- Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound May Lower Heart Failure Deaths
- Nearly 160 Million Americans Harmed by Another’s Drinking, Drug Use
- 1 in 4 Americans Now Struggling to Cover Medical Costs
- Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure
- There May Be a Better Way to Treat Hematoma Brain Bleeds
- Chronic Joint Pain Plus Depression Can Take Toll on the Brain
- Living in Space Won’t Permanently Harm Astronauts’ Thinking Skills
- Kids’ Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?
- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
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More U.S. Children Severely Obese, Study Says
Report, which conflicts with recent CDC review, finds growing number of kids likely to suffer serious health problems
- Posted April 7, 2014
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Stem Cells Show Promise for Stroke Recovery
Early study found they can be safely transplanted into the brain; 2 patients showed significant improvement
- Posted April 7, 2014
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Kids’ Concussions Defined by Where They Live, Study Finds
Sports fell more city children; motorized vehicles a danger in the country
- Posted April 7, 2014
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Beans, Lentils, Peas: Your Recipe for Lower Cholesterol?
Review of 26 studies finds one serving per day tied to healthier arteries, especially in men
- Posted April 7, 2014
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Complication Rate After Adult Tonsillectomy Higher Than Thought
Most common complaints: pain, bleeding, dehydration, study finds
- Posted April 7, 2014
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Muscle Weakness May Persist for Months After ICU Stay
Hospitalized patients who'd been on mechanical ventilators were studied up to 2 years after discharge
- Posted April 7, 2014
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Having Kids Walk to School Comes With Risks, Benefits
Added physical activity is healthy for youngsters, but traffic poses danger, study finds
- Posted April 7, 2014
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Drinking Milk May Slow Knee Arthritis in Women, Study Finds
Same effect was not seen in men, and high cheese intake was tied to poorer knee health
- Posted April 7, 2014
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Childhood Obesity Adds Nearly $20K to Lifetime Medical Costs: Study
Losing weight while young may help kids lower future health care expenses, researcher says
- Posted April 7, 2014
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Health Highlights: April 7, 2014
Scientists Mapping Genes of Germs That Cause Foodborne Illness Guinea Screening Airline Passengers Mickey Rooney Dies at Age 93
- Posted April 7, 2014