- 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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First Newborn Screening Test Approved for Rare Immune Disorder
Blood test can help identify Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
- Posted December 16, 2014
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FDA Warns Against Fetal ‘Keepsake’ Videos
Ultrasound imaging, heartbeat monitoring should be left to medical professionals, agency says
- Posted December 16, 2014
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‘Kids’ Diseases’ Now Hitting Adults
Doctors explain reasons behind surge in cases of chicken pox, mumps, whooping cough and the like
- Posted December 16, 2014
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Ebola Survivors Face Critical Problems
Programs have been set up to help provide support and new possessions
- Posted December 16, 2014
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Yoga May Cut Heart Disease Risk Factors
Review found those who took yoga classes saw improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, weight
- Posted December 16, 2014
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Work Steals Valuable Sleep Time, Study Finds
Flexible start times, less late-night TV would help solve America's problem, experts say
- Posted December 16, 2014
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Health Highlights: Dec. 16, 2014
U.S. Teens Now More Likely to Use E-Cigarettes Than Traditional Cigarettes Vivek Murthy Confirmed as U.S. Surgeon General Ruling Blocking Arizona Abortion Law Stands: Supreme Court
- Posted December 16, 2014
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Guinea Pigs Can Be Source of Serious Strep Infection
But animal-to-human transmission of this bacteria is rare, researcher says
- Posted December 16, 2014
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When Gas Prices Go Up, So Do Motorcycle Accidents, Study Finds
Shift to lower-cost transportation carries a hefty price
- Posted December 15, 2014
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Outreach Program May Help Poorer Smokers Quit
Efforts included phone-based counseling and free nicotine-replacement therapy
- Posted December 15, 2014