7 Diseases You Can Learn About from a Genetic Test By Maureen Salamon Take a look at seven genes that genetic tests look for.
Lose Weight Smartly: 7 Little-Known Tricks that Shave Pounds By Maureen Salamon Here are some fresh tactics for shaving pounds, including a few that put a new spin on the tried-and-true.
Auto Injuries: A 'Winnable' Public Health Battle? By Maureen Salamon Even with recent advances in safety and increases in drivers' compliance with the rules of the road, traffic crashes are still the leading killer of Americans under age 35.
Fewer Meds, Balance Exercises Key To Preventing Elderly Falls By Maureen Salamon Falls among older people are as serious a health problem as heart attacks and strokes, experts say.
Health Care Infections: A 'Winnable' Public Health Battle? By Maureen Salamon Nobody wants to get sicker in a hospital than they were at home, but that's the reality for 1.7 million Americans every year, who develop healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
11 Interesting Effects of Oxytocin By Maureen Salamon A stream of studies in the last decade have revealed oxytocin's effects on body and mind. Here's what we've learned.
Why Prescription Drug Addiction Is Growing Among Teens By Maureen Salamon Nearly 8 percent of teens now report they have abused a prescription drug.
Grocery Store or Doctor's Office: Does It Matter Where You Get Your Flu Shot? By Maureen Salamon 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 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 Should babies sleep with their mothers?
Know What's Creating Young Picky Eaters? Pressure to Eat By Maureen Salamon 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 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 Here's how your milk options stack up nutritionally.
You Go, Grill: How to Have a Healthier Cook Out By Maureen Salamon 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 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 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 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 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 Shaving, Waxing and Electrolysis are other methods.
Holding Their Liquor Makes Women Much Sicker than Men By Maureen Salamon 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 Men are often neglected because they generally don't talk about their fears.
After the Battle: 7 Health Problems Facing Veterans By Maureen Salamon The wounds of war can go far beyond what meets the eye.
