- 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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2 Alzheimer’s Drugs Found Ineffective in Clinical Trials
Dashing hopes, bapineuzumab and solanezumab did not improve patients' ability to think or perform daily activities
- Posted January 22, 2014
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Synthetic Pot Tied to Surge of Emergency Cases
Colorado patients were delirious, combative, had seizures and breathing problems
- Posted January 22, 2014
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Texting While Walking a Dangerous Combination: Study
Pedestrians who did both had poorer balance, were less able to walk in straight line, researchers say
- Posted January 22, 2014
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Vitamin D Levels Linked to Parkinson’s Symptoms
Better thinking, mood associated with higher levels, study finds
- Posted January 22, 2014
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Fish Oil Might Guard Against Loss of Brain Cells
Study found women who ate the most omega-3s had greater brain volume
- Posted January 22, 2014
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Older Patients May Fare Better in Trauma Centers That Treat More of Their Peers
Study also found they do worse in hospitals with higher volumes of young patients
- Posted January 22, 2014
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Fish Oil Might Guard Against Loss of Brain Cells
Study found women who ate the most omega-3s had greater brain volume
- Posted January 22, 2014
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Older Patients May Fare Better in Trauma Centers That Treat More of Their Peers
Study also found they do worse in hospitals with higher volumes of young patients
- Posted January 22, 2014
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Much More Must Be Done to Lower Smoking Rates, Experts Say
American Lung Association points to legislative inaction by states, stronger push by Big Tobacco
- Posted January 22, 2014
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‘Buzzed’ Drivers Who Are Under Legal Limit to Blame in Many Fatal Crashes
Study of 500,000 lethal U.S. collisions finds no amount of drinking safe before getting behind the wheel
- Posted January 22, 2014