- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
- U.S. Postpartum Depression Diagnoses Doubled in a Decade
- California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu
- About 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have High Cholesterol
- Four Million Americans Could Lose Health Coverage Once ACA Credits Expire
- Child-Teacher Bond in Early Education Could Have Lasting Impact
- Surgeon General Says U.S. Smoking Rates Have Tumbled, But Not for Everyone
- Earlier Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses Bring Higher Odds for Dementia
- A-fib Plus Heart Failure a Dangerous Combo
- Psychologists’ Group Issues First Guidance to Parents on Teen Online Video Use
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HPV Shot Doesn’t Encourage Sexual Activity in Young Girls: Study
Finding should reassure parents about the cervical cancer vaccine, doctors say
- Posted February 3, 2014
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Many Parents of Obese Children Underestimate Their Weight
And parents of normal-weight kids often think they're too thin, review found
- Posted February 3, 2014
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U.S. Teens Eat Too Much Salt, Hiking Obesity Risk: Study
Researchers found that kids consume at least twice the recommended daily amounts
- Posted February 3, 2014
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Epidural May Beat Patient-Controlled Painkiller for Childbirth, Study Finds
Although epidurals provided more pain relief, other methods may still work for some women, experts said
- Posted February 3, 2014
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Babies Born to Moms Over 35 May Have Lower Risk for Certain Birth Defects
Study finding is specific to physical anomalies that are unrelated to chromosomes, researchers say
- Posted February 3, 2014
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Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2014
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46 Cancer Cases Will Rise to 22 Million a Year: Report
- Posted February 3, 2014
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Health Tip: Employing Art Therapy
It may help people with physical and mental challenges
- Posted February 3, 2014
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Health Tip: Teens, Take Action to Become Healthier
But don't try to accomplish too much at once
- Posted February 3, 2014
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A Survival Guide for Winter’s Threats
Docs offer tips for avoiding injuries while shoveling snow, walking on icy sidewalks and streets
- Posted February 2, 2014
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Secure Those Sets for Super Bowl Viewing
As part of National TV Safety Day, experts warn that televisions can tip over on kids
- Posted February 1, 2014