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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.
More >>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.
More >>There are differences in the brains of athletes who play contact sports and those who play noncontact sports, according to researchers.
More >>There are differences in the brains of athletes who play contact sports and those who play noncontact sports, according to researchers.
More >>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."
More >>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."
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>New research sheds light on why some people's blood pressure is especially sensitive to salt.
More >>New research sheds light on why some people's blood pressure is especially sensitive to salt.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>Poor muscle health may be a complication of type 1 diabetes, even in young people who get plenty of exercise.
More >>Poor muscle health may be a complication of type 1 diabetes, even in young people who get plenty of exercise.
More >>Americans may be trying to eat healthy, but they're throwing away mountains of produce in the process, a new study suggests.
More >>Americans may be trying to eat healthy, but they're throwing away mountains of produce in the process, a new study suggests.
More >>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?
More >>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?
More >>If you want to eat more vegetables and less meat, but don't want to give up meat altogether, there's an alternative.
More >>If you want to eat more vegetables and less meat, but don't want to give up meat altogether, there's an alternative.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>Drugs designed to trigger a patient's immune system may help boost survival for those battling lung cancer, two new studies found.
More >>Drugs designed to trigger a patient's immune system may help boost survival for those battling lung cancer, two new studies found.
More >>Anger isn't just an emotional reaction -- it can affect you physically, too.
More >>Anger isn't just an emotional reaction -- it can affect you physically, too.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>Singapore's teens are the world's best on an international test of academic performance, but they pay for it with their sleep.
More >>Singapore's teens are the world's best on an international test of academic performance, but they pay for it with their sleep.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>Yoga at school might work wonders for the younger set, new research suggests.
More >>Yoga at school might work wonders for the younger set, new research suggests.
More >>Bringing high blood pressure under control can reduce older black Americans' risk of dementia, a new study finds.
More >>Bringing high blood pressure under control can reduce older black Americans' risk of dementia, a new study finds.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>The overall rate of heart disease in the United States has declined 38 percent since 1990, a new report shows.
More >>The overall rate of heart disease in the United States has declined 38 percent since 1990, a new report shows.
More >>Many Americans spend their lives with their pets -- sharing habits, walks and sometimes even the bed.
More >>Many Americans spend their lives with their pets -- sharing habits, walks and sometimes even the bed.
More >>You might be a drowsy driver without knowing it, and new research finds that can make you more dangerous on the road.
More >>You might be a drowsy driver without knowing it, and new research finds that can make you more dangerous on the road.
More >>A traumatic brain injury (TBI), even a mild one such as a concussion, may raise your risk for dementia, a new study suggests.
More >>A traumatic brain injury (TBI), even a mild one such as a concussion, may raise your risk for dementia, a new study suggests.
More >>The lives of contact lens wearers just got a whole lot easier.
More >>The lives of contact lens wearers just got a whole lot easier.
More >>Highly expressive eyebrows likely played a big role in humans' evolutionary success, researchers report.
More >>Highly expressive eyebrows likely played a big role in humans' evolutionary success, researchers report.
More >>The way that Alzheimer's disease is defined for research should be based on brain changes rather than symptoms.
More >>The way that Alzheimer's disease is defined for research should be based on brain changes rather than symptoms.
More >>When it comes to lowering high blood pressure, exercising is pretty much the last thing people want to do, a new survey shows.
More >>When it comes to lowering high blood pressure, exercising is pretty much the last thing people want to do, a new survey shows.
More >>People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art.
More >>People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>Americans appear to be aging slower than they used to, which may help explain recent gains in life expectancy, researchers say.
More >>Americans appear to be aging slower than they used to, which may help explain recent gains in life expectancy, researchers say.
More >>Sometimes, headaches can warn of a serious health issue. That's why it's important to know when to take action
More >>Sometimes, headaches can warn of a serious health issue. That's why it's important to know when to take action
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>Contrary to popular thought, older adults' brains can churn out just as many new cells as younger brains do, a new study suggests.
More >>Contrary to popular thought, older adults' brains can churn out just as many new cells as younger brains do, a new study suggests.
More >>If an overweight child slims down before puberty, the risk of type 2 diabetes seems to slide away with the lost pounds.
More >>If an overweight child slims down before puberty, the risk of type 2 diabetes seems to slide away with the lost pounds.
More >>Self-administered magnetic pulses from a hand-held device may help head off debilitating migraines, researchers report.
More >>Self-administered magnetic pulses from a hand-held device may help head off debilitating migraines, researchers report.
More >>Many adults with diabetes don't see the dentist often enough, even though they're at increased risk for gum disease, researchers say.
More >>Many adults with diabetes don't see the dentist often enough, even though they're at increased risk for gum disease, researchers say.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>Babies who contract Zika virus early in infancy should have long-term monitoring, a new animal study suggests.
More >>Babies who contract Zika virus early in infancy should have long-term monitoring, a new animal study suggests.
More >>Science says you can get your coffee buzz without fear of cancer, so experts say you can forget that recent controversial California law.
More >>Science says you can get your coffee buzz without fear of cancer, so experts say you can forget that recent controversial California law.
More >>An "alarming" number of weightlifting injuries occur among U.S. military personnel in combat zones, according to a new study.
More >>An "alarming" number of weightlifting injuries occur among U.S. military personnel in combat zones, according to a new study.
More >>Another study, this time in British women, finds that diets high in red meat are linked to higher odds for colon cancer.
More >>Another study, this time in British women, finds that diets high in red meat are linked to higher odds for colon cancer.
More >>A baby's risk of death from being placed in an unsafe sleeping position or location is higher when they're under the care of a baby sitter, relative or friend, a new study found.
More >>A baby's risk of death from being placed in an unsafe sleeping position or location is higher when they're under the care of a baby sitter, relative or friend, a new study found.
More >>Before you give up on your exercise program, know that new research suggests the decision may put more than your fitness at risk.
More >>Before you give up on your exercise program, know that new research suggests the decision may put more than your fitness at risk.
More >>Depression and anxiety is nearly seven times more common among graduate students than in the general population, a new study finds.
More >>Depression and anxiety is nearly seven times more common among graduate students than in the general population, a new study finds.
More >>Scientists who found a way to use amniotic fluid to sequence the entire genome of a fetus say the breakthrough could significantly increase detection of genetic conditions during pregnancy.
More >>Scientists who found a way to use amniotic fluid to sequence the entire genome of a fetus say the breakthrough could significantly increase detection of genetic conditions during pregnancy.
More >>Hay fever sufferers often choose the wrong medication for their seasonal sniffles, new research suggests.
More >>Hay fever sufferers often choose the wrong medication for their seasonal sniffles, new research suggests.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>Even though they know it's dangerous, many American drivers still talk on a cellphone or text while behind the wheel, a new survey finds.
More >>Even though they know it's dangerous, many American drivers still talk on a cellphone or text while behind the wheel, a new survey finds.
More >>Obesity rates in children have been rising for years, and the consequences of that extra weight may be showing up in cancer cases.
More >>Obesity rates in children have been rising for years, and the consequences of that extra weight may be showing up in cancer cases.
More >>Even after a relatively milder stroke, people can be left with challenges that go beyond the physical, researchers say.
More >>Even after a relatively milder stroke, people can be left with challenges that go beyond the physical, researchers say.
More >>Raw fruit and vegetables provide vital nutrients and vitamins. But they may also harbor harmful germs, such as Salmonella andE. coli.
More >>Raw fruit and vegetables provide vital nutrients and vitamins. But they may also harbor harmful germs, such as Salmonella andE. coli.
More >>Tempted to cheat on your diet? You might want to think twice.
More >>Tempted to cheat on your diet? You might want to think twice.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>New research suggests that a special MRI technique can spot abnormal connections in the brains of preschoolers with autism.
More >>New research suggests that a special MRI technique can spot abnormal connections in the brains of preschoolers with autism.
More >>The human body is full of surprises. The latest: A newly identified "organ" that might affect major diseases.
More >>The human body is full of surprises. The latest: A newly identified "organ" that might affect major diseases.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>It's thought that one-quarter of U.S. adults will develop a swallowing problem at some point. But researchers hope insight from a new study may help lead to improved treatment.
More >>It's thought that one-quarter of U.S. adults will develop a swallowing problem at some point. But researchers hope insight from a new study may help lead to improved treatment.
More >>Hoverboards may look cool, flashy and fun, but they're less safe than you might think.
More >>Hoverboards may look cool, flashy and fun, but they're less safe than you might think.
More >>Less than 40 percent of American adults with extremely high cholesterol levels get the medications they should, a new study finds.
More >>Less than 40 percent of American adults with extremely high cholesterol levels get the medications they should, a new study finds.
More >>Quicker action to cut fossil fuel emissions and slow climate change could prevent as many as 153 million premature deaths worldwide this century, new research contends.
More >>Quicker action to cut fossil fuel emissions and slow climate change could prevent as many as 153 million premature deaths worldwide this century, new research contends.
More >>Though doctors recommend an early introduction to peanuts, many new moms prefer to delay giving them to their babies, researchers report.
More >>Though doctors recommend an early introduction to peanuts, many new moms prefer to delay giving them to their babies, researchers report.
More >>Obesity rates have continued to climb significantly among American adults, but the same hasn't held true for children, a new government report finds.
More >>Obesity rates have continued to climb significantly among American adults, but the same hasn't held true for children, a new government report finds.
More >>New research finds that, for women over 60, there's a link between long-term use of antibiotics and heightened odds for heart-linked death.
More >>New research finds that, for women over 60, there's a link between long-term use of antibiotics and heightened odds for heart-linked death.
More >>Low back pain affects 540 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability, but it's often treated improperly, researchers report.
More >>Low back pain affects 540 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability, but it's often treated improperly, researchers report.
More >>When you're trying to lose weight, cutting calories counts. But so does burning them off with exercise.
More >>When you're trying to lose weight, cutting calories counts. But so does burning them off with exercise.
More >>You might think twice about how you want that steak cooked.
More >>You might think twice about how you want that steak cooked.
More >>Get ready for extreme heat. Researchers warn that climate change will soon trigger more severe summers across the United States.
More >>Get ready for extreme heat. Researchers warn that climate change will soon trigger more severe summers across the United States.
More >>Would that ice cold soda be as tempting if you knew that it might shorten your life?
More >>Would that ice cold soda be as tempting if you knew that it might shorten your life?
More >>Bacon lovers, a new study has some bad news for you: Eating a lot of processed and red meats may up your odds for a serious liver condition and insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.
More >>Bacon lovers, a new study has some bad news for you: Eating a lot of processed and red meats may up your odds for a serious liver condition and insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.
More >>Losing weight comes down to eating fewer calories than you burn.
More >>Losing weight comes down to eating fewer calories than you burn.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>For some people, dieting is easier with emotional support.
More >>For some people, dieting is easier with emotional support.
More >>This typical scenario may be more dangerous than you think
More >>This typical scenario may be more dangerous than you think
More >>An attempt to develop a safe and effective "male pill" is making headway, according to preliminary results of a small study.
More >>An attempt to develop a safe and effective "male pill" is making headway, according to preliminary results of a small study.
More >>With spring allergy season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how to deal with your symptoms, experts say.
More >>With spring allergy season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how to deal with your symptoms, experts say.
More >>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.
More >>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.
More >>Americans are on a binge drinking binge.
More >>Americans are on a binge drinking binge.
More >>Coffee has been tied to many health benefits. Now, a small study suggests a daily java habit may affect the body's metabolism more extensively than thought.
More >>Coffee has been tied to many health benefits. Now, a small study suggests a daily java habit may affect the body's metabolism more extensively than thought.
More >>A new study of pregnant women in the Caribbean further confirms that Zika virus causes birth defects, particularly if infection occurs early in pregnancy.
More >>A new study of pregnant women in the Caribbean further confirms that Zika virus causes birth defects, particularly if infection occurs early in pregnancy.
More >>Electronic cigarettes do little to help smokers quit, and could actually increase the likelihood that teens and young adults will start smoking, a new study suggests.
More >>Electronic cigarettes do little to help smokers quit, and could actually increase the likelihood that teens and young adults will start smoking, a new study suggests.
More >>Using two or more pain control methods after hip and knee replacement surgery rather than opioid painkillers alone reduces risks to patients, a new study finds.
More >>Using two or more pain control methods after hip and knee replacement surgery rather than opioid painkillers alone reduces risks to patients, a new study finds.
More >>A good helmet not only protects your skull if you crash your motorcycle, it can also reduce the risk of cervical spine injuries, researchers found.
More >>A good helmet not only protects your skull if you crash your motorcycle, it can also reduce the risk of cervical spine injuries, researchers found.
More >>A large study has confirmed what many public health experts have long believed: Colonoscopy saves lives.
More >>A large study has confirmed what many public health experts have long believed: Colonoscopy saves lives.
More >>"Financial toxicity" caused by high cancer drug prices is harming people's ability to fight the dreaded disease, a new report from the President's Cancer Panel warns.
More >>"Financial toxicity" caused by high cancer drug prices is harming people's ability to fight the dreaded disease, a new report from the President's Cancer Panel warns.
More >>Though fewer Americans are dying from alcohol abuse, suicide and murder, opioid overdose deaths have risen dramatically in recent decades, a new report finds.
More >>Though fewer Americans are dying from alcohol abuse, suicide and murder, opioid overdose deaths have risen dramatically in recent decades, a new report finds.
More >>A pill that combines three blood pressure-lowering drugs improves people's chances of lowering their high blood pressure, researchers report.
More >>A pill that combines three blood pressure-lowering drugs improves people's chances of lowering their high blood pressure, researchers report.
More >>If you love exercise, one of the hardest parts of suffering an injury is being sidelined. But if you take the time to heal a sprain or strain correctly, you'll get back in the game faster.
More >>If you love exercise, one of the hardest parts of suffering an injury is being sidelined. But if you take the time to heal a sprain or strain correctly, you'll get back in the game faster.
More >>A brutal flu season has had people reaching for relief in their medicine cabinet, but a new study warns that overdosing on acetaminophen (Tylenol) is more common when bugs and viruses are circulating.
More >>A brutal flu season has had people reaching for relief in their medicine cabinet, but a new study warns that overdosing on acetaminophen (Tylenol) is more common when bugs and viruses are circulating.
More >>Depression is a big problem in women during and after pregnancy, but it's also a concern throughout the reproductive years.
More >>Depression is a big problem in women during and after pregnancy, but it's also a concern throughout the reproductive years.
More >>From age 50 on, most people are advised to get a colonoscopy every 10 years to screen for colon cancer. But others may need to start screening earlier due to certain risk factors, an expert says.
More >>From age 50 on, most people are advised to get a colonoscopy every 10 years to screen for colon cancer. But others may need to start screening earlier due to certain risk factors, an expert says.
More >>As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease continues to rise, the role of caregivers has become increasingly important, a dementia expert notes.
More >>As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease continues to rise, the role of caregivers has become increasingly important, a dementia expert notes.
More >>Talking while driving -- whether on a cellphone or simply conversing with a passenger -- undermines road safety, a new review claims.
More >>Talking while driving -- whether on a cellphone or simply conversing with a passenger -- undermines road safety, a new review claims.
More >>Falls by older Americans have devastating medical and economic consequences, reaching $50 billion a year, a new study finds.
More >>Falls by older Americans have devastating medical and economic consequences, reaching $50 billion a year, a new study finds.
More >>If you want to counter the physical costs of getting old, regular exercise might be your best option, researchers report.
More >>If you want to counter the physical costs of getting old, regular exercise might be your best option, researchers report.
More >>A yearly eye exam is a key part of diabetes treatment, experts say.
More >>A yearly eye exam is a key part of diabetes treatment, experts say.
More >>Someday soon, a simple touch of a finger to a smartphone case might be enough to provide instant, accurate blood pressure readings.
More >>Someday soon, a simple touch of a finger to a smartphone case might be enough to provide instant, accurate blood pressure readings.
More >>After the Canadian province of Ontario banned menthol cigarettes, many smokers responded by trying to kick the habit, a new study finds.
More >>After the Canadian province of Ontario banned menthol cigarettes, many smokers responded by trying to kick the habit, a new study finds.
More >>Trogarzo (ibalizumab-uiyk) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat AIDS-causing HIV that has not responded to other antiretroviral medications.
More >>Trogarzo (ibalizumab-uiyk) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat AIDS-causing HIV that has not responded to other antiretroviral medications.
More >>The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new guidance on managing type 2 diabetes -- including relaxing the long-term blood sugar target called hemoglobin A1C.
More >>The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new guidance on managing type 2 diabetes -- including relaxing the long-term blood sugar target called hemoglobin A1C.
More >>Few older Americans believe ordering more tests and drugs is the way to better health care, a new survey finds.
More >>Few older Americans believe ordering more tests and drugs is the way to better health care, a new survey finds.
More >>As marijuana use has increased in the United States in recent years, medical experts and users alike have wondered about its health effects.
More >>As marijuana use has increased in the United States in recent years, medical experts and users alike have wondered about its health effects.
More >>An otherwise healthy diet isn't going to offset damage to your heart from too much salt, a new study suggests.
More >>An otherwise healthy diet isn't going to offset damage to your heart from too much salt, a new study suggests.
More >>A growing number of U.S. kids are ending up in the intensive care unit after overdosing on prescription painkillers or other opioids, a new study finds.
More >>A growing number of U.S. kids are ending up in the intensive care unit after overdosing on prescription painkillers or other opioids, a new study finds.
More >>Toxic residue from smoking remains on surfaces inside a casino for months after smoking has been banned there, a new study has found.
More >>Toxic residue from smoking remains on surfaces inside a casino for months after smoking has been banned there, a new study has found.
More >>Hip-hop music may be influencing black Americans to try the street drug molly, a new study suggests.
More >>Hip-hop music may be influencing black Americans to try the street drug molly, a new study suggests.
More >>The brutal flu season continues to ease its grip on the United States, with the latest government data showing that doctor visits are still dropping and less severe strains of the flu are starting to account for...
More >>The brutal flu season continues to ease its grip on the United States, with the latest government data showing that doctor visits are still dropping and less severe strains of the flu are starting to account for more...
More >>High school is a major milestone in a teen's life.
More >>High school is a major milestone in a teen's life.
More >>Two eating plans -- a vegetarian diet that includes eggs and dairy, and the Mediterranean diet -- protect your heart equally, a new study shows.
More >>Two eating plans -- a vegetarian diet that includes eggs and dairy, and the Mediterranean diet -- protect your heart equally, a new study shows.
More >>If you're unlucky enough to come down with the flu, you can blame your own body for your fever, cough, muscle aches and head-to-toe distress, experts say.
More >>If you're unlucky enough to come down with the flu, you can blame your own body for your fever, cough, muscle aches and head-to-toe distress, experts say.
More >>Truckers and others who are routinely exposed to diesel fumes while on the job might face a greater chance of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests.
More >>Truckers and others who are routinely exposed to diesel fumes while on the job might face a greater chance of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests.
More >>If you think that "vaping" is a safe alternative to smoking, new research suggests you might be inadvertently inhaling unsafe levels of toxic metals.
More >>If you think that "vaping" is a safe alternative to smoking, new research suggests you might be inadvertently inhaling unsafe levels of toxic metals.
More >>There may be a link between asthma in women and changes in levels of female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, researchers report.
More >>There may be a link between asthma in women and changes in levels of female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, researchers report.
More >>U.S. veterans who had close calls with bomb blasts during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are now having memory problems, a new study has found.
More >>U.S. veterans who had close calls with bomb blasts during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are now having memory problems, a new study has found.
More >>The number of uninsured American adults held steady at about 13 percent in 2017, but many more insured Americans are being presented with high deductibles, new research shows.
More >>The number of uninsured American adults held steady at about 13 percent in 2017, but many more insured Americans are being presented with high deductibles, new research shows.
More >>A type 2 diabetes diagnosis that comes early in life carries a deadly load of health risks, new research shows.
More >>A type 2 diabetes diagnosis that comes early in life carries a deadly load of health risks, new research shows.
More >>Women don't need to have blocked arteries to experience a heart attack, a new study points out.
More >>Women don't need to have blocked arteries to experience a heart attack, a new study points out.
More >>Some potentially good news for folks taking opioids for chronic pain: It's possible to slowly reduce the dosage without increasing discomfort, new research suggests.
More >>Some potentially good news for folks taking opioids for chronic pain: It's possible to slowly reduce the dosage without increasing discomfort, new research suggests.
More >>The ills that are linked to heavy drinking now include dementia, a new study warns.
More >>The ills that are linked to heavy drinking now include dementia, a new study warns.
More >>Your tears may reveal if you are at risk of Parkinson's disease, preliminary research suggests.
More >>Your tears may reveal if you are at risk of Parkinson's disease, preliminary research suggests.
More >>There's a good chance your doctor is in the middle of a quiet battle with professional burnout, a new study suggests.
More >>There's a good chance your doctor is in the middle of a quiet battle with professional burnout, a new study suggests.
More >>Good old aspirin is just as effective as newer, expensive drugs at preventing blood clots after hip or knee replacement, a new clinical trial suggests.
More >>Good old aspirin is just as effective as newer, expensive drugs at preventing blood clots after hip or knee replacement, a new clinical trial suggests.
More >>Just a few minutes of exercise a day -- even light workouts -- can reduce an older man's risk of early death, a new British study claims.
More >>Just a few minutes of exercise a day -- even light workouts -- can reduce an older man's risk of early death, a new British study claims.
More >>A new type of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) that doesn't use a contrast agent appears better at detecting what's really cancer and what's likely just a harmless lesion, researchers report.
More >>A new type of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) that doesn't use a contrast agent appears better at detecting what's really cancer and what's likely just a harmless lesion, researchers report.
More >>If you've been on a diet more than once, you know that it can be harder to maintain weight than to lose weight in the first place.
More >>If you've been on a diet more than once, you know that it can be harder to maintain weight than to lose weight in the first place.
More >>Smokers who think cigars or pipes are somehow safer than cigarettes may want to think again, new research indicates.
More >>Smokers who think cigars or pipes are somehow safer than cigarettes may want to think again, new research indicates.
More >>Obesity and high blood pressure may play a much greater role in sudden cardiac arrest among young people than previously thought, a new study suggests.
More >>Obesity and high blood pressure may play a much greater role in sudden cardiac arrest among young people than previously thought, a new study suggests.
More >>Can the adoring gaze of a dog or the comforting purr of a cat be helpful to people with mental illness? Absolutely, new research suggests.
More >>Can the adoring gaze of a dog or the comforting purr of a cat be helpful to people with mental illness? Absolutely, new research suggests.
More >>You already know that smoking causes lung cancer. But tobacco use can lead to other major health problems, too, experts warn.
More >>You already know that smoking causes lung cancer. But tobacco use can lead to other major health problems, too, experts warn.
More >>In what researchers call a first step toward personalized vaccines for a multitude of cancers, a vaccine made from stem cells protected mice from tumors.
More >>In what researchers call a first step toward personalized vaccines for a multitude of cancers, a vaccine made from stem cells protected mice from tumors.
More >>Flu continues to ravage the United States in one of the worst flu seasons in recent years. And the ineffectiveness of this year's flu vaccine is partly to blame.
More >>Flu continues to ravage the United States in one of the worst flu seasons in recent years. And the ineffectiveness of this year's flu vaccine is partly to blame.
More >>Many believe alcohol poses a greater danger to health than marijuana, a new study out of Oregon suggests.
More >>Many believe alcohol poses a greater danger to health than marijuana, a new study out of Oregon suggests.
More >>Schools across the country are issuing special report cards that assess a student's weight and health -- but parents often don't believe what they're seeing, a small study shows.
More >>Schools across the country are issuing special report cards that assess a student's weight and health -- but parents often don't believe what they're seeing, a small study shows.
More >>The first blood test to help diagnose a concussion has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
More >>The first blood test to help diagnose a concussion has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
More >>One of the main features of Obamacare -- providing insurance for adults under age 26 through their parents' health plan -- allowed many pregnant young women to obtain prenatal care, new research shows.
More >>One of the main features of Obamacare -- providing insurance for adults under age 26 through their parents' health plan -- allowed many pregnant young women to obtain prenatal care, new research shows.
More >>For young people with autism, the leap to adulthood can feel like jumping off a cliff, but researchers may be zeroing in on a safety net.
More >>For young people with autism, the leap to adulthood can feel like jumping off a cliff, but researchers may be zeroing in on a safety net.
More >>The scale can be your best friend -- or your worst enemy -- when you're on a diet.
More >>The scale can be your best friend -- or your worst enemy -- when you're on a diet.
More >>Nearly one in 10 U.S. adults has depression, and the rate is almost twice as high for women as men, health officials say.
More >>Nearly one in 10 U.S. adults has depression, and the rate is almost twice as high for women as men, health officials say.
More >>While many will be showered with flowers and candy on Valentine's Day, those who have lost loved ones may find the holiday hard to bear.
More >>While many will be showered with flowers and candy on Valentine's Day, those who have lost loved ones may find the holiday hard to bear.
More >>America's highways are decidedly less safe on April 20, a day when stoners publicly celebrate marijuana use.
More >>America's highways are decidedly less safe on April 20, a day when stoners publicly celebrate marijuana use.
More >>As if preemies didn't face enough struggles, a new study finds they have more difficulty making friends, though things improve once they start school.
More >>As if preemies didn't face enough struggles, a new study finds they have more difficulty making friends, though things improve once they start school.
More >>Does it seem as though the second you try to cut back on calories all you can think about is food?
More >>Does it seem as though the second you try to cut back on calories all you can think about is food?
More >>Highly caffeinated energy drinks aren't safe for children and teens, and should not be marketed to them, a leading sports medicine organization warns.
More >>Highly caffeinated energy drinks aren't safe for children and teens, and should not be marketed to them, a leading sports medicine organization warns.
More >>A long-feared shortage of a substance used in millions of medical imaging procedures each year in the United States appears to have been avoided, federal officials report.
More >>A long-feared shortage of a substance used in millions of medical imaging procedures each year in the United States appears to have been avoided, federal officials report.
More >>Only one-third of people newly diagnosed with depression start treatment quickly, and seniors and minorities are the least likely to get help in a timely fashion, a new study finds.
More >>Only one-third of people newly diagnosed with depression start treatment quickly, and seniors and minorities are the least likely to get help in a timely fashion, a new study finds.
More >>Human papilloma virus (HPV) could be lurking in your throat.
More >>Human papilloma virus (HPV) could be lurking in your throat.
More >>There are times in life when you need to pick a new doctor, or primary care provider.
More >>There are times in life when you need to pick a new doctor, or primary care provider.
More >>Hospital wastewater systems may play a role in antibiotic resistance, a new study suggests.
More >>Hospital wastewater systems may play a role in antibiotic resistance, a new study suggests.
More >>Losing 10 percent of your body weight appears to reduce pain related to obesity, even in non-weight-bearing areas, a new study finds.
More >>Losing 10 percent of your body weight appears to reduce pain related to obesity, even in non-weight-bearing areas, a new study finds.
More >>If your child is among the 10 percent of kids with asthma, you want to do everything you can to control it.
More >>If your child is among the 10 percent of kids with asthma, you want to do everything you can to control it.
More >>Doctors have discovered a combination of treatments that can return color to skin that has been lightened by vitiligo -- the skin disease that turned Michael Jackson's skin white.
More >>Doctors have discovered a combination of treatments that can return color to skin that has been lightened by vitiligo -- the skin disease that turned Michael Jackson's skin white.
More >>Menopause may speed physical decline in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a new study suggests.
More >>Menopause may speed physical decline in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a new study suggests.
More >>Fetal brain damage caused by the Zika virus can go undetected in pregnancy, and can occur even if a baby's head size is normal, research in monkeys suggests.
More >>Fetal brain damage caused by the Zika virus can go undetected in pregnancy, and can occur even if a baby's head size is normal, research in monkeys suggests.
More >>Lung cancer patients can halve their risk of postop complications by taking up an exercise program before their surgery, a new report suggests.
More >>Lung cancer patients can halve their risk of postop complications by taking up an exercise program before their surgery, a new report suggests.
More >>This flu season continues to be one of the nastiest in years. And it isn't helping that the flu vaccine may be less than 20 percent effective against the season's dominant strain, according to a new Canadian report.
More >>This flu season continues to be one of the nastiest in years. And it isn't helping that the flu vaccine may be less than 20 percent effective against the season's dominant strain, according to a new Canadian report.
More >>Maybe there's some truth in the long-standing belief that dogs can sense fear in a human.
More >>Maybe there's some truth in the long-standing belief that dogs can sense fear in a human.
More >>Many U.S. veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars aren't getting needed mental health treatment for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or substance abuse, a national panel of experts says.
More >>Many U.S. veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars aren't getting needed mental health treatment for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or substance abuse, a national panel of experts says.
More >>Migraine sufferers might have to worry about more than just dealing with debilitating headaches.
More >>Migraine sufferers might have to worry about more than just dealing with debilitating headaches.
More >>A goal like having a flat stomach may give you the initial impetus to start exercising, but may not be enough to keep you on track.
More >>A goal like having a flat stomach may give you the initial impetus to start exercising, but may not be enough to keep you on track.
More >>While the overall smoking rate has plummeted among Americans, some smokers still struggle with the habit, a new report shows.
More >>While the overall smoking rate has plummeted among Americans, some smokers still struggle with the habit, a new report shows.
More >>Contrary to what many people believe, the lone star tick does not spread Lyme disease, researchers report.
More >>Contrary to what many people believe, the lone star tick does not spread Lyme disease, researchers report.
More >>For people with both atrial fibrillation and heart failure, a procedure called ablation can be life-saving, a new clinical trial shows.
More >>For people with both atrial fibrillation and heart failure, a procedure called ablation can be life-saving, a new clinical trial shows.
More >>Having a baby? Don't skimp on carbs.
More >>Having a baby? Don't skimp on carbs.
More >>Increasingly, people addicted to opioid painkillers are using dangerously high doses of the diarrhea drug Imodium (loperamide), either to get high or to help ease withdrawal.
More >>Increasingly, people addicted to opioid painkillers are using dangerously high doses of the diarrhea drug Imodium (loperamide), either to get high or to help ease withdrawal.
More >>Could the so-called Mediterranean diet boost success of infertility treatment involving in vitro fertilization?
More >>Could the so-called Mediterranean diet boost success of infertility treatment involving in vitro fertilization?
More >>Using fentanyl or other opioids alongside other illicit drugs could trigger possibly permanent amnesia caused by brain damage, doctors warn.
More >>Using fentanyl or other opioids alongside other illicit drugs could trigger possibly permanent amnesia caused by brain damage, doctors warn.
More >>Talk therapy can be a cost-effective way to treat teens with depression who don't take or stop using antidepressants, a new study finds.
More >>Talk therapy can be a cost-effective way to treat teens with depression who don't take or stop using antidepressants, a new study finds.
More >>An experimental saliva-based HIV test shows promise, researchers report.
More >>An experimental saliva-based HIV test shows promise, researchers report.
More >>Older women who carry some extra body fat may face a heightened risk of breast cancer -- even if their weight is normal, a new study finds.
More >>Older women who carry some extra body fat may face a heightened risk of breast cancer -- even if their weight is normal, a new study finds.
More >>Waiting for acne to clear up on its own can be frustrating, especially for teens who are already self-conscious about their appearance.
More >>Waiting for acne to clear up on its own can be frustrating, especially for teens who are already self-conscious about their appearance.
More >>If you call 911, you expect to get the medical services you need.
More >>If you call 911, you expect to get the medical services you need.
More >>Controversial "heat-not-burn" tobacco devices might only get limited marketing in the United States, based on recommendations issued Thursday by an influential government panel.
More >>Controversial "heat-not-burn" tobacco devices might only get limited marketing in the United States, based on recommendations issued Thursday by an influential government panel.
More >>A procedure that plucks stroke-causing clots from blood vessels in the brain may be useful in many more patients than previously thought, new research shows.
More >>A procedure that plucks stroke-causing clots from blood vessels in the brain may be useful in many more patients than previously thought, new research shows.
More >>Most American teenagers are plagued by too little sleep, which can hurt their health and their school performance, federal health officials said Thursday.
More >>Most American teenagers are plagued by too little sleep, which can hurt their health and their school performance, federal health officials said Thursday.
More >>Nearly 60 percent of college football players have low levels of vitamin D, a new study suggests.
More >>Nearly 60 percent of college football players have low levels of vitamin D, a new study suggests.
More >>The world's first genetically identical monkey clones have been created by Chinese scientists, who say they've broken barriers to human cloning.
More >>The world's first genetically identical monkey clones have been created by Chinese scientists, who say they've broken barriers to human cloning.
More >>A rare type of stroke is on the rise among pregnant women in the United States, a new study finds.
More >>A rare type of stroke is on the rise among pregnant women in the United States, a new study finds.
More >>If you've just shed a lot of pounds, you might want to hold off on buying a new wardrobe full of "thin" clothes.
More >>If you've just shed a lot of pounds, you might want to hold off on buying a new wardrobe full of "thin" clothes.
More >>Are bleary-eyed Americans getting a break at last?
More >>Are bleary-eyed Americans getting a break at last?
More >>Smokers often think their habit won't have health consequences until far into the future, a small survey suggests.
More >>Smokers often think their habit won't have health consequences until far into the future, a small survey suggests.
More >>In yet another example of how far-reaching the fallout from America's opioid epidemic is, researchers report that babies exposed to these narcotics while in the womb run the risk of certain head and neck abnormalities.
More >>In yet another example of how far-reaching the fallout from America's opioid epidemic is, researchers report that babies exposed to these narcotics while in the womb run the risk of certain head and neck abnormalities.
More >>Men who started drinking in their teens are at increased risk for liver disease, Swedish researchers report.
More >>Men who started drinking in their teens are at increased risk for liver disease, Swedish researchers report.
More >>Anyone worried that smoking a lot of pot could lead to a heart attack or stroke will just have to keep worrying for the time being.
More >>Anyone worried that smoking a lot of pot could lead to a heart attack or stroke will just have to keep worrying for the time being.
More >>Older adults are at increased risk for hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature, the U.S. National Institute on Aging warns.
More >>Older adults are at increased risk for hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature, the U.S. National Institute on Aging warns.
More >>A group of former National Football League greats is urging parents not to let their children play tackle football until they're at least 14 years old
More >>A group of former National Football League greats is urging parents not to let their children play tackle football until they're at least 14 years old
More >>It's called "hot" yoga because it's practiced in sweltering temperatures, and some research has hinted that it might improve heart health more than traditional yoga.
More >>It's called "hot" yoga because it's practiced in sweltering temperatures, and some research has hinted that it might improve heart health more than traditional yoga.
More >>Chowing down on red meat, white bread and sugar-laden drinks might increase your long-term risk of colon cancer, a new study suggests.
More >>Chowing down on red meat, white bread and sugar-laden drinks might increase your long-term risk of colon cancer, a new study suggests.
More >>The number of American adults who smoke has decreased, but nearly 38 million still put their health at risk by using cigarettes, U.S. government data show.
More >>The number of American adults who smoke has decreased, but nearly 38 million still put their health at risk by using cigarettes, U.S. government data show.
More >>Instead of getting a flu shot at the doctor's office, you might someday inhale a nasal spray vaccine at home.
More >>Instead of getting a flu shot at the doctor's office, you might someday inhale a nasal spray vaccine at home.
More >>Factors that help you reach goals include memory, attention and self-control
More >>Factors that help you reach goals include memory, attention and self-control
More >>Lower legal blood alcohol levels for drivers are needed to eliminate drunk driving deaths in the United States, according to a new report.
More >>Lower legal blood alcohol levels for drivers are needed to eliminate drunk driving deaths in the United States, according to a new report.
More >>Men who are avid cyclists needn't worry that hours spent on the bike will translate into problems in the bedroom or bathroom, new research claims.
More >>Men who are avid cyclists needn't worry that hours spent on the bike will translate into problems in the bedroom or bathroom, new research claims.
More >>Teens who were severely bullied as children are at increased risk for mental health problems and suicide attempts, a Canadian study finds.
More >>Teens who were severely bullied as children are at increased risk for mental health problems and suicide attempts, a Canadian study finds.
More >>Electric zaps can help rewire the brains of Tourette syndrome patients, effectively reducing their uncontrollable vocal and motor tics, a new study shows.
More >>Electric zaps can help rewire the brains of Tourette syndrome patients, effectively reducing their uncontrollable vocal and motor tics, a new study shows.
More >>President Donald Trump is in excellent physical health and also shows no signs of age-related cognitive decline, according to a detailed briefing Tuesday following his annual check-up.
More >>President Donald Trump is in excellent physical health and also shows no signs of age-related cognitive decline, according to a detailed briefing Tuesday following his annual check-up.
More >>The economic cost of asthma in the United States is nearly $82 billion a year, federal health officials report.
More >>The economic cost of asthma in the United States is nearly $82 billion a year, federal health officials report.
More >>States that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) had fewer hospital closures, especially in rural areas, a new study finds.
More >>States that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) had fewer hospital closures, especially in rural areas, a new study finds.
More >>The increase in depressive symptoms brought on by winter seems to occur more often in women than men, a new study finds.
More >>The increase in depressive symptoms brought on by winter seems to occur more often in women than men, a new study finds.
More >>Time is running out for millions of American kids covered by the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
More >>Time is running out for millions of American kids covered by the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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