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Elderly Brains Stay Sharp After a Low Trans Fat LifeEating a lot of trans fat harms thinking abilities in old age, a new study suggests.
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Prozac Works Better When Given with Talk TherapyAntidepressants and talk therapy work better when given together than either treatment does alone, a new study shows.
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Drugs that Prevent HIV Transmission Named 'Breakthrough of 2011' -
Testosterone Treatment Increases Muscle, Study Says, Fueling DebateTestosterone treatments help men gain muscle and lose fat, a new study says, but researchers say the risks of heart problems and prostate cancer remain unclear.
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If '250 Calorie' Label Doesn't Stop You, '50 Minute Jog' Label MightFood labels that show us how much exercise we'd need to do to burn off the calories prompt healthier choices, a new study finds.
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Baldness Treatments May Mimic Growth of Animals' Winter CoatsIn some animals, the signals that trigger hair growth vary with the seasons.
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Healthy Habits Are Most Contagious Among Similar FriendsEven people who were obese were more likely to pick up the new activity when grouped with other obese people than when grouped with thinner people.
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A Beer a Day Keeps the Cardiologist AwayStill, drinking in moderation is important.
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Prostate Cancer May Be Linked to Birth Control Pill in Water SupplyThe link held up across the globe.
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Experimental Fat-Destroying Drug Could Aid in Weight LossObese monkeys lost weight on the drug, while lean monkeys were not affected by taking it.
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People with Asthma, Allergies Should Avoid Air Fresheners, Scented ProductsThe advice may apply to products that may be labeled "natural" as well.
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Dads' Depression Linked to Kids' Behavior ProblemsFathers mental health issues have taken a back seat to those of moms.
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Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to 2,200 DeathsThe findings highlight the fact that ED may be a warning sign of heart or other health conditions.
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Vitamins May Increase Women's Risk of Dying, Research FindsThe new study linked a number of individual vitamins and minerals to the slight mortality risk.
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Health Value of Omega-3 Fatty Acids QuestionedRecent studies have failed to find evidence that omega-3s prevent deaths from heart disease.
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Gentler Shock to Out-of-Rhythm Hearts Shows PromiseThe use of defibrillators to reset a heart to its normal rhythm maybe become a thing of the past if high-frequency alternating currents can more gently do the trick.
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The Best and Worst Words to Use When Discussing Kids' WeightsThe wrong words stigmatize and demoralize kids, parents say.
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Kids' Checkups Too Short to Address Health IssuesChronic health problems may begin early in life.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria's Rise Tied to Antibiotic CreamThe origin of the USA300 strain has remained unknown, in part because, unlike other MRSA strains, it appears to have evolved outside of hospitals.
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New Malaria Vaccine Made from Mosquito SpitAn intravenous injection would be a first for a vaccine.
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Japan May Soon Lose Top Longevity RankingJapan, like the U.S, is likely to continue dropping in the rankings.
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Bacteria Causing 'Black Death' Likely Extinct, Study FindsThe bacteria that killed millions differ from those responsible for current plague outbreaks.
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Signs of Recurring Depression Revealed in Brain ScansThe results may provide insight into why some people relapse.
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Your Most Awkward Friends May Save Your LifeThe study helps to explain the benefits of anxiety and avoidance.
