Obesity Cutoff in South Asians Should Be Lower, Experts Say By Maureen Salamon published 30 May 13 South Asians have a higher risk for diabetes and heart disease than white Europeans with the same BMIs.
Chicago Hit Hard by Nationwide, Drug-Resistant Germ By Maureen Salamon published 30 May 13 Infections from a deadly, drug-resistant strain of bacteria spreading around the nation tripled in Chicago in the past year, according to a recent survey in the city.
9 Good Sources of Disease-Fighter Vitamin D By Maureen Salamon published 30 May 13 Check out the top ways to get vitamin D, from soaking up the sun to getting your fill of seafood.
Facing Up to the Facts: New Images Show How Exercise Affects Aging By Maureen Salamon published 30 May 13 How will you look in 20 years?
How Do You Know Your Kids' Immunizations Are Up to Date? By Maureen Salamon published 30 May 13 How to protect your children against measles, mumps, chickenpox and more.
Anti-Aging Skin Treatments: What Really Works? By Maureen Salamon published 30 May 13 Here's the lowdown on what works, and what to avoid.
Why Prescription Drug Addiction Is Growing Among Teens By Maureen Salamon published 16 February 12 Nearly 8 percent of teens now report they have abused a prescription drug.
Baby-Mother Bonds Affect Future Adult Relationships, Study Finds By Maureen Salamon published 20 December 11
Grocery Store or Doctor's Office: Does It Matter Where You Get Your Flu Shot? By Maureen Salamon published 14 December 11 Is it safe to get vaccinated against the flu in the middle of a grocery store?
For Women, Sex May Be Improved by 'Mindfulness Meditation' By Maureen Salamon published 15 November 11 Women who took a meditation course became significantly faster at registering their body's responses to sexual stimuli.
Newborn and Mom Co-Sleeping Study Stirs Controversy By Maureen Salamon published 9 November 11 Should babies sleep with their mothers?
Know What's Creating Young Picky Eaters? Pressure to Eat By Maureen Salamon published 26 September 11 You can lead a child to broccoli, but you can't make him eat it.
How 9/11 Memorials Break Isolation, Offer Comfort By Maureen Salamon published 11 September 11 Mental health experts say such rituals offer a level of comfort and healing.
The Skinny on Milk Nutrition: Cow, Goat, Rice or Soy? By Maureen Salamon published 7 July 11 Here's how your milk options stack up nutritionally.
You Go, Grill: How to Have a Healthier Cook Out By Maureen Salamon published 24 June 11 Nutritionists still give the green light to cookouts, but suggest tips for a healthy meal.
Why You Need to Avoid Catching a Summer Cold By Maureen Salamon published 14 June 11 If you're stuck inside on a beautiful summer day, you're probably wondering what the heck happened.
Save Time by Reorganizing Your Medicine Cabinet By Maureen Salamon published 7 June 11 What to keep – and not to keep – in your cupboard of cures.
Taking a Super Bowl Loss to Heart Can Be Deadly, Study Finds By Maureen Salamon published 31 January 11 The emotional distress fans feel after a loss may be the culprit, researchers say.
Fewer Meds, Balance Exercises May Prevent Elderly Falls By Maureen Salamon published 13 January 11 Doing exercises and balance and eliminating unnecessary medications may prevent falls among older people.
Shining a Light on the Pros and Cons of Laser Hair Removal By Maureen Salamon published 22 December 10 Shaving, Waxing and Electrolysis are other methods.
Holding Their Liquor Makes Women Much Sicker than Men By Maureen Salamon published 19 November 10 Excessive alcohol use takes a higher toll on women's bodies, with a greater risk of liver, brain or heart damage.
Childbirth Training Can Ease Dads' Anxieties By Maureen Salamon published 11 November 10 Men are often neglected because they generally don't talk about their fears.
After the Battle: 7 Health Problems Facing Veterans By Maureen Salamon published 11 November 10 The wounds of war can go far beyond what meets the eye.
