The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on contraception coverage -- as mandated under the Affordable Care Act -- could lead to a legal quagmire that might allow companies to deny insurance coverage for any medical practice that violates their religious principles.More >> The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on contraception coverage -- as mandated under the Affordable Care Act -- could lead to a legal quagmire that might allow companies to deny insurance coverage for any medical practice that violates their religious principles.More >> Dietary changes can dramatically alter the balance of bacteria in the gut on a daily basis, according to a new study.More >> Dietary changes can dramatically alter the balance of bacteria in the gut on a daily basis, according to a new study.More >> The United States should repeal a 30-year policy that bans blood donations from gay and bisexual men, according to a team of medical and legal experts writing this week in the Journal of the American Medical...More >> The United States should repeal a 30-year policy that bans blood donations from gay and bisexual men, according to a team of medical and legal experts writing this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.More >> An "unacceptably low" number of girls and boys are getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical, anal and other cancers, U.S. health officials said Thursday.More >> An "unacceptably low" number of girls and boys are getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical, anal and other cancers, U.S. health officials said Thursday.More >> The stereotype of the sex-crazed teenage boy may be dead wrong, according to a small study that asked boys what they really want from romantic relationships.More >> The stereotype of the sex-crazed teenage boy may be dead wrong, according to a small study that asked boys what they really want from romantic relationships.More >> Human semen is naturally colonized by bacteria, and a new study suggests the microbes might have a role to play in both HIV transmission and levels in infected men.More >> Human semen is naturally colonized by bacteria, and a new study suggests the microbes might have a role to play in both HIV transmission and levels in infected men.More >> Jealousy may not be the sole domain of humans, with new research showing dogs can get downright possessive when it comes to the love of their master.More >> Jealousy may not be the sole domain of humans, with new research showing dogs can get downright possessive when it comes to the love of their master.More >> A new study estimates that more than 10 million uninsured Americans gained health coverage over the past year due to the Affordable Care Act.More >> A new study estimates that more than 10 million uninsured Americans gained health coverage over the past year due to the Affordable Care Act.More >> Parents of obese children often don't view their kids as unhealthy or recognize the health consequences of excess weight or inactivity, according to a new study.More >> Parents of obese children often don't view their kids as unhealthy or recognize the health consequences of excess weight or inactivity, according to a new study.More >> Young children with strong reading skills may be on a fast track to a brighter future, a new study suggests.More >> Young children with strong reading skills may be on a fast track to a brighter future, a new study suggests.More >> The timing of a girl's first menstrual period may be determined by hundreds, and possibly thousands, of gene variations, a new study suggests.More >> The timing of a girl's first menstrual period may be determined by hundreds, and possibly thousands, of gene variations, a new study suggests.More >> Many obese and overweight American children and teens look in the mirror and tell themselves their weight is fine, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.More >> Many obese and overweight American children and teens look in the mirror and tell themselves their weight is fine, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.More >> Weight-loss surgery appears to have an additional side benefit -- it may improve urinary incontinence symptoms in women, according to a new study.More >> Weight-loss surgery appears to have an additional side benefit -- it may improve urinary incontinence symptoms in women, according to a new study.More >> People who suffer long-term sleep problems after a divorce are at risk for a rise in blood pressure, a new study suggests.More >> People who suffer long-term sleep problems after a divorce are at risk for a rise in blood pressure, a new study suggests.More >> High school lacrosse players are facing an increasing number of injuries during practices as well as games, a new study finds.More >> High school lacrosse players are facing an increasing number of injuries during practices as well as games, a new study finds.More >> In a wild day for Obamacare, two federal appeals courts arrived at completely different conclusions Tuesday on the use of financial subsidies provided to millions of Americans who bought health insurance through...More >> In a wild day for Obamacare, two federal appeals courts arrived at completely different conclusions Tuesday on the use of financial subsidies provided to millions of Americans who bought health insurance through the...More >> Most therapies for autism focus on the child, but new research suggests the child's stressed-out parents could benefit from treatments designed specifically for them.More >> Most therapies for autism focus on the child, but new research suggests the child's stressed-out parents could benefit from treatments designed specifically for them.More >> Simple blood tests may one day help predict survival and the course of the disease in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease, Italian researchers report.More >> Simple blood tests may one day help predict survival and the course of the disease in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease, Italian researchers report.More >> Genetic fragments of the deadly MERS virus were detected in the air of a barn where an infected camel was kept, a new study says.More >> Genetic fragments of the deadly MERS virus were detected in the air of a barn where an infected camel was kept, a new study says.More >> Many young adults don't realize that using hookahs can harm their health, a new study reveals.More >> Many young adults don't realize that using hookahs can harm their health, a new study reveals.More >> Scientists report they have discovered a new way to make fully functional human platelets, which are the blood cells that form clots.More >> Scientists report they have discovered a new way to make fully functional human platelets, which are the blood cells that form clots.More >> The "viral reservoir" in which HIV can lie dormant for years, avoiding detection and elimination, is established much earlier than previously thought, new animal research indicates.More >> The "viral reservoir" in which HIV can lie dormant for years, avoiding detection and elimination, is established much earlier than previously thought, new animal research indicates.More >> A drug already used to treat moderate-to-severe allergic asthma appears to offer relief to people with chronic hives who haven't been helped by standard medications, new research suggests.More >> A drug already used to treat moderate-to-severe allergic asthma appears to offer relief to people with chronic hives who haven't been helped by standard medications, new research suggests.More >> Low-income teenagers who get into a more rigorous high school may take fewer health risks than their peers at other schools, a new study suggests.More >> Low-income teenagers who get into a more rigorous high school may take fewer health risks than their peers at other schools, a new study suggests.More >> Children born to women who smoked during pregnancy appear to have an increased risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research.More >> Children born to women who smoked during pregnancy appear to have an increased risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research.More >> A new report offers good and bad news about the AIDS epidemic in the United States.More >> A new report offers good and bad news about the AIDS epidemic in the United States.More >> Being a couch potato may have fewer long-term health consequences if you trade some of your couch time for gym time, suggests a new study.More >> Being a couch potato may have fewer long-term health consequences if you trade some of your couch time for gym time, suggests a new study.More >> Only one in five sexually active U.S. teens has been tested for HIV, a new government report shows.More >> Only one in five sexually active U.S. teens has been tested for HIV, a new government report shows.More >> New mothers who return to work full-time are less likely to stick with their breast-feeding goals than those who go back to work part-time, a new study finds.More >> New mothers who return to work full-time are less likely to stick with their breast-feeding goals than those who go back to work part-time, a new study finds.More >> Overall death rates for HIV-positive adults living in Australia, Europe and the United States have been cut 28 percent since 1999, according to new international research.More >> Overall death rates for HIV-positive adults living in Australia, Europe and the United States have been cut 28 percent since 1999, according to new international research.More >> As war raged in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. soldiers almost doubled their use of mental health services -- and they felt more comfortable seeking such treatment, according to new research.More >> As war raged in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. soldiers almost doubled their use of mental health services -- and they felt more comfortable seeking such treatment, according to new research.More >> Teen girls and young women who post sexy photos of themselves on social media sites are viewed negatively by their peers, a new study finds.More >> Teen girls and young women who post sexy photos of themselves on social media sites are viewed negatively by their peers, a new study finds.More >> The nation's supply of registered nurses has been growing faster than expected, largely because baby boomers in nursing are working longer than ever before, according to a new study.More >> The nation's supply of registered nurses has been growing faster than expected, largely because baby boomers in nursing are working longer than ever before, according to a new study.More >> A single injection of a certain protein temporarily reversed symptoms of diabetes in mice, researchers report.More >> A single injection of a certain protein temporarily reversed symptoms of diabetes in mice, researchers report.More >> While a host of cardiovascular ailments are associated with excess pounds, new research supports a puzzling "obesity paradox."More >> While a host of cardiovascular ailments are associated with excess pounds, new research supports a puzzling "obesity paradox."
More >> Researchers say they've found a way to transform ordinary pig heart muscle cells into a "biological pacemaker," a feat that might one day lead to the replacement of electronic pacemakers in humans.More >> Researchers say they've found a way to transform ordinary pig heart muscle cells into a "biological pacemaker," a feat that might one day lead to the replacement of electronic pacemakers in humans.More >> Although the exact reason why Alzheimer's disease develops still remains elusive, scientists report that they've found a new protein that may play an important role in the devastating memory illness.More >> Although the exact reason why Alzheimer's disease develops still remains elusive, scientists report that they've found a new protein that may play an important role in the devastating memory illness.More >> Scientists who created worms that can't get drunk say their research could lead to new ways to treat people with drinking problems.More >> Scientists who created worms that can't get drunk say their research could lead to new ways to treat people with drinking problems.More >> More than three-quarters of U.S. children eat fruit on any given day, and nearly 92 percent dig into vegetables in a 24-hour period, a new U.S. health survey reveals.More >> More than three-quarters of U.S. children eat fruit on any given day, and nearly 92 percent dig into vegetables in a 24-hour period, a new U.S. health survey reveals.More >> People who have donated a kidney may have difficulty getting or changing life and health insurance coverage, a new study finds.More >> People who have donated a kidney may have difficulty getting or changing life and health insurance coverage, a new study finds.More >> New research suggests that genes may play a role in cerebral palsy, the most common cause of physical disability in children.More >> New research suggests that genes may play a role in cerebral palsy, the most common cause of physical disability in children.More >> Organic produce and grains contain more protective antioxidants, less pesticide residue and lower levels of the toxic metal cadmium than food raised in traditional ways, a new review finds.More >> Organic produce and grains contain more protective antioxidants, less pesticide residue and lower levels of the toxic metal cadmium than food raised in traditional ways, a new review finds.More >> Health behaviors and challenges often vary depending on a person's sexual orientation, a new U.S. report finds.More >> Health behaviors and challenges often vary depending on a person's sexual orientation, a new U.S. report finds.More >> A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help cut your risk for the fatal neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a new study suggests.More >> A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help cut your risk for the fatal neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a new study suggests.More >> The number of new cases of dementia has been declining in recent decades in the United States, Germany and other developed countries, a trio of new studies shows.More >> The number of new cases of dementia has been declining in recent decades in the United States, Germany and other developed countries, a trio of new studies shows.More >> Testicular cancer rates have risen sharply among young Hispanic Americans in recent years, but not among young whites, a new study finds.More >> Testicular cancer rates have risen sharply among young Hispanic Americans in recent years, but not among young whites, a new study finds.More >> Being physically active in middle age appears to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, suggest the findings from two new studies.More >> Being physically active in middle age appears to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, suggest the findings from two new studies.More >> Stress can slow a woman's metabolism and lead to weight gain, new research suggests.More >> Stress can slow a woman's metabolism and lead to weight gain, new research suggests.More >> When an 11-year-old boy in San Diego developed a nasty skin allergy, doctors traced it to the nickel in his family's iPad.More >> When an 11-year-old boy in San Diego developed a nasty skin allergy, doctors traced it to the nickel in his family's iPad.More >> Using a teaspoon or tablespoon to administer kids' medications can often lead to medication dosing errors, a new study reports.More >> Using a teaspoon or tablespoon to administer kids' medications can often lead to medication dosing errors, a new study reports.More >> Risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) appear to change with the age of the infant, researchers say.More >> Risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) appear to change with the age of the infant, researchers say.More >> Older adults who enjoy mentally stimulating games may have bigger brains and sharper thinking skills than their peers, new research suggests.More >> Older adults who enjoy mentally stimulating games may have bigger brains and sharper thinking skills than their peers, new research suggests.More >> In people with sex addiction, pornography affects the brain in ways that are similar to that seen in drug addicts as they consume drugs, a new study finds.More >> In people with sex addiction, pornography affects the brain in ways that are similar to that seen in drug addicts as they consume drugs, a new study finds.More >> A new study challenges the widely held belief that light drinking of alcohol may be good for your heart.More >> A new study challenges the widely held belief that light drinking of alcohol may be good for your heart.More >> A Mississippi girl born with HIV who was thought to be cured by immediate and aggressive drug treatment has relapsed, with new tests showing detectable levels of the AIDS-causing virus in her bloodstream.More >> A Mississippi girl born with HIV who was thought to be cured by immediate and aggressive drug treatment has relapsed, with new tests showing detectable levels of the AIDS-causing virus in her bloodstream.More >> About six out of 10 adults make use of calorie information on menus, if it's available, to decide what to order in restaurants, according to a new U.S. study.More >> About six out of 10 adults make use of calorie information on menus, if it's available, to decide what to order in restaurants, according to a new U.S. study.More >> Forget about the Twitter wars that break out regularly between outspoken celebrities or loudmouth pundits -- too much Twitter can be bad for your own relationship, a new study suggests.More >> Forget about the Twitter wars that break out regularly between outspoken celebrities or loudmouth pundits -- too much Twitter can be bad for your own relationship, a new study suggests.More >> The notion that lower back pain flares up during certain kinds of weather may be all in your head, a new study suggests.More >> The notion that lower back pain flares up during certain kinds of weather may be all in your head, a new study suggests.More >> Add another possible woe to the growing list of consequences of climate change: Kidney stones.More >> Add another possible woe to the growing list of consequences of climate change: Kidney stones.More >> Obesity is known to run in families, but new research suggests this relationship may be the strongest among siblings.More >> Obesity is known to run in families, but new research suggests this relationship may be the strongest among siblings.More >> A genetic mutation that increases the risk for a certain form of autism and causes specific physical traits and symptoms has been identified by researchers.More >> A genetic mutation that increases the risk for a certain form of autism and causes specific physical traits and symptoms has been identified by researchers.More >> One in six American teens seen at emergency departments has experienced dating violence, new research finds.More >> One in six American teens seen at emergency departments has experienced dating violence, new research finds.More >> People who are severely obese may lose as many as 14 years off their life, a new study suggests.More >> People who are severely obese may lose as many as 14 years off their life, a new study suggests.More >> The global rate of tuberculosis (TB) in children could be higher than previously thought, a new study suggests.More >> The global rate of tuberculosis (TB) in children could be higher than previously thought, a new study suggests.More >> Nearly half of the genes that affect children's reading ability also play a role in their math skills, a new study says.More >> Nearly half of the genes that affect children's reading ability also play a role in their math skills, a new study says.More >> U.S. teenagers are still spending hours in front of the TV and computer every day -- despite years of expert advice that kids' "screen time" should be limited, a new government study finds.More >> U.S. teenagers are still spending hours in front of the TV and computer every day -- despite years of expert advice that kids' "screen time" should be limited, a new government study finds.More >> The brands of alcohol favored by underage drinkers are the same ones that are heavily advertised in magazines read by young people, a new study reveals.More >> The brands of alcohol favored by underage drinkers are the same ones that are heavily advertised in magazines read by young people, a new study reveals.More >> Which approach to parenting is best: tiger mom or free range?More >> Which approach to parenting is best: tiger mom or free range?More >> Obese people, particularly those with excess belly fat, may face a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study suggests.More >> Obese people, particularly those with excess belly fat, may face a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study suggests.More >> Women who are overweight and obese are likely to experience frequent, daily insults and humiliation from strangers, family and friends, according to a new study.More >> Women who are overweight and obese are likely to experience frequent, daily insults and humiliation from strangers, family and friends, according to a new study.More >> Well-nourished, healthy and well-educated mothers who receive prenatal care have babies of similar size - regardless of differences in their race, ethnicity or where they live, a new study finds.More >> Well-nourished, healthy and well-educated mothers who receive prenatal care have babies of similar size - regardless of differences in their race, ethnicity or where they live, a new study finds.More >> Chopin, Vivaldi and Bach may have had natural musical talent, and then some. A new study suggests accomplished musicians are genetically programmed to commit to the long hours of practice.
More >> Chopin, Vivaldi and Bach may have had natural musical talent, and then some. A new study suggests accomplished musicians are genetically programmed to commit to the long hours of practice needed to become skilled musicians.More >> If you're planning to spend quality time outdoors this summer, new research may give you another reason to guard against ticks.More >> If you're planning to spend quality time outdoors this summer, new research may give you another reason to guard against ticks.More >> For many people, a long holiday weekend means a chance for a long motorcycle ride. But, do you know all you need to know about motorcycle safety?More >> For many people, a long holiday weekend means a chance for a long motorcycle ride. But, do you know all you need to know about motorcycle safety?More >> As Hurricane Arthur threatens the East Coast of the United States, people are getting an important reminder about safety preparations they need to make for hurricane season.More >> As Hurricane Arthur threatens the East Coast of the United States, people are getting an important reminder about safety preparations they need to make for hurricane season.More >> When Olivia Goree noticed something just "wasn't right" about her 6-week-old son's eyes, she trusted her instincts and took him to the doctor. What she never expected was the diagnosis: glaucoma.More >> When Olivia Goree noticed something just "wasn't right" about her 6-week-old son's eyes, she trusted her instincts and took him to the doctor. What she never expected was the diagnosis: glaucoma.More >> Nearly 80 percent of deaths of Americans age 30 and younger result from injury or violence, U.S. health researchers reported Tuesday.More >> Nearly 80 percent of deaths of Americans age 30 and younger result from injury or violence, U.S. health researchers reported Tuesday.More >> Doctors in some states seem to wield a freer hand issuing prescriptions for powerful narcotic medications, leading to wide variations in narcotic drug use among states, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday.More >> Doctors in some states seem to wield a freer hand issuing prescriptions for powerful narcotic medications, leading to wide variations in narcotic drug use among states, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday.More >> None of the dozens of staffers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta potentially exposed to anthrax last month has gotten sick, agency officials reported Monday.More >> None of the dozens of staffers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta potentially exposed to anthrax last month has gotten sick, agency officials reported Monday.More >> Parents worried about getting young children vaccinated against infectious diseases have fresh cause for reassurance, researchers say.More >> Parents worried about getting young children vaccinated against infectious diseases have fresh cause for reassurance, researchers say.More >> A father's ethnic background might influence how much his baby weighs at birth, a new study suggests.More >> A father's ethnic background might influence how much his baby weighs at birth, a new study suggests.More >> A sperm donor's age doesn't affect the chances of a live birth resulting from fertility treatments using donor sperm, a new study says.More >> A sperm donor's age doesn't affect the chances of a live birth resulting from fertility treatments using donor sperm, a new study says.More >> With higher rates of illness but fewer adult children to care for them, many of America's baby boom generation may find themselves unable to pay for the nursing home care they need, a new study warns.More >> With higher rates of illness but fewer adult children to care for them, many of America's baby boom generation may find themselves unable to pay for the nursing home care they need, a new study warns.More >> Local weather affects Americans' levels of exercise and their risk for obesity, a new study suggests.More >> Local weather affects Americans' levels of exercise and their risk for obesity, a new study suggests.More >> An inhaled medication, Afrezza (human insulin), has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with diabetes. The rapid-acting, inhaled insulin is designed to be used within 20 minutes...More >> An inhaled medication, Afrezza (human insulin), has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with diabetes. The rapid-acting, inhaled insulin is designed to be used within 20 minutes of...More >> A hospital can be a lonely and stressful place for a sick child recuperating from a serious illness, but researchers say relief from boredom and isolation is just a mouse click away.More >> A hospital can be a lonely and stressful place for a sick child recuperating from a serious illness, but researchers say relief from boredom and isolation is just a mouse click away.More >> Children suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more than twice as likely to try and abuse drugs, a new analysis finds.More >> Children suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more than twice as likely to try and abuse drugs, a new analysis finds.More >> Middle school students who send sexually explicit text messages and photos to one another are more likely to have sex than those who don't "sext," a new study finds.More >> Middle school students who send sexually explicit text messages and photos to one another are more likely to have sex than those who don't "sext," a new study finds.More >> Some of the most common sounds of summer -- such as outdoor concerts, fireworks and construction -- can pose a threat to your hearing if you don't take steps to protect yourself, an expert warns.More >> Some of the most common sounds of summer -- such as outdoor concerts, fireworks and construction -- can pose a threat to your hearing if you don't take steps to protect yourself, an expert warns.More >> Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug dubbed the "cruise-ship virus," accounts for about one-fifth of all cases of gastroenteritis worldwide, according to a new study.More >> Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug dubbed the "cruise-ship virus," accounts for about one-fifth of all cases of gastroenteritis worldwide, according to a new study.More >> Summer is the perfect time for children to have their tonsils removed, according to an expert.More >> Summer is the perfect time for children to have their tonsils removed, according to an expert.More >> Unborn children of mothers exposed to severe stress are more likely than others to grow up overweight or obese, even if that stress occurred months before pregnancy, a new Danish study has found.More >> Unborn children of mothers exposed to severe stress are more likely than others to grow up overweight or obese, even if that stress occurred months before pregnancy, a new Danish study has found.More >> Few patients treated at U.S. emergency departments have HIV, but those who do test positive for the virus are in the most infectious stage or have already developed AIDS, a new study says.More >> Few patients treated at U.S. emergency departments have HIV, but those who do test positive for the virus are in the most infectious stage or have already developed AIDS, a new study says.More >> Facial hair increases the risk of burns for people who use home oxygen therapy, a new study warns.More >> Facial hair increases the risk of burns for people who use home oxygen therapy, a new study warns.More >> Parents and other caregivers of children who are allergic to milk and eggs have higher anxiety and stress levels than those whose children are allergic to peanuts, researchers report.More >> Parents and other caregivers of children who are allergic to milk and eggs have higher anxiety and stress levels than those whose children are allergic to peanuts, researchers report.More >> People who take low-dose aspirin for more than 10 years might be reducing their risk for pancreatic cancer, a new study suggests.More >> People who take low-dose aspirin for more than 10 years might be reducing their risk for pancreatic cancer, a new study suggests.More >> When a spouse, partner or parent has chronic migraines, the whole family suffers, a new study found.More >> When a spouse, partner or parent has chronic migraines, the whole family suffers, a new study found.More >> Drugged drivers involved in fatal crashes in the United States are more likely to test positive for prescription drugs, marijuana and multiple drugs than they were 20 years ago, a new study finds.More >> Drugged drivers involved in fatal crashes in the United States are more likely to test positive for prescription drugs, marijuana and multiple drugs than they were 20 years ago, a new study finds.More >> More than 50 percent of older Americans struggle with incontinence, a new government report released Wednesday shows.More >> More than 50 percent of older Americans struggle with incontinence, a new government report released Wednesday shows.More >> Some retired NFL players live with nearly constant headaches, and their misery is frequently punctuated with skull-splitting migraines, a new study reports.More >> Some retired NFL players live with nearly constant headaches, and their misery is frequently punctuated with skull-splitting migraines, a new study reports.More >> Women who naturally have babies after age 33 tend to live longer than those who had their last child before age 30, a new study finds.More >> Women who naturally have babies after age 33 tend to live longer than those who had their last child before age 30, a new study finds.More >> One-fifth of British school-age children who visit their doctors because of a persistent cough are diagnosed with whooping cough, according to a new study.More >> One-fifth of British school-age children who visit their doctors because of a persistent cough are diagnosed with whooping cough, according to a new study.More >> Dropping excess pounds may not only improve your physical health, it might also help you feel more awake and happy, a new study shows.More >> Dropping excess pounds may not only improve your physical health, it might also help you feel more awake and happy, a new study shows.More >> All pediatricians should encourage parents to read out loud to their children every day, beginning in infancy, to promote literacy and strengthen family ties.More >> All pediatricians should encourage parents to read out loud to their children every day, beginning in infancy, to promote literacy and strengthen family ties.More >> A diet rich in dairy products may slightly extend the lives of people diagnosed with colon cancer, a new study suggests.More >> A diet rich in dairy products may slightly extend the lives of people diagnosed with colon cancer, a new study suggests.More >> New research confirms what women with migraine headaches have told their doctors for years: migraine attacks seem to get worse in the years before and during menopause.More >> New research confirms what women with migraine headaches have told their doctors for years: migraine attacks seem to get worse in the years before and during menopause.More >> Your smartphone is personalized in a surprising way: It carries the same types of bacteria you have on your body, which suggests the devices could be used as bacterial and health sensors, a new study says.More >> Your smartphone is personalized in a surprising way: It carries the same types of bacteria you have on your body, which suggests the devices could be used as bacterial and health sensors, a new study says.More >> As summer starts, experts are reminding parents not to leave children alone in a car in warm weather, because that puts them at risk for heat stroke and death.More >> As summer starts, experts are reminding parents not to leave children alone in a car in warm weather, because that puts them at risk for heat stroke and death.More >> Lung disease-related deaths fell after stricter national and state air pollution limits took effect in North Carolina in the early 1990s, a new study finds.More >> Lung disease-related deaths fell after stricter national and state air pollution limits took effect in North Carolina in the early 1990s, a new study finds.More >> People who have heart disease or diabetes, the overweight or obese and former smokers are most likely to keep taking cholesterol-lowering statins, a new study finds.More >> People who have heart disease or diabetes, the overweight or obese and former smokers are most likely to keep taking cholesterol-lowering statins, a new study finds.More >> Obese people and those with type 2 diabetes have lower levels of common types of "good" intestinal bacteria than healthy people, a new study reveals.More >> Obese people and those with type 2 diabetes have lower levels of common types of "good" intestinal bacteria than healthy people, a new study reveals.More >> An easy health boost may be as close as the nearest thermostat, a new study suggests.More >> An easy health boost may be as close as the nearest thermostat, a new study suggests.More >> Women with breast cancer who test positive for gene mutations linked with breast and ovarian cancer are more likely than those without the mutations to choose more extensive surgery, a new study finds.More >> Women with breast cancer who test positive for gene mutations linked with breast and ovarian cancer are more likely than those without the mutations to choose more extensive surgery, a new study finds.More >> Inflatable bounce houses may be fun for kids, but only if they're used correctly, experts caution.More >> Inflatable bounce houses may be fun for kids, but only if they're used correctly, experts caution.More >> A growing number of young American adults aren't waiting until they're married to have children, especially those without a college education, a new study finds.More >> A growing number of young American adults aren't waiting until they're married to have children, especially those without a college education, a new study finds.More >> More than three percent of U.S. babies are delivered early without a medical reason, a new study finds.More >> More than three percent of U.S. babies are delivered early without a medical reason, a new study finds.More >> Child care centers commonly bar parents from dropping off a child with a runny nose or other minor illness. And the result, a new study finds, can be needless trips to the emergency room.More >> Child care centers commonly bar parents from dropping off a child with a runny nose or other minor illness. And the result, a new study finds, can be needless trips to the emergency room.More >> A man with a rare condition that left him with no hair on his body grew a full head of hair after taking an arthritis drug, a new study reveals.More >> A man with a rare condition that left him with no hair on his body grew a full head of hair after taking an arthritis drug, a new study reveals.More >> A growing shortage of endocrinologists in the United States means that patients may have to wait longer to see one of these specialists, a new study suggests.More >> A growing shortage of endocrinologists in the United States means that patients may have to wait longer to see one of these specialists, a new study suggests.More >> Some bee pollen products marketed for weight loss may actually threaten your health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.More >> Some bee pollen products marketed for weight loss may actually threaten your health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.More >> Hispanic mothers are at especially high risk of having newborns with serious birth defects of the brain and spine called neural tube defects, according to a new report.More >> Hispanic mothers are at especially high risk of having newborns with serious birth defects of the brain and spine called neural tube defects, according to a new report.More >> As many as 75 staffers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have been exposed to anthrax because safety procedures weren't followed properly, the agency said.More >> As many as 75 staffers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may have been exposed to anthrax because safety procedures weren't followed properly, the agency said.More >> A short session of hypnosis might lead to a better night's sleep, says a team of Swiss researchers.More >> A short session of hypnosis might lead to a better night's sleep, says a team of Swiss researchers.More >> For an uninsured man with prostate cancer, the price of surgery could range from $10,000 to $135,000, depending on the hospital, a U.S. study finds.More >> For an uninsured man with prostate cancer, the price of surgery could range from $10,000 to $135,000, depending on the hospital, a U.S. study finds.More >> Despite the well-publicized risks of skin damage and cancer from too much sun, people continue to soak up ultraviolet radiation outdoors and in tanning salons.More >> Despite the well-publicized risks of skin damage and cancer from too much sun, people continue to soak up ultraviolet radiation outdoors and in tanning salons.
More >> While explicit "sexting" doesn't appear common among American teenagers, a small new study suggests girls may face a double standard.More >> While explicit "sexting" doesn't appear common among American teenagers, a small new study suggests girls may face a double standard.
More >> Two new U.S. government reports provide a statistical snapshot of health and health insurance coverage in 2013, before new coverage options took effect under the Affordable Care Act.More >> Two new U.S. government reports provide a statistical snapshot of health and health insurance coverage in 2013, before new coverage options took effect under the Affordable Care Act.More >> The number of methamphetamine-related visits to U.S. hospital emergency departments jumped from about 68,000 in 2007 to almost 103,000 in 2011, the latest year for which such data is available.More >> The number of methamphetamine-related visits to U.S. hospital emergency departments jumped from about 68,000 in 2007 to almost 103,000 in 2011, the latest year for which such data is available.More >> Getting a pink slip is never uplifting, but a new study suggests it's a bigger downer for Americans than for Europeans.More >> Getting a pink slip is never uplifting, but a new study suggests it's a bigger downer for Americans than for Europeans.More >> Teen suicide attempts rose nearly 22 percent after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned about dangers of antidepressants, a new study finds.More >> Teen suicide attempts rose nearly 22 percent after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned about dangers of antidepressants, a new study finds.More >> There's no evidence that soy foods protect against uterine cancer, a large Japanese study reports.More >> There's no evidence that soy foods protect against uterine cancer, a large Japanese study reports.More >> After almost two decades of steady increases, the number of U.S. infants born early due to induced labor and C-section has declined in recent years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control...More >> After almost two decades of steady increases, the number of U.S. infants born early due to induced labor and C-section has declined in recent years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and...More >> Breast cancer surgery rates vary significantly across Canada, a new study finds.More >> Breast cancer surgery rates vary significantly across Canada, a new study finds.More >> Higher levels of vitamin D may protect people from an earlier death, particularly from cancer and heart disease, suggests a new analysis of existing research.More >> Higher levels of vitamin D may protect people from an earlier death, particularly from cancer and heart disease, suggests a new analysis of existing research.More >> People who live in "walkable" neighborhoods are less likely to be overweight or obese and also have lower rates of diabetes.More >> People who live in "walkable" neighborhoods are less likely to be overweight or obese and also have lower rates of diabetes.More >> Stroke typically affects women in their later years, but doctors are now beginning to focus on helping them cut their risk earlier in life.More >> Stroke typically affects women in their later years, but doctors are now beginning to focus on helping them cut their risk earlier in life.More >> New insight into infants' immune systems could lead to improvements in vaccines that would better protect youngsters from infectious diseases, researchers report.More >> New insight into infants' immune systems could lead to improvements in vaccines that would better protect youngsters from infectious diseases, researchers report.More >> Online marketing of electronic cigarettes and flavors has soared in recent years, a new study finds.More >> Online marketing of electronic cigarettes and flavors has soared in recent years, a new study finds.More >> A condition that causes a racing heartbeat when people stand up primarily affects young, well-educated women and has a serious impact on their lives because it is poorly understood and treated, according to a new...More >> A condition that causes a racing heartbeat when people stand up primarily affects young, well-educated women and has a serious impact on their lives because it is poorly understood and treated, according to a new study.More >> Scientists who reversed type 1 diabetes in mice say their results might lead one day to new ways to help people with the blood sugar disease.More >> Scientists who reversed type 1 diabetes in mice say their results might lead one day to new ways to help people with the blood sugar disease.More >> Although diabetes distress is often mistaken for depression, the good news is that simple interventions appear to help significantly reduce this distress, according to new research.More >> Although diabetes distress is often mistaken for depression, the good news is that simple interventions appear to help significantly reduce this distress, according to new research.More >> When a spouse dies, the surviving husband or wife often will deeply feel the loss of a close confidant.More >> When a spouse dies, the surviving husband or wife often will deeply feel the loss of a close confidant.More >> Kids appear to process caffeine -- the stimulant in coffee, energy drinks and soda -- differently after puberty. Males then experience greater heart-rate and blood-pressure changes than females, a new study suggests.More >> Kids appear to process caffeine -- the stimulant in coffee, energy drinks and soda -- differently after puberty. Males then experience greater heart-rate and blood-pressure changes than females, a new study suggests.More >> The "bionic pancreas" -- a device that uses a sophisticated computer program working in concert with several diabetes management devices -- successfully managed blood sugar levels in its first real-world trials on...More >> The "bionic pancreas" -- a device that uses a sophisticated computer program working in concert with several diabetes management devices -- successfully managed blood sugar levels in its first real-world trials on adults...More >> Stricter laws and more severe penalties for extreme speeding and aggressive driving appear to have dramatically reduced the number of speeding-related deaths and injuries among young men, a new study finds.More >> Stricter laws and more severe penalties for extreme speeding and aggressive driving appear to have dramatically reduced the number of speeding-related deaths and injuries among young men, a new study finds.More >> Weight-loss surgery may do more than lower the risk of heart problems and improve type 2 diabetes in obese patients: A new review suggests it may also lower their chances of a cancer diagnosis.More >> Weight-loss surgery may do more than lower the risk of heart problems and improve type 2 diabetes in obese patients: A new review suggests it may also lower their chances of a cancer diagnosis.More >> There's good news for parents from a new government report on teen behaviors: The rates of smoking, sex and physical fights among high school students are dropping.More >> There's good news for parents from a new government report on teen behaviors: The rates of smoking, sex and physical fights among high school students are dropping.More >> Walking the equivalent of an hour a day may help improve knee arthritis and prevent disability, new research suggests.More >> Walking the equivalent of an hour a day may help improve knee arthritis and prevent disability, new research suggests.More >> As the school year ends, many children feel they're gaining two months of freedom. But new research suggests many will gain something else: unwanted weight.More >> As the school year ends, many children feel they're gaining two months of freedom. But new research suggests many will gain something else: unwanted weight.More >> Flu viruses currently circulating in birds closely resemble the one that caused the 1918 pandemic that killed about 50 million people worldwide, researchers say.More >> Flu viruses currently circulating in birds closely resemble the one that caused the 1918 pandemic that killed about 50 million people worldwide, researchers say.More >> Seniors need to take extra care with both prescription and over-the-counter medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.More >> Seniors need to take extra care with both prescription and over-the-counter medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.More >> Guys, a loving spouse may save your life, U.S. health officials say. But living with a significant other doesn't appear to confer the same health benefits as marriage.More >> Guys, a loving spouse may save your life, U.S. health officials say. But living with a significant other doesn't appear to confer the same health benefits as marriage.More >> Women who ate the most red meat increased their risk for breast cancer by nearly 25 percent, a 20-year study of nearly 89,000 women suggests.More >> Women who ate the most red meat increased their risk for breast cancer by nearly 25 percent, a 20-year study of nearly 89,000 women suggests.More >> The number of Americans with diabetes rose from 26 million in 2010 to 29 million -- 9 percent of the population -- in 2012, a new federal government study finds.More >> The number of Americans with diabetes rose from 26 million in 2010 to 29 million -- 9 percent of the population -- in 2012, a new federal government study finds.More >> Pregnant or breast-feeding women should increase their weekly consumption of fish, as long as it's lower in mercury, according to new advice issued Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S....More >> Pregnant or breast-feeding women should increase their weekly consumption of fish, as long as it's lower in mercury, according to new advice issued Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S....More >> Being born just a few weeks early may have more impact on brain size and maturity than previously thought, a new study suggests.More >> Being born just a few weeks early may have more impact on brain size and maturity than previously thought, a new study suggests.More >> About 400,000 Americans may have the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia, but not know they have it, new research suggests.More >> About 400,000 Americans may have the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia, but not know they have it, new research suggests.More >> The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for tighter restrictions on the sale and marketing of electronic cigarettes.More >> The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for tighter restrictions on the sale and marketing of electronic cigarettes.More >> As many as one in 10 women taking the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) will experience some type of heart problem, according to new research.More >> As many as one in 10 women taking the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) will experience some type of heart problem, according to new research.More >> Men who carry a cellphone in their pants pocket may harm their sperm and reduce their chances of having children, a new review warns.More >> Men who carry a cellphone in their pants pocket may harm their sperm and reduce their chances of having children, a new review warns.More >> Just a fraction of Americans will pay federal tax penalties in 2016 for not having health insurance, new projections show.More >> Just a fraction of Americans will pay federal tax penalties in 2016 for not having health insurance, new projections show.More >> Toddlers who get a newer vaccine that fights four infections in one jab have a slightly increased risk of fever-induced seizure, a large new study confirms.More >> Toddlers who get a newer vaccine that fights four infections in one jab have a slightly increased risk of fever-induced seizure, a large new study confirms.More >> The majority of women with breast cancer get too little exercise for optimum health, a new study suggests.More >> The majority of women with breast cancer get too little exercise for optimum health, a new study suggests.More >> Since the introduction of rotavirus vaccine in 2006, the number of kids hospitalized for severe diarrhea has dropped dramatically, a new study finds.More >> Since the introduction of rotavirus vaccine in 2006, the number of kids hospitalized for severe diarrhea has dropped dramatically, a new study finds.More >> A measles outbreak in Minnesota offers a case study of how the disease is transmitted in the United States today.More >> A measles outbreak in Minnesota offers a case study of how the disease is transmitted in the United States today: An unvaccinated person travels abroad, brings measles back and infects vulnerable people -- including including children who are unprotected because their parents chose not to vaccinate them.More >> New research suggests that the human face evolved to minimize injuries from punches during fights between males.More >> New research suggests that the human face evolved to minimize injuries from punches during fights between males.
More >> Some areas in the United States have such high tick populations that you can be exposed to the dangerous pests within one minute, an expert warns.More >> Some areas in the United States have such high tick populations that you can be exposed to the dangerous pests within one minute, an expert warns.More >> If you suffer from seasonal allergies, a number of treatments can help relieve symptoms such as sneezing and itchy eyes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.More >> If you suffer from seasonal allergies, a number of treatments can help relieve symptoms such as sneezing and itchy eyes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.More >> Instead of staying up studying all night, college students might want to try a new way to improve their grades: get a good night's sleep.More >> Instead of staying up studying all night, college students might want to try a new way to improve their grades: get a good night's sleep.More >> Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but a home that's too clean can leave a newborn child vulnerable to allergies and asthma later in life, a new study reports.More >> Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but a home that's too clean can leave a newborn child vulnerable to allergies and asthma later in life, a new study reports.More >> A study of more than 8,600 people suffering from sleep apnea suggests a possible increased risk for developing diabetes, Canadian researchers report.More >> A study of more than 8,600 people suffering from sleep apnea suggests a possible increased risk for developing diabetes, Canadian researchers report.More >> Text messages providing tips, reminders and advice can help smokers quit, according to a new study.More >> Text messages providing tips, reminders and advice can help smokers quit, according to a new study.More >> Life with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias can be difficult for the affected individual and his or her caregiver.More >> Life with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias can be difficult for the affected individual and his or her caregiver.More >> Although yoga is believed to boost physical and mental health, it does not seem to help ease symptoms of asthma, a new study finds.More >> Although yoga is believed to boost physical and mental health, it does not seem to help ease symptoms of asthma, a new study finds.More >> While it has long been known that some antidepressants can help spur weight gain, a new study finds that the actual amount gained is usually small.More >> While it has long been known that some antidepressants can help spur weight gain, a new study finds that the actual amount gained is usually small.More >> Women who wait less than 18 months after having a child to get pregnant again are more likely to have a shorter pregnancy and a preterm birth, according to a new U.S. study.More >> Women who wait less than 18 months after having a child to get pregnant again are more likely to have a shorter pregnancy and a preterm birth, according to a new U.S. study.More >> New research refutes the common belief that skipping breakfast could contribute to obesity.More >> New research refutes the common belief that skipping breakfast could contribute to obesity.More >> Kids face many challenges when their parents divorce, and their struggles often include excessive weight gain, new research suggests.More >> Kids face many challenges when their parents divorce, and their struggles often include excessive weight gain, new research suggests.More >> Women may be seen as more attractive if they use scented products or perfumes, a small new study suggests.More >> Women may be seen as more attractive if they use scented products or perfumes, a small new study suggests.More >> People with schizophrenia are facing higher risks of dying prematurely, killing themselves and committing violent crimes compared to the general population, a new Swedish study finds.More >> People with schizophrenia are facing higher risks of dying prematurely, killing themselves and committing violent crimes compared to the general population, a new Swedish study finds.More >> Medicaid patients appear to receive worse cancer care than people who can afford private insurance, a trio of new studies says.More >> Medicaid patients appear to receive worse cancer care than people who can afford private insurance, a trio of new studies says.More >> Pneumonia and frailty are more likely to be the cause of death among people aged 100 and older, rather than chronic conditions such as cancer or heart disease, new research shows.More >> Pneumonia and frailty are more likely to be the cause of death among people aged 100 and older, rather than chronic conditions such as cancer or heart disease, new research shows.More >> Regular exercise and a diet that includes fish may help colon cancer patients improve their odds of avoiding a relapse, a new study suggests.More >> Regular exercise and a diet that includes fish may help colon cancer patients improve their odds of avoiding a relapse, a new study suggests.More >> Riding a bike may benefit your mind as well as your body. People who use a bicycle to get from one place to another are generally happier than those who drive or use mass transit, according to a new study.More >> Riding a bike may benefit your mind as well as your body. People who use a bicycle to get from one place to another are generally happier than those who drive or use mass transit, according to a new study.
More >> Gender may play a part in how much pain a patient feels following surgery, new research suggests.More >> Gender may play a part in how much pain a patient feels following surgery, new research suggests.More >> Teen boys who recently started smoking are more likely to quit than teen girls. And, both boys and girls who are frightened by cigarette warning labels or play team sports are more likely to quit, new research shows.More >> Teen boys who recently started smoking are more likely to quit than teen girls. And, both boys and girls who are frightened by cigarette warning labels or play team sports are more likely to quit, new research shows.More >> A relatively new drug appears effective in boosting survival for patients battling advanced melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to a pair of preliminary studies.More >> A relatively new drug appears effective in boosting survival for patients battling advanced melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to a pair of preliminary studies.More >> Speaking two or more languages helps protect your brain as you age, even if you learn new languages as an adult, new research suggests.More >> Speaking two or more languages helps protect your brain as you age, even if you learn new languages as an adult, new research suggests.More >> Children who witnessed the bombings at the Boston Marathon were six times more likely to develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than those who didn't see the attack, new research shows.More >> Children who witnessed the bombings at the Boston Marathon were six times more likely to develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than those who didn't see the attack, new research shows.More >> Commercials that promote electronic cigarettes have become a growing presence on American TV, new research finds, with the youth audience for such ads roughly tripling in recent years.More >> Commercials that promote electronic cigarettes have become a growing presence on American TV, new research finds, with the youth audience for such ads roughly tripling in recent years.More >> Up to one in four smokers with a particular genetic defect will develop lung cancer, researchers report.More >> Up to one in four smokers with a particular genetic defect will develop lung cancer, researchers report.More >> The timing of your surgery or hospital admission could affect your risk of death, according to new research.More >> The timing of your surgery or hospital admission could affect your risk of death, according to new research.More >> Blondes may or may not have more fun, but one thing's now clear: They do have something special in their genes.More >> Blondes may or may not have more fun, but one thing's now clear: They do have something special in their genes.More >> Measles cases in the United States are at a 20-year high so far this year. And nearly all the cases involve unvaccinated U.S. residents who've traveled abroad to countries where the respiratory disease is much...More >> Measles cases in the United States are at a 20-year high so far this year. And nearly all the cases involve unvaccinated U.S. residents who've traveled abroad to countries where the respiratory disease is much more...More >> White women who get five or more blistering sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 have an 80 percent increased risk for melanoma -- the most deadly form of skin cancer, new study findings indicate.More >> White women who get five or more blistering sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 have an 80 percent increased risk for melanoma -- the most deadly form of skin cancer, new study findings indicate.More >> If you're watching your weight, you may have to watch your white bread consumption, too.More >> If you're watching your weight, you may have to watch your white bread consumption, too.More >> Older adults who have schizophrenia appear to face a higher risk of getting dementia, new research suggests.More >> Older adults who have schizophrenia appear to face a higher risk of getting dementia, new research suggests.More >> Just in time for summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday that tanning beds and tanning booths now must carry a visible warning explicitly stating that the devices should not be used on...More >> Just in time for summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday that tanning beds and tanning booths now must carry a visible warning explicitly stating that the devices should not be used on people...More >> Sperm are highly adept at swimming against a current, new research shows.More >> Sperm are highly adept at swimming against a current, new research shows.More >>
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