- All Women Need Mammograms Beginning at Age 40, Expert Panel Says
- When in Life Are Folks Most Lonely?
- Staying Fit Boosts Kids’ Mental Health
- USDA Testing Beef Amid Bird Flu Outbreak in Dairy Cows
- Living Healthy Counters Effects of ‘Life-Shortening’ Genes
- Another Teen Vaping Danger: Toxic Lead, Uranium
- Man Nearly Died From Fentanyl-Linked Brain Disease
- 1 in 4 U.S. Women Will Have an Abortion in Their Lifetime
- Painless Skin Patch Could Deliver Vaccines to Kids
- Florida Dolphin Found Infected With Bird Flu
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Cell Treatment Boosted Mice’s Life Span by a Third
Senescent cells linked to inflammation, researchers say
- Posted February 3, 2016
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Head Injuries Tied to Buildup of Alzheimer’s Plaques, Small Study Finds
But it's too soon to suggest that people should avoid contact sports, researcher says
- Posted February 3, 2016
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Michelangelo Likely Had Arthritis, Medical Experts Say
But his work may have allowed him to keep using his hands until just before his death
- Posted February 3, 2016
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Surgical Safety Checklists May Shorten Hospital Stays, Save Lives
Overall health costs fall as a result, researchers say
- Posted February 3, 2016
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Anxiety Meds Like Valium, Xanax Won’t Raise Seniors’ Dementia Risk: Study
Research may ease some concerns about use of benzodiazapines, but side effects do exist
- Posted February 3, 2016
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New Drug Shows Promise Against Severe Sinusitis
In early trial, dupilumab helped treat nasal polyps that contribute to the illness
- Posted February 3, 2016
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Parent’s Depression May Harm Child’s Grades, Study Finds
Treating the adult might help school performance, experts say
- Posted February 3, 2016
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Time to Follow-Up After a Positive Colon Cancer Test Varies by Hospital
Patients at one health care system waited almost 6 months for colonoscopy after stool sample results
- Posted February 3, 2016
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When Seniors Stop Driving, Poorer Health May Be a Passenger
Depression and mental, physical declines stood out in research review
- Posted February 3, 2016
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Health Highlights: Feb. 3, 2016
Former NFL Star Ken Stabler Had Degenerative Brain Disease White House Seeks $1.2B to Battle Drug Overdose Epidemic
- Posted February 3, 2016