- 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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Seniors Still Given Potentially Dangerous Sedatives: Study
Drugs such as Xanax, Valium tied to confusion and falls, experts say
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Flying Time Could Raise Skin Cancer Risks for Pilots
Study found a one-hour flight equaled the UV ray exposure of a 20-minute tanning bed session
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Migraine May Raise Risk for Bell’s Palsy, Study Suggests
The headaches were tied to a doubling of odds for the facial paralysis, researchers say
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Neurologists Say Jury Still Out on Medical Marijuana’s Use for Brain Disorders
Easing federal restrictions on pot research might help get answers, doctors say
- Posted December 17, 2014
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New System Targets Germs in Donated Blood Plasma
Reduces risk of infected donation
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Federal Health Marketplace Enrolls Another 2.5 Million Americans
Re-enrollment of current health-plan participants continues
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Few Parents Think 18-Year-Olds Can Handle Their Health Care
Yet poll says two-thirds think older teens should be able to take charge
- Posted December 17, 2014
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‘Low-GI’ Diet May Not Benefit Blood Sugar
Focus should be on eating healthy foods rather than glycemic index, experts say
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Only 4 in 10 Americans Eat Heart-Healthy Nuts Each Day, CDC Says
Even fewer consume an amount thought to help curb heart disease, study found
- Posted December 17, 2014
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College Students Say ‘Curiosity’ Leads Them to Fake Pot
Preventive measures should target younger kids, survey suggests
- Posted December 17, 2014