeat, or don't exercise take more sick days, while those who drink take fewer.
Read more >It has been estimated that for every 1 million new cell phone subscribers, deaths due to distracted driving rise by 19%.
Read more >The FDA has issued restrictions on who can be prescribed the type 2 diabetes drug Avandia®...
Read more >A small study has found that stroke patients recover better when they receive magnetic pulses...
Read more >New research finds a link between childhood obesity and the common cold virus. But how?
Read more >Joint supplements for arthritis have, unfortunately, not been demonstrated to help ailing joints.
Read more >Opening clogged arteries with angioplasty is useful for relieving angina, but it doesn't prevent heart attacks.
Read more >People taking high doses of B vitamins had less brain shrinkage than those who didn't...
Read more >Wisdom teeth may be able to provide the same sort of flexible stem cell that bone marrow does.
Read more >Contagious yawning is familiar to most. But did you know it is a form of normal social bonding...
Read more >Laser pointers can damage eyesight. Parents should teach kids the risks and know the power of any pointer their child uses.
Read more >Many people think their doctors made an error. True or not, patients often switch doctors...
Read more >Look at the hair of cardiac patients and you can see that in the months before the attack...
Read more >Eating omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation that's linked to diabetes.
Read more >The best medicine for concussion is rest. Young children need even more rest after a concussion than teenagers do.
Read more >Researchers calculate that medical malpractice and defensive medicine cost the nation billions...
Read more >Loneliness is not so much a condition as a reflection of how we see ourselves and others.
Read more >Even though they may total enough hours at night, interrupted sleep is what hurts new moms.
Read more >Renin, an enzyme, may offer a way to figure out which blood pressure meds a patient may best respond
Read more >HRT may affect how doctors interpret the tests, leading to diagnoses diagnoses of breast cancer...
Read more >Ketamine quickly reduced depression in some treatment-resistant bipolar patients, offering hope...
Read more >The FDA says Salmonella was found in chicken feed and mounds of feces on the egg farms in the recall
Read more >People with chronic nerve pain found some relief by smoking marijuana in a Canadian study...
Read more >Black rice may rival blueberries in the amount of vitamin E antioxidants it contains.
Read more >Drinking water before meals can increase weight loss by 40%.
Read more >Reduced messenger RNA activity appears to be behind the sleep and mood problems in drinkers.
Read more >New evidence suggests (again) that chronic fatigue syndrome may be linked to a virus - but is it...
Read more >Does taking this common painkiller disrupt the body's inflammatory response and provoke asthma?
Read more >You may be able to reverse metabolic syndrome completely by making some important changes to your diet.
Read more >The idea that one's personality can contribute to cancer has not been found to be true.
Read more >Seniors who worry about falling actually fall more than those who don't.
Read more >Painting walls with a new paint killed 100% of all staph bacteria. Nanotubes helped make it possible
Read more >Smoking just one cigarette a day, or being around smokers, can lead to damage to your airways.
Read more >Weight loss reduces the aches and pains of being overweight. This can be a major motivator for dieters.
Read more >Relax. Being angry may cause your arteries to thicken and increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Women who get their protein from sources other than red meats have healthier hearts.
Read more >Before accepting a diagnosis of attention-deficit disorder, consider whether your child is young for his or her grade in school.
Read more >More and more girls are beginning puberty between ages seven and eight.
Read more >People with hearts that pump most effectively tend to have larger brains. Coincidence? Not likely.
Read more >If you have had a cesarean section, you may still be able to deliver a child vaginally.
Read more >Losing just a few pounds, especially around your middle, may help your blood vessels work better.
Read more >Two Iowa farms have recalled over 380 million eggs due to possible contamination with Salmonella...
Read more >Babies born to mothers who received Earned Income Tax Credits weigh more, a sign of greater health.
Read more >Doctors testing a woman's cholesterol may want to ask when her last period was, since estrogen level
Read more >ERs are over-burdened with non-emergency care. Wait times are measured in hours. Why?
Read more >Cancer cells actually prefer fructose over glucose to fuel themselves and multiply.
Read more >How we see others says more about our own personalities than it does about theirs'.
Read more >Adding some fun activities to meal preparation improves kids' attitude toward fruits and vegetables.
Read more >Researchers find that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is linked to changes in the brain as well as the gut.
Read more >A procedure that stops blood flow to uterine fibroids may be an alternative to hysterectomy.
Read more >Don't accept the term, "clinically proven" at face value. Look further to find out just what kind of study was done and by whom.
Read more >Calcium supplements may strengthen the bones, but they may also raise the risk of heart attack...
Read more >Fall is the time to get a flu vaccine. Even if vaccines cannot protect one completely against all forms of the flu virus, they usually resu
Read more >Chest compressions alone are just effective as CPR with mouth-to-mouth in a heart attack emergency.
Read more >The better we understand another, the closer our brain patterns resemble theirs, neutral coupling...
Read more >Let your child choose his or her summer reading books. Reading anything helps keep those skills sharp and helps in school.
Read more >People who have higher levels of the chemicals PCBs in their bodies also seem to have higher BP.
Read more >Doctors are busy and may not listen well. It helps to come prepared with any questions you may have written down in advance.
Read more >Even well-meaning weight loss campaigns may end up turning off the people they are meant to inspire.
Read more >Having a strong social support system rivals quitting smoking in terms of the years it can add to our lives.
Read more >Eating fish rich in healthy fats may help protect the eyes.
Read more >Many weight-loss supplements appear to be no more effective than a placebo.
Read more >Changing up how you practice a new skill helps your brain learn better.
Read more >Researchers relieved blocked arteries in rats by stroking a whisker. Can this be applied to humans?
Read more >Researchers find that the longer you sit, the shorter your lifespan.
Read more >A new study, OpenNotes, allows the patients to access their records.
Read more >Not just for diabetics: A sniff of the hormone insulin may help recover memory in Alzheimer's...
Read more >Over-the-counter zinc nasal sprays may be damaging to your sense of smell and may even destroy it.
Read more >Have a good luck charm? It may actually help performance by boosting confidence
Read more >Slower may not always better when it comes to weight loss. Losing a fair amount of weight quickly tends to lead to better results.
Read more >Mice "stressed" by living in stimulating environments fought cancer better than those not stressed.
Read more >Neighborhood convenience stores may be hazardous to your waistline. The high ratio of junk food is behind the problem
Read more >A commentary in JAMA calls out doctors who don't follow a checklist for preventing CLABSI infections
Read more >Lorcaserin seems to help people slim down with fewer side-effects than past drugs. Will FDA approve?
Read more >Screening for prostate cancer may pick up small cancers that really shouldn't be treated.
Read more >Heart disease hits 1 in 3 people. The first step to heart health is to set realistic behavioral rather than physiological goals.
Read more >Salsa and guacamole are major sources of restaurant-related illness. Too often, they are not refrigerated adequately.
Read more >When it comes to helping kids lose weight, exercise is very important; but reducing calories is the most important first step.
Read more >More hospitals are using the new family-centered rounds, which help keep parents in the loop.
Read more >In the past, Parkinson's tissue transplant patients developed jerky, uncontrolled movements.
Read more >Don't leave your baby unattended while in his or her car seat - especially outside the car. Serious injuries can happen.
Read more >An antibiotic often prescribed for urinary tract infections can raise potassium levels dangerously..
Read more >People who drank a glass of beet juice had a maximum drop of 10.4 points systolic blood pressure.
Read more >Limiting your child’s TV or video game time to less than two hours per day may help his or her attention.
Read more >If you have type 1 diabetes, consider an insulin pump. They tend to offer better blood sugar control.
Read more >Leaving the car at home and taking the train can help you be more active and lose some weight.
Read more >Among other benefits, breastfeeding lowers babies' risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
Read more >Most Americans are getting too much salt, and most of it comes from processed foods.
Read more >A study using MRI scans of subjects' brains found that scan results can predict behavior better...
Read more >A study of 37,000 people over 13 years found that drinking 3 to 6 cups of tea a day reduced the risk of heart disease by over 40%.
Read more >The "hunger hormone" ghrelin not only makes you hungry, it also appears to make you crave.
Read more >Women who go through early menopause – before age 46 – may be at double the risk for cardio events.
Read more >Children with insufficient vitamin D are more likely to experience severe asthma attacks...
Read more >Obese individuals report reduced sex life, more STDs, sexual dysfunction, and unwanted pregnancies.
Read more >Eating whole grains, such as barley and brown rice lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Read more >HDL, the “Good” cholesterol, has been linked to lower cancer risk in addition to its contribution to heart health.
Read more >If fructose didn't already have a bad enough rap, now it seems to help kids' fat cells proliferate.
Read more >New mothers have elevated levels of MAO-A, an enzyme known to deactivate neurotransmitters that affect mood.
Read more >Using the compound TXA, which helps prevent bleeding, could save the lives of many accident victims.
Read more >The FDA has a new website that tracks problems people have had with various prescription drugs.
Read more >Kids say foods taste better when cartoon characters are on the label...
Read more >Parents should be aware that there are pro-anorexia and pro-bulimia (pro-ana and pro-mia) websites which encourage these eating disorders.
Read more >Make sure your baby gets the proper amount of vitamin D
Read more >Just 20 minutes out in nature - even a small garden - can help re-energize you.
Read more >Be cautious about what websites you use for research
Read more >A recent study among members of a California HMO shows a huge decrease in serious heart attacks.
Read more >Fibromyalgia patients better manage their pain with cognitive behavior therapy and exercise.
Read more >Early studies using a tiny vacuum to remove blood clots in the brain show promise...
Read more >The FDA has found a potentially fatal drug in honey from China, adding evidence to support concerns.
Read more >Eating a Mediterranean-style diet helps protect the heart from a second attack.
Read more >It is often a good idea to remove an inflamed gallbladder sooner rather than later.
Read more >New drugs are often prescribed over the old even if they aren't better or more cost effective.
Read more >Feelings of anger seem to make a person want to get closer to the anger-inducing stimulus...
Read more >We spend $77 billion on "medicalized" conditions like erectile dysfunction. Is this a wise use of healthcare dollars?
Read more >A new treatment for bunions is less painful and recovery is quicker.
Read more >Drink one less serving of sugar-sweetened beverages (such as sweet tea, lemonade or soda) and you can lower your blood pressure.
Read more >One very simple way to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 70% is to brush your teeth twice a day.
Read more >New fathers and fathers-to-be are at higher risk for depression than other men, particularly if their wives are depressed.
Read more >The risk of multiple sclerosis increases in parts of the world that receive less sun.
Read more >High fat meals appear to increase inflammation and decrease lung function. Blame immune responses.
Read more >Patients with implanted heart devices like pacemakers or defibrillators may want to establish a directive for their deactivation.
Read more >Eating diets high in bran may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
Read more >People who work a great deal of overtime are at greater risk of heart-related death. Type A behavior may be partly to blame.
Read more >Pesticide exposure may play a role in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Read more >There’s little evidence that exposing your child to Mozart will actually improve their IQ.
Read more >Elderly kidney patients should not be given ESAs, or erythropoesis-stimulating agents. The drugs pose a risk of stroke and clots.
Read more >Eating a handful of nuts every day is a good way to reduce your cholesterol and blood fat levels.
Read more >It is not uncommon for sexual satisfaction to decline with age. Talking with your partner can help in many ways.
Read more >A TIA or transient ischemic attack is a mini-stroke, but with no lasting damage. It is often a warning sign and should be treated.
Read more > Be sure to let your doctor know of the various supplements you may be taking. They can interfere with the action of many different drugs.
Read more >A new bar-code system tied to patient electronic medical record (EMR) may help cut down on errors.
Read more >It is important to treat child and adolescent depression. Kids on medication should be monitored closely.
Read more >Getting a full night's sleep may help you live longer and help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Administering magnetic pulses to patients with intractable depression seems to be effective...
Read more >Women on the pill may suffer from lower libido than women on other forms of birth control.
Read more >A compound in broccoli called sulforaphane may stop the growth of breast cancer stem cells.
Read more >Laughter affects the body much the same way exercise does, reducing stress and pain...
Read more >New research suggests that targeting the OLAM compounds that activate pain receptors may block pain.
Read more >Just seeing people who show symptoms of illness seems to stimulate the immune system.
Read more >A promising experimental treatment for intractable PTSD involves anesthetizing the nerves of the stellate ganglion.
Read more >Keep serving platters off the table during meals and reduce calories by 20%.
Read more >If you are feeling a little down, head outdoors. Just five minutes outside boosts mood and self-esteem.
Read more >Dancing can improve seniors' balance, walking speed and overall functioning, not to mention their spirits.
Read more >Father-child communication is more important than many may realize, particularly when it is about things like cigarette smoking.
Read more >A promising "Buffy-Coat" technique uses platelet-rich plasma to help tooth-extraction patients...
Read more >If a nurse is interrupted while preparing your medication, ask him or her to check it again to avoid a possible error.
Read more >Antidepressant medications have many side effects. Too often these go unreported by doctors and patients.
Read more >Olive oil is a big reason why the Mediterranean diet is healthful. The phenols in it suppress genes involved in inflammation.
Read more >Patients in intensive care units often experience interrupted sleep. Finding ways to block noise and light can help.
Read more >Increasing your intake of vitamin B6 and folate may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Playing computer games may improve the specific mental skills the game calls for, but doesn't seem to improve mental capacity.
Read more >A new approach yields cells that provide a look at a genetic marker which may predict cancer...
Read more >Significant weight gain (over 30-pounds) during middle-age can increase a woman's risk of breast cancer after menopause.
Read more >Volunteering at their local animal shelter is one good way for cardiac patients to get the exercise they need to recover.
Read more >When babies begin to eat solids they are particularly at risk for vitamin D deficiency.
Read more >Exercise is a useful component of any mental health treatment plan.
Read more >A study of 18-year-olds found that those who drank the most cola were more likely to have low sperm
Read more >While the exact relationship between fruits, vegetables, and cancer risk has not yet been determined, it can't hurt to continue eating...
Read more >One good way to keep from over-eating is to be sure to get enough sleep.
Read more >Sealing up a reminder of an unpleasant experience and throwing it or putting it away may help you move on.
Read more >Replacing saturated fats with low-glycemic foods - not high-glycemic foods - may be a good way to reduce heart attack risk.
Read more >Spinal fusion is not always the only or best way to ease the pain associated with spinal stenosis and disc problems.
Read more >Dieting can actually make it harder to shed pounds because it raises levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Read more >Beta-blockers appear to help reduce the spread of cancer.
Read more >The number of people over 40 who have difficulty climbing stairs or walking a quarter mile has risen. The impact on healthcare could be...
Read more >Eating the equivalent of a square of chocolate every day can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke
Read more >An hour a day of moderate exercise like walking or a half-hour of vigorous exercise like jogging can prevent weight gain.
Read more >Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) act by helping the muscles in the air passages of the lungs to relax and re-expand.
Read more >Heavy alcohol consumption and a fatty diet raise the risk of breast cancer by up to 20%.
Read more >Aprepitant, already FDA approved, offered nausea relief to bone marrow transplant recipients.
Read more >Minocycline helps prevent the HIV virus in infected human T cells from reactivating.
Read more >Taking over-the-counter pain medication like aspirin or ibuprofen may raise the risk of hearing loss, particularly in men.
Read more >What a woman eats when pregnant and breastfeeding can reduce her child's chances of asthma and eczema.
Read more >A clothespin-like clip, inserted through a vein in the groin, is an alternative to heart surgery...
Read more >Quitting smoking improves FMD, or flow mediated dilation of blood vessels, a strong indicator of heart health.
Read more >A hip fracture in an elderly patient is a life-altering event. Often they receive inadequate care during the first three months.
Read more >High blood pressure is not a good thing, but it does appear having high BP in times of heart stress is an advantage.
Read more >Those apply-between-the-shoulder-blade flea remedies are harmful to some pets, especially small ones
Read more >Oxytocin, a hormone, may help some autistic kids gain social skills.
Read more >Sports injuries among child athletes are increasing. Many injuries can be prevented by getting proper rest, stretching after games...
Read more >The use of herbal preparations, in any stage of life, but particularly during pregnancy, should not be taken lightly.
Read more >Small talk can help in some social situations, but people who engage in more substantial conversations tend to be happier.
Read more >Research has found that Zen meditation reduces the experience of pain, seemingly by thickening the brain's gray matter.
Read more >Interrupting the blood flow when someone has a heart attack may help protect the heart from damage.
Read more >person needs to have unexplained fatigue for at least six months plus at least four of eight other symptoms to qualify as a CFS sufferer...
Read more >Some children with peanut allergies can become less dangerously allergic through immunotherapy. Parents should not try this on their own.
Read more >Exercise can reduce the anxiety people may feel when living with a chronic illness.
Read more >You may lose weight on a high−protein, low−carb diet, but you are also likely to be raising your "bad" cholesterol.
Read more >Scientists have found a way of creating adaptable stem cells from adult tissue...
Read more >Monitoring protein levels in the urine may be a better way to predict kidney function...
Read more >Even older adults, including those taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, can lower their cholesterol further by cutting down on butter and satu
Read more >The varicella vaccine for chickenpox can help reduce symptoms or even prevent infection even when given after you've been exposed.
Read more >Nicotine patches tend to be more effective when used for longer periods of time.
Read more >People who believe they may be depressed should not ignore the symptoms. Untreated symptoms raise the odds of full-blown depression.
Read more >Study finds omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent youth psychosis.
Read more >Two studies have identified different to detect the risk and presence of pancreatic cancer early...
Read more >The cause of sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS is not yet known, but low levels of serotonin may play a role.
Read more >A new drug, Truvada, given to mice with "humanized" immune systems and exposed to HIV helped protect them from infection.
Read more >A simple measure of reaction time can provide a clue as to whether an athlete has had a concussion.
Read more >Used during sleep, the system, which calculates and administers insulin, was far more effective at preventing nighttime hypoglycemia.
Read more >People who are obese may not receive the same level of protection from a vaccine because the standard needle used may not reach the muscle.
Read more >It's never too late to quit smoking. When people diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer quit smoking, they double their chances of survival.
Read more >Once you are over 70, a few extra pounds may actually be beneficial and may add to longevity.
Read more >Selenium is found in meats, grains and nuts. It can be toxic if too much is taken, but adequate amounts seem to reduce cancer risk.
Read more >Oral contraceptives appear to lower the bone density of women using them. Age and time on the pill seem to be factors.
Read more >High blood pressure is connected to an increase in the number of white matter brain lesions connected to mental decline.
Read more >If your heart rate at rest is over 100 beats per minute, you are at far higher risk of death from heart disease. It is not too late to act.
Read more >Taking a break after absorbing new information may help you retain it better by making it easier to move into long-term memory.
Read more >Surfen, a molecule that prevents the HIV virus from communicating with an important compound in semen, holds promise as a means of prevention.
Read more >It appears apples provide beneficial bacteria and a pH environment that keep the intestines healthy and the doctor away.
Read more >Patients in the clinical trial had to take the medication in only two or four courses of four to five days each per year. The new drugs worked as well as injectable interferon.
Read more > Exercise helps prevent cognitive decline. Better circulation in the brain and increased brain cell production are two reasons why.
Read more >An occasional fast food meal is no big deal. But eating them often raises the risk of diabetes and obesity greatly.
Read more >Second generation antipsychotic drugs, like clozapine, olanzapine, and risperidone, can raise the risk of diabetes and heart problems.
Read more >Giving breast cancer patients acupuncture can help ease the side effects of hormone therapy and improves sex drive in some.
Read more >Kids and caregivers left behind during deployment have to shoulder a heavy burden. A study looks at what can help.
Read more >When diabetics suffer from depression, treating it can lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels as well.
Read more >A simple blood test may replace amniocentesis as the best means for determining a baby's sex early in utero
Read more >Heart attack survival rates will only improve if more bystanders know CPR and the use of devices to shock the heart increases.
Read more >The genetic mutations causing skin and lung cancer have been mapped, and nearly all of them are the result of exposure to sun or smoke respe
Read more >Blocking the action of the hunger hormone, ghrelin, just may ease that obsession with nachos.
Read more >Walking in high heels increases knee torque by 20-26%.
Read more >Simply turning off your TV can cut 120 calories a day, the equivalent of walking a mile.
Read more >Autism appears to be more common among the children of the well-educated. But is this just the result of more frequent diagnosis?
Read more >Yoga appears to help the body by reducing its inflammatory response to stress.
Read more >Negative emotions can contribute to overeating or binge eating. Therapy aimed at improving social skills can therefore help prevent weight
Read more >An ointment made of pomegranate rind and metal salts successfully combated MRSA, a notoriously hard-to-treat staph infection.
Read more >Spending too much time sitting in front of the TV or computer, rather than moving, raises the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Read more >The search is on to develop nanosensors that would detect biomarkers in blood or sputum to catch cancers early.
Read more >The more green tea elderly subjects drank in a day, the less likely they were to be depressed...
Read more >Having a second stroke soon after the first makes disability much more likely, so it is important to be aware of factors that raise the risk
Read more >Treating children for mental health problems can reduce the risk that the problems will get worse.
Read more >Early research suggests that putting calorie information on menus really can help reduce overeating.
Read more >The herb milk thistle appears to help keep levels of two key liver enzymes low during chemotherapy.
Read more >People who drink between three and four cups of coffee a day reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by 25%.
Read more >England has lost three World Cups on penalty kicks, so researchers came up with a new strategy.
Read more >Adult stem cells may help speed patients' recovery from a heart attack by spurring the growth of new blood vessels.
Read more >High-flow oxygen is a treatment alternative for people suffering from cluster headaches who cannot take sumatriptan or similar medications.
Read more >Soy-based foods mimic estrogen's effects and may lower women's risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Read more >People who have never married are as basically as well-adjusted as those who are. But their autonomy has a price.
Read more >You should NEVER text while driving. You are six times more likely to crash.
Read more >Compounds in tumeric and pepper slow the growth of cancer stem cells, which can in turn prevent tumor formation.
Read more >By middle age we need to be careful about how much active exercise we do. Swimming and low-impact exercise is best.
Read more >A Mediterranean diet, the LMN diet appears to enhance brain health, promoting cell growth and reducing damage.
Read more >Road traffic, by car and bus, accounts for about three-quarters of all travel-related carbon dioxide.
Read more >Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables helps seniors' hearts and their cognitive function.
Read more >Omega-6 fatty acids (found in certain oils and red meat) can promote inflammation while omega-3 fatty acids help reduce it.
Read more >Working out in warmer conditions (think non-AC rooms) reduces hunger, thanks to peptide YY, which signals fullness.
Read more >Coffee does not sober you up. In fact, it may impair judgment further.
Read more >A diet high in antioxidants, particularly vitamins E and C, may slow age-related muscle loss.
Read more >Daycare may actually lower the risk of developing asthma even though it may raise the risk of infection.
Read more >carb and high protein diets both seem equally effective at producing weight loss.
Read more >Having high HDL, the "good" cholesterol actually seems to help reduce the chances of heart failure.
Read more >Therapy is a more cost−effective way of finding happiness than is money.
Read more >A video game in which virtual smokers stomp out their cigarettes actually helped real smokers quit
Read more >Aerobic exercise in adolescence has been found to raise intelligence test scores and lead to better work.
Read more >When teenagers feel alienated from their families, they are at greater risk for sadness and depression.
Read more >Depressed patients' physical symptoms are often underestimated, a fact that is detrimental to their overall health.
Read more >People who are sleep-deprived cannot make quick, "gut" decisions. For first-responders like police officers, this can be dangerous.
Read more >Supplementing the diet with selenium can raise blood cholesterol as much as 8 percent.
Read more >People who have had the flu are more susceptible to additional infections, such as pneumonia.
Read more >High blood sugar during pregnancy, gestational diabetes, is a major health risk for mothers and babies.
Read more >Phone contact with a nurse practitioner can help reduce depression and the likelihood of re−hospitalization in heart surgery patients.
Read more >An experimental approach using micelles to prevent the spread of nerve damage shows promise.
Read more >Yo-yo dieting may generate a withdrawal effect in the brain, increasing the likelihood of a relapse.
Read more >Being premature doesn't in itself raise the risk of autism, but complications affecting the brain do.
Read more >A recent study found that a drug offering a high dose of the B vitamin, niacin, performed much better than the much-prescribed ezitimibe (Zetia®).
Read more >Low cholesterol may be a sign of undiagnosed cancer.
Read more >Retirement is good for your health. In fact, if your work life has been stressful, you are likely to feel much better after you retire. According to one study, it's like turning the clock back eight years
Read more >If you need to re−establish a healthy digestive tract, probiotics can be helpful, but fiber is perhaps even more important.
Read more >Secondhand smoke remains a danger to children exposed to it in the home.
Read more >Your home environment is the single most important factor in losing weight and maintaining weight loss.
Read more >Diet and exercise are the best way to prevent type 2 diabetes, even better than medication.
Read more >The polyphenols in cocoa — among other foods — reduce risk for heart disease and cancer.
Read more >Researchers have found a way to protect healthy cells from radiation therapy, using a cell signaling inhibitor and making the therapy far more effective.
Read more >Using acetaminophen to prevent a fever after your child has had a vaccine may end up reducing the effectiveness of the vaccine.
Read more >fat is associated with an increased risk of heart problems and diabetes.
Read more >The presence of high levels of a protein in the blood may predict the likelihood of a heart attack, according to a new study. C−reactive protein increases in response to infection.
Read more >Extended contact with household pesticides such as roach or termite sprays, appears to raise the risk of autoimmune diseases.
Read more >Living near green space seems to make people healthier, both mentally and physically.
Read more >As stressful as learning a new skill can be, the happiness we gain from our new level of competence more than makes up for it.
Read more >Scientists have recently discovered why fiber is so good for the immune system. The answer lies in the by-products of the breakdown of fiber.
Read more >Hormone replacement therapy often causes breast tenderness, which appears to be associated with a higher risk of breast cancer.
Read more >Drinking lots of green tea can reduce the risk of cancers of the blood and lymph system.
Read more >As a parent, one of the best ways to keep your child safe on the road is to set rules and pay attention to their activities.
Read more >Fats high in omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids (like safflower oil) can lower blood sugar.
Read more >The narrower and stiffer the artery, the faster blood flows, raising blood pressure.
Read more >A gene, P13K, appears to play a big role in aging in the heart, reducing thickening of heart tissue and offering better overall function...
Read more >Drinking coffee offers no defense against the natural decline of mental abilities as we age. But several other factors seem to be good predictors...
Read more >We aren't talking about benefits. Just simply understanding the system is more than even new MDs feel confident about. So what are consumers supposed to do?
Read more >Newborns' bilirubin levels are routinely monitored as a way of preventing possible brain damage...
Read more >Eating whole grains can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Read more >About 90% of all cases of lower back pain show spontaneous improvement within four weeks.
Read more >Women who obsessively replay negative events in their mind are more at risk for alcoholism, depression and obesity.
Read more >Folate or folic acid is required for the formation of nucleotides, the "building blocks" for DNA and RNA.
Read more >Daycare that offers children living in poverty a chance to learn school-readiness skills and exposure to role models helps them keep pace...
Read more >CFS sufferers, it is not just in your head. Researchers have discovered that a retrovirus (XMRV) is linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Read more >Uric acid, produced by the breakdown of fructose, can raise blood pressure and the risk metabolic syndrome.
Read more >Pancreatic cancer is treatment-resistant, as evidenced by the death of Patrick Swayze. New research has found a way to turn off the TAK-1 enzyme...
Read more >Taking vitamin D supplements appears to help prevent falls in older adults, perhaps by strengthening bones.
Read more >Foods high in saturated fat actually change your brain's chemistry and interfere with its ability to signal that you are full.
Read more >Research on a combined, "prime-boost" vaccine has yielded modest results in what was the largest study in AIDS research history. The approach...
Read more >Prostate cancers are classed from low to high risk based on three factors: size, location and microscopic appearance.
Read more >Remaining mentally active and making sure you work your brain at least twice a week appears to reduce the risk of dementia.
Read more >Exercises such as yoga can reduce back pain by strengthening muscles of the midsection.
Read more >All middle ear infections should be treated immediately with antibiotics.
Read more >Eating meat in middle-age, may actually help people live independently longer in old age.
Read more >College students who have harmful drinking patterns can be helped to rein in their drinking by receiving personalized online feedback.
Read more >Both bullies and the victims of bullies may suffer from mental disorders in later life.
Read more >There are a number of things to consider when thinking about beginning hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Read more >The Maximum Weight Limit, a simplification of the BMI, gives people what they most need -- a weight over which they should not go. The calculation...
Read more >The so−called Mediterranean diet appears to help some diabetics reduce their need for blood sugar medications.
Read more >In what may be a crucial finding for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease, a tiny portion of a protein, called N60, appears to be...
Read more >Having a consistent and peaceful nighttime routine helps babies and toddlers fall asleep more easily.
Read more >According to findings presented earlier this month at the American Thoracic Society’s conference in San Diego, there may be an intimate – and somewhat complex – connection between how well one sleeps and his or her body weight.
Read more >There is a strong connection between bodily health and brain health.
Read more >When it comes to exercise, your body has a short memory. It wants to know what you've done for it lately.
Read more >Vaccinating against HPV (Human Papillomavirus) may also prevent against certain forms of breast cancer.
Read more >People who multitask – doing several things at once – tend to have trouble filtering out distractions.
Read more >What does a depressed toddler look like? He may be unable to enjoy things that used to be fun or not thinking as clearly as she used to.
Read more >African American patients tend to have less informative communication with their healthcare providers than do whites. The good news is that patients..
Read more >Once a significant amount of weight is lost, the heart actually restructures into a healthier, more productive version of itself.
Read more >The areas of the brain responsible for processing pleasure and rewards are notably inactive in depressed people. This is likely no news to them...
Read more >Adding carnitine, a nutrient essential for proper fat metabolism, to rats' diets for eight weeks restored the rats' fuel−burning ability...
Read more >It's not always possible to know for sure, but usually, a preventive flu vaccine is better than relying on anti-viral medication...
Read more >Snacks like nuts, cereal, crackers or popcorn provide antioxidants to combat free radicals.
Read more >Obese and overweight people have less brain tissue than do those who are normal weight.
Read more >Scientists have found a way to reverse multiple sclerosis in mice using a hybrid protein, GIFT15.
Read more >There's a natural tendency for patients to want and doctors to prescribe the newest drug, assuming that newer is better.
Read more >Stress appears to rewire the brain, making it respond in an obsessive, repetitive rather than creative fashion. The good news is...
Read more >It is dangerous to share prescription medication. Side effects are common.
Read more >Four important lifestyle choices – never smoking, eating healthy, staying trim, and exercising – may cut the risk...
Read more >Men who consumed the most alcohol in a recent study had an up to 700% increased cancer risk. Wine appeared not to be implicated, but it is too soon..
Read more >Antidepressant use has doubled over the last decade according to a recent study. Is this a good thing or a sign that the drugs are being.
Read more >Eating a healthy, Mediterranean-style diet is linked to significantly lower rates of Alzheimerss disease.
Read more >As important as medical intervention is for premature infants, the home environment is just as important.
Read more >Studies show that cynical and hostile people have a higher mortality rate than those who are optimistic and trusting.
Read more >Children as young as 9 years old have been able to learn to apply CPR effectively.
Read more >Bacteria may play a major role in causing the discomfort of colicky babies.
Read more >For women with Stage 1 ovarian cancer, it may not be necessary to remove the uterus or both ovaries, thus preserving fertility.
Read more >Celiac disease, usually considered a young person's disease, may develop in the elderly.
Read more >Being mindful of what you eat can help you shed pounds.
Read more >Inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) appears linked to the consumption of omega 6 fatty acids found in red meat.
Read more >People over 60 may be at risk of experiencing "silent" strokes, those which go unnoticed...
Read more >A promising new treatment using botox dramatically reduced migraines by disarming the nerves around trigger points. The procedure also gave...
Read more >Older adults are more likely to incorrectly repeat a task once it has become habitual, like taking daily medication.
Read more >Depression during pregnancy not only affects the mother, but it can be damaging to the baby as well.
Read more >Working out with moderate to high intensity for at least 30 minutes per day may cut your overall risk of cancer by half.
Read more >Contact lenses are an effective way to deliver drugs for a variety of conditions. And they are more cost effective, too.
Read more >It is no surprise: there is an epidemic of mental disorders among veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. A lack of social support...
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Read more >Having confidence in your ability to change behavior even in the face of obstacles is a critical asset for an effective parent.
Read more >Xylitol, a plant extract that prevents the growth of bacteria on teeth, reduces cavities.
Read more >When PEDF, a protein released by fat cells, was neutralized in obese mice their insulin resistance vanished.
Read more >For teens, playing team sports helps reduce the risk of starting smoking.
Read more >Something to prescribe for your doctor: a toolkit for turning medical jargon into language a regular person (like you) can understand ...
Read more >Glutamic acid, found in vegetable protein, can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Read more >Glycemic load is significantly correlated with estrogen receptor-positive/progesterone receptor-negative breast cancer.
Read more >Clozapine, a highly effective anti-psychotic, is rarely prescribed because of its dangerous side-effects. But a new study finds...More
Read more >Appreciating even the smallest positive moments in your life builds emotional strength, and wards off stress and depression.
Read more >It appears that having sex more frequently prior to trying to conceive actually improves the quality of sperm.
Read more >Excessive crying lasts for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, during which a baby can't...
Read more >High doses of caffeine can help prevent exercise-induced asthma.
Read more >When red yeast is grown on rice, it produces an effective, natural statin that lowered cholesterol by 31 points without side effects.
Read more >Cancers that spread to the brain but originate in other parts of the body outnumber those that begin in the brain by about 10 to one.
Read more >People who are anxious may have a hard time ignoring distractions.
Read more >Vitamin C administered with insulin helped end the damage to blood vessels so common in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Read more >A growth factor (GCSF) often used to increase white blood cell production in the bone marrow of cancer patients may actually reverse Alzheimer‘s
Read more >Engineers have come up with a device that prevents cancer cells from spreading or metastasizing. It uses tiny molecular channels...
Read more >Parents may want to request that their teen‘s doctor discuss safety, diet, smoking, sexuality and other topics.
Read more >Obese women pass on insulin resistance -- abnormally high insulin and blood sugar levels -- to their infants in utero.
Read more >Climate change is perhaps the biggest global health threat today.
Read more >Only half of males and one-fifth of females between the ages of 19-30 get the recommended amount of calcium.
Read more >The genes in DNA that code for protein production have long been thought to be the only important aspects. The rest was considered “junk.”
Read more >High-glycemic index carbs reduce or inhibit endothelial function, which is one of the risk factors leading to atherosclerosis.
Read more >Physical fitness and a high school education are two factors that appear to decrease the risk of mental decline.
Read more >Dogs make good exercise companions -- and motivators.
Read more >The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends offering a pacifier at nap time and bedtime.
Read more >If you have a problem that needs some creative problem solving, a good solid nap can be very helpful.
Read more >Cubital tunnel syndrome, or cell phone elbow, results from the compression of the ulnar nerve.
Read more >Cognitive functions do indeed seem to suffer slightly in early menopause. But these functions rebound when menopause is fully underway.
Read more >It's official: the World Health Organization has raised the status of the H1N1 or swine flu virus to the highest level.
Read more >People feel good after exercising and this feeling can last up to 12 hours.
Read more >Triglyceride levels can be better predictors of the risk of diabetic neuropathy than blood sugar levels.
Read more >Between the 1970s and the early 2000s, the rates of obesity in children ages 2-11 years nearly doubled.
Read more >The Internet, television and online videos and games are all responsible for a reduction in the amount of sleep that teens receive nightly.
Read more >Being beautiful, rich, and famous doesn't actually equate with being happy. More important are personal growth and social relationships.
Read more >The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children do not watch TV or videos before age two years.
Read more >It may soon be possible to diagnose many viral and bacterial infections on the spot using a portable device that reads blood or saliva samples.
Read more >For kidney patients who need dialysis, the option of undergoing treatment overnight can be an appealing alternative to daytime sessions.
Read more >Darker leafy greens like kale and spinach are more nutritious than lettuce.
Read more >Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of the nighttime sleep disorder.
Read more >Smoking cigarettes may be worse for women's health than it is for men's.
Read more >Dental erosion initially gives the enamel a smooth and shiny appearance. But there is only so much enamel coating a tooth.
Read more >Cancer patients suffering from ill effects of chemotherapy reported significantly less nausea if they took ginger supplements.
Read more >Early studies suggest that cortical brain stimulation may offer hope for people suffering from long-term depression.
Read more >The best way to begin to reduce the amount of salt in your diet is to reduce your consumption of processed foods.
Read more >Resilience, the ability to thrive in the face of extreme adversity, is a reason why some children develop successfully while others fail.
Read more >After a heart attack, longer, slower, and more frequent exercise is better for your heart than vigorous, three-times-a-week programs.
Read more >Moderate alcohol consumption, particularly wine, can lengthen life and reduce the risk of dementia.
Read more >Third trimester maternal vitamin D levels, modulated through sun exposure, may have a "programming" effect on developing fetal bone growth.
Read more >Acupuncture can help reduce back pain, but piercing the skin may not be necessary to reap its benefits.
Read more >Job stress can raise the chances a person will experience major depression.
Read more >Butyrate, an end-product of the breakdown of fiber in the gut, acts as an anti-cancer agent in a couple of different ways.
Read more >A thinner population would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 440 million tons a year, at a minimum.
Read more >Low-glycemic foods, like whole grains, take longer to break down than high glycemic foods do, resulting in a slower climb in blood sugar.
Read more >Eating vegetables (and not eating meat) raises the quality of sperm men produce.
Read more >Even a brief exposure to cigarette smoke can have a negative cardiovascular effect.
Read more >Heavily cooked and charred meats are strongly linked to pancreatic cancer risk.
Read more >Fructose, in contrast to its relative, glucose, appears to have a negative effect on heart health.
Read more >Taking birth control pills can interfere with women athletes' ability to build muscle mass.
Read more >Wearing a wristband during radiation therapy may lessen the nausea that often accompanies the treatment — and this may not by due to placebo effect, a new study reports.
Read more >Glitazones work by increasing the sensitivity of muscle,fat and liver tissue to insulin, causing these tissues to take up more glucose.
Read more >The current flu outbreak is relatively mild. So what's the worry?
Read more >The more Omega-3 fatty acids mice consumed, the more their tumors shrank. Other variables also showed improvement.
Read more >People who call themselves vegetarians fall on a continuum from those who avoid all animal products to those who eat fish.
Read more >Sleep on! The brain may prune redundant nerve connections for faster processing while you sleep...
Read more >Heart cells can regenerate, according to a study that used a an approach more common to archeology than biology.
Read more >Seniors can live on their own longer if they are helped to learn new ways to accomplish tasks like getting dressed.
Read more >Teenage boys who ate plenty of omega 3 fatty acids, primarily through consumption of fish, had improved memory and cognitive skills.
Read more >Foods like green tea and olive oil need to be fresh to pack their full load of antioxidants.
Read more >Think of play (dancing, hiking, tennis) when you think of fitness. It will help keep you motivated.
Read more >Even people who have a seemingly rich social network can still feel lonely or isolated.
Read more >Limiting salt by even a half-teaspoon a day could have a significant impact.
Read more >Twenty-three states offer patient bill of rights (PROR) statutes, yet almost no one can understand them. The documents raise incomprehensibility to...
Read more >Breastfeeding may be another effective way to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS.
Read more >Gum or periodontal disease occurs when the gums begin to separate from the teeth, leaving open spaces or pockets.
Read more >Since time is often critical in an emergency, it is important to know whether the ER you are going to is capable of handling...
Read more >Giving children with peanut allergies tiny amounts of peanut protein can help build tolerance over time.
Read more >Flat feet used to have the reputation of causing painful feet in adulthood as well as poor motor skills but research is finding differently.
Read more >Rest is the initial treatment for a herniated disc.
Read more >Broccoli contains a substance, sulforaphane, that appears to protect airway cells. It may serve as the basis for a new treatment for allergies...
Read more >Older adults should sit around for a while after drinking and let the alcohol metabolize before driving home.
Read more >To get the kind of moderate exercise most of us need, walk at a rate of 100 steps a minute, for 150 minutes a week.
Read more >Riding a bicycle is one of the best ways children can avoid becoming overweight.
Read more >Low bone mineral density is one of the three components of the syndrome known as the Female Athlete Triad.
Read more >A common enterovirus may be the tipping point in a chain of events that cause beta cells in the pancreas to stop producing insulin and diabetes...
Read more >Beginning exercise -- even in mid-life -- can have a profound effect on your health.
Read more >A recent study of over one million middle-aged women suggests that drinking even small amounts of alcohol increases the risk of developing cancer.
Read more >If both parents smoke, there is almost a three-fold increase in likelihood their teen will start smoking.
Read more >Arthroscopy, the minimally-invasive surgical technique, appears to be of limited value for osteoarthritis of the knee...
Read more >SERT, a serotonin transporter protein, is an important drug target in treating anxiety, depression and OCD.
Read more >One good way to curb impulsive behaviors like shopping and overeating is to find a way to delay the behavior.
Read more >Playing violent video games and watching violent films make people insensitive to others' pain and less likely to notice others' distress.
Read more >While some forms of prostate cancer may never pose a health threat, other forms are quite malignant and can be life-threatening.
Read more >Always take breaks when you're playing video games for a long strength of time, your hands will thank you.
Read more >Strengthening quads after a total knee replacement can improve functional performance enough to rival that of healthy older adults.
Read more >Researchers think they know why hair grays. That's the first step in figuring out how to prevent it.
Read more >Adolescents who watch excessive TV are more likely to show signs of depression when they become young adults.
Read more >Direct-to-consumer advertising needs to present the benefits of drugs, as well as side effects, so consumers can make decisions with their doctors.
Read more >Coffee appears to reduce the risk of stroke in women.
Read more >Exercise guidelines differ on particulars, but in generally, they agree that 30 minutes a day, four or five days a week is the goal.
Read more >Staying mentally active by reading or playing games (turn off the TV) are excellent ways to keep the brain "fit."
Read more >Researchers have developed a light-emitting headband that may soon help children who can't speak to communicate their preferences.
Read more >Children are more likely to put themselves in danger when crossing the street if they are talking on a cell phone.
Read more >Strong quadriceps can keep knee cartilage from crumbling.
Read more >The amygdala is the brain structure associated with emotion.
Read more >The flu virus appears to survive longest in low humidity, which is why it is more common during the winter.
Read more >During pregnancy, the placenta generates about 100 times the level of pCRH than the brain normally does.
Read more >Exercise can help reduce back pain, but tends not to be prescribed often enough.
Read more >You can go ahead and let your dig lick your face as much as you'd like: he won't expose you to extra bacteria.
Read more >Eating fruits and veggies works to reduce oxidative stress in the body.
Read more >Recess provides children with a critical change of pace and a chance to recharge, making the children less fidgety and more attentive.
Read more >Preeclampsia takes the lives of approximately 76,000 women worldwide every year, and is the number one cause of preterm birth.
Read more >Healthy 19-50 year olds should consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of salt a day, about one teaspoon.
Read more >A study found that honey provides better relief of nighttime coughs and runny noses and better sleep than did commercial cold medications.
Read more >Spinal discs are gel-filled sacs that sit between the vertebrae (bones) of the spinal column. They function as a cushion or shock absorber.
Read more >A protein in cartilage appears associated with age-related articular cartilage loss, a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for OA.
Read more >Successful losers generally follow the same sort of diet and exercise plan that people who have never had a weight problem do.
Read more >People who are calm and outgoing, also known as type B's, are less likely to develop dementia than those who are easily stressed...
Read more >People with ADHD have a hard time filtering out stimuli present in the environment and deciding which deserve their attention.
Read more >Roughly two-thirds of children's emergency room visits come from kids drinking OTC cold medication while unsupervised.
Read more >The plant in Georgia responsible for the outbreak of salmonella has been found. What the FDA has to say about finding the peanut butter on shelves...
Read more >Chlamydia can result in pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and lead to female infertility.
Read more >Cholesterol is carried by different transport proteins classed according to their densities. High density(HDL)is good; low (LDL)is bad.
Read more >Exercise is great for your health, but don’t count on it as the key to losing weight.
Read more >Peripheral artery disease is estimated to affect one out of every 16 adults over the age of 40, but often goes undiagnosed.
Read more >For newborns whose mothers smoke, withdrawal from nicotine occurs during the first five days after birth.
Read more >Exercise (particularly aerobic) can suppress ghrelin, the hormone that makes us feel hunger.
Read more >Sleep deprivation may be a risk factor for many common medical problems, including weight gain, diabetes and hypertension.
Read more >If we let our subconscious make decisions, we are more likely to make the correct ones, according to new research. In fact most...
Read more >The European Union banned the use of antibiotics as a food additive for livestock in 2006, citing health concerns.
Read more >Although premature infants' bones grow in length and circumference, the quality of the bones themselves is often poor.
Read more >It is not clear that drinking any amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.
Read more >Let your dentist know if you are taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis. They can bring on deterioration of the jawbone.
Read more >The acidity of a diet high in grains and meats may actually increase the excretion of calcium, weakening bones.
Read more >Alzheimer's disease may be a result of energy deprivation in the brain brought about by poor circulation causing insufficient glucose.
Read more >The function of bone marrow is the production of new blood and immune cells.
Read more >A quick way to greatly reduce your diabetes risk is to turn off the TV and go for a walk.
Read more >Have your feet measured before you buy athletic shoes. Exercising in tight shoes can cause a neuroma, or a pinched nerve.
Read more >One of the best places to teach kids early lessons on eating healthfully may be while they are riding in the grocery cart.
Read more >The immune system (of fruit flies at least) functions better at night than during the day. Flies were more likely to survive when encountering...
Read more >Don't be frightened by "medicalese." Often medical terms aren't as serious as they sound.
Read more >The neurotransmitter serotonin is important in regulating the fear response.
Read more >Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy asks people to observe their thoughts and to focus on the physical sensation of breathing.
Read more >Warming up before exercise can greatly reduce the risk of injury.
Read more >The American Psychiatric Association defines addiction as including three stages: craving, bingeing, and withdrawal.
Read more >Women who are exposed to secondhand smoke may have more trouble getting pregnant or, once pregnant, have increased chances of miscarriage.
Read more >Listening to pleasurable music helps dilate blood vessels significantly, just as blood pressure medications like statins do.
Read more >Exercise appears to reduce children's anger as it increases fitness.
Read more >Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of factors that increases the chance of contracting heart disease, diabetes or stroke.
Read more >Neutralizing the metabolic acidity of the typical American diet can effectively reduce bone loss in older people.
Read more >People who rate themselves the happiest tend to be at the center of their social networks.
Read more >A rise in blood insulin is often a sign of increased insulin resistance.
Read more >Social skills, such as knowing how to resist peer pressure, endure beyond childhood and support a person's success in adulthood.
Read more >As triglyceride levels go up, so does the risk of stroke.
Read more >Exercise may help keep the brain young by halting the natural decline of new neurons produced in the brain, according to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Read more >Stress at work from a bad boss can increase your risk of heart disease.
Read more >The vascular "age" of obese children is like that of middle-aged adults, based on the amount of plaque build-up.
Read more >What you feed your pet can have health consequences for you, as the salmonella outbreak shows...
Read more >If a clot or part of it dislodges and travels to the lung and blocks an artery, a pulmonary embolism can occur.
Read more >Short naps have the power to help form a complex form of memory known as relational memory.
Read more >When it comes to maintaining weight loss, telephone counseling appears to be just as effective as face-to-face counseling.
Read more >Regular exercise helps control glucose levels and improves cardiovascular mortality in patients with diabetes.
Read more >Gulf War illness was originally dismissed by many as a psychosomatic illness. Then a cause was found.
Read more >Transcranial magnetic stimulation is an entirely different, FDA-approved approach for the treatment of depression.
Read more >The most appropriate choice of treatment for IBS may depend on which of the many symptoms associated with IBS are present.
Read more >The two most important factors that determine the calorie density of a food are fat and water content.
Read more >Patients often misinterpret or completely misunderstand the medical questionnaires given to them at doctors' offices.
Read more >The accumulation of fat in the liver can lead to such diseases as cirrhosis and fibrosis.
Read more >When healthy cells are damaged by the chemicals used in the chemotherapy, the patient may experience unwanted side-effects.
Read more >Bones may seem like such solid, unchanging objects. In reality, they’re very dynamic.
Read more >Diabetes affects almost every organ in the body, causes severe circulatory problems and greatly increases the risk of heart attack.
Read more >Study says Tai Chi can help reduce the pain of arthritis.
Read more >Glucosamine and chondroitin may not work as well together as we think.
Read more >Injuries during matches played on artificial turf are more likely to be severe than match injuries played on grass.
Read more >Loud sounds damage the ear's hair cells, turning a lush "pasture" of these cells into a burned-out wasteland.
Read more >When it comes to exercise, more may be better, but some is much better than none at all.
Read more >People who have diabetes are two to five times more likely to suffer from heart disease than the general population.
Read more >Cooking meat at high temperatures produces suspected carcinogens. Marinating meat before cooking lowers the amount of these substances.
Read more >Keeping a fan going in an infant's room appears to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Read more >When it comes to cardiac arrest, where you live that can make a difference.
Read more >Quercetin, a compound found in many fruits and vegetables may help lower susceptibility to the flu.
Read more >Listening to music you like (it does not matter what kind) can lower anxiety, reduce pain and improve mood.
Read more >A Mediterranean diet is a diet that's rich in grain, fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil and includes a moderate amount of red wine.
Read more >Statins are effective for men, but it is not clear they are effective for women.
Read more >Glucose and insulin levels fluctuate much more during mental work than during periods of relaxation.
Read more >Some dogs are able to detect skin cancer because its cells emit an odor that is distinct from that of normal skin.
Read more >Mothers who eat fish while pregnant and who later breastfeed their infants see better early physical and mental development.
Read more >Eating raw foods avoids many of the pitfalls of a traditional Western diet - like added salt and sugar. But it is not so simple as it seems.
Read more >It is very simple: increased salt consumption increases your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Read more >Add protecting blood vessels in diabetes patients to the long list of broccoli’s health benefits. A compound in broccoli ...
Read more >Eating more chocolate increases blood flow to the brain, and may improve memory...
Read more >When discharged from the hospital, remember to ask questions.
Read more >Television distracts children from their own play, interfering with cognitive development.
Read more >Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate, even from cardiovascular disease, according to a long-term study.
Read more >MHC similarity in couples may lead to infertility and relationship problems when women stop taking the pill...
Read more >Egg allergies are very common in children, but overcoming them may be as simple as exposing kids to small portions of cooked egg.
Read more >In order to avoid melanoma, young women should wear plenty of sunscreen and avoid the hottest parts of the day.
Read more >Prions, the proteins that cause mad cow disease, can be transmitted by feces, a new study has found, raising questions about safe disposal..
Read more >Eating a low calorie breakfast of eggs is good for your diet.
Read more >Asking your doctor more questions and disclosing recreational drug use about your medication might help prevent a terrible accident.
Read more >Keep in mind that your seven-year old has a pretty good idea of the difference between right and wrong.
Read more >There is broad agreement that all women of childbearing age and their partners should have a reproductive plan.
Read more >Depression is a risk factor for hypertension. Patients with both conditions are less likely to take their anti-hypertensive medications.
Read more >Having a positive outlook can improve a heart patient's outcome.
Read more >Writing down what you eat every day on a diet just might help you lose up to twice as much weight.
Read more >Scientists have found that men living with diabetes may be less fertile than non-diabetic men due to DNA damage in the sperm they produce.
Read more >A new fertility treatment for women facing cancer treatment significantly increases the odds that they will be able harvest their eggs.
Read more >Staying hydrated, especially in the heat, increases athletic performance.
Read more >Students at schools that promote a caring environment among the students and teachers are less likely to smoke.
Read more >Eating a mix of flavonoid-rich foods has many potential health benefits.
Read more >Drinking, too much internet, and too little sleep can cause incresaed weight gain in young women.
Read more >Researchers have discovered the mechanism that makes the cold sore virus becomes dormant, with possible implications for other viral diseases.
Read more >Mice that had beta-amyloid proteins introduced into their brains developed Alzheimer's-like symptoms, providing a clue to the disease's cause.
Read more >Female athletes risk of ACL injury is up to eight times greater than that of men. Fatigue is a big cause.
Read more >Newborns who felt repeated pain showed changes in neurologic development and in their immediate and future behavior.
Read more >Travelers are better off worrying about more common ailments than exotic diseases.
Read more >"Eating well is vital at any age, but as you get older, your daily food choices can make an important difference in your health."
Read more >When people close to you quit smoking, you are more likely to quit as well.
Read more >Epidemics and food borne outbreaks are gigantic puzzles until they are traced to their source. The ongoing Salmonella poisonings are no exception.
Read more >Many Americans simply cannot understand trans fat content information — one of the most important parts of the Nutrition Facts panel.
Read more >Make a list of important health-related items to take along on vacation, including prescription meds and OTC pain relievers.
Read more >Pedometers that unobtrusively clip on a belt can vastly increased the amount of exercise you get in a day.
Read more >For years pregnant women have been told that walking at a moderate pace is a good way to stay healthy during pregnancy.
Read more >People who need people are not only the luckiest people in the world, but also the healthiest, according to a new study that measured how a person's sense of being part of a community affects physical and mental wellbeing.
Read more >According to a recent study by researchers at the University of Texas M.
Read more >Researchers have found that injecting a new drug into the brains of rats causes them to lose interest in drinking alcohol almost immediately.
Read more >In recent months, the feared "super bug" methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, has got the attention of doctors, clinics and hospitals.
Read more >According to a new study, people with sleep apnea experience physical damage to parts of the brain involved in memory.
Read more >Parents of overweight teens would do well to think twice before suggesting their son or daughter go on a diet, according to a new study.
Read more >Smoking increases the risk or RA, but moderate drinking seems to reduce it.
Read more >According to new guidelines set by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, post−menopausal women over 50 aren't the only people doctors need to monitor for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Read more >A few years ago they told us gum disease was associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Higher levels of HDL are associated with lower risk of heart attack or stroke.
Read more >You know that when you go to the beach you have to put on sunscreen and put up the umbrella.
Read more >"Bulking up" by athletes playing football and other sports may lead to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, study findings suggest.
Read more >A new study of has found a surprising use for virtual reality technology — as a therapeutic method for helping people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
Read more >It's summertime and children are gathering on playgrounds and in sandboxes and pools.
Read more >A new vaccine prevents the development of Alzheimer's disease in mice, without causing significant side effects.
Read more >Prevention, not handing out pills, is the key to improving risk for heart disease.
Read more >Only 12 percent of America's 228 million adults qualify as health literate — that is, they have the minimum skills to manage their own health care — according to a new report from the U.
Read more >Going somewhere far this summer? Vacation and business travelers can reduce or avoid jet lag with the so-called Anti-Jet-Lag Diet developed at the U.
Read more > Loose throw rugs, cracked sidewalks, toys and pets underfoot — coupled with stiff joints and visual decline — can make the daily movements most take for granted a hazard for older adults.
Read more >Taking aspirin before bedtime is more effective for preventing hypertension.
Read more >We have all seen urban runners, skating and bicyclists dodging traffic or paralleling busy roads and highways, and wondered: do the benefits of being in shape outweigh the dangers of breathing all that polluted air? According to medical experts, the answer may well be no.
Read more >If you are concerned about your family's health, good taste or the humane treatment of animals, today's American supermarket can be a pretty confusing place.
Read more >A new study shows that girls and young women who exercise regularly can substantially lower their risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer.
Read more >The human body produces a hormone called ghrelin, which stimulates appetite by making food seem more desirable.
Read more >Next time you decide to take the family to the beach or the local swimming hole — even if your local health department has not issued a health warning — you might want to leave the younger kids at home.
Read more >The lack of trees in urban areas may be behind the rising rates of asthma there.
Read more >There already is a shortage of general surgeons.
Read more >What a pregnant woman was eating around the time of conception could influence whether her child is a girl or a boy, according to new research.
Read more >If you saw the 2004 film "Super Size Me," then you will probably not be surprised that, according to a recent study, eating too much fast food can seriously damage your liver.
Read more >A study of 4000 women in the U.S. has found that those whose mothers smoked during pregnancy were 21 percent more likely to have gone through menopause at any given age.
Read more >From 2003 and 2004, a time when a toddler up to 18 months old should have received about 14 shots of several different vaccines. Today, even more shots are recommended.
Read more >What you eat for breakfast can reduce the insulin rollercoaster and your risk for heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes and heart failure.
Read more > Women who use shiny lip balms and glosses may actually be increasing their risk of skin cancer, because the products appear to attract harmful UV rays, according to Dr.
Read more >With obesity on the rise, more and more people are considering bariatric (weight loss) surgery...
Read more >Alcohol significantly increases a woman's risk of breast cancer; this is particularly true of estrogen-receptor and progesterone-receptor positive breast cancer, a new study shows.
Read more >In what may well be the beginning of a nationwide trend, a federal court recently upheld a New York City regulation that requires chain restaurants to publish the calorie content of foods on their menus and menu boards.
Read more >This is a question that researchers have been struggling with for decades, as developed nations such as the United States have seen an alarming rise in the number of children diagnosed as autistic.
Read more >Lipoic acid supplements lowered blood triglyceride levels by up to 60% in a study of...
Read more >In previous articles, we have compared the three remaining presidential candidates' positions on dealing with the uninsured, containing drug and other costs and Medicare, Medicaid and other federal entitlements.
Read more >More than 700,000 Americans have a stroke each year, many never fully recover.
Read more >Researchers in the US have successfully treated symptoms of a Parkinson's disease-like condition in adult rats by transplanting neurons from "reprogrammed" adult skin cells into the brains of fetal mice.
Read more >Schools have the power to help fight childhood obesity, according to a Temple University study.
Read more >Walking for an hour a day, five times a week, can take a dozen years off your biological clock.
Read more >Seatbelts do a pretty good job of protecting an unborn fetus in the event of a car accident, says a new study.
Read more >Gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates of all girls' sports, according to a survey of emergency room admissions.
Read more >Simple work schedule adjustments can help ease the physiological stress of shift work...
Read more >A new study raises concerns that using the common cosmetic treatment Botox might be dangerous.
Read more >Shortly after he was reelected, President Bush pushed for a reorganization of the Social Security system.
Read more >Staying in good shape is harder for older women than older men because women's bodies are less able to replace muscle that is lost naturally as they age, according to a new study.
Read more >It may sound like an oxymoron, but normal weight obesity is not a contradiction.
Read more >Drinking green tea helps fight against drug resistant bacteria.
Read more >Sleeping on a hard mattress may worsen back pain.
Read more >Simple relaxation and stress management techniques may make it possible for elderly people with a form of high blood pressure reduce their reliance on antihypertensive drugs, which pose certain risks for this age group.
Read more >Presidential candidates Obama, McCain and Clinton agree on one thing: our health care system is too expensive and getting more expensive all the time.
Read more >When people stop doing any regular physical activity, they begin to lose any accrued health benefits almost immediately, according to a new study.
Read more >According to fairy tales, music has the power to tame savage beasts.
Read more >Where you live has a lot to do with how much you exercise, according to a study of Chicago neighborhoods.
Read more >Medical guidelines suggest a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least 5 days each week.
Read more >The arrival of spring may be a happy occasion for birds, poets and baseball fans, but for millions of people with allergies, it is no cause for celebration.
Read more >It doesn't have to be bacon and eggs, but teens who want to lose weight are better off starting the day with a healthy meal.
Read more >There is one thing all three candidates agree on: too many Americans lack adequate health coverage.
Read more >A new study has found that cutting the amount of time kids use the TV or the computer in half had two positive effects: the kids ate a lot less and they lost significant amounts of weight.
Read more >Giving young children extra Vitamin D supplements may help prevent type 1 diabetes later in life, says a new study.
Read more >Results suggest that any woman who have taken combination HRT should continue to have regular mammograms.
Read more >Using strong cleaning products while pregnant may put your child at risk for breathing problems.
Read more >Anemia, or a shortage of red blood cells, is a common side effect of many serious diseases, including cancer.
Read more >Many of us know one or two of the warning signs of heart attack, but few know all the symptoms or have a clear idea of what them.
Read more >Price matters when it comes to what people believe will help heal them, according to a new study that has received widespread media attention.
Read more >Mediterranean countries have a lower rate of stroke compared to the US, which may reflect the influence of the "Mediterranean diet."
Read more >Aromatherapy, the idea that scent can have a healing effect on the body, is a catchall category.
Read more >Among the many mysteries of autism, medical science has no clue about what causes 90% of the cases of this heartbreaking disease.
Read more >Multivitamin use can create an overabundance of folic acid which may put people at risk for cancer.
Read more >Eating low-fat dairy foods is associated with a lower risk of developing hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Read more >It turns out that oxidation, the same chemical reaction that causes iron to rust, plays a similarly corrosive role in our bodies.
Read more >Scientists have made an exciting breakthrough in the perennial human search for renewable energy sources by venturing into new and undiscovered territory — the human body.
Read more >Raising hopes for a cure for human hemophilia, a new study has shown for the first time that transplanted cells can cure hemophilia A in animals.
Read more >Diarrhea kills more than two million people every year.
Read more >Prostate cancer gets the publicity, but a far less well-known prostate problem — prostatitis — affects many more men.
Read more >We spend 18 years teaching our children how to walk, talk, read and drive, but many of us drop the ball when it comes to teaching them how to eat right.
Read more >Triglycerides are a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease and should be routinely monitored.
Read more >It is no secret that depression is a particular problem among the elderly.
Read more >Once used to treat Parkinson's and other movement disorders, deep brain stimulation surgery, or DBS, may have the potential to treat a wide variety of other conditions.
Read more >Drinking no−calorie sweeteners may actually make it harder for people to control their calorie intake and body weight according to a new study.
Read more >Add another finding to the growing list of studies telling us how important exercise is in reducing the impact of aging.
Read more >Regular smokers go through nightly nicotine withdrawal, which may contribute to a restless sleep and fatigue the next day.
Read more >People concerned about senile dementia should make sure they are eating plenty of leafy vegetables.
Read more >Do vaccines given to infants and very young children somehow promote autism? This is the idea that researchers have been investigating and parents have been debating since a 1988 study of 12 children suggested such a link, provoking a wave of concern.
Read more >Gout is on the rise and fructose-sweetened drinks may be the reason, according to a new study.
Read more >There is an old saying: "the more time you waste, the more you have.
Read more >New research provides insight into why scratching an itch feels so good.
Read more >Many popular diets claim that changing the proportion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats you eat can bring about weight loss.
Read more >Doctors have known for a long time that people who are sick often have very low blood levels of vitamin D.
Read more >It was the kind of injury that left Kelly Weber a grim choice: spinal fusion or lifelong pain.
Read more >Anti-TNF compounds used to treat arthritis have a positive effect on B cells, which are involved in many autoimmune diseases.
Read more >Caffeine reduces the risk of ovarian cancer; and alcohol and cigarette use had no ill effect. More
Read more >There are five known genetic risk factors for prostate cancer.
Read more >For many of us, winter is ski or ice skating season.
Read more >The heart is not picky. Whether you eat less or exercise more, it responds to weight loss.
Read more >For some older women, calcium may increase the risk of heart attack.
Read more >A few minutes practice and exercise each day will keep a young athlete in shape, and ready to play.
Read more >Thanks to the invention of antibiotics, 20th-century medicine virtually eliminated tuberculosis, polio, leprosy and many other once-common infectious diseases.
Read more >Many studies have shown that young people with a family history of drinking alcohol will go on to drink more themselves.
Read more >We all understand that too little sleep can be bad for your health.
Read more >You may have heard the saying: there are no fat people over 60.
Read more >Before you reach for a soda, juice, energy drink or a creamy designer latte to pick yourself up today, consider this finding from a new study.
Read more >Let's say you have just picked up a new prescription and the label says: "Take one tablet bid for 7 days.
Read more >For a quarter century, America has been leading the disturbing worldwide trend toward greater and greater obesity.
Read more >Why do some people seem to weather life's catastrophes better than others? We all know people who handle horrific experiences — violence, war or natural disaster — and move on, while others become emotionally bogged down.
Read more >Modern medicine has been revolutionized by the use of endoscopes, which allow surgeons to see, in great detail, inside the body.
Read more >Taking a low-dose aspirin once a day can help prevent heart attacks, but new research suggests that this may only be true for men...
Read more >Attention vegetable-haters from 4 to 40: broccoli helps protect skin cells from the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight.
Read more >Be sure to tell your doctor if you routinely use ibuprofen or other NSAIDs because these can put you at risk for GI injury and bleeding.
Read more >According to a new study, American workers took over a billion days off for mental health reasons.
Read more >Chewing gum can help reduce hunger, fight those between-meal food cravings and make you feel full — all of which can help you eat less and lose weight, according to a new study presented at the 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society.
Read more >Recent news reports have made us all aware of the danger of drug-resistant staph infections, specifically, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA (pronounced "mer-suh").
Read more >Hot peppers — the spicy kind — are part of a promising new approach to pain relief that appears to block pain without also disrupting thinking, balance or body awareness.
Read more >Not long ago, the human papillomavirus (HPV) was identified as a cause of cervical cancer in women.
Read more >A significant number of athletes suffer from undiagnosed exercise-induced asthma.
Read more >Any orthopedist can tell you that a tendon injury is worse than a muscle injury.
Read more >Fasting has long been viewed as a way to rid the body of toxins and give the digestive and other systems a rest.
Read more >Vitamin E appears to help some people avoid heart disease. But it may make others more vulnerable to it.
Read more >As researchers have long known, when cigarette smokers quit, they reduce their risk of developing many — but not all — smoking-related diseases.
Read more >There is considerable evidence that vitamin C helps fight cancer.
Read more >In America, you would have to be at least in your 70s or 80s to remember that parts of the country once had a problem with malaria.
Read more >Many fruits and vegetables get their color from chemical compounds called anthocyanins.
Read more >This may come as a shock to anyone who has listened to pop music recently but true tone deafness, or amusia, as it is known to medical experts, is rare.
Read more >Some children are genetically predisposed to develop breathing problems when exposed to environmental toxins.
Read more >According to a new study, the stress of serving for long periods of time far from home and family significantly increases an individual's likelihood of suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) regardless of exposure to combat.
Read more >Men who are hostile and given to fits of anger and depression may be harming their immune systems and putting themselves at risk for heart disease, as well as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Read more >Most people have heard the news that fish oil is good for you.
Read more >According to new research, the drug donepezil, which has been used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, is safe and effective when used to treat severe Alzheimer's as well.
Read more >Even comparatively low levels of air pollution can shorten your life, according to a new British study.
Read more >Of all the nonsense believed by members of the drug culture, among the most ridiculous is the idea that smoking marijuana has no effect on the lungs.
Read more >Many studies show that lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol) is one of the most important things we can do to prevent heart disease.
Read more >We all experience food cravings— often for unhealthy foods such as ice cream or junk food.
Read more >Many studies show that lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol) is one of the most important things we can do to prevent heart disease.
Read more >Everyone agrees that both folate and its synthetic form, folic acid, are good for your brain.
Read more >According to a frightening new study, global warming will cause more deaths from heat in future summers, but these deaths will not be offset by fewer deaths from cold in the milder winters to come.
Read more >A new study has shown that combining two toxic substances commonly found in the environment damaged neurons associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) in mice.
Read more >There is a growing international consensus in favor of the latter, according to a special article in the July 1007 issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, the official publication of the International Anesthesia Research Society.
Read more >Middle-aged women have a far greater risk of stroke than do men.
Read more >What is the major cause of heat stroke? Ignorance — of our own bodies, of the weather and of what one can do to the other.
Read more >Both the Native American cultures that discovered tobacco and the first Europeans to make it a cash crop believed that tobacco had the ability to cure ailments ranging from toothache to cancer.
Read more >Eating more of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which are found in popular fish-oil supplements, may protect against several common types of blindness, according to a new study.
Read more >The myth is that Americans are stuck in a hopeless cycle of weight loss and weight gain -- that we diet only to regain the lost weight immediately.
Read more >You might not know it to look at most Americans, but our bodies do have a mechanism — called a "satiety hormone" — which tells us to stop eating when we're full.
Read more >Recent research suggests a new way of understanding — and possibly preventing — Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Popular legal stimulants coffee and tea do not increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
Read more >In the past few years, researchers have found evidence for all sorts of healthful effects of red wine, particularly on the heart.
Read more >The treatment for Lyme disease is fairly straightforward — except when it isn't.
Read more >Doctors used to tell us that stress caused ulcers.
Read more >Well-intentioned efforts to protect us from our environment may, in fact, have contributed to a modern epidemic of allergies and asthma.
Read more >One of the key differences between the human and non-human brain is a phenomenon called myelination.
Read more >It is hard to think of a medical treatment that has received worse press in recent decades than electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), once known as electro-shock.
Read more >Stroke kills over 160,000 Americans each year.
Read more >New research shows that the brain can learn to distinguish between very small differences in smell, to a degree far beyond what was previously thought.
Read more >Sleep both protects and strengthens memories, according to a new study.
Read more >Most of us worry about about our intake of fats or carbohydrates.
Read more >Recent research has led to a growing awareness of the importance of vitamin D to our overall health.
Read more >Stem cell transplantation can help people with type 1 diabetes mellitus get off insulin, at least temporarily, according to a new study.
Read more >The 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic may be ancient history to most of us but medical researchers are still learning valuable lessons from it.
Read more >Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating injury with tremendous economic and social impact.
Read more >People suffering from Parkinson's disease are less likely to smoke or consume high doses of caffeine than family members who do not have the disease.
Read more >As many parents can tell you, a small child who is prone to ear infections can make the whole family miserable.
Read more >In an increasingly competitive world, many parents push their kids to do schoolwork during the summer.
Read more >Nearly 73 percent of children who lost a parent in the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center catastrophe developed a psychiatric illness in the years following the event.
Read more >Studies find that consuming alcohol increases your chance of rapid tumor growth.
Read more >As scientists learn more about the role of inflammation in diabetes, heart disease and other disorders, new research suggests that fat in the belly may be an important contributor to that inflammation.
Read more >Researchers have long known that zinc plays an important role in human health.
Read more >Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgery sometimes lead to a dangerous vitamin deficiency that can cause memory loss, confusion, lack of coordination and other problems, according to a new study.
Read more >Children in low-quality childcare lag behind those in high-quality care in language development, according to new research.
Read more >The Atkins diet has always been controversial, mainly because it flies in the face of medical wisdom by recommending that followers drastically cut down on carbohydrates such as bread, pasta and sugar.
Read more >You can get hepatitis B from sweat during contact sports, suggests an alarming new study.
Read more >The folks at Loyola University's Center for Sleep Disorders will be encouraging those of us who snore loudly, gasp for air or wake up tired to go to a sleep clinic and get evaluated for sleep apnea.
Read more >The 24-hour rhythmic cycle of our bodies, known as circadian rhythm, significantly affects athletic performance, according to just-published research.
Read more >New data suggest that long-term and intense physical exercise may help protect women against some types of breastcancer.
Read more >People who get a steroid injection in their shoulder might be better off waiting a few weeks before returning to regular activities or starting physical therapy, according to a new study.
Read more >We hear better with two ears, so maybe it's not so surprising that deaf children who receive cochlear implants hear better when they have them in both ears.
Read more >Scientists have finally found out how and why some powerful drugs used for treating mental illnesses cause people to gain dramatic amounts of weight.
Read more >When it comes to breast-cancer surgery, a new study suggests that experience is crucial — far fewer patients die at hospitals that perform more surgeries.
Read more >Routine screenings can make a big difference in the early detection of aneurysms.
Read more >Treating hypertension early may actually save healthcare dollars by avoiding expensive procedures later.
Read more >It may be addictive, stain your teeth and keep you up at night, but one study after another is showing that coffee has all sorts of positive and protective effects on our health.
Read more >An international research team has identified a major new gene — named SORL1 — that is associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >There is an obesity paradox in cardiovascular health. Heavier people tend to survive health crises better, but are more at risk.
Read more >The rate of brain hemorrhages associated with blood thinning drugs quintupled during the 1990s, according to a new study.
Read more >Traumatic brain injury victims who have been drinking moderately may be less likely to die after arriving at the hospital than those with no alcohol in their bloodstream, according to a surprising new report.
Read more >When they feel a cold coming on, many people reach for what they believe will be a safe preventative — a tea or capsule containing the herb echinacea.
Read more >Believe it or not, the number of brothers and sisters you have, especially younger ones, could predict your chances of developing a brain tumor, according to a new study.
Read more >While they are certainly better than nothing, traditional latex condoms do an imperfect job of preventing both pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases such as HIV and AIDS.
Read more >Researchers have shed light on how the deadly Huntington's disease affects the brain by discovering that the disease causes a dramatic accumulation of cholesterol in the brain.
