The Internet as MatchmakerInternet dating is one of the top methods for finding love, whether the pros outweigh the cons...
Read more >Tablet computers are popular and convenient and really bad for your back and neck, unless you know..
Read more >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 >Children's immune response to vaccines was greatly reduced if they had been exposed to a common...
Read more >The government plans to curb antibiotic use in food animals, hoping to reduce antibiotic-resistance.
Read more >Shift workers are at risk for type 2 diabetes, the longer you work rotating shifts, the worse it...
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 >The hormone DHEA sounds like a miracle: it may ease menopause symptoms and boost sexual interest.
Read more >Maggots not only appear to clean wounds more effectively than modern methods, they may offer...
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 >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 >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 >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 >Soup cans may contain BPA, a known toxin. People who ate canned soup had higher levels of this toxin in their bodies.
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 >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 >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 >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 >"Rich Club" clusters of highly influential regions of brain cells do serious collaboration.
Read more >Higher BPA levels during pregnancy are linked to cognitive and emotional problems in children.
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 >Happiness measured at one point in time was linked to lower mortality five years later.
Read more >If we read road signs as poorly as we do nutritional labels, ten car pile-ups would be commonplace.
Read more >The economic benefits of offering mental health help to those living in poverty are enormous.
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 >Journals are increasingly biased toward presenting positive results. This can have a chilling effect
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 >A team of online gamers helps researchers solve a critical piece of the AIDS puzzle...
Read more >Blood transfusions are the cause of many cases of the parasite Babesia, which is normally spread by ticks.
Read more >The bacterium Listeria has killed 13 people. Given its slow incubation period, this may be just the
Read more >Drug shortages have more than tripled. Patients in smaller hospitals suffer as less profitable...
Read more >Infants, particularly preemies, who were breastfed scored higher on reasoning and language tests at age 5.
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 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 >Sprained ankles and minor injuries clog emergency rooms, endangering people with serious problems.
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 >Secondhand smoke sharply increases the risk of a child's having neurodevelopmental disorders like learning disabilities and ADHD.
Read more >A study of public health spending between, found spending a little more save money and lives...
Read more >Having a faulty RAD51D gene means a 1 in 11 chance of ovarian cancer. Knowing your status can help..
Read more >Raise the size of the type displayed on your smartphone. Your eyes will thank you for it.
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 >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 >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 >Eating too much salt and too little potassium is an especially dangerous combination. It doubles your risk of a heart attack.
Read more >A simple computer program seems to help teens avoid negative thinking, which may help with anxiety..
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 >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 >A new review study finds no good evidence of a cell phone-brain tumor connection...
Read more >They're not exactly killers, but most dishwashers do harbor pathogens - fungi, yeast, and molds...
Read more >A new Health Promotion Strategy aims to make citizens healthier nationwide and address disparities..
Read more >Women with undiagnosed celiac disease go through menopause earlier than celiac women who follow a gluten-free diet.
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 >There is evidence that long waits in the emergency room are themselves a medical emergency.
Read more >Apples contain ursolic acid, which helps preserve muscle tissue and prevent the wasting that comes with age.
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 >Hospitals rated the best by big publications may not be any better than others.
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 >A third-line diabetes medication may help manage blood sugar when other treatments aren't enough.
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 >Diabetes epidemic not only in humans, but cats and dogs are developing it in record numbers.
Read more >Kids may get unnecessary CT scans for minor head injuries, exposing them to unnecessary radiation.
Read more >Reducing stress can improve the odds of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization.
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 >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 >The FTC urges courts to crack down on fake news sites' phony claims about acai berry and weight loss
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 >A laser probe finds deadly melanomas better than current methods, potentially saving time, lives...
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 >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 >Omega-3 fatty acids supplements may help ease symptoms in women who suffer from PMS.
Read more >Injecting stem cells into hearts reduces enlargement and scar tissue, and boosts heart function...
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 >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 >Ibuprofen appears to offer protection against Parkinson's disease. Brain inflammation may be the...
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 >Cold, allergy and cough medicines that were never submitted for FDA approval are being recalled...
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 >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 >Taking zinc at the first sign of a cold can reduce its duration.
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 >Exercise significantly reduces the severity of IBS symptoms.
Read more >Waiting longer than five years to begin hormones after menopause may reduce the risk of breast cancer associated with HRT.
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 >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 >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 >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 >A new antibiotic may bring significant relief to IBS sufferers; but will it work over the long-term?
Read more >Leafy greens and olive oil help protect women from heart disease.
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 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 >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 >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 >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 >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 chemical in antibacterial soap is linked to more allergies in kids, suggesting that a little moderation may be good.
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 >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 >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 >Synthetic marijuana, often legal and sold at convenience stores, can be more deadly than the real thing.
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 >Having obese friends raises your chances of becoming obese considerably.
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 >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 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 >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 >Research shows that if you pay with cash instead of credit, you'll be less likely to buy junk food
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 >Hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing breast cancer and of dying from it.
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 >Limiting kids' TV and computer time can improve their ability to pay attention and reduce the risk of psychological problems.
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 >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 >Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, high blood pressure, blood fats and sugar) doubles the risk for heart attack and stroke.
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 >New research finds a link between childhood obesity and the common cold virus. But how?
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 >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 >Researchers calculate that medical malpractice and defensive medicine cost the nation billions...
Read more >HRT may affect how doctors interpret the tests, leading to diagnoses diagnoses of breast cancer...
Read more >The FDA says Salmonella was found in chicken feed and mounds of feces on the egg farms in the recall
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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >Eating fish rich in healthy fats may help protect the eyes.
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 >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 >More hospitals are using the new family-centered rounds, which help keep parents in the loop.
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 >Limiting your child’s TV or video game time to less than two hours per day may help his or her attention.
Read more >Leaving the car at home and taking the train can help you be more active and lose some weight.
Read more >Most Americans are getting too much salt, and most of it comes from processed foods.
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 >Obese individuals report reduced sex life, more STDs, sexual dysfunction, and unwanted pregnancies.
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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >Women on the pill may suffer from lower libido than women on other forms of birth control.
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 >Spinal fusion is not always the only or best way to ease the pain associated with spinal stenosis and disc problems.
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 >Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) act by helping the muscles in the air passages of the lungs to relax and re-expand.
Read more >Taking over-the-counter pain medication like aspirin or ibuprofen may raise the risk of hearing loss, particularly in men.
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 >Those apply-between-the-shoulder-blade flea remedies are harmful to some pets, especially small ones
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 >The varicella vaccine for chickenpox can help reduce symptoms or even prevent infection even when given after you've been exposed.
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 >Kids and caregivers left behind during deployment have to shoulder a heavy burden. A study looks at what can help.
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 >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 >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 >You should NEVER text while driving. You are six times more likely to crash.
Read more >Road traffic, by car and bus, accounts for about three-quarters of all travel-related carbon dioxide.
Read more >Coffee does not sober you up. In fact, it may impair judgment further.
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 mother and babies.
Read more >Secondhand smoke remains a danger to children exposed to it in the home.
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 >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 >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 >About 90% of all cases of lower back pain show spontaneous improvement within four weeks.
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 >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 >All middle ear infections should be treated immediately with antibiotics.
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 >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 >There's a natural tendency for patients to want and doctors to prescribe the newest drug, assuming that newer is better.
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 >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 >As important as medical intervention is for premature infants, the home environment is just as important.
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 >Climate change is perhaps the biggest global health threat today.
Read more >Cubital tunnel syndrome, or cell phone elbow, results from the compression of the ulnar nerve.
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 >Being beautiful, rich, and famous doesn't actually equate with being happy. More important are personal growth and social relationships.
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 >Dental erosion initially gives the enamel a smooth and shiny appearance. But there is only so much enamel coating a tooth.
Read more >Moderate alcohol consumption, particularly wine, can lengthen life and reduce the risk of dementia.
Read more >The current flu outbreak is relatively mild. So what's the worry?
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 >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 >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 >The flu virus appears to survive longest in low humidity, which is why it is more common during the winter.
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 >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 >The European Union banned the use of antibiotics as a food additive for livestock in 2006, citing health concerns.
Read more >Don't be frightened by "medicalese." Often medical terms aren't as serious as they sound.
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 >Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of factors that increases the chance of contracting heart disease, diabetes or stroke.
Read more >Stress at work from a bad boss can increase your risk of heart disease.
Read more >What you feed your pet can have health consequences for you, as the salmonella outbreak shows...
Read more >Gulf War illness was originally dismissed by many as a psychosomatic illness. Then a cause was found.
Read more >Patients often misinterpret or completely misunderstand the medical questionnaires given to them at doctors' offices.
Read more >Diabetes affects almost every organ in the body, causes severe circulatory problems and greatly increases the risk of heart attack.
Read more >Loud sounds damage the ear's hair cells, turning a lush "pasture" of these cells into a burned-out wasteland.
Read more >People who have diabetes are two to five times more likely to suffer from heart disease than the general population.
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 >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 >Researchers have discovered the mechanism that makes the cold sore virus becomes dormant, with possible implications for other viral diseases.
Read more >Travelers are better off worrying about more common ailments than exotic diseases.
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 >In recent months, the feared "super bug" methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, has got the attention of doctors, clinics and hospitals.
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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >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 >Shortly after he was reelected, President Bush pushed for a reorganization of the Social Security system.
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 >There is one thing all three candidates agree on: too many Americans lack adequate health coverage.
Read more >Using strong cleaning products while pregnant may put your child at risk for breathing problems.
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 >Triglycerides are a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease and should be routinely monitored.
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 >Thanks to the invention of antibiotics, 20th-century medicine virtually eliminated tuberculosis, polio, leprosy and many other once-common infectious diseases.
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 >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 >Some children are genetically predisposed to develop breathing problems when exposed to environmental toxins.
Read more >Even comparatively low levels of air pollution can shorten your life, according to a new British study.
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 >Well-intentioned efforts to protect us from our environment may, in fact, have contributed to a modern epidemic of allergies and asthma.
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 >As many parents can tell you, a small child who is prone to ear infections can make the whole family miserable.
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 >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 >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 >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 >People with HIV have been living longer and better since the development of highly active antiretroviral therapy (or HAART) in 1995.
Read more >Despite how common they are, colds and flu are the subject of a great many fairytales and misconceptions.
Read more >Researchers have successfully used an experimental DNA-based vaccine to protect against ragweed allergies, commonly known as hay fever, after just six injections.
Read more >A recently released study has produced an improved understanding of the process of skin tanning, a breakthrough that may lead to a new way of protecting fair-skinned people from skin cancer.
Read more >If not your life, then at least your health, according to the Soap and Detergent Association (SDA), which issued its second Clean Hands Report Card, giving America a "C-minus" — a downgrade from 2004, when the country received a "C.
Read more >Researchers have long speculated that air travel plays an important role in spreading influenza and other infectious diseases.
Read more >A group of neurosurgeons is renewing calls for a ban on the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) by children under age 16 after a 10-year review of injuries caused by the vehicles.
Read more >Contrary to some popular wisdom — and quite a few ancient one-liners — people who never marry appear destined to die younger than married persons.
Read more >Tips to help urban athletes breathe easier.
Read more >Bees, ticks and other summertime afflictions. What to do.
Read more >Each fall we hear the same arguments for taking the flu vaccine.
Read more >If you understand your risk for diabetes, you have the motivation you need to change your lifestyle.
Read more >Every minute of every day, two people die from sepsis in the United States.
Read more >Researchers find a link between showers and cancer, clear evidence shows the transfer of THM's from shower water into the blood.
Read more >Think of how rattled you might be if you lived in constant fear of a gun going off.
Read more >You cannot depend on your cholesterol level alone to indicate heart disease.
Read more >Asthma is under-diagnosed among inner city middle school children and may require rethinking our social priorities.
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