Some kinds of gossip may actually benefit your health. Read more >

Out on the playground, there's a fine line between safe and boring. Read more >

The government plans to curb antibiotic use in food animals, hoping to reduce antibiotic-resistance. Read more >

Struggling with the resolution to quit smoking? It gets better: Quitters report being happier... Read more >

Maggots not only appear to clean wounds more effectively than modern methods, they may offer... Read more >

Men don't think about sex every seven seconds. It's more like 19 times a day. And many women... Read more >

Researchers discover an important step in the stress response, which, if blocked, could stop... Read more >

Long distance runners can develop temporary damage to the heart, but it doesn't mean you should quit. 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 >

A new study links traffic pollution to type 2 diabetes risk - especially in people who are healthier 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 >

Whole body vibration platforms have been marketed to prevent bone loss. Problem is, they don't work. Read more >

Good nutrition and lifestyle choices improve sperm counts. Read more >

Nitroglycerin is a century-old treatment for heart attacks, but it can make future cardiovascular events more severe. Read more >

The chicken pox vaccine is the best way of protecting your child from the virus... Read more >

Being overweight is a risk factor for colorectal cancer. Read more >

A new study uncovers a major surprise in the Alzheimer's puzzle. 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 >

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 >

Colon cancer tissue was infected with a specific bacterium. Could this mean a cancer antibiotic... Read more >

Drugs to reduce the brain's immense energy needs may serve to help preserve it when its blood supply Read more >

When ultrasounds to diagnose miscarriage are inaccurate, healthy pregnancies may be terminated. Read more >

Contrary to popular belief, the brain can form new connections into adulthood... Read more >

People who become embarrassed more readily are also more dependable and generous. 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 >

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 >

Blood transfusions are the cause of many cases of the parasite Babesia, which is normally spread by ticks. Read more >

The mind is notorious for playing tricks, but researchers discover paying attention can mislead us.. 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 >

The decision to circumcise a newborn boy is one that is best made after looking at all the information available. Read more >

Get a flu vaccination this year, even if you were vaccinated last year. 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 Grand Slam tennis player tells the world about her battle with Sjogren's syndrome 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 >

How you interpret your stress can influence how you perform on tests. 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 >

Subtle cues precede most attacks. The trick is listening to them and preventing them. Read more >

For many male diabetics weight loss is all they need to regain full sexual enjoyment. Read more >

Though they sound healthy, colon cleanses pose serious health risks. Read more >

Teens are surprisingly risk-aversive in some situations, while women are apt to take more risks... Read more >

The root of dyslexia may be in speech processing, a surprise to researchers... Read more >

People who have certain personality traits, like impulsivity and cynicism, are more likely to gain weight over time. Read more >

Grape seed extract – and perhaps red wine – shows promise as a way to slow... Read more >

Alpha-B-crystallin limits damage by soaking up the toxic and inflammatory compounds that... Read more >

Children with language delays have no more behavioral or emotional problems as adolescents than other kids. 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 >

Men who engage in “conspicuous spending” (think Porsches) have one thing on their minds... Read more >

Research on mice has found a way to reduce male fertility without reducing libido... Read more >

Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the likelihood of blood clots forming in patients who have received stents. Read more >

Children's brains change as they learn math skills. Adults' too, hopefully. Read more >

Looking at the color red actually boosts the strength and speed of our physical reactions. Read more >

Getting along well with the coworkers may lengthen your life. Getting along with the boss... not... Read more >

Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, does not appear to reduce kids' pain, just their fever. Read more >

Little things - like being asked to hold a purse - can make men feel their manhood has been... Read more >

Kids may get unnecessary CT scans for minor head injuries, exposing them to unnecessary radiation. Read more >

A banned residential pesticide is linked to lower IQ in kids. Read more >

Taste and price drive food most people's food choices. Many don't even know how many calories... Read more >

The more you know about your own health, the less likely you are to be hospitalized. Read more >

For people with heart trouble, their fitness level may be a better predictor of mortality than their weight. Read more >

The emotional pain of romantic relationship break-up has the same effect on the brain as physical... Read more >

Injecting stem cells into hearts reduces enlargement and scar tissue, and boosts heart function... Read more >

A supercomputer is turning its talents to diagnosing disease... Read more >

Americans' health is worse than their British counterparts' in everything from asthma to angina. Read more >

An accidental discovery has resulted in serious hair re-growth in stressed mice. If men are next... Read more >

Obesity alone dramatically raises the risk of dying from a heart attack. Read more >

Antioxidants appear to improve male fertility, reducing damaging oxidative stress on sperm... 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 >

Kids' friends may have a bigger influence on how well they do in school than parents do. Read more >

Men who have had prostate cancer can improve their chances of survivial considerably by being active. Read more >

If you are on cholesterol-lowering drugs, don't assume you can eat anything you want. Read more >

Men tend not to go to the doctor, leaving high blood pressure and cancer untreated until they become more serious. Read more >

Wisconsin passed a law banning smoking in bars and restaurants. Now the air in them is not dangerous 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 >

Women having trouble conceiving may want to consider their exposure to BPA and learn how to limit it Read more >

It is not that Alzheimer's brains overproduce dangerous plaques; they have trouble getting rid of... Read more >

Marriage appears to make men nicer, though it's also true nice men are more likely to marry. Read more >

Workers with exhaustion and depression felt significantly better after they retired... 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 >

"Telemonitoring" blood pressure via cell phone seems to help because it requires an active partnership between doctor and patient. Read more >

The dye used in heart imaging can harm the kidneys. Doctors thought acetylcysteine could protect us. Read more >

Synthetic marijuana, often legal and sold at convenience stores, can be more deadly than the real thing. 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 >

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 >

Eating more whole grains (and fewer refined grains) can help reduce belly fat, and your risk for diabetes and heart disease. Read more >

Teens' hearing has gotten worse. It may be from having the iPod or MP3 up too loud. 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 >

Breastfed babies should have iron supplements beginning at four months old. All babies should be checked for iron at 12 months. Read more >

Facing some adversity in your life may help you better cope with stress and be happier later on. 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 >

Employers can help employees and their families get healthy with company programs and modest cash incentives. 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 >

"Observation inflation" occurs when we think we've done something we haven't. 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 >

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 >

Contagious yawning is familiar to most. But did you know it is a form of normal social bonding... 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 >

Researchers calculate that medical malpractice and defensive medicine cost the nation billions... 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 >

Seniors who worry about falling actually fall more than those who don't. Read more >

Smoking just one cigarette a day, or being around smokers, can lead to damage to your airways. Read more >

Relax. Being angry may cause your arteries to thicken and increase your risk for heart attack and stroke. Read more >

People with hearts that pump most effectively tend to have larger brains. Coincidence? Not likely. Read more >

Researchers find that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is linked to changes in the brain as well as the gut. Read more >

The better we understand another, the closer our brain patterns resemble theirs, neutral coupling... Read more >

Having a strong social support system rivals quitting smoking in terms of the years it can add to our lives. Read more >

Changing up how you practice a new skill helps your brain learn better. Read more >

Screening for prostate cancer may pick up small cancers that really shouldn't be treated. Read more >

We spend $77 billion on "medicalized" conditions like erectile dysfunction. Is this a wise use of healthcare dollars? 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 >

It is not uncommon for sexual satisfaction to decline with age. Talking with your partner can help in many ways. Read more >

A promising experimental treatment for intractable PTSD involves anesthetizing the nerves of the stellate ganglion. Read more >

Father-child communication is more important than many may realize, particularly when it is about things like cigarette smoking. 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 >

Taking over-the-counter pain medication like aspirin or ibuprofen may raise the risk of hearing loss, particularly in men. Read more >

Small talk can help in some social situations, but people who engage in more substantial conversations tend to be happier. 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 >

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 >

Exercise helps prevent cognitive decline. Better circulation in the brain and increased brain cell production are two reasons why. Read more >

Having high HDL, the "good" cholesterol actually seems to help reduce the chances of heart failure. Read more >

Eating whole grains can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Read more >

Prostate cancers are classed from low to high risk based on three factors: size, location and microscopic appearance. 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 >

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 >

Eating vegetables (and not eating meat) raises the quality of sperm men produce. 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 >

Statins are effective for men, but it is not clear they are effective for women. 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 >

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 >

Multivitamin use can create an overabundance of folic acid which may put people at risk for cancer. Read more >

Prostate cancer gets the publicity, but a far less well-known prostate problem — prostatitis — affects many more men. Read more >

There are five known genetic risk factors for prostate cancer. 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 >

In the past few years, researchers have found evidence for all sorts of healthful effects of red wine, particularly on the heart. Read more >

More than half of men with lower-risk prostate cancer received surgery or radiation treatment, when a wait-and-see approach might have been a better option, according to a new study. Read more >

Experts have long wondered why testicular cancer survivors like seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong do so much better than people with other advanced cancers. Read more >

The more sexual partners a man has, the greater his risk of prostate cancer. Read more >

Exercise helps reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction or ED. Read more >