Common colon cancer screen may help men more than women
Sigmoidoscopy, an alternative to colonoscopy, may help one gender more than the other, new research shows.
Extreme exercisers may have higher odds for ALS
Fitness buffs who push themselves to the limit during workouts might slightly increase their risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests.
CDC broadens romaine lettuce warning as E. coli outbreak continues
In the wake of an E. coli outbreak that has made more than 50 people in 16 states sick, Americans are now being warned to toss out any romaine lettuce they might have bought in a grocery store.
Aging brains gain more from exercise with good hydration
Older adults, drink up. You need plenty of water during exercise so your brain gets the full benefits of working out, researchers say.
Contact sports may alter the brain, scans suggest
There are differences in the brains of athletes who play contact sports and those who play noncontact sports, according to researchers.
When does online gaming become an addiction?
For most, playing online video games is largely a harmless hobby. But a new review finds that some fall prey to what experts call "internet gaming disorder."
You and your pooch may have similar tummy bacteria
The makeup of bacteria in your dog's digestive tract may be more like your own than you think, researchers say.
Gene twist can make your blood pressure spike from salt
New research sheds light on why some people's blood pressure is especially sensitive to salt.
His and her knee injuries occur the same way
Women are more likely than men to suffer a knee injury called an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. But -- surprisingly -- the injury occurs the same way in both genders, a new study reveals.
Americans toss out tons of fruits and veggies
Americans may be trying to eat healthy, but they're throwing away mountains of produce in the process, a new study suggests.
Gene therapy may be cure for some with rare blood disorder
Wanda Sihanath didn't like the fact that her inherited blood disorder would not allow her to travel far from Chicago to attend college, but what could she do?
Can mom-to be's' weight affect daughters' risk for early puberty?
Girls whose moms were overweight or had high blood sugar during pregnancy may be more likely to enter puberty early, a large new study suggests.
New drugs may be big advance in lung cancer care
Drugs designed to trigger a patient's immune system may help boost survival for those battling lung cancer, two new studies found.
U.S. women less likely than men to get statins after heart attack
Women who survive a heart attack are less likely than men to receive cholesterol-lowering statin drugs that can reduce the risk of another heart attack or stroke, a new study finds.
Overcoming fear of back pain may spur recovery
People with chronic back pain often try painkillers and other treatments without success. Now, a new study suggests a program of education and exercise may provide relief.
Busting myths surrounding cancer and genetic testing
While only 5 percent to 10 percent of cancers are caused by an inherited gene mutation, genetic testing may benefit people with a strong history of family cancer, an expert in genetics suggests.
Yoga can soothe anxious grade schoolers
Yoga at school might work wonders for the younger set, new research suggests.
The bad habits that lead to weight gain
It's no secret that weight gain results from consuming too many calories. But at its core is an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy habits.
U.S. heart disease rates falling, but gains vary by state
The overall rate of heart disease in the United States has declined 38 percent since 1990, a new report shows.
Even when you think you're not sleepy, your car crash risk rises
You might be a drowsy driver without knowing it, and new research finds that can make you more dangerous on the road.
Brain injuries linked with dementia risk
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), even a mild one such as a concussion, may raise your risk for dementia, a new study suggests.
Eyebrow-raising finding on how human communication evolved
Highly expressive eyebrows likely played a big role in humans' evolutionary success, researchers report.
The focus shifts in Alzheimer's research
The way that Alzheimer's disease is defined for research should be based on brain changes rather than symptoms.
COPD patients may breathe easier with tai chi
People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art.
Reading to your kids might boost their social skills
Parents who read to their infants and toddlers may help them develop skills that pay big dividends when they start school, a new study suggests.
Sometimes, headaches can be an emergency. Here's when.
Sometimes, headaches can warn of a serious health issue. That's why it's important to know when to take action
Heart disease carries huge cost for some families
Having a chronic heart condition is stressful enough, but new research suggests the cost of caring for the condition is also a huge financial burden for poorer families in the United States.
Losing excess weight in childhood cuts diabetes risk
If an overweight child slims down before puberty, the risk of type 2 diabetes seems to slide away with the lost pounds.
'Magnetic pulse' device may be new way to prevent migraines
Self-administered magnetic pulses from a hand-held device may help head off debilitating migraines, researchers report.
Early promise for eye implant to fight macular degeneration
A new stem cell transplant might help preserve or even restore vision being lost to the dry form of age-related macular degeneration, a new pilot clinical trial has shown.
Zika infection after birth may require long-term follow-up
Babies who contract Zika virus early in infancy should have long-term monitoring, a new animal study suggests.
Despite California's warning signs, coffee is still safe, experts say
Science says you can get your coffee buzz without fear of cancer, so experts say you can forget that recent controversial California law.
Red meat tied to higher colon cancer risk for women
Another study, this time in British women, finds that diets high in red meat are linked to higher odds for colon cancer.
Abandoning your workouts may bring on the blues
Before you give up on your exercise program, know that new research suggests the decision may put more than your fitness at risk.
Many grad students struggle with anxiety, depression
Depression and anxiety is nearly seven times more common among graduate students than in the general population, a new study finds.
Many pick the wrong drugs for sneezin' season
Hay fever sufferers often choose the wrong medication for their seasonal sniffles, new research suggests.
For hard-to-manage Type 1 Diabetes, transplant makes life better
New research shows that for people with type 1 diabetes who can no longer sense when their blood sugar levels drop too low, an islet cell transplant can dramatically improve their lives.
Childhood obesity may be driving more cancers in young adults
Obesity rates in children have been rising for years, and the consequences of that extra weight may be showing up in cancer cases.
Stroke's impact may go far beyond the physical, study finds
Even after a relatively milder stroke, people can be left with challenges that go beyond the physical, researchers say.
A 'chipped' tooth reveals what you eat and drink
Tempted to cheat on your diet? You might want to think twice.
Could coffee perk up your heart health?
Besides staying alert, coffee lovers who drink more than three cups of java a day may lower their risk for clogged arteries, a new Brazilian study suggests.
MRI sheds new light on brain networks tied to autism
New research suggests that a special MRI technique can spot abnormal connections in the brains of preschoolers with autism.
Finding the willpower to lose weight
Dieters sometimes chalk up their lack of weight-loss success to a lack of willpower. The truth about willpower, though, is that everyone has some.
Hoverboard injuries speeding U.S. kids to the ER
Hoverboards may look cool, flashy and fun, but they're less safe than you might think.
Most with very high cholesterol missing out on right meds
Less than 40 percent of American adults with extremely high cholesterol levels get the medications they should, a new study finds.
New moms still wary of exposing infants to peanuts
Though doctors recommend an early introduction to peanuts, many new moms prefer to delay giving them to their babies, researchers report.
Obesity rates keep rising for U.S. adults
Obesity rates have continued to climb significantly among American adults, but the same hasn't held true for children, a new government report finds.
Millions get wrong treatment for back pain: study
Low back pain affects 540 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability, but it's often treated improperly, researchers report.
The top calorie-burning exercises
When you're trying to lose weight, cutting calories counts. But so does burning them off with exercise.
Climate change will bring hotter summers to U.S.
Get ready for extreme heat. Researchers warn that climate change will soon trigger more severe summers across the United States.
Sugary sodas linked again to increased heart risks
Would that ice cold soda be as tempting if you knew that it might shorten your life?
Cutting out late night calories
Losing weight comes down to eating fewer calories than you burn.
Women may dismiss subtle warning signs of heart disease
Warning signs of heart disease in women, such as fatigue, body aches and upset stomach, may be shrugged off as symptoms of stress or a hectic lifestyle.
Insurance company hurdles burden doctors, may harm patients
This typical scenario may be more dangerous than you think
Male birth control pill shows early promise
An attempt to develop a safe and effective "male pill" is making headway, according to preliminary results of a small study.
Can you be obese but heart-healthy? Study says no
A new British study of nearly 300,000 people dismantles the "obesity paradox," a theory that claims being obese does not necessarily raise heart risks.
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Not kidding: Childless couples happier
Not kidding: Childless couples happier
Parents in the United States are not quite as happy as their childless peers, a new report reveals.
>>Parents in the United States are not quite as happy as their childless peers, a new report reveals.
>>'Love hormone' gene may be key to social life
'Love hormone' gene may be key to social life
Lower activity of a specific gene may affect a person's social behavior, including the ability to form healthy relationships, researchers say.
>>Lower activity of a specific gene may affect a person's social behavior, including the ability to form healthy relationships, researchers say.
>>Shouting? The 'silent treatment'? How spouses argue linked to physical ills
Shouting? The 'silent treatment'? How spouses argue linked to physical ills
How spouses disagree may predict which ones are more likely to develop certain ailments down the road, new research suggests.
>>How spouses disagree may predict which ones are more likely to develop certain ailments down the road, new research suggests.
>>Marriage a boost for heart attack survivors
Marriage a boost for heart attack survivors
Married people are more likely to survive a heart attack and leave the hospital sooner than single people, a new British study finds.
>>Married people are more likely to survive a heart attack and leave the hospital sooner than single people, a new British study finds.
>>Marriage may be a cancer fighter
Marriage may be a cancer fighter
A wedding band may be powerful medicine against cancer, a new study suggests.
>>A wedding band may be powerful medicine against cancer, a new study suggests.
>>Another STD spurs concern
Another STD spurs concern
There's yet another sexually transmitted infection that doctors and patients need to watch out for -- Mycoplasma genitalium. >>There's yet another sexually transmitted infection that doctors and patients need to watch out for -- Mycoplasma genitalium.
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Genetic sleuthing bolsters food poisoning searches
Genetic sleuthing bolsters food poisoning searches
(AP Photo/P. Solomon Banda). In this April 12, 2018 photo, scientist Karen Xavier holds a petri dish containing a stool sample of small bacteria colonies in Denver. DNA from samples like these are extracted and sequenced to help health investigators mo...
A new technique that relies on genetics is revolutionizing food poisoning investigation and identifying common causes in scattered and seemingly unrelated illnesses.>>A new technique that relies on genetics is revolutionizing food poisoning investigation and identifying common causes in scattered and seemingly unrelated illnesses.>>E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce grows to 84 cases
E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce grows to 84 cases
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead, File). FILE - This Jan. 24, 2012, file photo shows a plate of butternut Caesar salad with Romaine lettuce and roasted cubes of butternut squash. U.S. health officials say the E. coli outbreak linked to tainted romaine lettuce ha...
U.S. health officials say the E. coli outbreak linked to tainted romaine lettuce has grown and sickened 84 people from 19 states.>>U.S. health officials say the E. coli outbreak linked to tainted romaine lettuce has grown and sickened 84 people from 19 states.>>Portable test helps identify refugees at risk of outbreaks
Portable test helps identify refugees at risk of outbreaks
Cheap, portable test may help identify people susceptible to disease outbreaks in refugee camps, other remote locations.>>Cheap, portable test may help identify people susceptible to disease outbreaks in refugee camps, other remote locations.>>Medicare will require hospitals to post prices online
Medicare will require hospitals to post prices online
Medicare will require hospitals to post prices online and make electronic medical records more readily available to patients.>>Medicare will require hospitals to post prices online and make electronic medical records more readily available to patients.>>After a death, how much can 'broken heart' hurt survivors?
After a death, how much can 'broken heart' hurt survivors?
Former President George H.W. Bush's hospitalization a day after his wife Barbara's funeral has raised questions about whether stress or a broken heart played a role.>>Former President George H.W. Bush's hospitalization a day after his wife Barbara's funeral has raised questions about whether stress or a broken heart played a role.>>Kids with rare rapid-aging disease get hope from study drug
Kids with rare rapid-aging disease get hope from study drug
Children with a rare, incurable disease that causes rapid aging and early death may live longer if treated with an experimental drug first developed for cancer patients.>>Children with a rare, incurable disease that causes rapid aging and early death may live longer if treated with an experimental drug first developed for cancer patients.>>Agency warns retailers not to sell Juul e-cigarette to kids
Agency warns retailers not to sell Juul e-cigarette to kids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand called Juul after months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.>>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand called Juul after months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.>>Opioid treatment gap in Medicare: methadone clinics
Opioid treatment gap in Medicare: methadone clinics
(AP Photo/Kevin D. Liles, File). FILE - In this March 7, 2017, file photo, the CEO of a methadone clinic holds a 35 mg liquid dose of methadone in Rossville, Ga. The drug is the oldest and most effective of approved medications used to treat opioid add...
Opioid overdoses killed 1,354 Americans ages 65 and older in 2016, but Medicare doesn't cover the oldest proven treatment for opioid addiction: methadone.>>Opioid overdoses killed 1,354 Americans ages 65 and older in 2016, but Medicare doesn't cover the oldest proven treatment for opioid addiction: methadone.>>His nomination in peril, Jackson fights for VA post
His nomination in peril, Jackson fights for VA post
(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File). FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2018, file photo, White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson speaks to reporters during the daily press briefing in the Brady press briefing room at the White House, in Washington. Now it’s Was...
Senators discussing plans to delay the confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump's pick to be Veteran Affairs secretary over growing questions about the nominee's ability to manage the government's...>>Senators discussing plans to delay the confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump's pick to be Veteran Affairs secretary over growing questions about the nominee's ability to manage the government's second-largest department.>>Juul maker to invest $30M to combat underage vaping
Juul maker to invest $30M to combat underage vaping
(Courtesy of Juul Labs via AP). This image provided by Juul Labs on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 shows the company's e-cigarette device. On Tuesday, federal health officials announced a nationwide crackdown on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand fol...
The maker of the much-debated e-cigarette brand Juul says it will spend $30 million to try to keep its products from underage users.>>The maker of the much-debated e-cigarette brand Juul says it will spend $30 million to try to keep its products from underage users.>>
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For soccer players, heading may pose bigger risk than collisions
For soccer players, heading may pose bigger risk than collisions
Heading the ball -- not player collisions -- may lead to temporary thinking declines in soccer players, a new study finds.
>>Heading the ball -- not player collisions -- may lead to temporary thinking declines in soccer players, a new study finds.
>>Common colon cancer screen may help men more than women
Common colon cancer screen may help men more than women
Sigmoidoscopy, an alternative to colonoscopy, may help one gender more than the other, new research shows.
>>Sigmoidoscopy, an alternative to colonoscopy, may help one gender more than the other, new research shows.
>>Extreme exercisers may have higher odds for ALS
Extreme exercisers may have higher odds for ALS
Fitness buffs who push themselves to the limit during workouts might slightly increase their risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests.
>>Fitness buffs who push themselves to the limit during workouts might slightly increase their risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests.
>>Use 'proper form' when practicing yoga
Use 'proper form' when practicing yoga
Yoga can make you flexible and strong, but it can also hurt you if not practiced correctly, an orthopedic expert warns.
>>Yoga can make you flexible and strong, but it can also hurt you if not practiced correctly, an orthopedic expert warns.
>>CDC broadens romaine lettuce warning as E. coli outbreak continues
CDC broadens romaine lettuce warning as E. coli outbreak continues
In the wake of an E. coli outbreak that has made more than 50 people in 16 states sick, Americans are now being warned to toss out any romaine lettuce they might have bought in a grocery store.
>>In the wake of an E. coli outbreak that has made more than 50 people in 16 states sick, Americans are now being warned to toss out any romaine lettuce they might have bought in a grocery store.
>>Aging brains gain more from exercise with good hydration
Aging brains gain more from exercise with good hydration
Older adults, drink up. You need plenty of water during exercise so your brain gets the full benefits of working out, researchers say.
>>Older adults, drink up. You need plenty of water during exercise so your brain gets the full benefits of working out, researchers say.
>>U.S. better able to tackle health emergencies: report
U.S. better able to tackle health emergencies: report
The United States is more ready for health disasters than it was five years ago, but certain regions still lag behind, a new report shows.
>>The United States is more ready for health disasters than it was five years ago, but certain regions still lag behind, a new report shows.
>>Contact sports may alter the brain, scans suggest
Contact sports may alter the brain, scans suggest
There are differences in the brains of athletes who play contact sports and those who play noncontact sports, according to researchers.
>>There are differences in the brains of athletes who play contact sports and those who play noncontact sports, according to researchers.
>>When does online gaming become an addiction?
When does online gaming become an addiction?
For most, playing online video games is largely a harmless hobby. But a new review finds that some fall prey to what experts call "internet gaming disorder."
>>For most, playing online video games is largely a harmless hobby. But a new review finds that some fall prey to what experts call "internet gaming disorder."
>>Just one concussion could raise Parkinson's risk
Just one concussion could raise Parkinson's risk
If you've ever had a mild concussion, your risk of developing Parkinson's disease goes up by 56 percent, a new study of more than 300,000 U.S. veterans suggests.
>>If you've ever had a mild concussion, your risk of developing Parkinson's disease goes up by 56 percent, a new study of more than 300,000 U.S. veterans suggests.
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5 ways to keep skin healthy all winter
Between the cold dry air outdoors and the hot dry air indoors, skin definitely needs a little more TLC. Read on to find out how to winter-proof your skin care routine.
>>Between the cold dry air outdoors and the hot dry air indoors, skin definitely needs a little more TLC. Read on to find out how to winter-proof your skin care routine.
>>13 Things mentally strong people don't do
13 Things mentally strong people don't do
Give up the bad habits that drain your mental strength.
>>Give up the bad habits that drain your mental strength.
>>4 in 10 Americans think work affects their health
4 in 10 Americans think work affects their health
Many Americans think their job takes a toll on everything from their health and stress levels to their eating and sleeping habits, a new poll found.
>>Many Americans think their job takes a toll on everything from their health and stress levels to their eating and sleeping habits, a new poll found.
>>Study cites the fats that could shorten your life
Study cites the fats that could shorten your life
One nutritionist believes the study should help clear up the confusion many consumers have about dietary fat.
>>One nutritionist believes the study should help clear up the confusion many consumers have about dietary fat.
>>Drink water, stay slimmer?
Drink water, stay slimmer?
Water might be a secret weapon for dieters, research involving nearly 10,000 adults suggests.
>>Water might be a secret weapon for dieters, research involving nearly 10,000 adults suggests.
>>Now pasta is good for your diet?
Now pasta is good for your diet?
Pasta may have gotten a bad rap. New research suggests pasta -- specifically noodles in this study -- might actually help you lose weight.
>>Pasta may have gotten a bad rap. New research suggests pasta -- specifically noodles in this study -- might actually help you lose weight.
>>Savvy marketing gets school kids to snap up veggies
Savvy marketing gets school kids to snap up veggies
While clever marketing can steer kids towards junk food, a new study shows that creative advertising can also prompt more kids to eat veggies.
>>While clever marketing can steer kids towards junk food, a new study shows that creative advertising can also prompt more kids to eat veggies.
>>Fourth Of July food safety tips and recommendations
Fourth Of July food safety tips and recommendations
When July 4th comes, most of us want to be outside in the warm weather soaking up the sun until it’s time to watch fireworks. All that heat and outdoor eating can lead to some risky food safety situations.
>>When July 4th comes, most of us want to be outside in the warm weather soaking up the sun until it’s time to watch fireworks. All that heat and outdoor eating can lead to some risky food safety situations.
>>Walking: The cheap, easy workout
Walking: The cheap, easy workout
Walking is a simple and inexpensive exercise that has been shown to offer numerous benefits for bones, muscles and joints.
>>Walking is a simple and inexpensive exercise that has been shown to offer numerous benefits for bones, muscles and joints.
>>Not kidding: Childless couples happier
Not kidding: Childless couples happier
Parents in the United States are not quite as happy as their childless peers, a new report reveals.
>>Parents in the United States are not quite as happy as their childless peers, a new report reveals.
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