Pediatricians Unveil New Recommendations for Office Visits By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 7 December 15 For children and teens, there's a new schedule that lists what should happen at each doctor's checkup.
Predisposition to Obesity May Be Carried in Sperm By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 3 December 15 The information carried in a man's sperm cells may depend on his body weight, a small new study finds.
Too Much TV Really Is Bad for Your Brain By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 2 December 15 Young adults who spend too much time in front of the TV may start seeing the effects of this as early as middle age, a new study finds.
Safe Sleeping Is Just 1 Part of Preventing SIDS By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 2 December 15 A safe sleeping environment is crucial for preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). But other factors are important too.
Infections with Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Can Cause Brain Inflammation, Death By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 25 November 15 The chikungunya virus usually causes fever and severe pain, but it may also lead to brain inflammation and even death, a new study shows.
PMS May Warn of High Blood Pressure in Future By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 24 November 15 The headaches, low-energy feelings and other signs of PMS may signal an important health risk for women.
More Infant Deaths Blamed on Crib Bumpers By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 24 November 15 Crib bumpers cause deaths and should be banned, researchers say.
Lonely? You May Be More Likely to Get Sick By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 23 November 15 Lonely people may have worse health than those who are less socially isolated. New research points to why.
Attention Disorder Drugs May Harm Kids' Sleep By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 23 November 15 Kids who take medications for ADHD may develop sleep problems, new research finds.
Researchers Grow Vocal Cord Tissue That Can 'Talk' By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 18 November 15 People who have lost their voice due to vocal cord tissue damage could some day be helped by a new advance: Lab-grown vocal tissue.
Bright Light Therapy Can Ease Depression Symptoms By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 18 November 15 For people with depression, "bright light therapy" might help, a new study suggests.
College Rape Study Reveals Alcohol, Drug Use Pattern By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 18 November 15 Researchers are starting to better understand sexual assault on colleges campuses, and some of the risk factors that it may involve.
Kids' Drug-Resistant Bacteria Blamed on Farm Antibiotic Use By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 16 November 15 Kids are developing infections that are hard to treat because the bacteria are resistant to the drugs commonly used in raising farm animals.
How Ebola Spread: Map Could Aid Outbreak Responses By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 11 November 15 A new map reveals the path the Ebola virus took as the deadly virus spread across Sierra Leone.
Parents Targeted by TV Ads Putting 'Healthful' Spin on Kid's Drinks By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 9 November 15 Commercials for kids' snacks may lead parents to think the foods are healthier than they really are, researchers suggest.
A 'Natural' Herb Can be Poisonous, Woman Learns By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 5 November 15 A woman who was a "trained herbalist" wound up in the ICU after using a natural remedy.
Tummy Tucks May Be Riskier Than Other Plastic Surgeries By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 5 November 15 Tummy tucks have a higher rate of major complications than other cosmetic plastic-surgery procedures, according to a new study.
Anti-Vaccination Websites Use 'Distorted' Science, Researchers Find By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 3 November 15 Many websites that promote unscientific views about vaccinations use pseudoscience and misinformation to spread the idea that vaccines are dangerous, according to a new study.
Are Americans Eating Healthier? Take This Study with a Grain of Salt By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 3 November 15 People in the U.S. are now eating healthier -- and 1.1 million premature deaths were prevented by our healthier habits. But there's still quite a bit of room for improvement, a new study finds.
How a Family Dog May Lower a Child's Asthma Risk By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 2 November 15 Kids who live in a house with a dog before they turn 1 have a lower risk of asthma a few years later, a new study suggests.
Is pumpkin (everything) good for you? By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 30 October 15 There's pumpkin-flavored everything this time of year. But is pumpkin healthy?
Women's Risk of Early Death Linked to Reproductive Milestones By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 30 October 15 Women's lifespans may be linked to the age of their first period, or when they have their first child, a new study suggests.
Marriage Linked to Better Outcomes After Heart Surgery By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 28 October 15 People who are married may be more likely to survive after heart surgery, a new study finds.
Snakebite Victims in Africa Lack Needed Antivenom, Researcher Says By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 28 October 15 Snakebite treatments are urgently needed in Africa, researchers argue.
Eating a Healthy Diet May Reduce Brain Shrinkage By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published 21 October 15 Eating the right diet may help your brain cells stick around longer, a new study suggests.