Current Health News
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
- Health Tip: Keep Your Gut in Good Condition
- Rehydration: How Much Is Too Much?
- Amputation May Not Be Best Option for Severe Circulation Problems
- Secondhand Smoke Exposure as Kids Tied to Women's Arthritis
- Here's What Predicts a Woman's Odds of Living Till 90
- Mayo, Cleveland Clinics Again Top Hospital Rankings
- Cosmetic Procedures Boost Well-Being, Poll Shows
- Forecast Sees Abnormal Heat Worldwide Through 2022
- Immigrants Not a Burden on U.S. Health Care: Study
- Health Highlights: Aug. 15, 2018
- Stem Cells Restore Some Vision in Blind Mice
- One Reason Why Kidney Transplants Fail
- Why You Should Watch Your Weight After You Stop Smoking
- Breast Cancer Drug Promising in Phase 3 Trial
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
- Health Tip: Identify Bug Bites
- Health Tip: Making an Emergency Call
- Give Your Child a Head Start With Math
- More Alzheimer's Gene Links Found
- Eclipse Viewers Eclipsed Viewing Records
- Vaping Shuts Off Immune-Fighting Cells in the Lungs, Lab Study Finds
- New Triple-Combo Pill Controls Blood Pressure, Study Finds
- When Head Injuries Make Life Too Hard, Suicide Risk May Rise
- Sleep Deprivation May Play Role in 'Global Loneliness Epidemic'
- Study Hints at Why Women Suffer More Migraines Than Men
- Health Highlights: Aug. 14, 2018
- Gene Test Predicts Risk of 5 Common Diseases
- Dialysis Linked to Dementia in Seniors
- Cellphone Use Puts Pedestrians Off-Balance
Monday, August 13, 2018
- Health Tip: Most Americans are Overweight
- Health Tip: How Drought Can Harm Your Health
- No Link Between Tdap Vaccine, Autism: Study
- Promoting HPV Vaccine Doesn't Prompt Risky Sex by Teens: Study
- From Pigs to Peacocks, What's Up With Those 'Emotional-Support Animals'?
- Need to Lose Weight? Team Up With Friends
- A Weak Grip May Signal Future Health Trouble -- Even in Kids
- Rude Coworkers, Stricter Moms?
- Jury Awards $289 Million in Case Linking Weed Killer to Man's Cancer
- Can Eating Crickets Boost Your Health?
- Lung Cancer Screening's Downside Not Discussed Enough
- Lack of Exercise Can Boost Cancer Risk
- Young Adults Favor Family Over Friends If Forced to Choose
- New Guidelines for Urinary Incontinence Screenings
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Friday, August 10, 2018
- Health Tip: Dispelling Myths About Diabetes
- Health Tip: Fight Frequent Fatigue
- Working Out After Baby
- Here's What Makes Seniors Feel and Act Younger
- American Heart Association Turns Dietary Advice on Its Head
- Frequent Sexting Can Weaken Committed Relationships
- Early Onset Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Heart Disease, Shorter Life
- Women With Asthma More Likely to Develop COPD
- Court Rules That U.S. Must Halt Sales of Pesticide
- Global Aid Programs Shortchange Teen Health Needs: Study
- Dining Out With Smartphones Isn't Appetizing
- New Research Suggests Glaucoma May Be an Autoimmune Disease
Thursday, August 09, 2018
- Health Tip: Getting a Second Opinion Before Surgery
- Health Tip: Help Manage Stress
- Improve Diet Quality to Boost Weight Loss
- For Pennies a Drink, Higher Taxes Would Help Counter Alcohol's Toll: Study
- Exercise Really Can Chase Away the Blues … to a Point
- Frequent Skin Cancers May Signal Risk of Other Cancers, Too
- Is Evolution of the Human Brain to Blame for Some Mental Disorders?
- Prenatal Vitamin D Pills Won't Boost Babies' Growth: Study
- Health Highlights: Aug. 9, 2018
- 'Fat' Mouse Test Failure Yields New Obesity Clue
- Number of Opioid-Addicted Women Giving Birth Quadruples
- New Dads Can Get the Baby Blues, Too
- Childhood Brain Tumor Treatment May Hamper Adult Survivors
- Doctors Write Fewer Opioid Scripts After Learning of Overdose Death
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
- New Treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Approved
- Elective Labor Induction May Cut C-Section Risk
- Severe Diarrhea Can Send IBS Patients Over the Edge
- Boxers vs. Briefs and Your Chances of Becoming a Dad
- Health Tip: Studying Overseas
- Health Tip: Avoid Mosquito Bites
- 5 Special Splurges That Don't Break the Calorie Bank
- For Seniors, Getting Physical Protects the Heart
- Catch-Up HPV Shots Work for Teen Girls
- Which Drugs Work Best for ADHD? Large Study Zeroes in on Two
- Preschoolers' Parents May Be Unprepared to Treat Asthma
- Picture This -- It Makes Kids Eat More Veggies
- Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Genes ID'd
- Health Highlights: Aug. 8, 2018
- Online Daters Are Really Looking for Their Better Half
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
- Health Tip: How Often Do Kids Need to Bathe?
- Health Tip: Suggestions for Cleaning Fruit and Veggies
- Hepatitis-Infected Kidneys a Safe Option for Transplant: Study
- Heart Monitoring a Must for Breast Cancer Patients on Herceptin
- Snap, Polish, Post: Why Selfies May Be Bad for Your Health
- How to Become an Educated Patient
- For School Kids, Vaccines Are Key
- New Tick Species Spreading in U.S.
- Breast-Feeding Suffers in Homes With Smokers: Study
- Health Highlights: Aug. 7, 2018
- To Combat Childhood Obesity, Start at Birth … or Even Before
- Study Urges Genetic Testing of Relatives of Aortic Disease Patients
- Health Woes Hit 1 in 7 Babies Exposed to Zika in U.S. Territories
- Have Glaucoma and Need to Switch Eye Docs? Here's What You Need to Do
- School Prep Includes Planning Allergy, Asthma Management
Monday, August 06, 2018
- Health Tip: When Small Children Play Near Water
- Health Tip: Things to Remember About Acne
- Recognizing Early Childhood Speech Problems
- Too Much Screen Time May Pile on the Pounds
- Homeless Babies Face Lasting Health Risks
- Study Forecasts Dramatic Floods in Western U.S. Due to Climate Change
- Better Blood Test May Spot Heart Attack Faster
- Health Highlights: August 6, 2018
- Just 2 Weeks' Inactivity Can Trigger Diabetes in at-Risk Seniors: Study
- Female Heart Attack Patients Fare Better If ER Doc Is a Woman
- Access to Diabetes Drugs Improved Under Affordable Care Act: Study
- Barriers to Doctor-Nurse Communications Thwart Care
- Moms Who Smoked as Teens More Likely to Deliver Smaller Babies
- Signs Your Child Might Have Hearing Loss
Sunday, August 05, 2018
Saturday, August 04, 2018
Friday, August 03, 2018
- Health Tip: Eat Safely at Outdoor Fairs
- Health Tip: Heeding Motorcycle Safety
- Too Little Fish for Mom Linked to Higher Preemie Birth Risk
- Home Check: Electrical Safety, Room-by-Room
- Scientists Trace Link Between Head Injuries and Parkinson's
- Better Sleep During Pregnancy May Cut Odds of Preemie Birth
- Health Highlights: August 3, 2018
- The Dark Side of Sunless Tanning
- Hiccups for a Month? It Can Happen
- Why Seniors Can Struggle With Swallowing
- Why Choo-Choo is Better for Baby's Language Skills Than Train
Thursday, August 02, 2018
- Health Tip: Ear Tubes May Help Prevent Ear Infections
- Health Tip: Warmer Weather Triggers Rashes
- 'Moderate' Drinking May Be a Brain Buffer
- Steer Clear of Obese Friends With the Flu
- Naked Mole-Rats May Give Clues to Human Longevity
- Can Arthritic Dogs (and Their Owners) Benefit From Stem Cell Injections?
- How Much Daily Exercise Do You Really Need?
- New Ebola Outbreak in Congo
- Google Glass Helps Kids With Autism Navigate Emotions of Others
- Scans Help Spot Heart Trouble Early in People With Lupus
- Moon Dust a Health Hazard?
- Health Highlights: August 2, 2018
- How to Get Your Kids to Eat Better
- Opioid Addicts Turning to Unapproved Antidepressant to Get High
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
- Health Tip: Recognize Signs of a Urinary Tract Infection
- Health Tip: Help a New Mom With Postpartum Depression
- Wait Times for Obesity Surgery Are Growing
- For Women Worldwide, Lung Cancers Rise as Breast Cancers Decline
- How Severe Brain Injuries Might Trigger Dementia
- More Research Links Sunscreens to Marine-life Damage
- Quick Fixes: 3 Ways to Combat Food Cravings
- Man's Legs, Hands Amputated After Infection Caused by Bacteria in Dog Saliva
- U.S. Murder, Suicide Rates Climbing Again
- Too Many Kidney Disease Patients in the Dark About Diet
- Health Highlights: August 1, 2018
- Germs Gaining Resistance to Hand Gels in Hospitals
- Bioengineered Lungs Successfully Transplanted Into Pigs
- Obesity Could Set Stage for Heart Issues in Pregnancy
- Folic Acid Supplements in Pregnancy Help Kids of Women With Epilepsy
- As Opioid Epidemic Rages, Painkiller Prescriptions Don't Drop
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
- Health Tip: Prevent Foot Blisters
- Health Tip: Cope With Stretch Marks During Puberty
- Big Slice of Red Meat Allergies Tied to Tick Bites
- Could a Blood Test Help Spot Severe Depression?
- Most Seniors Uninformed on Opioid Use
- Caffeine Not a Dieter's Friend
- How to Decipher Those Food 'Sell-By' Dates
- Teen Boy Suffers Serious Burns After 'Hot Water Challenge'
- Fewer Dialysis Patients Facing Leg Amputations
- 'Heading' a Soccer Ball More Dangerous for Women: Study
- Azedra Approved for Rare Adrenal Tumors
- Brain's 'Plasticity' Amazes as Boy Recovers From Drastic Surgery
- Alan Alda Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis
- Climate Change Means More Deadly Heat Waves: Study
- Lyme Disease Striking More Americans in More States
- To Boost Colon Cancer Screening, Use the Mail
Monday, July 30, 2018
- Health Tip: Have a Safer Summer
- Health Tip: Manage Hot Flashes
- Majority in U.S. Support Medical Pot, Think It Could Fight Opioid Crisis
- Media Reports of Celeb Suicides May Trigger 'Copycat' Tragedies
- Drinking While Breast-Feeding May Dampen Child's Brain Development
- Yes, There Is Room for Chocolate in Your Diet
- New Drug Reverses Hair Loss in Mice
- Sun's Harms Rise After Organ Transplant
- Here's What Happened When 1 Unvaccinated NYC Kid Got Measles
- Obesity Warps the Shape, Function of Young Hearts
- LGBQ Youth More Prone to Obesity
- Don't Believe the Hype on 'Vaginal Rejuvenation,' FDA Says
- HIV Doubles Heart Disease Risk
- If You're Tempted to Eat Raw Centipedes, Don't
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Friday, July 27, 2018
- Health Tip: Where to Store Food
- Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Algae Blooms
- Vaping Medical Pot May Not Ease COPD Symptoms: Study
- It's Hot Outside: How to Stay Safe When Thermometers Rise
- Using Smartphones During Lectures, Lower Grades
- Tap Into the Health Powers of Garlic
- Gun Murders on the Rise in U.S.
- Americans Say Editing Baby's Genes OK, Up to a Point: Poll
- Summers Less Smoggy Now, But Winter Air Hasn't Improved
- Gyms With Tanning Beds Send Mixed Message
Thursday, July 26, 2018
- Health Tip: Get Active
- Health Tip: Eat Whole Grains
- Alzheimer's Drug Trial Offers New Hope, But Uncertainty, Too
- Sprained Ankle? Opioid Rx More Likely in Some States Than Others
- Yes, Fingernail Cancer Is a Thing -- Just Ask This Beauty Queen
- Could Psoriasis Patients Eat Their Way to Fewer Symptoms?
- Do Men Really Hook Up More Than Women?
- Science-Based Diet Tips That Really Work
- First IVF Baby Louise Brown Turns 40
- 3-Pronged Approach to Cancer Prevention
- Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Cancer: CDC
- Health Highlights: July 26, 2018
- Illicit Use of ADHD Meds Won't Boost Grades: Study
- Whey Powder Blamed for Salmonella Tied to Ritz Crackers, Goldfish: FDA
- Scuba Diving May Be Risky for Older Hearts
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
- Health Tip: Understanding Caffeine
- Health Tip: Get More Dietary Fiber
- Stress Won't Undermine Fertility Treatment Success: Study
- Are You Car Seat Savvy?
- Demi Lovato in Hospital After Drug Overdose
- FDA Approves New Drug for Endometriosis Pain
- You Have 11 Seconds to Tell Your Doc What's Wrong
- Your Sunscreen May Not Be as Protective as You Think
- Opioids Before Joint Replacement Tied to Worse Recovery
- Health Highlights: July 25, 2018
- Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Help Preserve Brain Health
- Virtual Reality as a Window Into Dementia
- Sleeping Pills May Be Poor Choice for Dementia Patients
- Magnetic System Approved for Guiding Lymph Biopsies
- Get Dizzy Upon Standing? It Could Be Sign of Dementia Risk
- Why Are Doctors Removing Too Many Thyroids?
- Giving Plasma During Air Transport May Save Trauma Patients
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
- Health Tip: Understanding Antioxidants
- Health Tip: Using a Home Trampoline
- Could Pot-Linked Drug Help Ease Agitation in Alzheimer's?
- How Steroid Abuse Put an Aging Bodybuilder in the Hospital
- The Right Lighting Can Calm Alzheimer's Patients
- Woman May Have Passed on Ebola a Year After Recovery
- Supportive Managers Key When a Worker Is Depressed
- Some Dogs Will Barrel Through Doors to Help Their Human
- For Dieters, More Protein Equals More Satisfaction
- Fukushima Fallout in Some California Wines: Study
- New Hope in Saving Kids From Blood Infection Sepsis
- Could Suicides Rise Along With Global Temperatures?
- Almost 1,300 Genes Seem Tied to Academic Success
- Blood Sugar Spikes Seen in Seemingly Healthy People
- Treating Depression May Prevent Repeat Heart Attack
Monday, July 23, 2018
- Health Tip: Avoid Sugary Drinks
- Health Tip: Exercise May Lower Your Risk of Cancer
- Food Additives a Toxic Mix for Kids
- Gluten-Free Kids' Foods Fall Short on Nutrition
- Why Alzheimer's May Be Tougher to Spot in Women
- Many Struggle With High Cost of Breast Cancer Care
- Large U.S. Study Targets Prostate Cancer in Black Men
- 5 Ways to Push Yourself to Stay Fit
- Salmonella Spurs Recall of Swiss Rolls
- Having More Kids Tied to Lower Odds of Alzheimer's in Women
- Many Americans With Dementia Don't Know They Have It: Study
- Health Highlights: July 23, 2018
- What Foods Are Really Best for Your Heart?
- Scientists Rid Mice of Wrinkles, Hair Loss
- Decriminalizing Pot Doesn't Hike Teen Use, Study Finds
- Obamacare May Have Helped More Women Spot Cancer Early
Sunday, July 22, 2018
- Life Is Short After Dementia Diagnosis, No Matter Your Age
- How Common Is Dementia Among LGBT Seniors?
Saturday, July 21, 2018
- Tibsovo Approved for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- For Breast-feeding Working Moms, Co-Workers' Support Is Key
Friday, July 20, 2018
- Health Tip: Treating Spider Bites
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Bone Fractures
- Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Be Weapon Against Ovarian Cancer
- Later-Life Fractures Up Risk of Early Death
- Study Confirms Added Cancer Risk for Diabetics, Especially Women
- Could Botox Cousin Combat the Opioid Epidemic?
- Money Matters
- Salmonella Outbreak in 26 States Linked to Raw Turkey Products
- When 'Good' Cholesterol Is Bad for Older Women
- 'Fat-Freeze' Complication May Be More Common Than Thought
- Could Diet Soda Help Curb Colon Cancer's Return?
- FDA Warns of Deaths Tied to Tainted Synthetic Pot
- Health Highlights: July 20, 2018
- Bayer Stops U.S. Sale of Essure Birth Control Implant
- Green Spaces a Mental Balm for City Dwellers
- Ebola Antibodies Show Protection Potential in Animal Studies
Thursday, July 19, 2018
- Health Tip: Treating Heat-Related Illness
- Health Tip: Prevent Bed Bugs at Home
- U.S. Deaths From Liver Disease Rising Rapidly
- E-Cigarettes, Nicotine Patch During Pregnancy May Hike SIDS Risk
- Adding or Switching Diabetes Drugs Can Put Patients at Risk: Study
- Selecting a Personal Trainer
- More U.S. Teens Shunning Drugs, Alcohol
- Adrenaline Shot Can Save Lives After Heart Stops, But at a Heavy Price
- Cancer Survival Drops With Complementary Therapy: Study
- Your Earliest Memories May Be False
- Health Highlights: July 18, 2018
- Affected by the Valsartan Heart Drug Recall? Here's What to Do
- In the ICU, Patients' Relatives Often Mum About Care Concerns
- Air Pollution at National Parks Keeps Visitors Away
- Where Are Opioid Painkillers Prescribed the Most?
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
- Health Tip: Use Tampons Safely
- Health Tip: Performing the Heimlich Maneuver
- It's Called Kombucha. But Is It Good for You?
- Could an Early Supper Lower Breast, Prostate Cancer Risk?
- Nitrates in Meat May Be Tied to Mania: Study
- The Latest on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- First Blood Test for Melanoma
- 1 in 4 Docs Report Sexual Harassment by Patients
- Does Dirty Air Cancel Out the Benefits of Exercise?
- Pain, Sleeplessness Often Precede MS: Study
- More Pregnant Women Having Heart Attacks
- Resetting E-Prescriptions for Opioids Helps Curb Use: Study
- Health Highlights: July 18, 2018
- Top of Teachers' To-Do List: Focus on the Positives
- Does a Woman's Childbearing History Affect Her Alzheimer's Risk?
- Supplement May Ease the Pain of Sickle Cell Disease
- Longest Study Yet Finds Adult Kids of Lesbian Moms Are Doing Fine
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
- Health Tip: Care For an Incision After Surgery
- Health Tip: What's the Difference Between Delirium and Dementia?
- 4 Rules to Avoid Regaining Lost Weight
- Animal Cruelty May Indicate Child Abuse
- As Ticks Reach Record Numbers, Take Precautions
- Brain Scans Yield More Clues to Autism
- Can Smartphones Trigger ADHD Symptoms in Teens?
- New MRI Test May Predict Severity of MS
- Health Highlights: July 17, 2018
- Jury Still Out on Probiotics
- Ancient Bread Remnants Predate Early Agriculture
- If It Isn't Real Meat, Say So: Survey
- Food Allergies Less Severe in Infants: Study
Monday, July 16, 2018
- Health Tip: Take Care of Yourself During Radiation Therapy
- Health Tip: Map Your Way to Better Health
- Opioids Given Too Easily to Children: Study
- Smoking May Boost Irregular Heart Beat Risk
- When Does Your Child's Headache Call for a Doctor Visit?
- On-the-Job Stress Relief
- First Smallpox Drug Approved by FDA
- FDA Recalls Some Valsartan Drugs Due to Impurity
- Eczema Dramatically Impacts Quality of Life
- Many Gay Men Suffer Domestic Abuse: Study
- Health Highlights: July 16, 2018
- Vitamin D No Panacea for Brain Diseases
- First Drug to Treat Smallpox Approved
- Obesity Adds to Burden of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Hidden Blood in Feces May Signal Deadly Conditions
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Friday, July 13, 2018
- Health Tip: Microwave Safely
- Health Tip: Understanding the Teenage Brain
- HPV Shot Eliminates Advanced Skin Cancer in 97-Year-Old
- Where Snakebites Are Deadliest
- Brains May Be as Unique as Fingerprints
- Can You Eat Your Way to Better Asthma Control?
- A 3-Pronged Plan to Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk
- Heart Disease in Dogs May be Linked to Certain Pet Foods: FDA
- Is Depression During Pregnancy on the Rise?
- 100 Now Sickened by Salmonella-Tainted Honey Smacks Cereal
- 1 in 9 U.S. Adults Over 45 Reports Memory Problems
- Health Highlights: July 13, 2018
- Many Young Kids Not Screened for Developmental Delays
- Did Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage Yield a Health Benefit?
Thursday, July 12, 2018
- Health Tip: If You're 45 or Older, Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
- Health Tip: Shingles 101
- Half of Americans Trying to Slim Down
- Immune-Based Therapy May Help When Melanoma Spreads to Brain
- For Americans, in Science They Trust
- Why Some Americans Seek Abortion Pills Online
- Free Weights or Machines?
- New Cancer Immunotherapy Technique Could be 'Game Changer'
- Virtual Reality Therapy Edges Out Fear of Heights
- Fatty Fare a Fave for 'Otzi the Iceman'
- Researchers Probe Part of Brain Where Autism Might Begin
- Lyme-Bearing Ticks More Widespread in U.S. Than Thought
- New Guidelines Mean Almost 800,000 More U.S. Kids Have High Blood Pressure
- Are Concussions Tougher on Athletes With ADHD?
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
- Health Tip: Traveling With a Disability
- Health Tip: Caring for Your Epi-Pen
- 3 of 4 Black Americans Have High Blood Pressure by 55
- Insurance Gaps Costly for Those With Type 1 Diabetes
- 3 Ways to Promote Healthier Eating
- Lawsuits Alleging Roundup Causes Cancer Can Move Forward: Judge
- Seniors, Feeling Young Is a State of Mind
- FDA Slaps Stronger Warnings on Potent Class of Antibiotics
- Quitting Smoking? Even a Little Exercise Can Help You Stay Slim
- Neurological Fallout From Ebola Infection Worse Than Thought
- Health Highlights: July 11, 2018
- Report Warns of Dog Illness That Can Spread to Owners
- Yet Another Reason Why It's Hard to Stop Smoking
- High Blood Pressure Threatens Aging Brain, Study Says
- 'Heading' Soccer Balls May Be Bad for Balance
- Green Space: A Gateway to Better Health?
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
- Health Tip: Recognizing Hearing Loss in Infants
- Health Tip: Travel Tips For Women With Breast Prosthesis
- More Evidence That Supplements Won't Help Your Heart
- Teens Focused on Social Media May Be at Cyberbullying Risk
- Want a Meaningful Conversation? Cut the Small Talk
- This Protein Makes Armpits Reek, and Scientists Want to Stop It
- Mind-Over-Matter to Curtail Calories
- Hundreds Sickened After Eating Del Monte Vegetable Trays
- Wearable, At-Home Patch Could Spot Your A-Fib Early
- Heart Risks Tied to Transwomen's Hormone Therapy
- PTSD May Have Put Hearts of 9/11 First Responders at Risk
- Men's Testosterone Supplements May Be Losing Appeal
- Health Highlights: July 10, 2018
- Heat Waves Can Dull Even Young Minds, Study Says
- Scientists Get Closer to Origins of Hot Flashes
- How to Use Sunscreens the Right Way
Monday, July 09, 2018
- Health Tip: Asbestos Tips For Homeowners
- Health Tip: Prevent Recurrence of a Fungal Infection
- Helping Your Child Adjust to College
- Germs Grow on Medical Implants, But Can They Make You Sick?
- When Parents Do Time, Kids Pay the Price
- Doctor Burnout Widespread, Helps Drive Many Medical Errors
- Latest Trump Administration Obamacare Change Will Lead to Higher Premiums: Insurers
- Parent's Tough Childhood Can Cast Shadow Across Generations
- Want Good Sleep for Baby? Food May Be Key
- Scientists Target Cellular 'Fountain of Youth' to Extend Mouse Life Span
- Health Highlights: July 9, 2018
- Red Cross Issues Nationwide Call for Blood Donations
- Blacks Have Shorter Life Spans After Surviving Heart Stoppage: Study
- End-of-Life Care Depends on Doctor
- Hepatitis-Infected Kidneys May Be Safe New Option for Transplant
- Diabetes Diagnosis 'Silver Lining'? Other Family Members' Health May Improve
Sunday, July 08, 2018
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Friday, July 06, 2018
- Health Tip: Recognize Warning Signs of Youth Violence
- Health Tip: Stay Calm You When You Feel Frazzled
- Anti-seizure Meds Won't Ease Low Back Pain
- Infertility, Not Fertility Drugs, Linked to Raised Risk of Ovarian Cancer
- How to Maximize Your Gym Membership
- Tick-Caused Meat Allergy on Rise in U.S.
- Kids of Gay Parents Don't Struggle More Socially
- It's Men, Not Careers, That Drive Women to Freeze Their Eggs
- FDA Drops Zika Testing for Blood Donors
- The Hidden Danger of Your Wire-Bristle Grill Cleaner
- Low-Impact Yoga, Pilates Brings Big Health Benefits at All Ages
- Experimental HIV Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial
Thursday, July 05, 2018
- Medical Marijuana a Hit With Seniors
- Could Aspirin Help Keep Alzheimer's Away?
- As Temperatures Soar, Study Warns of Fatal Heat Stroke at Work
- Even When Insured, Heart Disease Can Bankrupt Poor Families
- The Disappearance of a Dog Line
- 850 Million People Worldwide Have Kidney Disease
- Health Tip: Dealing With Sibling Rivalry
- Health Tip: Manage Family Arguments
- Cost Keeps Many Americans From Getting Hearing Aids
- Teens Sneaking Juul E-Cig Into Classrooms
- Few Women Who Freeze Eggs Use Them for a Pregnancy Later
- Fatigue Fuels Knee Injuries in Young Athletes
- Sports Safety: It's Not Just Child's Play
- Fertility Clinic Denies Legal Liability for Loss of Frozen Eggs and Embryos
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
- Health Tip: Getting Prenatal Tests
- Health Tip: Cope With Loss
- How to Start Exercising When You're Out of Shape
- To Fight Childhood Obesity, Moms to the Rescue
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
- Health Tip: If You Have an Abscess
- Health Tip: Understanding West Nile Virus
- July 4 Fireworks Nearly Cost This Fireman His Life
- Those At-Home DNA Tests Are an Imperfect Science
- Docs' Tattoos No Longer Taboo
- Could Flea Fighters Stem Spread of Diseases Like Zika?
- Making the Most of That Fast Food Meal
- Kentucky Cuts Vision and Dental Benefits For Up To 460,000 Medicaid Beneficiaries
- Is the Pap Smear On the Way Out?
- Surgeons Make the Call on Gene Tests for Breast Cancer Patients
- Did Folic Acid Supplementation in Foods Lead to Less Psychosis in Kids?
- Warming Climate, More AC -- and More Unhealthy Smog Ahead
- 'Fish Pedicure' Caused One Woman's Toenails to Stop Growing
- Paints, Solvents Tied to Big Rise in MS Risk for Some Smokers
Monday, July 02, 2018
- Health Tip: Have a Fun and Safe Vacation
- Health Tip: Use a Blood Thinner Safely
- Sitting Tied to Raised Risk of Death From 14 Diseases
- Vacation Bliss Doesn't Linger for Tired, Stressed-Out Workers
- Beat the Heat on Your Summer Vacation
- Court Blocks Kentucky's Medicaid Work Rules
- Can Coffee Extend Your Life?
- Zika Dangers During Pregnancy May Be Worse Than Thought
- A Bright Future Might Help Teens Steer Clear of Violence
- Health Highlights: July 2, 2018
- Treatment for Opioid Abuse Grows, but Many on Medicaid Don't Receive It
- Scientists Spot Gene Linking Down Syndrome, Early Alzheimer's
- Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Can Mean Heart Risks After
- Even Once-a-Week Pot Smokers Have More Cough, Phlegm
- Working Overtime Could Raise Women's Diabetes Risk
Sunday, July 01, 2018
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Friday, June 29, 2018
- Health Tip: If Your Child Has Croup
- Health Tip: Teens E-cigarette Users More Likely to Smoke: Study
- Staying With 1 Doctor May Prolong Your Life: Study
- Don't Turn Into a July 4 Highway Statistic
- Hot Cars, Drowning: Keep Your Family Safe This Summer
- Pantry Items That Stay Fresher in the Fridge
- Tainted Irrigation Water Likely Cause of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
- Some Salads Are Healthier Than Others
- Health Highlights: June 29, 2018
- Close Siblings Can Ease the Pain of Family Conflict
- Human Insulin as Good as Costly Synthetic Versions
- Even at 'Safe' Levels, Air Pollution May Boost Diabetes Risk
Thursday, June 28, 2018
- Health Tip: Healthier Eating for an Overweight Child
- Robots May Soon Join Ranks of Alzheimer's Caregivers
- How Did A Wolf-Like Animal Become Man's Best Friend?
- Focus on Just One Sport Risks Burnout for Teens
- Make Exercise a Family Affair. Your Kids Will Thank You.
- New Drug Could Save Many New Mothers and Babies: WHO
- Just 1 in 4 Americans Gets Enough Exercise
- Cataract Surgery Tied to Fewer Car Crashes for Seniors
- Health Highlights: June 28, 2018
- Does Human Life Span Really Have a Limit?
- July Is Peak Time for Illness From Poop in Pools: CDC
- Weight Loss May Reverse Course of Atrial Fibrillation
- 'Superbugs' Found in Vast Majority of U.S. Supermarket Meat
- 'Walk & Think' Test Could Be Key to Concussion Care
- As the Eyes Go, So May the Mind
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
- Health Tip: Risk Factors for Male Osteoporosis
- Health Tip: Treat a Sunburn
- Tab for Young Binge Drinkers May Be Heart Trouble Later
- Is the Milk in Your Fridge 'Off'? Smartphone Might Someday Tell
- Death Certificate Data May Miss Many Opioid ODs: Study
- How to Head Off an Ice Cream Headache
- Smart Steps for a Safe Nursery
- New Flu Drug Fast-Tracked by FDA
- U.S. News Ranks Best Children's Hospitals for 2018
- Fit at Midlife May Mean Healthier Brain, Stronger Heart Later
- No Proof Vitamin D Lowers Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: Study
- Health Highlights: June 27, 2018
- Could Estrogen Play a Role in Men's Migraines?
- Look Before Locking: Protect Your Child From a Hot Car Tragedy
- Drug May Help Keep Aggressive Prostate Cancer in Check
- Could More Vitamin D Help Prevent Breast Cancer?
- Testing for Penicillin Allergy May Cut 'Superbug' Infection Risk
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
- Health Tip: Things to Consider Before Allergy Shots
- Health Tip: How Young Men Can Live Healthier Lives
- Artificial Pancreas Helps Hospitalized Type 2 Diabetics
- 'Heat Zapping' Kidney Tumors May Help Some Patients Avoid Surgery
- Brain Tumor Patients May Have Unlikely Ally: the Polio Virus
- Aggressive Treatment Doesn't Slow Type 2 Diabetes in Children: Study
- 5 Ways to Keep That Lost Weight Gone for Good
- Flight Attendants Show Higher Cancer Risks
- Giant Hogweed Can Burn Skin and Eyes, and It's Spreading
- Study Confirms Denser Breasts Are More Prone to Cancer
- Many Parents Say Sports Can Be Too Dangerous for Kids
- 25 U.S. Kids Treated in ERs Every Hour for Bike Injuries
- Is That iPad a Pain in the Neck?
Monday, June 25, 2018
- Health Tip: How to Prevent Heartworm in Your Pet
- Health Tip: When Canning Food at Home
- Kids Are Overdosing on Med Meant to Fight Opioid Addiction
- Many Childhood Cancer Survivors in Denial About Future Health Risks
- Sound Advice for a Sound Sleep
- Houston Hospital's Heart Transplant Program to Lose Medicaid Funding
- Heavy Teens Are Less Likely Now to Try and Lose Weight
- Tongue Piercings May Bring Harm to Teeth and Gums
- Vitamin D Deficiency Could Be Lung Disease Risk
- FDA OKs First Drug Containing Marijuana-Derived Ingredient
- Mom's Diabetes May Be Tied to Baby's Autism Risk: Study
- Race Can Affect Many Skin Conditions
- Will the Future Be Needle-Free for Diabetics?
- Risky Prescribing Boosts Opioid Death Risk
- Parents' Shift Work Can Be Good -- or Bad -- for Kids
- Families Need Summertime Sleep Schedules
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Friday, June 22, 2018
- Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease
- Health Tip: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Police Killings Harm Well-Being of All Blacks: Study
- Picking an Exercise Boot Camp
- 10% of Doctors Sexually Harassed in Last 3 Years
- Trump Carried Counties With High Opioid Use: Study
- Smoking Becoming a No-No on College Campuses
- Have Insurers Played a Role in Opioid Crisis?
- Some California Mosquitoes Can Carry Zika Virus
- Obamacare May Have Boosted Kidney Transplant Outcomes
- Native American Teens at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse
Thursday, June 21, 2018
- Health Tip: Regain Your Appetite
- Health Tip: Understanding Mono
- Could Antidepressants During Pregnancy Slow a Child's Motor Skills?
- More Evidence That Vaping May Help Some Smokers Quit
- Parents Must Ask: 'Is There an Unlocked Gun in Your House?'
- Tips to Keep From Overeating at Party Time
- Newer Flu Vaccine Only Slight More Effective in Seniors: FDA
- Laser Pointer Burns Hole in Boy's Retina
- More Body Fat Might Lower Odds of Breast Cancer in Younger Women
- TB Vaccine Linked to Better Type 1 Diabetes Control
- Many With Severe Allergies Don't Carry an EpiPen: Study
- Raise the Bar on CPR, Heart Group Says
- Health Highlights: June 21, 2018
- 2.5 Million U.S. High School Students Had a Concussion in Past Year
- Massive Study Finds Same Genes Drive Many Psychiatric Conditions
- Could Herpes Virus Play a Role in Alzheimer's?
- Pot Still a Drug of Choice for Many U.S. Adults
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
- Health Tip: Learn Warning Signs of Heat Stroke
- Health Tip: Create a Food Allergy Plan
- Enlist a Pharmacist to Help Manage High Blood Pressure
- When the Heart Stops, Drugs Often to Blame
- Why Obese People Find It So Tough to Slim Down
- Exercise May Ease Inflammation Tied to Obesity
- Florida Teen First Human Case of Another Mosquito-Borne Virus
- If Opioid Addicts Survive OD, Other Hazards Lie Ahead: Study
- 70 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak
- When Reconstructing a Breast, Patient's Own Tissue Is Best
- Video Replays Affect Soccer Refs' Thinking
- Smartphone-Obsessed Parents May Mean Cranky Kids
- Parkinson's Meds Tied to Higher Rate of Gambling, Sex Addiction Than Thought
- Does Mental Illness Raise Diabetes Risk?
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
- Health Tip: Choose Protective Sunglasses
- Health Tip: Suggestions For a Better Night's Sleep
- U.S. Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low
- One Blood Test Might Be Enough to Diagnose Diabetes
- Even Modern Care Wouldn't Have Saved RFK: Study
- How to Keep a Diet Diary
- Governors Condemn Trump Stance on Insurance Benefits for Pre-Existing Conditions
- Young Marijuana Users Face Psychosis Risk
- Severe Stress May Send Immune System Into Overdrive
- Many Young People With Autism Can Become Safe Drivers: Study
- Health Highlights: June 19, 2018
- How Much Drinking Is Healthy -- or Not?
- Marriage Is Good Medicine for the Heart
- Experts Warn of Synthetic 'Bioweapons' Danger
- After Concussion, Are Legs at Risk, Too?
- Stigma Adds to Burden of Type 1 Diabetes
Monday, June 18, 2018
- Health Tip: Soothing Baby During Teething
- Health Tip: Travel-Related Ills May Surface After You Return
- Today's Sleepy Teens May Be Tomorrow's Heart Patients
- What If You Lose Your Child at an Amusement Park?
- Pediatricians Say No to Spanking
- Exercise Options That Double as Stress-Busters
- NIH Cancels Large Alcohol/Heart Health Study
- How 'Helicopter' Parenting Impedes a Child's Development
- Reduce Weight, Reduce the Arthritic Knee Pain
- U.S. Teens Embracing Alternative Meds. Is That a Healthy Trend?
- Warning Labels Can Scare Folks Away From Sugary Drinks
- Health Highlights: June 18, 2018
- Mom's Voice: The Sleep Secret for Babies in Intensive Care
- America's Poor Are Less Happy Than Ever: Study
- Meds Can Cut Deaths From Opioid Abuse, But Too Few Get Them
- Psychiatric Drug Lithium Tied to Birth Defect Risk
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Friday, June 15, 2018
- Health Tip: Say Goodbye to Split Nails
- Health Tip: What to Do if You Scratch Your Eye
- Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
- When DEA Cracked Down on Opioids, Abusers Moved to Black Market: Study
- Liver Cancer a Big Threat to U.S., Other Developed Nations
- Does Salt Water Help Your Cut? And Other Health Myths of Summer
- Strategies to Avoid Sunburn
- First Generic Under-the-Tongue Opioid Addiction Treatment Approved by FDA
- The Water's Great. Just Don't Overlook Safety.
- Clean Skin, Hands Critical for 'Kangaroo Care' for Preemies
- Health Highlights: June 15, 2018
- Vitamin D May Guard Against Colon Cancer
- Exercise May Counter Effects of Obesity Genes
- The Hot Dog You Shouldn't Have
Thursday, June 14, 2018
- Health Tip: Protect Your Skin
- Health Tip: 4 Steps to Manage Diabetes
- Sleepless Nights Haunt 1 in 4 Americans
- Who Will and Who Won't Get the Flu?
- Know the Signs of Postpartum Depression
- Rising Number of Unvaccinated U.S. Kids Raises Risk of Disease Outbreaks
- Binge Drinking: A Hazard for Teen Bones?
- Test-Taking Can Be Tough for Kids With Vision Problems
- Health Highlights: June 14, 2018
- Sex, Drugs Hold Less Allure for Today's High Schoolers
- E-Cig Flavorings May Damage Lining of Blood Vessels
- Obesity's a Larger Problem in Rural America
- Lack of Paid Sick Leave Linked to Poverty
- Human Brain Hard-Wired to Love Fat-Carb Combo: Study
- Low-Nicotine E-Cigs May Raise Toxin Risks
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Gum Disease
- High Blood Pressure in Your 50s May Set Stage for Dementia
- Looking Good! Plastic Surgery for Men Surges
- How Healthy Is Your Diet?
- Crisis Hotline Activity Jumps After Spade and Bourdain Suicides
- Surgical Blood Transfusions Tied to Clot Risk
- Do Antipsychotic Meds for Kids Raise Diabetes Risk?
- Money Spurs Those With Heart Disease to Step Lively
- Health Highlights: June 13, 2018
- Why Are Statins Underused With Black Patients?
- Childhood Cancer Impacts Mental Health
- 60 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak
- Religion May Be Potent Medicine
- Diabetes Linked to Risk for Parkinson's Disease
- Mediterranean Diet Scores Again for Heart Health
- Can IV Fluids Harm the Brain of Those With Serious Diabetes Complication?
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
- Health Tip: Caring for a Minor Burn
- Health Tip: Using Bug Repellent
- Depression, Money Woes Higher in Heart Patients With Job Loss
- Could You Have Rosacea?
- Dogs May Help Soothe Vets With PTSD
- Urban Violence Has Wide-Ranging Impact on Schools
- Are Your Meds Making You Depressed?
- U.S. Obesity Rates Rising Again
- Smoking and Diabetes Linked to Calcium Buildup in Brain
- Honey Helps When Kids Swallow Button Batteries
- Obese Young Adults Prone to Binging, Purging
- Health Tips for Summer Fun
- Balanced Diet May Be Key to Cancer Survival
Monday, June 11, 2018
- Health Tip: Eat Fish Twice Weekly
- Health Tip: Manage Bed Wetting
- Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?
- Coffee May Do Your Liver Good
- Stabilize Those Stability Ball Workouts
- Salmonella Outbreaks in 36 States Linked to Backyard Poultry: CDC
- Girls, Young Women Fall Short on Exercise: Study
- Walkable Neighborhoods Might Lower Kids' Asthma Risk
- New DNA Test May Predict Prostate Cancer Risk
- Impotent? Maybe You Should See a Heart Doctor
- Antiviral Treatments Reduce Cancer Risk for HIV Patients
- Kitchen Towels Laden With Bacteria
Sunday, June 10, 2018
- Study Sees Financial Windfall If More Americans Ate Healthful Foods
- Americans' Obsession With Sugar Starts in Infancy
Saturday, June 09, 2018
Friday, June 08, 2018
- Health Tip: Breathe Easier in a Volcano Zone
- Health Tip: Understanding Sunscreen Lingo
- How to Determine Your Health Insurance's True Costs
- Patients on Opioids OK With Lower Doses
- Fish Oil May Protect the Youngest Hearts
- Travel Host and Author Anthony Bourdain Dead at 61
- Allergies More Common in Kids With Autism
- No Safety Concerns With DTaP Combo Vaccine for Kids: Study
- Oldest Bubonic Bug's DNA Decoded
- Health Highlights: June 8, 2018
- Wind Turbines' Health Impact Still Up in the Air
- Stigma of Safe Needle Exchanges Lingers Despite Opioid Epidemic
Thursday, June 07, 2018
- Health Tip: Living With Dementia
- Health Tip: Recognizing Triggers for Gum Disease
- Bookworms More Prone to Be Nearsighted, Study Finds
- Humidity Won't Hamper Spread of Flu Virus
- Never Ignore Depression
- Kate Spade Suffered From Anxiety and Depression, But No Warning Signs of Suicide, Husband Says
- Think Twice About Tonsil, Adenoid Removal
- 2-Drug Combo Could Help Some Women Through Miscarriage
- Health Highlights: June 7, 2018
- U.S. Suicide Rates on the Rise
- Snubbed on Social Media? Your Depression Risk May Rise
- Blood Test Might Predict Preterm Birth
- Fewer U.S. Kids Use Tobacco, But Numbers Still Too High: Officials
- Pediatricians Back Flu Shot, Not Nasal Spray Vaccine
- Why NFL Teams Play Better at Night
Wednesday, June 06, 2018
- Health Tip: Recognizing Hearing Loss
- Health Tip: Avoiding Rip Tides
- This Is When You're Most Likely to Die From a Heart Attack
- More Teens Than Ever Would Try Marijuana
- Go Vegan to Jumpstart Weight Loss
- Ariana Grande Reveals PTSD a Year After Concert Bomb Attack
- The Keto Diet Is Popular, But Is It Safe?
- Could Early Birth Hinder Adult Success?
- Colonoscopies, Endoscopies Carry Greater Infection Risk Than Thought: Study
- Health Highlights: June 6, 2018
- Human Trials Set for Experimental HIV Vaccine
- Blacks, Hispanics Suffer Second Bleeding Strokes More Often
- New Blood Pressure Rules Could Prevent Many 2nd Strokes: Study
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
- Health Tip: What To Expect From Joint Replacement Surgery
- Health Tip: Three Weight Stats That Can Predict Health
- Man Was Awake for 90 Minutes During CPR: Report
- Non-Drug Migraine Treatments Often Ignored
- Smart Steps for Safer International Travel
- Opioid Antidote Naloxone Recalled
- Sex Robots Are Already Here, But Are They Healthy for Humans?
- Breakthrough Therapy Seems to Rid Woman of Advanced Breast Cancer
- Are You a Prospective Poop Donor?
- Could Rover Unleash a Flu Pandemic?
- Mammograms Might Encourage Other Screenings
- 1st 'Biosimilar' OK'd to Prevent Chemo-Related Infections
- Health Highlights: June 5, 2018
- High Schoolers on Heroin Abuse Other Drugs, Too
- Stressed Out at Work? Your A-Fib Risk May Rise
- Your Tummy Rumblings Might Help Diagnose Bowel Disorder
- Millions Die Worldwide Each Year for Lack of Quality Care
- Job Strain Plus Heart Disease, Diabetes a Lethal Mix for Men
Monday, June 04, 2018
- Health Tip: Should You Eat Fish?
- Health Tip: Swim Safely in a Pool
- High-Calorie Foods Fit for a Diet
- Tragedy of Child Sexual Abuse Takes Financial Toll, Too
- Kids With Asthma Need a Flu Shot: Study
- Outbreak of Deadly Brain-Damaging Virus In India: WHO
- Drug May Spare Some Kidney Cancer Patients From Organ Removal
- Health Highlights: June 4, 2018
- New Treatments May Extend Pancreatic Cancer Survival
- Many High School Pitchers Suffer Pain as Pitch Counts Mount
- Why Dogs Born in Summer Likelier to Get Heart Disease
- Tips for Handling a Medical Emergency
- Heart Meds May Be Wrong for Millions of Americans
Sunday, June 03, 2018
- Gene Test May Allow Many With Early Breast Cancer to Avoid Chemo
- Cancer Drug Keytruda a New Weapon Against Advanced Lung Tumors
- Extended Chemo Extends Life for Children With Rare Cancer
Saturday, June 02, 2018
- Could a Blood Test Spot Lung Cancer Early?
- Experimental Drug Shows 'Modest' Benefit in Slowing Advanced Breast Cancer
Friday, June 01, 2018
- Health Tip: Caring for Dentures
- Health Tip: When Baby Spits Up
- More Teens Dying, With Drugs and Violence to Blame
- Walk Briskly to a Longer Life
- Vitamin D May Lower Miscarriage Risk
- A Nasty Germ That Can Lurk in Favorite Foods
- 1 in 3 US Military Injuries in Iraq, Afghanistan Weren't on Battlefield
- E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Lettuce Is Over, Leaving 5 Deaths in Its Wake
- Opioids Behind 1 in 5 Deaths of Young U.S. Adults
- Many, But Not All, Hospitals Require Flu Shots for Staffers
- Cancer Care Twice as Costly in U.S. Versus Canada
- Blacks With Prostate Cancer May Fare Better Than Whites
- Yes, You Can Put Too Much Chlorine in a Pool
