- Fluoride May Be Linked to Decreased IQ, Says “Limited Data,” Hard-to-Interpret Study
- First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
- Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts
- DoxyPEP Lowers Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Data Suggests
- Multilingual Children with Autism Show Improved Cognitive Function
- Access to Medical Test Results Is Confusing, Anxiety-Provoking
- Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks
- U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge
- Brain Volume, Health Linked to Socioeconomic Status
- Cruise Passenger Dies Amid Norovirus Outbreak That Sickened Dozens
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Workers Need More Protection From Silica Dust, Report Finds
Risk is greatest for those in construction industry
- Posted December 10, 2013
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Most Americans Don’t Deal With End-of-Life Issues, Study Finds
Lack of awareness was most common reason cited for not having a living will
- Posted December 10, 2013
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Could Poor Dental Health Signal a Faltering Mind?
Study found tooth loss, bleeding gums in middle age were associated with lower scores on thinking tests
- Posted December 10, 2013
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Military Contractors Suffer High Rates of PTSD, Study Finds
But few get help for mental health issues before or after deployment
- Posted December 10, 2013
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State Laws Can Help Curb Binge Drinking, Study Says
Strong enforcement of alcohol-control policies may prevent many drinking-related problems
- Posted December 10, 2013
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Health Highlights: Dec. 10, 2013
Singer Susan Boyle has Asperger's Syndrome Princeton Students Begin Getting Meningitis Shots Group Urges Filming Halt After Another Porn Actor Tests Positive for HIV
- Posted December 10, 2013
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Health Tip: Recognizing Shin Splints
Symptoms usually include shin pain and swelling
- Posted December 10, 2013
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Many Lung Cancer Tumors May Prove Harmless, Study Finds
Research suggests CT scan screening might lead to needless worry, treatment in these cases
- Posted December 9, 2013
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Pot Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Stillbirth Risk
Finding may gain significance as legalization spreads across U.S., study author says
- Posted December 9, 2013
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Bigger Breasts, Lack of Exercise Tied to Breast Cancer Mortality
But getting more exercise appeared to offer a level of protection, 11-year study found
- Posted December 9, 2013