Soda Bans Appear to Find Their Target Alice G. Walton
So-called “soda bans” may actually help those who need it most.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Veterans who sustain more than one head trauma are at much greater risk of suicide.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Listening to music — or noise-canceling headphones — can ease patients' anxiety.
Read more >Leslie Carr
The best route to your heart is through your wrist...really.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A national project tracks what we buy and offers some bad news: the calorie counts on labels may be wrong.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Many types of talk therapy work for depression; the important thing is to get started on one.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There’s one way to get people exercising: Threaten to charge them higher insurance premiums.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Driving with your dog is a pleasure...and a dangerous distraction, especially for the elderly.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Toxic lipstick. It's not a new band; it's about the metals found in lipstick and lip gloss.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Summertime means vacation and trips to the amusement park. But before you strap yourself and your kids in, consider the safety issues.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Video games designed to challenge mental abilities can help seniors reduce cognitive decline.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Oh come on! How much can one little sugary drink a day up your risk for diabetes? Pretty significantly.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Couch potatoes, here's the strategy you need.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Gardening work is good for your weight. Ask any community gardener. It's truly a hoe-down.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The fuzzy leaves of bean plants have been used to trap bedbugs for centuries.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Doctors who see what tests they order cost often cut back on them, saving money.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Finally, a hospital gown that doesn't leave you exposed. Why did it take so long?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A sneaky study uncovers the organic halo effect when it comes to food.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers tend to study treatments far more frequently than prevention. Is this backwards?
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
TMAO, a substance found in abundance in the guts of meat eaters, has artery-clogging effects. But is meat the problem?
Read more >Neil Wagner
A chemist explains all you need to know about hangovers and what you can do to relieve them.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Pre-K programs can help kids with school readiness and bring unexpected side benefits that last a lifetime.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Companies seeking to cut healthcare costs might want to consider offering financial incentives for weight loss.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Vaccines have not been shown to cause autistic spectrum disorders.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Americans are eating less fast food. You can guess what group eats the most.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Childcare centers are missing the opportunity to help make children water-drinkers. Why is H2O so rarely easily available?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A high salt diet may trigger autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Good job Mississippi, no soda bans for you! The state with the highest obesity rate passes a law to protect its standing.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Tom Colicchio won't be operating any time soon, but he and other top chefs can teach doctors and help patients.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The World Health Organization reviews the global effects of sugar on obesity. Guess what they found.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Helping others isn't just a good thing to do. It's one of the best de-stressors there is.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Processed meats like bacon and sausage have been found to shorten life, especially if eaten frequently.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Using a smartphone app to analyze a mole or skin lesion for melanoma is a potentially deadly mistake.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Cutting our salt intake by just a few grains a day would have an enormous impact on our collective health.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Yearly mammograms are unnecessary for women over 65. Worse, they are the source of frightening false-positive results.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
DesignChildren need to be encouraged — not forced — to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Elderly adults, with their years of exposure and aging immune systems, respond differently to the flu vaccine.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Alice G. Walton
Ibuprofen can occasionally lead to serious kidney problems in children.
Read more >Neil Wagner
One quarter of medical students get their degree outside the US. They could be the answer to doctor shortages and runaway costs.
Read more >Neil Wagner
There were 27 cases of dengue in 2009. Genetic modification may stop mosquitoes' transmission of this deadly virus. What else will it do?
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
You wouldn't let your child play near the street unsupervised; don't let him or her eat unsupervised either.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
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 >Esther Entin, M.D.
Cow's milk offers vitamin D but also contributes to low iron. New research offers a guideline.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Successful public health campaigns are models for how to make guns safer and reduce their allure.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It's really not possible to cross a busy intersection safely while multitasking. You need to pay attention.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Olympians do seem to live longer, but their advantage is surprisingly easy for us mere mortals to equal.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Leaving instruments in patients or operating on the wrong body part happens too often.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
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 >Leslie Carr
Hang up your car keys and walk just one mile a day. The savings — on gas and healthcare — are impressive.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Endocrine Disruptor Compounds: What We Know; What We SuspectEsther Entin, M.D.
You can't see, smell or taste these environmental toxins. But even lose doses can cause cancer.
Read more >Neil Wagner
If you think HFCS is just another form of sugar, think again.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Crime and medication? People with ADHD are less likely to commit crimes if they take medication.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Patients often surprise their doctors by choosing different treatments than their doctors expect. Knowing all the options helps.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Flame retardants may cause delays in children’s brain development.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Tick-borne diseases are rising steadily. And it's not just Lyme disease anymore.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The more active you are, the longer you will likely live.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Young doctors cost patients far more than experienced physicians. What does this tell us about...
Read more >Leslie Carr
When cities or states prohibit smoking, the health benefits are immediate, enormous and not restricted to smokers.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Strap your kid in and they're safe, right? Wrong. And for kids aged 4 to 8, seatbelts alone won't do it.
Read more >Leslie Carr
A new quick-release adhesive tape doesn't pull or damage skin. Where was this stuff when we were young?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The leaves of the carob tree offer some encouraging news in the war on treatment-resistant bacteria.
Read more >Neil Wagner
New spray makes the toxic oil on poisonous plants glow, offering lovers of the outdoors a way to...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Recent discoveries about cholesterol overturn old assumptions and may lead to new treatments.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
When Robin Roberts, Padma Lakshmi or Kylie Minogue talk about their health, they raise awareness...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers may have found a treatment for one form of autism.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dioxin persists in the environment, and the body, for a very long time. It appears its effects can..
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Vitamin D has not been found to prevent or reduce the severity of colds.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
What happens when patients have full access to their medical records? The OpenNotes study finds...
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Children and teens with high levels of BPA were over two and a half times more likely to be obese...
Read more >Neil Wagner
In the U.S. genetically modified foods are patented and immune from scientific investigation. No wonder some feel there's a danger.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
For people predisposed obesity, drinking lots of sugary beverages "amplifies" the effects of one's genes.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Toddlers have been swallowing small packets of dishwasher and laundry detergent. Magnets, too. Parents need to keep them out of reach.
Read more >Neil Wagner
At night, the light from your tablet computer messes with melatonin production. This throws off the body's clock.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Genetically modified crops help potent herbicides succeed. But now super weeds are taking over.
Read more >Neil Wagner
About 25% of all seniors spend more than the total value of all their assets on out-of-pocket...
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
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 >Neil Wagner
Triclosan, found in many antibacterial products, may weaken muscle function in addition to other...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Alcohol addiction may rewire the brain so that it can't rebound from stress. PTSD suffers may want..
Read more >Neil Wagner
A large study has found organic food is not nutritionally superior. But health and environmental effects are another story.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Going online to lose weight or to maintain it can be a big help.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antibiotics appear to fatten up kids the way they fatten up cattle. Needless to say, this is not...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Alice G. Walton
We thought we knew how the brain cleans itself out. Then a completely unexpected...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The culprit in Alzheimer's disease, amyloid-beta, might prevent multiple sclerosis. Come Again?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Antibiotics may not always be necessary for fighting infection. Reducing their use could help fight antibiotic resistance.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
It is unwise, and sometimes even dangerous, to trust all the health information you find through search engines.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Alice G. Walton
Cranberry products may be an effective way to preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The Affordable Care Act will require that more restaurants put calorie and fat information on menus.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
New research tells us not to be so fast to drop PSA testing, as it still saves a lot of lives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Combining four medications into one pill to reduce heart disease could work wonders for the aging...
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Coffee, or more generally, caffeine, offers many protective effects; except when it comes to fertility.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
One form of dementia may be the result of the immune system going haywire. Luckily, there might be..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Many people use medical websites to help them learn about their conditions, but not as a substitute for an office visit.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Do you find it difficult to discuss medical issues or concerns with your doctor? You are not alone..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In the "war" against obesity, it seems that the soda industry wants to shift the blame to consumers.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Curbing the hours of the day during which you eat could have a big impact on your weight and health.
Read more >Harry A. Levy, M.D., M.P.H.
Is the move to restrict serving sizes of soda in NYC a bad idea or a bold way to begin tackling obesity?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Belly fat has a lot of negative effects, but researchers may have a found at least one benefit.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Over-the-counter foggers are no match for most strains of bedbugs, according to new study....
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If you're staying in a hotel or motel this summer, some unwelcome "guests" may precede you.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Computer time along with physical activity may prevent cognitive decline.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The cost savings of better health are as astronomical as those of medical care...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People so afraid of spiders that they wouldn't walk on grass were cured of their phobia with...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Reducing TV time and increasing one's consumption of fruit and vegetables are two relatively painless ways to improve health.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
When children are taught how to wash their hands in school, absenteeism goes down.
Read more >Neil Wagner
For most men the risks connected with PSA tests for prostate cancer outweigh the benefits.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Text messaging is proving useful to promoting public health - as long as it isn't done while you are
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Using a pedometer can motivate seniors to walk farther and exercise longer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Healthcare coverage in the U.S. today is a two-tiered system. Luckily, changes are on the way.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
People make better food choices when stores label foods according to their health benefits...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Being aware of our mortality can actually help us live richer, fuller lives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The simplest activities, even housework, can reduce your risk for cognitive decline.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Nakaochi Scrape is the source of a recent salmonella outbreak. It's used in spicy tuna rolls...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Your opinions - both good and bad - about the medical care you receive may not be reality-based...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The pursuit of happiness is not as simple as we might think. What you focus on can make a big difference to your health.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Longer commutes are associated with poorer health. Prolonged sitting is partly to blame, but traffic also takes a toll.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
With nearly two billion adolescents worldwide. If you think that's scary, consider the health risks.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Licorice helps reduces blood sugar levels and prevents insulin resistance and fatty liver disease...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
If you use sunscreen to protect your child's skin, are you also preventing vitamin D synthesis...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Losing weight may not make body image issues disappear.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Certain brain centers are less active in chronic fatigue syndrome patients, suggesting a new...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Delaying motherhood may mean forgoing motherhood. But there are options if you think ahead.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Aspirin may reduce your risk of developing cancer. But there are some risks.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Disease clusters were made famous by Erin Brockovich, but they are harder to pinpoint than you might think.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Measuring degeneration of the eye could tell us if it is also occurring in the brain.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Hydrofracking releases potentially toxic into the air as well as into water...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The club drug Special K or Ketamine can cause serious bladder problems in the people who use it....
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even the happiest newlyweds can go on to divorce. But early warning signs might predict who does...
Read more >Neil Wagner
The stress of doing taxes can distract us on the road. Traffic fatalities rise every tax day...
Read more >Susan H. Scher, MD
Pap tests save lives, but new guidelines urge women to be tested less often. It's safer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Worrisome compounds can appear in even the most "natural" household products...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Neil Wagner
Brown rice syrup, used in baby formulas and energy bars, contains arsenic, exceeding safe limits...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Worrying shortages of two major cancer drugs propel the FDA to find new ways to boost supplies.
Read more >Neil Wagner
ST398 started out as an antibiotic-sensitive bacterium in humans, then it spread to livestock...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The Y chromosome may affect more than men's sex organs...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Hiding vegetables in children's food can backfire.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People performed better on certain math tasks when they had inhaled a little whiff of rosemary...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Training parents helps them help their children behave better....
Read more >Neil Wagner
Air pollution can trigger heart attacks and strokes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When seniors improve their cognitive skills, their personalities also get a boost.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who follow the Mediterranean diet do better mentally as they age. Now we know why...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress can lead to reduced immune system function. Reduce stress, reduce your odds for illness.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating red meat, particularly processed meats like bacon and hot dogs, is associated with a greater risk of early death.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The bacteria that cause some UTIs may come from contaminated foods. Careful food practices are essential.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Simple reminders can improve health behavior in important ways, whether it's washing one's hands more often or taking the stairs.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A ten-minute massage can help sore muscles heal after vigorous exercise.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
One in five Americans suffers from mental health problems. There is no reason to feel uncomfortable about seeking help.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Two simple changes help people make the smarter food choices. Now to get stores and cafeterias to...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating should be simple: Eat when you are hungry, then stop. If only food weren't so pleasurable.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Headphone use can turn deadly when shutting out the world means being unaware of approaching traffic... or trains.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A top medical journal questions whether the move to classify grief as depression has merit.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Alice G. Walton
Physical punishment does more harm than good to a child and encourages aggressive behavior. Other methods are more effective.
Read more >Susan H. Scher, M.D.
There are new vaccination recommendations target young men and boys, pregnant women, and diabetics.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A controlling, coercive boss can take a toll on your well being. But there is more to it than that.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Turning to acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin now and then is fine, but long-term use can damage organs.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Internet dating is one of the top methods for finding love, whether the pros outweigh the cons...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Tablet computers are popular and convenient and really bad for your back and neck, unless you know..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some kinds of gossip may actually benefit your health.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Out on the playground, there's a fine line between safe and boring.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Children's immune response to vaccines was greatly reduced if they had been exposed to a common...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The government plans to curb antibiotic use in food animals, hoping to reduce antibiotic-resistance.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Parents in some communities have decided that the risks of vaccines are greater than the benefits. Not true.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Shift workers are at risk for type 2 diabetes, the longer you work rotating shifts, the worse it...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Because many of the effects of lead on young children are irreversible, they have troubling implications for the potential children...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Good nutrition and brain health go hand in hand; changing your diet can help protect your brain.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormone DHEA sounds like a miracle: it may ease menopause symptoms and boost sexual interest.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Maggots not only appear to clean wounds more effectively than modern methods, they may offer...
Read more >Leslie Carr
Test your knowledge of the health and medical discoveries making news in 2011 and learn something...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new look at prejudice finds it may mostly exist just because we're afraid of germs.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers discover an important step in the stress response, which, if blocked, could stop...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Long distance runners can develop temporary damage to the heart, but it doesn't mean you should quit.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When people are told to be less prejudiced, they are often more so. There's a better way.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Why are the holidays responsible for so many accidents and ER visits? We count the ways and offer help.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers discover exactly what makes BRCA mutations so dangerous for breast cancer risk...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating raw cookie dough is a bad idea. Unbaked flour can contain bacteria that may cause foodborne illness.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Call it a smartbomb against tooth decay, a new mouthwash targets the bacterial causing cavities...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new study links traffic pollution to type 2 diabetes risk - especially in people who are healthier
Read more >Neil Wagner
Much of medicine involves trial and error. For doctors, focusing on successes is less helpful...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
"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 >Alice G. Walton
Soup cans may contain BPA, a known toxin. People who ate canned soup had higher levels of this toxin in their bodies.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Pelvic inflammatory disease can threaten a woman’s fertility, so it is important to have a checkup.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Doctors asked to take this simple precaution for their own protection ignored the request...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Don't confuse real health science with sound-bytes, or healthy lifestyles with a health obsession.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Good nutrition and lifestyle choices improve sperm counts.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Nitroglycerin is a century-old treatment for heart attacks, but it can make future cardiovascular events more severe.
Read more >Leslie Carr
People who decide to come to work when they feel sick spread disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The chicken pox vaccine is the best way of protecting your child from the virus...
Read more >Neil Wagner
A British study had double the quit rate thanks to support and tips delivered by cell phone...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A score of 64 out of 100 is not a good grade. It's also not good healthcare.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Other children are often the best teachers when it comes to language skills.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new study uncovers a major surprise in the Alzheimer's puzzle.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
"Rich Club" clusters of highly influential regions of brain cells do serious collaboration.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Some studies of supplements actually found they increase the risk of death. But it may depend on how you crunch the numbers.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Higher BPA levels during pregnancy are linked to cognitive and emotional problems in children.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Burning anything in a closed space puts you at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning, a silent killer. Get a CO detector.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Happiness measured at one point in time was linked to lower mortality five years later.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
If we read road signs as poorly as we do nutritional labels, ten car pile-ups would be commonplace.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The economic benefits of offering mental health help to those living in poverty are enormous.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Drugs to reduce the brain's immense energy needs may serve to help preserve it when its blood supply
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When ultrasounds to diagnose miscarriage are inaccurate, healthy pregnancies may be terminated.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Journals are increasingly biased toward presenting positive results. This can have a chilling effect
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The time kids spend just playing is declining. Well-meaning parents are partly to blame.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It's hard to compete with clever marketing, but you can help your kids make better food choices with consistent encouragement.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The brain-wasting prion diseases are slow-growing. Two drugs seem to bring them almost to a...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A team of online gamers helps researchers solve a critical piece of the AIDS puzzle...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Blood transfusions are the cause of many cases of the parasite Babesia, which is normally spread by ticks.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The bacterium Listeria has killed 13 people. Given its slow incubation period, this may be just the
Read more >Neil Wagner
Drug shortages have more than tripled. Patients in smaller hospitals suffer as less profitable...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Infants, particularly preemies, who were breastfed scored higher on reasoning and language tests at age 5.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Get a flu vaccination this year, even if you were vaccinated last year.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Organic meat and poultry could help combat much of the antibiotic resistance we see today.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When you're traveling with medications, keep them in the climate-controlled interior of the car, rather than in the hot trunk.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The best protection against Salmonella and other food-borne pathogens is proper handling, storage and cooking of meat and poultry.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The Grand Slam tennis player tells the world about her battle with Sjogren's syndrome
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sprained ankles and minor injuries clog emergency rooms, endangering people with serious problems.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Too often people believe that taking vitamins will protect you from the damage from bad habits like smoking. This is not true.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Secondhand smoke sharply increases the risk of a child's having neurodevelopmental disorders like learning disabilities and ADHD.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A study of public health spending between, found spending a little more save money and lives...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having a faulty RAD51D gene means a 1 in 11 chance of ovarian cancer. Knowing your status can help..
Read more >Jessica Wilen Berg, J.D., M.P.H.
When is your health information confidential and when isn't it?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Raise the size of the type displayed on your smartphone. Your eyes will thank you for it.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with anxiety often have problematic social relationships, partly as a result of their worries
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Though they sound healthy, colon cleanses pose serious health risks.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Overeating involves neurological processes involving impulse control and reward, not laziness.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Alice G. Walton
Positive activity intervention (PAI) such as writing letters of gratitude or performing acts of kindness, may help mild depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The root of dyslexia may be in speech processing, a surprise to researchers...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who have certain personality traits, like impulsivity and cynicism, are more likely to gain weight over time.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating too much salt and too little potassium is an especially dangerous combination. It doubles your risk of a heart attack.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A simple computer program seems to help teens avoid negative thinking, which may help with anxiety..
Read more >Paul D. Blanc, M.D.
Unsung Medical Heroes: A Roll of Tape and a Cotton SwabNeil Wagner
Two very-low tech solutions to common medical problems show how easy it can be to reduce costs...
Read more >Neil Wagner
A study of middle-income kids with and without asthma found that cockroaches are a factor in asthma
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Children with language delays have no more behavioral or emotional problems as adolescents than other kids.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Proof that public health must be seen in a broader light than it currently is...
Read more >Stephen Davis, M.D., MPH
Colon cancer is almost entirely preventable. You just need to get screened starting around age 50.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
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 >Alice G. Walton
A new review study finds no good evidence of a cell phone-brain tumor connection...
Read more >Neil Wagner
They're not exactly killers, but most dishwashers do harbor pathogens - fungi, yeast, and molds...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A new Health Promotion Strategy aims to make citizens healthier nationwide and address disparities..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women with undiagnosed celiac disease go through menopause earlier than celiac women who follow a gluten-free diet.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
From a chance discovery, scientists develop a new way to shut down cancer growth.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Cell phones are a surprising source of disease-causing bacteria in hospitals.
Read more >Neil Wagner
There is evidence that long waits in the emergency room are themselves a medical emergency.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Apples contain ursolic acid, which helps preserve muscle tissue and prevent the wasting that comes with age.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Coffee reduces the risk for cancers — some cancers, anyway. But is coffee always good for you?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Children's brains change as they learn math skills. Adults' too, hopefully.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
FDA directs US Marshals to seize several probiotics because their labels made false treatment claims
Read more >Neil Wagner
New USDA guidelines mean that beef, lamb, veal and now pork have the same recommended cooking temp..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Hospitals rated the best by big publications may not be any better than others.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some of the connections between genes and disease that we accept as fact may not be so strong after all.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Getting along well with the coworkers may lengthen your life. Getting along with the boss... not...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Alice G. Walton
A third-line diabetes medication may help manage blood sugar when other treatments aren't enough.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, does not appear to reduce kids' pain, just their fever.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with celiac disease showing few or no symptoms may still benefit by going gluten-free.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Diabetes epidemic not only in humans, but cats and dogs are developing it in record numbers.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids may get unnecessary CT scans for minor head injuries, exposing them to unnecessary radiation.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children are small and low to the ground, leaving them more exposed to environmental toxins.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Reducing stress can improve the odds of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A banned residential pesticide is linked to lower IQ in kids.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Long-term use of antibiotics to treat acne does not make "staph" bacteria drug-resistant.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taste and price drive food most people's food choices. Many don't even know how many calories...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The more you know about your own health, the less likely you are to be hospitalized.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The FTC urges courts to crack down on fake news sites' phony claims about acai berry and weight loss
Read more >Neil Wagner
A particular kind of honey weakens bacteria's ability to attach to tissues, providing a new line of
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Doctors would often choose different treatments for themselves than those they would recommend...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Dietary supplements can be helpful, but they cannot make up for an unhealthy diet.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Meat and poultry in five U.S. cities were contaminated with bacteria. Contamination is not...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A laser probe finds deadly melanomas better than current methods, potentially saving time, lives...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Working over 11 hours a day regularly can raise your risk of heart disease significantly.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Nutrition labeling, including calories, is now the law for big restaurant chains...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some studies show a link between artificial dyes and ADHD. So why did the FDA reject warning labels?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
For people with heart trouble, their fitness level may be a better predictor of mortality than their weight.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Are the full-body scanners at the airport safe? Well, it all depends.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Omega-3 fatty acids supplements may help ease symptoms in women who suffer from PMS.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Injecting stem cells into hearts reduces enlargement and scar tissue, and boosts heart function...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Cocoa contains flavanols that have health benefits, but they may be lost or reduced in the commercial processing of chocolate.
Read more >Neil Wagner
We tend to think a low disease rate means that doctors are doing a good job...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A supercomputer is turning its talents to diagnosing disease...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Oral contraceptives a one-year supply helps cut pregnancies...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Regular exercise can reduce the effect that salt has on blood pressure.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
It is entirely possible that you may be sensitive to gluten even if your doctor has ruled out celiac
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Alice G. Walton
Ibuprofen appears to offer protection against Parkinson's disease. Brain inflammation may be the...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Americans' health is worse than their British counterparts' in everything from asthma to angina.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Belly fat may not be as big a predictor of heart disease as once thought.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A study has found, before cutting park budgets, legislators might want to factor in health costs...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Cold, allergy and cough medicines that were never submitted for FDA approval are being recalled...
Read more >Neil Wagner
One of the surest ways to beat infection is to clean a wound well and keep it covered.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cancer patients on opioid painkillers often experience confusion, disorientation and forgetfulness.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
There's more evidence that at high doses vitamin D greatly reduces cancer risk. But what about...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Obesity alone dramatically raises the risk of dying from a heart attack.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taking zinc at the first sign of a cold can reduce its duration.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Introducing solid foods too early raises the risk of obesity...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Vegans should be aware that their diet may mean they need to boost their B12 and omega-3 consumption.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Drinking alcohol daily, smoking and a low body mass index all raise your risk of osteoporosis considerably.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Exercise significantly reduces the severity of IBS symptoms.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Waiting longer than five years to begin hormones after menopause may reduce the risk of breast cancer associated with HRT.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
A study of children two and under shows just how much being poor restricts kids' genetic potential.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Too much screen time is linked not only to greater risk of heart disease, but also risk of death from any cause.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause may actually have a protective effect when it comes to certain cancers.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A large-scale analysis of cell phone use finds a connection between usage and brain cancer...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Success rate in treatment is linked to the surgical skill and radiation strategy of your oncologist.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to treating infectious diseases, doctors rely on guidelines based on little evidence.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Alice G. Walton
A new antibiotic may bring significant relief to IBS sufferers; but will it work over the long-term?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Leafy greens and olive oil help protect women from heart disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In certain conditions, cancer cells signal the immune system to "eat" them, leading to powerful...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Men tend not to go to the doctor, leaving high blood pressure and cancer untreated until they become more serious.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet significantly slows cognitive decline in seniors.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Wisconsin passed a law banning smoking in bars and restaurants. Now the air in them is not dangerous
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The number of women who die from general anesthesia during childbirth has dropped, but epidurals...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A small study finds this ancient herbal remedy doesn't cut the length or severity of a cold by much.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Beneficial bacteria stimulates the immune system, suggesting a new way to treat colitis.
Read more >Neil Wagner
In Ireland, a ban on displaying tobacco products changed attitudes and didn't hurt shopkeepers'...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Neil Wagner
Think before you drink. Not only is alcohol a risk factor for cancer and injury, it contains quite a few empty calories.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In addition to helping your heart, higher levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol may reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Women having trouble conceiving may want to consider their exposure to BPA and learn how to limit it
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Planning for a healthier 2011? We pull together some of the top health news stories of this past year.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Many of us haven't heard cytomegalovirus, but babies can develop disabilities because of the disease
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Scientists discover why staph bacteria prefer humans over other animals: it's all in the blood.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Much of protecting against foodborne illness is common sense: cleaniness, proper refrigeration, cooking food thoroughly.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It is not that Alzheimer's brains overproduce dangerous plaques; they have trouble getting rid of...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Probiotics may help shorten a bout of diarrhea.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
According to the Surgeon General, there is no safe level of cigarette smoke, even if it is secondhand.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
More people are seeking treatment for depression. But the type of treatment they choose may not be..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A chemical in antibacterial soap is linked to more allergies in kids, suggesting that a little moderation may be good.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The daily requirements for calcium and vitamin D have been changed to avoid certain problems, but controversy remains.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Neil Wagner
It is often unnecessary to treat ear infections with antibiotics. They can increase bacterial resistance and cause side effects
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Workers with exhaustion and depression felt significantly better after they retired...
Read more >Neil Wagner
CT scans are a boon to diagnosis, but some may expose patients to way too much radiation.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Truvada offers good protection from HIV infection. Will the CDC approve it?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Gaining just a few pounds can up your risk for heart disease by as much as 50%.
Read more >Neil Wagner
How many people go to the doctor, get a prescription and either don't fill it or never pick it up?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
"Telemonitoring" blood pressure via cell phone seems to help because it requires an active partnership between doctor and patient.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Just in: Another new study finds that early mammograms may bring big benefits to women under 50.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Having some fat in your diet is actually good for your heart. What matters is what kind of fat you eat.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
College kids who drink more energy drinks also consume more alcohol: coincidence or cause?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The dye used in heart imaging can harm the kidneys. Doctors thought acetylcysteine could protect us.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A new program helps tighten the safety net for rural elders.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
What can a common eye condition reveal more about our overall health?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Synthetic marijuana, often legal and sold at convenience stores, can be more deadly than the real thing.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When part of the brain is damaged, it often gets an assist from undamaged areas to pick up the slack
Read more >Neil Wagner
Don't smoke at home. Secondhand smoke appears to affect children even more than it does adults.
Read more >Amy Hendel
Having obese friends raises your chances of becoming obese considerably.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Parkinson's disease appears linked to problems in the brain's energy stores...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Many of those scented products you love actually give off toxic chemicals. Some are even "green."
Read more >Neil Wagner
Aging well has been linked to three factors: faith in your ability to exert control over your life, social support and exercise.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The meningococcal vaccine MSV4 doesn't last as long as anticipated. Is a booster needed to protect.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Teens' hearing has gotten worse. It may be from having the iPod or MP3 up too loud.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Close friends activate "social" areas of your brain more than strangers do.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Alice G. Walton
Research shows that if you pay with cash instead of credit, you'll be less likely to buy junk food
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Breastfed babies should have iron supplements beginning at four months old. All babies should be checked for iron at 12 months.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing breast cancer and of dying from it.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A panel of FDA experts says the risks outweigh the benefits of Lorcaserin. What's next?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Don't be misled by health claims on food labels. Read the nutrition information on packages to get the full picture.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who experience morning sickness are less likely to miscarry than women who do not...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Doctors are over-prescribing some colon cancer screening, and ignoring other tests. Healthcare...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Facing some adversity in your life may help you better cope with stress and be happier later on.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Limiting kids' TV and computer time can improve their ability to pay attention and reduce the risk of psychological problems.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In contrast to conventional beliefs, the body can actually grow new fat cells, rather than just enlarge those it already has.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Two quick exercise programs aim to get office workers moving, no matter what their fitness level.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taking care of gum disease while you're pregnant may reduce the risk the risk of preterm birth.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Two new studies add to the debate about whether mammograms should be standard for women in their 40s
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Employers can help employees and their families get healthy with company programs and modest cash incentives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, high blood pressure, blood fats and sugar) doubles the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who smoke, overeat, or don't exercise take more sick days, while those who drink take fewer.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It has been estimated that for every 1 million new cell phone subscribers, deaths due to distracted driving rise by 19%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The FDA has issued restrictions on who can be prescribed the type 2 diabetes drug Avandia®...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
New research finds a link between childhood obesity and the common cold virus. But how?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People taking high doses of B vitamins had less brain shrinkage than those who didn't...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Contagious yawning is familiar to most. But did you know it is a form of normal social bonding...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Laser pointers can damage eyesight. Parents should teach kids the risks and know the power of any pointer their child uses.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Many people think their doctors made an error. True or not, patients often switch doctors...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers calculate that medical malpractice and defensive medicine cost the nation billions...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
HRT may affect how doctors interpret the tests, leading to diagnoses diagnoses of breast cancer...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The FDA says Salmonella was found in chicken feed and mounds of feces on the egg farms in the recall
Read more >Alice G. Walton
New evidence suggests (again) that chronic fatigue syndrome may be linked to a virus - but is it...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Does taking this common painkiller disrupt the body's inflammatory response and provoke asthma?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
You may be able to reverse metabolic syndrome completely by making some important changes to your diet.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The idea that one's personality can contribute to cancer has not been found to be true.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Seniors who worry about falling actually fall more than those who don't.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Painting walls with a new paint killed 100% of all staph bacteria. Nanotubes helped make it possible
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Smoking just one cigarette a day, or being around smokers, can lead to damage to your airways.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Relax. Being angry may cause your arteries to thicken and increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who get their protein from sources other than red meats have healthier hearts.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Two Iowa farms have recalled over 380 million eggs due to possible contamination with Salmonella...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Babies born to mothers who received Earned Income Tax Credits weigh more, a sign of greater health.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Doctors testing a woman's cholesterol may want to ask when her last period was, since estrogen level
Read more >Neil Wagner
ERs are over-burdened with non-emergency care. Wait times are measured in hours. Why?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cancer cells actually prefer fructose over glucose to fuel themselves and multiply.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers find that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is linked to changes in the brain as well as the gut.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A procedure that stops blood flow to uterine fibroids may be an alternative to hysterectomy.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
"Clinically Proven" Beauty Products: Not Guilty, but Not Proven EitherNeil Wagner
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 >Alice G. Walton
Calcium supplements may strengthen the bones, but they may also raise the risk of heart attack...
Read more >Thomas C. Arnold, M.D., and Robert A. Barish, M.D., M.B.A.
Snake bites are rare, but some bites are lethal. Know what to look for and do -- and how to avoid bites completely.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Alice G. Walton
Chest compressions alone are just effective as CPR with mouth-to-mouth in a heart attack emergency.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who have higher levels of the chemicals PCBs in their bodies also seem to have higher BP.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Alice G. Walton
Even well-meaning weight loss campaigns may end up turning off the people they are meant to inspire.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating fish rich in healthy fats may help protect the eyes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers find that the longer you sit, the shorter your lifespan.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A new study, OpenNotes, allows the patients to access their records.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Not just for diabetics: A sniff of the hormone insulin may help recover memory in Alzheimer's...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Over-the-counter zinc nasal sprays may be damaging to your sense of smell and may even destroy it.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Have a good luck charm? It may actually help performance by boosting confidence
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Neil Wagner
A commentary in JAMA calls out doctors who don't follow a checklist for preventing CLABSI infections
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Lorcaserin seems to help people slim down with fewer side-effects than past drugs. Will FDA approve?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Screening for prostate cancer may pick up small cancers that really shouldn't be treated.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Heart disease hits 1 in 3 people. The first step to heart health is to set realistic behavioral rather than physiological goals.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Salsa and guacamole are major sources of restaurant-related illness. Too often, they are not refrigerated adequately.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
More hospitals are using the new family-centered rounds, which help keep parents in the loop.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Don't leave your baby unattended while in his or her car seat - especially outside the car. Serious injuries can happen.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
An antibiotic often prescribed for urinary tract infections can raise potassium levels dangerously..
Read more >Robert J. Pignolo, M.D., Ph.D.
Who are the oldest old – those 100 years of age and older? And what can these centenarians tell us about aging?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Limiting your child’s TV or video game time to less than two hours per day may help his or her attention.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Leaving the car at home and taking the train can help you be more active and lose some weight.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Most Americans are getting too much salt, and most of it comes from processed foods.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Alice G. Walton
The "hunger hormone" ghrelin not only makes you hungry, it also appears to make you crave.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who go through early menopause – before age 46 – may be at double the risk for cardio events.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Obese individuals report reduced sex life, more STDs, sexual dysfunction, and unwanted pregnancies.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
HDL, the “Good” cholesterol, has been linked to lower cancer risk in addition to its contribution to heart health.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If fructose didn't already have a bad enough rap, now it seems to help kids' fat cells proliferate.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Using the compound TXA, which helps prevent bleeding, could save the lives of many accident victims.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The FDA has a new website that tracks problems people have had with various prescription drugs.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Kids say foods taste better when cartoon characters are on the label...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Make sure your baby gets the proper amount of vitamin D
Read more >Neil Wagner
Just 20 minutes out in nature - even a small garden - can help re-energize you.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Be cautious about what websites you use for research
Read more >Neil Wagner
A recent study among members of a California HMO shows a huge decrease in serious heart attacks.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The FDA has found a potentially fatal drug in honey from China, adding evidence to support concerns.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet helps protect the heart from a second attack.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It is often a good idea to remove an inflamed gallbladder sooner rather than later.
Read more >Neil Wagner
New drugs are often prescribed over the old even if they aren't better or more cost effective.
Read more >Neil Wagner
We spend $77 billion on "medicalized" conditions like erectile dysfunction. Is this a wise use of healthcare dollars?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new treatment for bunions is less painful and recovery is quicker.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Alice G. Walton
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 >Esther Entin, M.D.
Pesticide exposure may play a role in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Neil Wagner
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 >Alice G. Walton
A new bar-code system tied to patient electronic medical record (EMR) may help cut down on errors.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
It is important to treat child and adolescent depression. Kids on medication should be monitored closely.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women on the pill may suffer from lower libido than women on other forms of birth control.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If a nurse is interrupted while preparing your medication, ask him or her to check it again to avoid a possible error.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Health insurance executives are paid millions to ensure stock prices stay high. Patient care is not a concern.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Spinal fusion is not always the only or best way to ease the pain associated with spinal stenosis and disc problems.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Esther Entin, M.D.
Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) act by helping the muscles in the air passages of the lungs to relax and re-expand.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Taking over-the-counter pain medication like aspirin or ibuprofen may raise the risk of hearing loss, particularly in men.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A hip fracture in an elderly patient is a life-altering event. Often they receive inadequate care during the first three months.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Those apply-between-the-shoulder-blade flea remedies are harmful to some pets, especially small ones
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Alice G. Walton
Retractions don't happen often in science, but they are part of the process. Changing the public's perceptions is another matter.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The varicella vaccine for chickenpox can help reduce symptoms or even prevent infection even when given after you've been exposed.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Esther Entin, M.D.
Kids and caregivers left behind during deployment have to shoulder a heavy burden. A study looks at what can help.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Heart attack survival rates will only improve if more bystanders know CPR and the use of devices to shock the heart increases.
Read more >Atul Gawande
Autism Clusters Around the Highly Educated, Study FindsAlice G. Walton
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 >Alice G. Walton
An ointment made of pomegranate rind and metal salts successfully combated MRSA, a notoriously hard-to-treat staph infection.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Warnings about the effects of prescription drugs on children are often not reported accurately...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Spending too much time sitting in front of the TV or computer, rather than moving, raises the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The search is on to develop nanosensors that would detect biomarkers in blood or sputum to catch cancers early.
Read more >Neil Wagner
CT scans have benefits, but they also have some very real cancer risks.
Read more >Maxwell J. Mehlman, J.D.
Americans' health care costs more than anywhere else in the world. Why?
Read more >Neil Wagner
You should NEVER text while driving. You are six times more likely to crash.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Road traffic, by car and bus, accounts for about three-quarters of all travel-related carbon dioxide.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Coffee does not sober you up. In fact, it may impair judgment further.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who have had the flu are more susceptible to additional infections, such as pneumonia.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
High blood sugar during pregnancy, gestational diabetes, is a major health risk for mother and babies.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Secondhand smoke remains a danger to children exposed to it in the home.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Using acetaminophen to prevent a fever after your child has had a vaccine may end up reducing the effectiveness of the vaccine.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Extended contact with household pesticides such as roach or termite sprays, appears to raise the risk of autoimmune diseases.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Living near green space seems to make people healthier, both mentally and physically.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Neil Wagner
About 90% of all cases of lower back pain show spontaneous improvement within four weeks.
Read more >Lona Mody, M.D., M.Sc.
Millions of infections occur in nursing homes each year, costing billions of dollars.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
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 >Alice G. Walton
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 >Esther Entin, M.D.
All middle ear infections should be treated immediately with antibiotics.
Read more >Neil Wagner
African American patients tend to have less informative communication with their healthcare providers than do whites. The good news is that patients..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Neil Wagner
There's a natural tendency for patients to want and doctors to prescribe the newest drug, assuming that newer is better.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
It is dangerous to share prescription medication. Side effects are common.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Four important lifestyle choices – never smoking, eating healthy, staying trim, and exercising – may cut the risk...
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Esther Entin, M.D.
As important as medical intervention is for premature infants, the home environment is just as important.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Something to prescribe for your doctor: a toolkit for turning medical jargon into language a regular person (like you) can understand ...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Climate change is perhaps the biggest global health threat today.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Cubital tunnel syndrome, or cell phone elbow, results from the compression of the ulnar nerve.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It's official: the World Health Organization has raised the status of the H1N1 or swine flu virus to the highest level.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Being beautiful, rich, and famous doesn't actually equate with being happy. More important are personal growth and social relationships.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Neil Wagner
Dental erosion initially gives the enamel a smooth and shiny appearance. But there is only so much enamel coating a tooth.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Moderate alcohol consumption, particularly wine, can lengthen life and reduce the risk of dementia.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Always check with your child's physician before delaying an immunization.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The current flu outbreak is relatively mild. So what's the worry?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Twenty-three states offer patient bill of rights (PROR) statutes, yet almost no one can understand them. The documents raise incomprehensibility to...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
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 >Leslie Carr and Tom Gilbert
Becoming an informed consumer of health information is as important to your health as any exercise, drug or health plan.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN
The flu virus appears to survive longest in low humidity, which is why it is more common during the winter.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Neil Wagner
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 >Alice G. Walton
Chlamydia can result in pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, and lead to female infertility.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The European Union banned the use of antibiotics as a food additive for livestock in 2006, citing health concerns.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Don't be frightened by "medicalese." Often medical terms aren't as serious as they sound.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who are exposed to secondhand smoke may have more trouble getting pregnant or, once pregnant, have increased chances of miscarriage.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of factors that increases the chance of contracting heart disease, diabetes or stroke.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Stress at work from a bad boss can increase your risk of heart disease.
Read more >Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN
What you feed your pet can have health consequences for you, as the salmonella outbreak shows...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Gulf War illness was originally dismissed by many as a psychosomatic illness. Then a cause was found.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Patients often misinterpret or completely misunderstand the medical questionnaires given to them at doctors' offices.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Diabetes affects almost every organ in the body, causes severe circulatory problems and greatly increases the risk of heart attack.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Loud sounds damage the ear's hair cells, turning a lush "pasture" of these cells into a burned-out wasteland.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who have diabetes are two to five times more likely to suffer from heart disease than the general population.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When discharged from the hospital, remember to ask questions.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Television distracts children from their own play, interfering with cognitive development.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Neil Wagner
Researchers have discovered the mechanism that makes the cold sore virus becomes dormant, with possible implications for other viral diseases.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Travelers are better off worrying about more common ailments than exotic diseases.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Make a list of important health-related items to take along on vacation, including prescription meds and OTC pain relievers.
Read more >Tish Davidson
Pedometers that unobtrusively clip on a belt can vastly increased the amount of exercise you get in a day.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
In recent months, the feared "super bug" methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, has got the attention of doctors, clinics and hospitals.
Read more >Neil Wagner
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 >Esther Entin, M.D.
It's summertime and children are gathering on playgrounds and in sandboxes and pools.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
The lack of trees in urban areas may be behind the rising rates of asthma there.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
There already is a shortage of general surgeons.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
Shortly after he was reelected, President Bush pushed for a reorganization of the Social Security system.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
There is one thing all three candidates agree on: too many Americans lack adequate health coverage.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Using strong cleaning products while pregnant may put your child at risk for breathing problems.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
Mediterranean countries have a lower rate of stroke compared to the US, which may reflect the influence of the "Mediterranean diet."
Read more >Tom Gilbert
It is important to know if the information you are gathering on the Web is from a credible source.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Triglycerides are a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease and should be routinely monitored.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
Thanks to the invention of antibiotics, 20th-century medicine virtually eliminated tuberculosis, polio, leprosy and many other once-common infectious diseases.
Read more >Leslie Carr
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
Even comparatively low levels of air pollution can shorten your life, according to a new British study.
Read more >Stephen R. Thom, M.D., Ph.D.
Killing Me WarmlyTom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
Well-intentioned efforts to protect us from our environment may, in fact, have contributed to a modern epidemic of allergies and asthma.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
As many parents can tell you, a small child who is prone to ear infections can make the whole family miserable.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
St. Valentine's Gift from MedicareTom Gilbert
Routine screenings can make a big difference in the early detection of aneurysms.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Treating hypertension early may actually save healthcare dollars by avoiding expensive procedures later.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
People with HIV have been living longer and better since the development of highly active antiretroviral therapy (or HAART) in 1995.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Despite how common they are, colds and flu are the subject of a great many fairytales and misconceptions.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
Researchers have long speculated that air travel plays an important role in spreading influenza and other infectious diseases.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
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 >Tom Gilbert
Tips to help urban athletes breathe easier.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Bees, ticks and other summertime afflictions. What to do.
Read more >Sheryl Merkin, M.S., F.N.P., C.D.E., Sharon Movsas, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. and Joel Zonszein, M.D., C.D.E.
A lack of insulin or an inability to respond to insulin is known as "insulin resistance."
Read more >Walter A. Orenstein, M.D.
Consumer-Driven Health Care: Ethical and Legal Pitfalls
With health care costs continuing to grow at a much higher rate than inflation, some policy makers have seized upon yet another technique they hope will restrain spending — "consumer-driven health care" in the form of "health savings accounts.
Read more >Morton M. Silverman, M.D.
Road Traffic Injuries: Can We Stop A Global Epidemic?Lauren P. Giles, B.A.; Elisabeth S. Hayes, M.B.A.; and Mark L. Rosenberg, M.D., M.P.P.
The causes of RTIs have been established: excessive speed, consumption of drugs and alcohol, failure to use seatbelts and poor road design.
Read more >Sassan Farjami, M.D., Ogleh Nesheiwat, M.D., Carol Karmen, M.D., and Robert G. Lerner, M.D.
Sleep disturbances, restlessness, lethargy, memory loss and irritability can be signs of lead poisoning.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Each fall we hear the same arguments for taking the flu vaccine.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
If you understand your risk for diabetes, you have the motivation you need to change your lifestyle.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Every minute of every day, two people die from sepsis in the United States.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Researchers find a link between showers and cancer, clear evidence shows the transfer of THM's from shower water into the blood.
Read more >Richard E. Dixon, M.D., and David J. Sencer, M.D., M.P.H.
Burns: From Treatment to PreventionMartin J. Carey, M.D.
Water heaters should be set below 120oF (49oC) to avoid scald injuries.
Read more >Peter Barland, M.D.
Always taper off steroid medications slowly, otherwise you risk upsetting the body's natural hormone production.
Read more >Martin J. Carey, M.D.
If you are short of breath in the days following a long airplane trip, see a doctor ASAP.
Read more >Martin J. Carey, M.D.
For most of us, bioterrorism seems out there with alien invaders as something likely to occur on television but not in real life.
Read more >Think of how rattled you might be if you lived in constant fear of a gun going off.
Read more >Dipak Chandy, M.D.
If swimming or boating, avoid all drugs and alcohol.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
You cannot depend on your cholesterol level alone to indicate heart disease.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Asthma is under-diagnosed among inner city middle school children and may require rethinking our social priorities.
Read more >James R. Lupski, M.D., Ph.D.
A mutation can be caused by a change in a whole chromosome or involve just one base pair of a specific gene.
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