Today's Health News
- Storm Chasers: Born to Be Wild?
May 24, 2013
- Top-Ranked Golfer Beats Scoliosis
May 24, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 24, 2013
May 24, 2013
- Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk?
May 23, 2013
- How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again
May 23, 2013
- Modified Polio Virus May Help Fight Brain Tumors, Study Suggests
May 23, 2013
- Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
May 23, 2013
- Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds
May 23, 2013
- People With Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions
May 23, 2013
- Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report
May 23, 2013
- Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment
May 23, 2013
- Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why
May 23, 2013
- U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report
May 23, 2013
- Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development
May 23, 2013
- Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study
May 23, 2013
- Statins May Hamper Workout Results
May 23, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013
- U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report
May 23, 2013
- Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds
May 23, 2013
- CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
May 22, 2013
- Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant
May 22, 2013
- Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count
May 22, 2013
- Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk
May 22, 2013
- Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain
May 22, 2013
- Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters
May 22, 2013
- American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
May 22, 2013
- Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet
May 22, 2013
- Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
May 22, 2013
- Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study
May 22, 2013
- Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
May 22, 2013
- Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report
May 22, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 22, 2013
May 22, 2013
- Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk
May 22, 2013
- More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds
May 22, 2013
- COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured
May 22, 2013
- Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
May 21, 2013
- Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
May 21, 2013
- Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary
May 21, 2013
- Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer
May 21, 2013
- COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids
May 21, 2013
- Student Suicide May Spur Similar Thoughts in Teens
May 21, 2013
- Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child's Mental Health
May 21, 2013
- Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
May 21, 2013
- Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics
May 21, 2013
- Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds
May 21, 2013
- Pain a Common Problem for People With COPD
May 21, 2013
- Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
May 21, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 21, 2013
May 21, 2013
- Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
May 21, 2013
- Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those With COPD
May 21, 2013
- Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment
May 21, 2013
- Sugar Injections for Knee Arthritis May Ease Pain: Study
May 20, 2013
- Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids' Dental Health, Experts Say
May 20, 2013
- Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says
May 20, 2013
- Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk
May 20, 2013
- Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study
May 20, 2013
- Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn
May 20, 2013
- Sports May Be OK With Defibrillator, Study Says
May 20, 2013
- Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients
May 20, 2013
- Nighttime Docs at ICUs Don't Boost Patient Outcomes: Study
May 20, 2013
- Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children
May 20, 2013
- Noise, Dirty Air May Be Double Whammy for the Heart
May 20, 2013
- Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices
May 20, 2013
- Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study
May 20, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 20, 2013
May 20, 2013
- Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
May 20, 2013
- Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions
May 20, 2013
- ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
May 20, 2013
- Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
May 20, 2013
- Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study
May 19, 2013
- Managing Seasonal Allergies
May 19, 2013
- New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon
May 18, 2013
- Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds
May 18, 2013
- Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease
May 18, 2013
- Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
May 18, 2013
- Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
May 17, 2013
- College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
May 17, 2013
- Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
May 17, 2013
- Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
May 17, 2013
- Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
May 17, 2013
- Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles
May 17, 2013
- Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults
May 17, 2013
- Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?
May 17, 2013
- Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices
May 17, 2013
- Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'
May 17, 2013
- HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds
May 17, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 17, 2013
May 17, 2013
- Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression
May 16, 2013
- Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too
May 16, 2013
- Xofigo Approved for Prostate Cancer
May 16, 2013
- Infections From Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators
May 16, 2013
- Anti-Gay Bullying Tied to Teen Depression, Suicide
May 16, 2013
- Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk
May 16, 2013
- Most Americans Say 'No' to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars
May 16, 2013
- 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
May 16, 2013
- Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
May 16, 2013
- Test Approved to Detect Faulty Lung Cancer Gene
May 16, 2013
- Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
May 16, 2013
- High-Frequency Noise Boosts Math Skills in Study
May 16, 2013
- Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
May 16, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 16, 2013
May 16, 2013
- Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
May 16, 2013
- New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer
May 16, 2013
- H1N1 Flu Virus Detected in Seals Off California Coast
May 16, 2013
- Public Funding Spurs Couples to Seek Fertility Treatment
May 15, 2013
- Doctors Reluctant to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role: Survey
May 15, 2013
- Sugary Sodas, Fruit Punches May Raise Kidney Stone Risk: Study
May 15, 2013
- Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis
May 15, 2013
- Scientists Use Cloning Technique to Produce Human Stem Cells
May 15, 2013
- Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says
May 15, 2013
- Some Types of Skin Cancer Linked to Lower Chances of Alzheimer's
May 15, 2013
- Cancer Patients May Face Higher Bankruptcy Odds
May 15, 2013
- Multiple Head Injuries Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk, Study Finds
May 15, 2013
- Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study
May 15, 2013
- Angelina Jolie Will Have Ovaries Removed to Lower Chances of Cancer: Report
May 15, 2013
- FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer
May 15, 2013
- FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
May 15, 2013
- Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety
May 15, 2013
- Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds
May 15, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 15, 2013
May 15, 2013
- Cellphone Calls During Blood Pressure Readings May Skew Results
May 15, 2013
- People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt
May 15, 2013
- Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Long-Term Narcotic Use in Men
May 15, 2013
- Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women
May 15, 2013
- Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study
May 14, 2013
- Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
May 14, 2013
- Procedure for Incontinence in Women May Lose Effectiveness With Time
May 14, 2013
- Hysterectomy May Not Raise Heart Risks After All: Study
May 14, 2013
- Costlier Heart Device May Not Be Worth It, Study Suggests
May 14, 2013
- No Drop in Teens' Use of 'Smokeless' Tobacco
May 14, 2013
- Materials in Some Household Products Tied to Lung Damage
May 14, 2013
- Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt: Report
May 14, 2013
- CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
May 14, 2013
- Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth
May 14, 2013
- Kids With Autism May Perceive Movement More Quickly
May 14, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 14, 2013
May 14, 2013
- Angelina Jolie Has Preventive Double Mastectomy
May 14, 2013
- 'Nonsmoking' Hotel Rooms May Not Fully Protect Guests
May 14, 2013
- Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function
May 14, 2013
- Experimental Drug Seems to Aid Memory in Mice With Alzheimer's
May 14, 2013
- Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills: Study
May 14, 2013
- New Guidelines Say Doctors Should Screen All Adults for 'Risky' Drinking
May 13, 2013
- Brain Anatomy in Dyslexics Varies By Gender, Study Finds
May 13, 2013
- How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts
May 13, 2013
- Unusual Heat May Have Boosted West Nile Virus Last Year: CDC
May 13, 2013
- Creative Arts May Help Cancer Patients Cope
May 13, 2013
- Typical Restaurant Meal Loaded With Fats, Salt, Calories: Studies
May 13, 2013
- Daily Gene Rhythms May Be Off in Depressed People
May 13, 2013
- Size of Frontal Lobes May Not Matter for Brain Power: Study
May 13, 2013
- Many U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: Survey
May 13, 2013
- Kids' Reading, Math Skills Tied to Future Success
May 13, 2013
- Rich 'Cougar,' 'Sugar Daddy' Stereotypes Might Not Mirror Reality
May 13, 2013
- Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Job Stress, Study Finds
May 13, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 13, 2013
May 13, 2013
- Nearly Half of High Schoolers Text While Driving: Survey
May 13, 2013
- A Little Formula Might Help Breast-Feeding for Some Babies
May 13, 2013
- Agent Orange Tied to Lethal Prostate Cancer
May 13, 2013
- Many Heart Defects Aren't Inherited, Study Finds
May 12, 2013
- Scientists Discover More Genetic Clues to Testicular Cancer
May 12, 2013
- Grilling Tips to Cut Colon Cancer Risk
May 11, 2013
- More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids
May 11, 2013
- Vaccine to Fight Heroin Addiction Shows Promise in Rats
May 10, 2013
- Study Claims Marijuana Tied to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk
May 10, 2013
- Yet Another Reason to Avoid Fatty Foods: Fatigue
May 10, 2013
- Estrogen Levels Tied to Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Study
May 10, 2013
- Breo Ellipta Approved for COPD
May 10, 2013
- Good Diet Helps People Manage Celiac Disease
May 10, 2013
- Exercise May Ease Pain of Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests
May 10, 2013
- Insomnia Hints at Future Hospitalization
May 10, 2013
- Testosterone Supplements May Hurt Male Fertility, Study Finds
May 10, 2013
- Look for New, Improved Sunscreen Labels
May 10, 2013
- Same-Sex Relationships Pose Abuse Risks, Too
May 10, 2013
- When Teen Dating Turns Abusive and Violent
May 10, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 10, 2013
May 10, 2013
- Dog DNA May Yield Clues to Human Eczema
May 10, 2013
- Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases
May 10, 2013
- Allergies May Boost Severity of Lung Disease
May 10, 2013
- Bacteria in Baby's Belly May Influence Growth, Study Says
May 09, 2013
- Pets a Boon for the Human Heart, Cardiologists Say
May 09, 2013
- Socializing May Ease Pain of Breast Cancer
May 09, 2013
- Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence: CDC
May 09, 2013
- Gene Discovery May Offer Breakthrough for Rare Leukemia
May 09, 2013
- Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People With Heart Devices
May 09, 2013
- Fatal Crashes Involving Cellphone Use May Be Under-Reported
May 09, 2013
- iPads Could Affect Implanted Heart Devices, Early Study Finds
May 09, 2013
- Eating Peppers Tied to Lower Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds
May 09, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 9, 2013
May 09, 2013
- Red Hair Pigment Might Raise Melanoma Risk: Study
May 09, 2013
- Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated for Drug Abuse, Report Says
May 09, 2013
- Wireless Pacemaker Shows Promise in Early Study
May 09, 2013
- Everyday Noise Levels May Affect the Heart
May 09, 2013
- Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks
May 08, 2013
- Reducing Respiratory Virus in Preemies Lessens Wheezing: Study
May 08, 2013
- Fish Oil Supplements Don't Protect Against Heart Trouble: Study
May 08, 2013
- Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease
May 08, 2013
- Study Sees Link Between Mom's Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children
May 08, 2013
- High Blood Sugar May Add to Alzheimer's Risk: Study
May 08, 2013
- Scientists Explore Secrets of the Well-Hit Fastball
May 08, 2013
- Could Adaptable Bacteria Cause Repeat Urinary Tract Infections?
May 08, 2013
- Immune Cell Discovery May One Day Lead to Herpes Vaccine: Study
May 08, 2013
- Just How Might Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk?
May 08, 2013
- Fast Food Hasn't Gotten Much Healthier, Study Says
May 08, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 8, 2013
May 08, 2013
- Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time
May 08, 2013
- Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds
May 08, 2013
- Treatment for Painful Curved Penis Shows Promise
May 08, 2013
- Magnesium-Rich Food May Help Keep Kids' Bones Strong
May 07, 2013
- Programming Implanted Defibrillators to React More Slowly Might Be Safer: Study
May 07, 2013
- For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs
May 07, 2013
- Prostate Cancer May Be Deadlier for the Uninsured
May 07, 2013
- Half of People With Hepatitis C Don't Complete Needed Tests: CDC
May 07, 2013
- Cholesterol Drugs Might Boost Kidney Cancer Survival
May 07, 2013
- Gasoline Poisonings in Kids Spike During Summer: Study
May 07, 2013
- Buying Testosterone Supplements Online Can Be Risky
May 07, 2013
- Docs Should Ask Heart Patients About Quality of Life
May 07, 2013
- Some Blackboard Chalks Might Spur Allergies in Kids: Study
May 07, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 7, 2013
May 07, 2013
- Some Antidepressants May Raise Risk for Gastro Infection
May 07, 2013
- Synthetic Pot Use Can Mimic Symptoms of Prenatal Disorder
May 07, 2013
- Sleep Woes Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk in Study
May 07, 2013
- FDA Proposes Tougher Warnings for Tanning Beds
May 06, 2013
- FDA Warns Pregnant Women About Migraine Drugs
May 06, 2013
- Hungry Shoppers Pile High-Calorie Foods in Their Carts
May 06, 2013
- Living Long May Protect Against Early Alzheimer's, Study Finds
May 06, 2013
- Blacks May Face Higher Risk of MS Than Whites
May 06, 2013
- Flu Vaccine Safe for Kids With Crohn's, Colitis: Study
May 06, 2013
- Most Men With Erectile Dysfunction Don't Seem to Get Treatment
May 06, 2013
- Can High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet Boost Fertility Treatment?
May 06, 2013
- Study Links Timing of ER Visit to Prostate Cancer Survival Odds
May 06, 2013
- Hospitals Enact Policies to Curb Early Childbirth
May 06, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 6, 2013
May 06, 2013
- Many Parents Texting, Phoning While Driving Their Kids: Survey
May 06, 2013
- Pediatricians Endorse New Acne Treatment Guidelines
May 06, 2013
- Want Tots Without Allergies? Try Sucking on Their Pacifiers
May 06, 2013
- High School Football Players Often Not Deterred by Head Injury
May 06, 2013
- Many Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home: Study
May 06, 2013
- Flame-Retardant Chemicals Could Be Toxic to Kids
May 06, 2013
- Omega-3s No Help Against Age-Linked Eye Trouble: Study
May 05, 2013
- More Kids Diagnosed With Mental Health Disabilities, Study Finds
May 05, 2013
- 16 Percent of U.S. High Schoolers Victims of Cyberbullying: Study
May 05, 2013
- School Sports May Cut Rates of Violence, Bullying Among Teens
May 05, 2013
- Death Rate Dropping for Children on Dialysis: Study
May 04, 2013
- Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers: Study
May 04, 2013
- No Need to Toss Your Child's Toothbrush After Strep Throat, Study Suggests
May 04, 2013
- More Than 4 in 10 U.S. Teens Text While Driving: Survey
May 04, 2013
- Meth Addiction May Be Harder to Treat in Teen Girls
May 03, 2013
- Trees Plus Man-Made Pollution Creates Smog, Study Suggests
May 03, 2013
- Outdoor Recess May Help Protect Kids From Nearsightedness
May 03, 2013
- Preordered School Lunches May Be Healthier, Study Finds
May 03, 2013
- Kids on Medicaid May Face Barriers to Eczema Treatment
May 03, 2013
- Mild Hyperthyroidism Tied to Higher Death Risk
May 03, 2013
- Centenarians a Happy Lot, Survey Says
May 03, 2013
- Low-Dose 'Pill' Linked to Pain During Orgasm, Study Finds
May 03, 2013
- Testicular Cancer on Rise in U.S., Especially Among Hispanic Men
May 03, 2013
- Exercise May Lower Older Women's Risk for Kidney Stones
May 03, 2013
- Urologists' Group Issues Updated Guidelines on PSA Test
May 03, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 3, 2013
May 03, 2013
- Extreme Birth Weights Tied to Autism in Swedish Study
May 03, 2013
- At-Home Drug Errors Common for Kids With Cancer, Research Shows
May 03, 2013
- Muhammad Ali's Daughter Champions Fight Against Parkinson's Disease
May 03, 2013
- First Aid Tips for Treating Cuts, Scrapes and Puncture Wounds
May 02, 2013
- Brain Wiring May Explain Unhealthy Obsession With Looks
May 02, 2013
- 'What's Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain'
May 02, 2013
- Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots
May 02, 2013
- Only 1 in 5 Americans Gets Enough Exercise: CDC
May 02, 2013
- Gene Test May Help Predict Success of Weight-Loss Surgery
May 02, 2013
- Future 'Smart' Objects Could Chat While They Help
May 02, 2013
- Steep Rise in Suicides Among Middle-Aged Americans, CDC Says
May 02, 2013
- Longer Wait for Mammogram After Benign Breast Biopsy May Be Warranted
May 02, 2013
- Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems
May 02, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 2, 2013
May 02, 2013
- White House to Challenge Ruling on Unlimited Access to 'Morning-After' Pill
May 02, 2013
- Lipsticks, Glosses Contain Toxic Metals: Report
May 02, 2013
- Food, Skin Allergies on the Rise Among Children: CDC
May 02, 2013
- Implanted Device May Predict Epilepsy Seizures, Study Suggests
May 02, 2013
- Study Supports Broader Access to Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery
May 02, 2013
- Obama Administration to Challenge Judge's Ruling on 'Morning-After' Pill
May 01, 2013
- Video Game May Help Keep Aging Brains Sharp
May 01, 2013
- Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says
May 01, 2013
- Penicillin Prevents Return of Leg Infection Called Cellulitis: Study
May 01, 2013
- Antibiotic Azithromycin Won't Harm Healthy Hearts: Study
May 01, 2013
- Mediterranean Diet Benefits Heart, Even Without Weight Loss: Study
May 01, 2013
- Plan B Pill Approved for Sale Without a Prescription
May 01, 2013
- Gene Mutation Linked to Migraines, Researchers Say
May 01, 2013
- Scientists Pinpoint Most Major Genes Behind Deadly Blood Cancer
May 01, 2013
- Kelly the Robot Helps Kids Tackle Autism
May 01, 2013
- Girls With Autism May Need Different Treatments Than Boys
May 01, 2013
- Drug Shows Some Benefit for Kids With Autism
May 01, 2013
- General Anesthesia Not Linked to Raised Risk for Dementia
May 01, 2013
- Many U.S. Teens Struggle With Extreme Fatigue: Survey
May 01, 2013
- Health Highlights: May 1, 2013
May 01, 2013
- Younger Men Biggest Consumers of Added Sugars: CDC
May 01, 2013
- ER Visits Tied to Ambien on the Rise
May 01, 2013
- More Than 4,000 U.S. Kids Hurt Each Year on Amusement Rides
May 01, 2013
- Antidepressants May Hasten Bypass Recovery, Study Finds
May 01, 2013
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