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5 Salad Killers to Skip

Countries That Ban Spanking See Less Teen Violence: Study

Despite Opioid Crisis, Most Patients Want the Drugs for Post-Op Pain

Facebook Posts May Hint at Depression

Health Highlights: Oct. 15, 2018

Health Tip: Know the Risks of Chicken Pox

Health Tip: Protect Your Food From Hurricane Threats

Kids' Concussion Symptoms May Persist for a Year

Michael's Lingering Threat: Mold

Push-Button Pain Meds Curb Need for Opioids After C-Section: Study

What Kids -- and Parents -- Fear Most at the Doctor's Office

Your Gut May Be to Blame for Your Bloodstream Infection

Diabetes Can Make Weight-Loss Harder. Here's Help

Eczema? Ask Your Doctor About a Bleach Bath

Add Asthma to List of Possible Causes of Childhood Obesity

AHA: A Child's Eyes May Be a Window Into Later Heart Disease Risk

Bug Behind Stomach Cancer Also Linked to Colon Cancer

Discharge Day Won't Affect Heart Surgery Outcome: Study

Do Dimmer Days in Pregnancy Raise Postpartum Depression Risk?

Health Highlights: Oct. 12, 2018

Health Tip: 10 Signs of Alzheimer's

Health Tip: Making Ugly Scars Scarce

Medicine Balls: Exercise Tools That Add Fun to Fitness

Vaccines Are Critical If You Have Diabetes

AHA: Boy With Heart Defects Thrives After 'Time Bomb' Delivery

AHA: Interpreters Are Key for Stroke Patients Struggling to Understand

Could Same-Sex Couples Have Babies With Shared DNA? Study Hints It's Possible

'Culturally Tailored' Program Helps Hispanics Cut Stroke Risk

Does Breastfeeding Hormone Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes?

Flooding a Major Health Danger as Michael's Fury Continues

Flu Shot in Pregnancy Lowers Risk of Flu Hospitalization

Genes, Not Diet, May Be Key to Gout Flare-Ups

Health Tip: Know the Risk Factors for Lower Back Pain

Health Tip: Protecting Yourself From Sexual Assault

Here's Something to Sleep On

It Just Doesn't Pay to Be Nice, Study Finds

Most People Can Recognize About 5,000 Faces

Obesity Doubles Odds for Colon Cancer in Younger Women

The Skinny on Fats

A-Fib Tied to Higher Odds for Dementia

An Eczema Drug Helped Regrow a Girl's Hair -- Could It Help Others?

As Hurricane Michael Nears, Expert Warns of Gas-Powered Generator Dangers

Can Intermittent Fasting Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

Health Tip: Evaluating Your Child's Handwriting

Health Tip: Understanding Migraines

Here's Another Good Reason to Not Pick Your Nose

Is Kidney Dialysis Always Needed When Septic Shock Strikes?

Major Childbirth Complications More Likely for Black Women

The Ideal Weight Makes for a Healthier Pregnancy

Therapy Dogs Can Spread MRSA, But Antibacterials Help Prevent the Danger

Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to Fewer Delivery Complications

AHA: Some Gut Germs May Help Recovery After Heart Attack

AHA: Stroke Care Gains in Puerto Rico Falter After Hurricane Maria

Don't Overlook Heart Care After Cancer Diagnosis

Early Pushing in Childbirth Won't Hurt Mom or Baby, Study Finds

Four Myths About Breast Cancer Debunked

Health Tip: Exercise More

Health Tip: Preventing Lyme Disease in Pets

Hey Home Exercisers, Sometimes Gym Classes Offer Added Benefits

Lose Excess Pounds, Lower Breast Cancer Risk?

Putting Faith in Blood Pressure Control for Black Patients

Seniors, Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Storing Insulin in Home Fridges May Lower Effectiveness

Type 1 Diabetes Often Misdiagnosed in Adults

Weight-Loss Surgery May Raise Gallstone Riak: Study

Could Impotence Be in Your Genes?

Health Tip: Prevent Mold Growth at Home

Health Tip: Teach Your Kids Tolerance

One-Third of 'Gluten-Free' Restaurant Foods in U.S. Are Not: Study

Study Sees No Link Between Gout Drug, Kidney Disease

Tips for Enhancing the Spa Experience

Breast Cancer Screening Just May Save Your Life

Clinical Trials Need More Volunteers

AHA: How Many Days of Checks Needed to Diagnose High Blood Pressure?

'Broken Heart Syndrome' Warrants Careful Monitoring

Does Aspirin Help Prevent Liver Cancer?

Drowsy Driving as Risky as Drunk Driving

Getting Your Medical Records Might Not Be Easy

Half of Antibiotics Given Without Infection Diagnosis

Health Tip: Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder

Health Tip: Living With Cancer For Years

Many Young Drug Abusers Not Tested for Hepatitis C, Study Finds

Today's Go-Go World Too Much for Too Many Hearts

Working Out When Under the Weather

AHA: Researchers Suggest New Way to Possibly Eliminate Clogged Arteries

Brain Scans Suggest Pain of Fibromyalgia Isn't Imaginary

Can a 'Noah's Ark' of Microbes Save the World's Health?

Did Neanderthal DNA Help Early Humans Fend Off Disease?

Flu Season Lingers in Big Cities

Health Highlights: Oct. 4, 2018

Health Tip: Dealing With Body Odor and Bad Breath

Health Tip: Treat Your Child's Allergies

Low-Dose Aspirin May Protect Against Ovarian Cancer: Study

Mediterranean Diet May Help Preserve Your Vision: Study

More Preteens Need HPV Shots to Meet Public Health Goal

Vitamin D Supplements Won't Build Bone Health in Older Adults: Study

Acne's Stigma Can Take a Big Mental Toll

AHA: After 2 Heart Attacks, She May Need a New Heart But First Comes Her Wedding

AHA: Doctors Could Do More to Help Smokers With Poor Circulation

Alzheimer's Gene Tied to 'Chemo Brain' in Breast Cancer Survivors

Could Diet Affect Breast Cancer Risk?

Does Less-Invasive Surgery Make Sense for You?

Health Tip: Manage Cravings After You Quit Smoking

Health Tip: Spend Time Outside to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

How Much He Sleeps May Affect His Stroke Risk

Path to Obesity May Start in Preschool

Pregnancy Complications Tied to More Menopausal Hot Flashes

Science Says 'Hug It Out'

Sexual Assault Has Long-Term Mental, Physical Impact

Study Casts Doubt on Light Drinking's Benefits

AHA: Lung Scans of COPD Patients Can Reveal Heart Disease -- and Death Risk

Diabetes, Dementia Can Be Deadly Combination

For Pain Relief, Why Not Try Drug-Free Alternatives

Health Highlights: Oct. 2, 2018

Health Tip: If Your Head Posture is Unusual

Health Tip: Recovering from Cesarean Section

More Evidence That E-Cig Use Leads to Smoking

One Football Rule Change Might Lower Concussion Risk

Severe Infections Rising Among Americans With Diabetes

Smoking Seems to Weaken the Immune System: Study

'Southern' Diet Blamed for Black Americans' Health Woes

Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Raised Risk of Tumors, Cancer Deaths

3 Ways to Tame Food Temptations

Colds Especially Bad? Your Nose Might Be to Blame

Common Diabetes Meds May Raise Odds for Amputation

Death Rates for Young Americans Drop, But Still Too High

Deep Space Travel May Damage GI Tract, Animal Study Shows

Drinking Enough Water Could Be Key to Avoiding UTIs

Health Highlights: Oct. 1, 2018

Health Tip: Dogs May Harbor Disease

More Evidence Video Games May Trigger Aggression in Kids

Therapeutic Vaccine Shows Promise Against a Range of Cancers

Three New Genes Linked to Chronic Back Pain

Viagra Linked to Trouble With Color Vision: Report

'Yo-Yo' Cardio Readings May Signal Heart Risks

Doctors Use Bacteria as Weapon Against Cancer

Lawn Mowers Can Be an Accident Waiting to Happen

AHA: Is Coffee Good for You?

Diet Tips That Go Beyond Calorie Cutting

For Many With MS, Well-Being Increases With Age

Growing Up Poor May Permanently Damage Thinking Skills

'Hangry' May Be More Than Just a State of Mind

Health Tip: Help Your Child Deal With Night Terrors

Health Tip: Understanding Hip Replacement Surgery

Just Witnessing School Violence Can Leave Psychic Scars

Parents Teach Firstborns About Sex, But Not Their Later Kids

Racial Bias Can Take Toll on Minority Medical Residents

Smoked, Vaped, Eaten: U.S. Teens Use Pot in Many Ways

AHA: New Report Explores Genes Behind Congenital Heart Disease

AHA: Spotting a Severe Circulation Problem Early Can Prevent Amputations

Beware the Vampire Bat, and Not for the Reason You Think

Fast Foods' Healthier Options Might Not Help Kids Eat Better

Health Tip: Keep Your Home's Air Quality Safer

Health Tip: Manage Symptoms of Anemia

Many Drivers Rely Too Much on New Car Safety Features

NIH Eyes $54 Million to Map Trillions of Human Cells

Study Supports Oxygen Therapy for Sudden Hearing Loss

What's Your Savings Personality?

Will a Defibrillator 'Vest' Protect Recent Heart Attack Patients?

With 80,000 Flu Deaths Last Season, Experts Urge Vaccination

AHA: 8-Year-Old Beats the Odds Against Heart and Brain Birth Defects

AHA: Years After Pregnancy, Heart Risks Track From Mother to Child

Breast Milk May Boost Preemies' Brain Development

Brief Exercise Breaks During Class Help Bodies, Brains

Can Too Much Screen Time Dumb Down Your Kid?

Don't Turn a Blind Eye to Vision Problems

Health Tip: When College Kids Should Go to the Doctor

Health Tip: Considering LASIK Surgery?

Most People Don't Know if They Have Genetic Risk for Cancer

New Therapy May Control HIV Without Daily Pills

What's the Dollar Cost of Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer's?

Women Who Breastfeed Longer More Likely to Have More Kids

AHA: Bystander CPR Rates Rising, But Survival Chances Worse for Women

AHA: Missouri Woman Puts Health First After AFib Diagnosis

Antibiotics May Cure Appendicitis -- No Operation Needed

Exercise May Delay Rare Form of Alzheimer's

Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise in Preventing TB

Genes May Control How Tough It Is to Stop Drinking

Health Tip: Let Kids Play

Health Tip: Protect Your Pet in Cold Weather

Number of Infants Born With Syphilis Reaches 20-Year High: CDC

Scientists Developing Blood Test for Drowsy Driving

The Physician Assistant Will See You Now

Bells, Whistles and Home Exercise Equipment

Booster Shots Safe for Most Kids Who Have Vaccine Reaction: Study

Coffee Shop Workers on Front Lines of Opioid Crisis

Gun Victims More Likely to Die Than Other Trauma Patients

Health Tip: Maintain Healthy Cholesterol

If Mom Smokes Pot, Kids May Try It Sooner

Milk Straight From Breast Best for Baby's Weight

More Needs to be Done to Keep Teen Drivers Safe, Pediatricians Say

Short Bout of Exercise Might Boost Your Memory

Shorter People May Duck Risk of Varicose Veins

Thinking of Others Makes Healthy Choices Easier

Don't Pop That Pimple, Expert Says

5 Tips to Manage Your Child's Asthma

AHA: Stiffening of Blood Vessels May Point to Dementia Risk

Can Mouth Swab at Age 2 Predict Obesity?

Contact Lenses May Harbor Serious, Blinding Infection

'Fitcations' Are a Great Way to Shape Up

Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2018

Health Tip: Help Prevent Varicose and Spider Veins

Health Tip: Manage Poison Ivy Rash

More Americans Are Recording Their Doctor Visits

New Compounds Might Help Stop Spread of Malaria

Parents Fret Over Fussy Eaters - but What Works?

Regular Bedtime Might Be Key to Better Health

Boys Lag Behind Girls in Reading by 4th Grade

Exercising With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Florence's Lingering Threat: Mold

Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2018

Health Tip: A Nutritious Diet Can Help Your Heart

Health Tip: Prevent Diaper Rash

Heart Defects, Sleep Apnea a Deadly Mix for Infants

Opioid Overdose Crisis May Have Begun Decades Ago

Sharing May Be Contagious

U.S. Alzheimer's Cases to Nearly Triple by 2060

We All Carry a Personal Cloud of Germs, Chemicals

1 in 6 Americans Over 40 Has Been Knocked Unconscious: Study

30 Million Americans Now Have Diabetes

Acupuncture: A New Look at an Ancient Remedy

AHA: For Hispanics, Neighborhood May Be Key Factor in Heart Disease Risk

As More U.S. Women Delay Childbirth, Multiple Births May Rise

Fitter Folks Suffer Milder Strokes: Study

Health Highlights: Sept. 19, 2018

Health Tip: Identifying Signs of Tickborne Illness

Health Tip: Traveling by Air

'Liking Gap' Might Stand in Way of New Friendships

Mom-to-Be's High-Gluten Diet Linked to Type 1 Diabetes in Baby

Ovary Removal Linked to Kidney Disease

Why Eczema Is Tougher to Treat for Black Patients

5 Foods to Always Have in Your Freezer

AHA: Common Treatment for AFib May Also Lower Anxiety, Depression

AHA: Heart Health Pays Dividends for Businessman Who Survived Cardiac Arrest

Could the Zika Virus Fight the Brain Cancer That Killed John McCain?

Health Tip: Coping With ADHD

Health Tip: Protect Your Child's Hearing

Injected Drug May Be New Weapon Against Gout

Many Young Doctors Report Burnout, Regret Career Choice

Parents Blame Smartphones, Tablets for Teens' Sleep Troubles

Scientists Find 500 More Genes That Influence Blood Pressure

Smog Might Cloud Your Memory

Zapping Airway Nerves May Help COPD Patients Breathe

After Florence Comes the Cleanup: Stay Safe

AHA: Coming Soon, Computers That Will Read Your Heart Tests

Drug Users Trying to Stay Ahead of Deadly Fentanyl

Ex-Cons May Be Good Job Hires

Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2018

Health Tip: Help Support Memory With These Foods

Health Tip: Understanding Lactose-Tolerance Testing

Infant Walkers Still Injuring Thousands of Babies

Many Americans Slicing Meat From Their Diet

Slaying the Couch-Potato Mindset

Is Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Really Worth It for Seniors?

Look for Early Signs of Thyroid Cancer, Experts Urge

1 in 12 Americans Lives With Debilitating Chronic Pain

AHA: 5 Reasons You Could Develop Heart Disease Before 50

AHA: Low Literacy Levels Can Be a Silent Health Threat

Asthma-Obesity Link May Cut Both Ways

Coffee May Have Another Perk for Kidney Patients

Flooding One of Florence's Big Dangers

Health Tip: Change Poor Posture

Health Tip: Identifying Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer

Household Chemicals Tied to Kidney Problems

Mumps Spread Quickly at Texas Cheerleading Meets: Study

Picky Eating May Mask Larger Issues

Folic Acid Won't Curb Dangerous Pregnancy Complication

Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2018

Health Tip: Prevent Yoga-Related Injury

Health Tip: Use a Ladder Safely

Hospitals May Overprescribe Blood Pressure Meds, Study Finds

How to Reassure Kids When Florence Strikes

Internal Body Clocks May Affect Timing of Epileptic Seizures

More Water, Mom? H2O Is Top Kids' Beverage in U.S.

Staying a Happy Couple During a Home Reno

To Help Beat Heart Disease, Stay Upbeat

ADHD Tied to Raised Risk of Early Parkinson's

AHA: From a Hole in Her Heart to the New York Stage

AHA: Get Your (Exer)game On to Make Screen Time Pay Off

Beware a Bolt From the Blue

Could a Placebo Pill Help Ease Your Back Pain?

Health Tip: Control Some Risk Factors for Diabetes

Health Tip: Recognizing a Learning Disorder

Mindfulness May Be a Buffer Against Pain

The Cat's Meow: The Emotional Boost of Cute Videos

Acne Advice for Returning Students

AHA: 17 Years After 9/11, Former NYPD Cop Still Battles Serious Health Problems

Could Even High-Fat Dairy Be Good for You?

Daytime Drowsiness a Sign of Alzheimer's?

Do You Know Your 'Body Time'?

Going Vegetarian to Cut Colon Cancer Risk

Health Tip: Suggestions for Excessive Sweating

Health Tip: Understanding Mouth Issues During Cancer Treatment

Juuls Pack Same Nicotine Punch as Cigarettes

Sexual Violence Haunts Women for Years

When Blood Sugar Rises in Pregnancy, Mom and Baby Pay the Price

4 Habits That Lead to Better Food Choices

AHA: Many With Supposed Drug-Resistant Blood Pressure Aren't Taking Meds

AHA: What's a Dangerous Level of Blood Pressure in Pregnancy?

An Ancient Art May Work Best to Prevent Falls in Old Age

Blood Infection Sepsis Tied to Heart Attack, Stroke

Chronic Pain May Drive Some to Suicide

Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2018

Health Tip: It's Back to School Time

Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

Home Monitoring Works for Blood Pressure Patients

Talking to Baby Might Boost Middle School Success

Want to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes? Eat More Whole Grains

Acing Intro to College Life

Tennis Skills Decline Equally in Male, Female Pros

AHA: 'Gronk Girl' Tackles Her Second Heart Transplant in 5 Years

AHA: Nicotine Patch Safe for Smokers Hospitalized With Heart Trouble

Black Patients Have 5 Times the Rate of Blood Pressure Crises

Exercise Doesn't Affect Timing of Menopause, Study Finds

Health Highlights: Sept. 7, 2018

Health Tip: Connect With Your Child

Health Tip: Using an ATV

Naloxone Nasal Spray Works Best to Stop Opioid OD: Study

Poor Health Care Linked to 5 Million Deaths Worldwide a Year

Say No to Yo-Yo Dieting

Sleep Apnea Often Missed in Black Americans

Urgent Care Centers Ease ER Burden in U.S.

AHA: Are Die-Hard Sports Fans Putting Their Hearts at Risk?

Evidence Doesn't Support Statin Use in Healthy Seniors

Exercise May Boost Brain Power in Alzheimer's, Mouse Study Suggests

Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Heart While on Dialysis

Health Tip: Understanding Urinary Incontinence

Kids Without Access to Good Food Face High Blood Pressure Risk

More Aging Boomers Are Embracing Pot

More Rattlesnake Bites After Rainy Spells

New One-Dose Flu Drug Shows Promise

Online History Gives Clues to Heart Ills

Probiotics: Don't Believe the Hype?

Stigma Another Burden for Many With Psoriasis

Surgeons Recommend Fewer Opioid Pills After Nose Jobs

Walking: Still the Starting Line for Fitness

130 Now Sickened by Salmonella-Tainted Honey Smacks Cereal

5 Smart Ways to Prepare for Elective Surgery

AHA: Heart Health Research of 9/11 Survivors Slowly Realized, 17 Years Later

AHA: Teen Went Into Cardiac Arrest During Spelling Bee

Fish Oil Pills During Pregnancy Might Mean Stronger, Healthier Kids

Health Tip: Prevent Back Pain at Work

Health Tip: Prevent Lawnmower Injuries

Scientists Finally Get Around to Finding Procrastination's Home in the Brain

Surprising Tactic in War Against Antibiotic Resistance

Walking, Exercise Both Linked to Lower Heart Failure in Older Women

Why So Many Firefighters Die From Cardiac Arrest

A Vaccine to Prevent Acne? It May Be Possible One Day

AHA: Nutrient-Rich Diet May Help Heart Failure Patients Avoid Hospital, Death

Chemo for Lung Cancer May Trigger Early Menopause, Study Finds

Even 'Good' Levels of Air Pollution Are Bad for Smokers

Health Tip: Help Kids Understand Alzheimer's

Health Tip: Promote Play for Your Child

Is the U.S. Really a Land of Opportunity?

Many Who Battle Cancer Stay Strong Mentally

New Hormonal Link Suspected in Type 2 Diabetes

'On-Again, Off-Again' Relationships May Be More Trouble Than They're Worth

Severity of Alzheimer's Can Vary by Season

Working Workouts Into Your Life

Health Tip: Protect Your Child After Pet Exposure

Homelessness Takes Toll on Kids' Health Even Before They're Born

Losing Weight the Online Way

Opium Poppy Genome Research May Aid Painkiller Production

Early Eye Checks for Kids a Smart Move

Depression Strikes Nearly 1 in 5 Young Adults With Autism: Study

Health Tip: Find Activities You Enjoy

Health Tip: Keep Your Epileptic Child Safer

Taming Those High-Calorie Temptations

Undescended Testes Tied to Higher Risk of Cancer, Infertility

With Stroke Comes Higher Dementia Risk: Study

Babies of Opioid-Addicted Moms May Struggle in School

Brain Implant Puts the Brakes on Epileptic Seizures in Mice

Even at Low Levels, Toxic Metals Put Heart at Serious Risk: Study

Gene 'Editing' in Dog Study Shows Promise for Kids With Muscular Dystrophy

Health Tip: Feeling Dizzy? When to See Your Doctor

Health Tip: Treat Your Sty

Later Breakfast, Earlier Dinner Might Help You Shed Body Fat

Low Back Pain? These Exercises May Help

Monkey Trials Raise Hope for Non-Addictive Opioid Alternative

Pediatricians Make Change to Child Car Seat Guidelines

Sleep Apnea Might Raise Odds for Painful Gout

Strain of E. Coli Spread From Poultry to People, Study Suggests

AHA: It Takes More Than a Bribe to Get Some People to Exercise

Ancient Treatment May Help Fight 'Superbugs'

Drug for Spinal Muscular Atrophy May Help Older Children: Study

Health Tip: Buy the Right Backpack for Your Child

Is Teen Drinking Tied to Aggressive Prostate Cancer Later in Life?

Monitoring System for Underage Tobacco Sales Falls Short: Study

Newer Breathing Tube Might Save More Cardiac Arrest Patients

Smoking, Drinking a Double Whammy for Teens' Arteries: Study

Soldiers' Suicide Attempts Often Come Without Prior Mental Health Diagnosis

Teaching Your Kids Online Safety

AHA: This Single Dad Kicked 30-Year Tobacco Habit for His Son

Alarming Rise in Antibiotic-Resistant UTIs in U.S.: Study

For a Healthier Heart, Stick to 6 to 8 Hours of Sleep

Health Tip: Talking About Your Cancer Diagnosis

Is Dairy Due for a 'Heart Health Makeover'?

More Evidence Ties Stress to Heart Trouble

Security Scanners Safe for Patients With Heart Devices: Study

Take a Vacation, Your Heart Will Thank You

Traffic Noise Is (Bad) for the Birds

What You Need to Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder

AHA: Healthy Dining in Convenience Stores?

As U.S. Kids Take More Meds, Dangerous Drug Mixes Could Rise

Aspirin, Fish Oil May Not Prevent Heart Trouble in Those Already at Risk

Could Too Much 'Good' HDL Cholesterol Be Bad for Your Heart?

Expert Advice for a Safe Trip Back to School

Health Tip: Food Safety for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers

Is Climate Change Draining Nutrients From Crops?

New Wrinkle in Heart Health: Furrowed Brows May Bode Ill

Secret Tunnels Between Skull, Brain Speed Immune Cells After Stroke in Mice

Study Finds Some Patients With A-Fib Have Hidden Brain Damage

The Health Benefits of Eating Earlier

Weight-Loss Drug Belviq Is First to Show No Harm to Heart

School Kids Need Supervision After Classes End

Here's Food for Thought -- and School Success

Are You a Fan or a Fanatic?

Bills Mount for Breast Cancer Survivors

College Grades Low? Try a Different Seat in the Classroom

Daily Vaping Tied to Doubling of Heart Attack Risk

Health Tip: Avoid a Pinworm Infection

Health Tip: Understanding Compulsive Exercise Disorder

Here's How Sleepless Nights Can Trigger Weight Gain

HPV Vaccine Doesn't Put Girls' Fertility at Risk: Study

Is a Health Secret Hiding in Your Infant's Diapers?

Newborns' Immune Systems Ramp Up After Birth

AHA: CPR Training at School Now Required in 38 States

Alcohol Helps Kill 2.8 Million People Globally Each Year

Doctors Discover New Type of Multiple Sclerosis

Drop the Word 'Cancer,' and Patient Choices Change

Drug Combo Fights Melanoma That Has Spread to Brain

Exercising on an Empty Stomach: Good Idea or Not?

Eyes Could Be Window to Predicting Alzheimer's

Health Highlights: Aug. 23, 2018

Health Tip: Manage the Terrible 3's

Health Tip: Your Toddler Can Be a Vegetarian

AHA: Losing Loved Ones to Heart Disease Moves Woman to Fight for Her Health

Breastfeeding Bonus: Lower Stroke Risk for Mom Years Later

Health Highlights: Aug. 22, 2018

Health Tip: Help Keep Your Teen Healthier

Health Tip: Prevent Childhood Obesity

How to Prevent Your Child From Getting Bullied -- or Being a Bully

'Moderate' Drinking May Help the Heart, But Only If You Stick With It: Study

Spine Stimulation May Help Paralyzed Patients Regain Bladder Control

Store Tobacco Ads Help Get Kids Vaping

Study Explores New Way to Stop Cancer's Spread

Taking a Stand at Work

When Kids Focus on 1 Sport, Overuse Injuries Rise

Your Kid's New Reading Buddy Could Be a Robot

6 Steps for Promoting Heart Health in Women

Are High-Tech Baby Monitors Worth It? Or Even Safe?

Blood Test Gives Quick Prognosis for Lymphoma Treatment: Study

Gut Enzyme Could Help Solve U.S. Blood Shortages

Health Highlights: Aug. 21, 2018

Health Tip: Differing Thyroid Tests

Health Tip: Protect Your Voice

HPV Test May Replace Pap for Some Women, New Guidelines Say

Kids' Play Is Healthy, Pediatricians' Group Says

New Lab Test Spots Heart Attack, Risk of Future Heart Woes

Newer HIV Therapies Yield Big Gains But Racial Gaps Persist

Radiation for Childhood Brain Tumor Can Hinder Memory

Read Any Good Books Lately? No, Teens Say, We're Too Busy Texting and Online

When a Parent Has Cancer, Kids Suffer Long Term: Study

2 in 5 Teens Text While Driving, Survey Shows

AHA: 'Bad' Cholesterol Can Be Deadly in Otherwise Healthy People

Are More U.S. Women Using Pot to Ease Morning Sickness?

Can a Maple Leaf Help You Look Younger?

Doctors Not Talking About Newer Meningitis Vaccine

Getting Kids Ready for the New School Year

Health Highlights: Aug. 20, 2018

Health Tip: Keep Your Bladder Healthier

New, Natural Pesticides Effective Against Mosquitoes: Study

What Comes First: Warm-Up or Stretching?

4 Ways to Protect Your Child From Allergic Reactions at School

A Wilderness Expert's Keys to Safety in the Great Outdoors

A Little 'Horseplay' Eases Veterans' Mind, Body & Soul

AHA: Gout Could Increase Heart Disease Risk

AHA: Personalized Guidelines for Treating Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

Clinical Trials Balance Out Urban, Rural Cancer Survival Rates

Eating Before Early Workout Helps Burn Carbs

Health Tip: Achieve Healthier Hair

Health Tip: Tongue Scrapers Won't Prevent Bad Breath: Experts

Is a Haywire Body Clock Tied to Mood Disorders?

The 'Right' Amount of Carbs May Help You Live Longer

AHA: Are Eggs Good for You or Not?

Childhood Exposure to Smoke May Raise Risk of Death From COPD

Health Tip: Keep Diabetic Feet Healthier

Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Gallstones

Here's a Part of Aging That Really Stinks

New Blood Test Spots Parasitic Infection in Pregnant Women

Research Links Long-Banned Insecticide DDT to Autism

Sleep in Your Contacts, Risk Serious Eye Damage: CDC

U.S. Opioid Epidemic Fueling Life Expectancy Decline

Why Friendships Matter

AHA: Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health of Those Near and Far

Forecast Sees Abnormal Heat Worldwide Through 2022

Health Highlights: Aug. 15, 2018

Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Macular Degeneration?

Health Tip: Keep Your Gut in Good Condition

Here's What Predicts a Woman's Odds of Living Till 90

One Reason Why Kidney Transplants Fail

Rehydration: How Much Is Too Much?

Secondhand Smoke Exposure as Kids Tied to Women's Arthritis

Stem Cells Restore Some Vision in Blind Mice

Why You Should Watch Your Weight After You Stop Smoking

AHA: Home-Delivered Meals Keep Heart Failure Patients Out of Hospital

Cellphone Use Puts Pedestrians Off-Balance

Dialysis Linked to Dementia in Seniors

Eclipse Viewers Eclipsed Viewing Records

Gene Test Predicts Risk of 5 Common Diseases

Give Your Child a Head Start With Math

Health Tip: Identify Bug Bites

Health Tip: Making an Emergency Call

More Alzheimer's Gene Links Found

Sleep Deprivation May Play Role in 'Global Loneliness Epidemic'

Study Hints at Why Women Suffer More Migraines Than Men

Vaping Shuts Off Immune-Fighting Cells in the Lungs, Lab Study Finds

When Head Injuries Make Life Too Hard, Suicide Risk May Rise

A Weak Grip May Signal Future Health Trouble -- Even in Kids

AHA: After Mini-Stroke at 41, She's on a Mission to Educate Others

Can Eating Crickets Boost Your Health?

From Pigs to Peacocks, What's Up With Those 'Emotional-Support Animals'?

Health Tip: How Drought Can Harm Your Health

Lack of Exercise Can Boost Cancer Risk

Lung Cancer Screening's Downside Not Discussed Enough

Need to Lose Weight? Team Up With Friends

New Guidelines for Urinary Incontinence Screenings

No Link Between Tdap Vaccine, Autism: Study

Rude Coworkers, Stricter Moms?

Young Adults Favor Family Over Friends If Forced to Choose

Eye Disease Link to Alzheimer's Seen

Make Your Next Camping or Hiking Trip Trouble-free

AHA: With Hurricane Season Underway, Health Experts Urge More Support for the Vulnerable

American Heart Association Turns Dietary Advice on Its Head

Dining Out With Smartphones Isn't Appetizing

Early Onset Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Heart Disease, Shorter Life

Frequent Sexting Can Weaken Committed Relationships

Global Aid Programs Shortchange Teen Health Needs: Study

Health Tip: Dispelling Myths About Diabetes

Health Tip: Fight Frequent Fatigue

Here's What Makes Seniors Feel and Act Younger

New Research Suggests Glaucoma May Be an Autoimmune Disease

Women With Asthma More Likely to Develop COPD

AHA: Obesity May Increase Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease

Childhood Brain Tumor Treatment May Hamper Adult Survivors

Doctors Write Fewer Opioid Scripts After Learning of Overdose Death

Exercise Really Can Chase Away the Blues … to a Point

'Fat' Mouse Test Failure Yields New Obesity Clue

Frequent Skin Cancers May Signal Risk of Other Cancers, Too

Health Tip: Help Manage Stress

Improve Diet Quality to Boost Weight Loss

Is Evolution of the Human Brain to Blame for Some Mental Disorders?

New Dads Can Get the Baby Blues, Too

Prenatal Vitamin D Pills Won't Boost Babies' Growth: Study

U.S. Trauma Doctors Push for Stricter Gun Controls

5 Special Splurges That Don't Break the Calorie Bank

Boxers vs. Briefs and Your Chances of Becoming a Dad

Catch-Up HPV Shots Work for Teen Girls

Elective Labor Induction May Cut C-Section Risk

For Seniors, Getting Physical Protects the Heart

Health Tip: Avoid Mosquito Bites

Health Tip: Studying Overseas

Online Daters Are Really Looking for Their Better Half

Parents' Religious Beliefs May Affect Kids' Suicide Risk: Study

Preschoolers' Parents May Be Unprepared to Treat Asthma

Severe Diarrhea Can Send IBS Patients Over the Edge

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Genes ID'd

Which Drugs Work Best for ADHD? Large Study Zeroes in on Two

AHA: Little 'Kemp the Warrior' Battles Heart Defect

Breast-Feeding Suffers in Homes With Smokers: Study

For School Kids, Vaccines Are Key

Have Glaucoma and Need to Switch Eye Docs? Here's What You Need to Do

Health Tip: How Often Do Kids Need to Bathe?

Health Woes Hit 1 in 7 Babies Exposed to Zika in U.S. Territories

Heart Monitoring a Must for Breast Cancer Patients on Herceptin

Hepatitis-Infected Kidneys a Safe Option for Transplant: Study

How to Become an Educated Patient

Snap, Polish, Post: Why Selfies May Be Bad for Your Health

Study Urges Genetic Testing of Relatives of Aortic Disease Patients

To Combat Childhood Obesity, Start at Birth … or Even Before

Barriers to Doctor-Nurse Communications Thwart Care

Better Blood Test May Spot Heart Attack Faster

Female Heart Attack Patients Fare Better If ER Doc Is a Woman

Health Tip: When Small Children Play Near Water

Homeless Babies Face Lasting Health Risks

Just 2 Weeks' Inactivity Can Trigger Diabetes in at-Risk Seniors: Study

Recognizing Early Childhood Speech Problems

Study Forecasts Dramatic Floods in Western U.S. Due to Climate Change

Too Much Screen Time May Pile on the Pounds

What Makes a Better Baseball Batter?

How to Keep Foodborne Illness at Bay

Better Sleep During Pregnancy May Cut Odds of Preemie Birth

Health Tip: Heeding Motorcycle Safety

Health Tip: Eat Safely at Outdoor Fairs

Hiccups for a Month? It Can Happen

Home Check: Electrical Safety, Room-by-Room

Scientists Trace Link Between Head Injuries and Parkinson's

The Dark Side of Sunless Tanning

Why Choo-Choo is Better for Baby's Language Skills Than Train

Why Seniors Can Struggle With Swallowing

AHA: Common Virus Causes Heart Defects in Mice

AHA: Heart Problem Forced Her Baby to Be Delivered Early. Then Came a Steeper Challenge.

Can Arthritic Dogs (and Their Owners) Benefit From Stem Cell Injections?

Google Glass Helps Kids With Autism Navigate Emotions of Others

Health Highlights: August 2, 2018

Health Tip: Ear Tubes May Help Prevent Ear Infections

Health Tip: Warmer Weather Triggers Rashes

How Much Daily Exercise Do You Really Need?

'Moderate' Drinking May Be a Brain Buffer

Moon Dust a Health Hazard?

Naked Mole-Rats May Give Clues to Human Longevity

Scans Help Spot Heart Trouble Early in People With Lupus

Steer Clear of Obese Friends With the Flu

Bioengineered Lungs Successfully Transplanted Into Pigs

Folic Acid Supplements in Pregnancy Help Kids of Women With Epilepsy

For Women Worldwide, Lung Cancers Rise as Breast Cancers Decline

Germs Gaining Resistance to Hand Gels in Hospitals

Health Highlights: August 1, 2018

Health Tip: Help a New Mom With Postpartum Depression

Health Tip: Recognize Signs of a Urinary Tract Infection

How Severe Brain Injuries Might Trigger Dementia

More Research Links Sunscreens to Marine-life Damage

Quick Fixes: 3 Ways to Combat Food Cravings

U.S. Murder, Suicide Rates Climbing Again

AHA: A Better Way to Predict Heart Attacks and Strokes … in Space

AHA: Scientists May Have Cleared Gene Therapy Hurdle

Big Slice of Red Meat Allergies Tied to Tick Bites

Brain's 'Plasticity' Amazes as Boy Recovers From Drastic Surgery

Caffeine Not a Dieter's Friend

Climate Change Means More Deadly Heat Waves: Study

Could a Blood Test Help Spot Severe Depression?

Fewer Dialysis Patients Facing Leg Amputations

'Heading' a Soccer Ball More Dangerous for Women: Study

Health Tip: Cope With Stretch Marks During Puberty

Health Tip: Prevent Foot Blisters

How to Decipher Those Food 'Sell-By' Dates

Lyme Disease Striking More Americans in More States

AHA: Limit Diet Sodas and Drinks, Stick to Water Instead

Drinking While Breast-Feeding May Dampen Child's Brain Development

Health Tip: Have a Safer Summer

Health Tip: Manage Hot Flashes

Here's What Happened When 1 Unvaccinated NYC Kid Got Measles

HIV Doubles Heart Disease Risk

LGBQ Youth More Prone to Obesity

Media Reports of Celeb Suicides May Trigger 'Copycat' Tragedies

New Drug Reverses Hair Loss in Mice

Obesity Warps the Shape, Function of Young Hearts

Sun's Harms Rise After Organ Transplant

Yes, There Is Room for Chocolate in Your Diet

Dim the Lights to Help Your Child Fall Asleep

Shield Yourself From the Summer Sun

AHA: For Protein & Your Heart, Pick Quality Over Quantity

Americans Say Editing Baby's Genes OK, Up to a Point: Poll

Gyms With Tanning Beds Send Mixed Message

Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Algae Blooms

Health Tip: Where to Store Food

It's Hot Outside: How to Stay Safe When Thermometers Rise

Summers Less Smoggy Now, But Winter Air Hasn't Improved

Tap Into the Health Powers of Garlic

Using Smartphones During Lectures = Lower Grades

Vaping Medical Pot May Not Ease COPD Symptoms: Study

3-Pronged Approach to Cancer Prevention

AHA: Personal Trainer Is Half the Woman She Used to Be

Alzheimer's Drug Trial Offers New Hope, But Uncertainty, Too

Could Psoriasis Patients Eat Their Way to Fewer Symptoms?

Do Men Really Hook Up More Than Women?

Health Highlights: July 26, 2018

Health Tip: Eat Whole Grains

Health Tip: Get Active

Illicit Use of ADHD Meds Won't Boost Grades: Study

Science-Based Diet Tips That Really Work

Sprained Ankle? Opioid Rx More Likely in Some States Than Others

Yes, Fingernail Cancer Is a Thing -- Just Ask This Beauty Queen

AHA: After a Heart Attack, Return to Work Can Be Good Medicine

Are You Car Seat Savvy?

Get Dizzy Upon Standing? It Could Be Sign of Dementia Risk

Giving Plasma During Air Transport May Save Trauma Patients

Health Highlights: July 25, 2018

Health Tip: Get More Dietary Fiber

Health Tip: Understanding Caffeine

Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Help Preserve Brain Health

Opioids Before Joint Replacement Tied to Worse Recovery

Sleeping Pills May Be Poor Choice for Dementia Patients

Virtual Reality as a Window Into Dementia

Why Are Doctors Removing Too Many Thyroids?

You Have 11 Seconds to Tell Your Doc What's Wrong

Your Sunscreen May Not Be as Protective as You Think

Almost 1,300 Genes Seem Tied to Academic Success

Blood Sugar Spikes Seen in Seemingly Healthy People

Could Pot-Linked Drug Help Ease Agitation in Alzheimer's?

For Dieters, More Protein Equals More Satisfaction

Health Highlights: July 24, 2018

Health Tip: Understanding Antioxidants

Health Tip: Using a Home Trampoline

How Steroid Abuse Put an Aging Bodybuilder in the Hospital

Some Dogs Will Barrel Through Doors to Help Their Human

The Right Lighting Can Calm Alzheimer's Patients

Woman May Have Passed on Ebola a Year After Recovery

AHA: The New Great American Road Trip: Pedaling From Coast to Coast

Decriminalizing Pot Doesn't Hike Teen Use, Study Finds

Gluten-Free Kids' Foods Fall Short on Nutrition

Having More Kids Tied to Lower Odds of Alzheimer's in Women

Health Tip: Avoid Sugary Drinks

Health Tip: Exercise May Lower Your Risk of Cancer

Many Struggle With High Cost of Breast Cancer Care

Scientists Rid Mice of Wrinkles, Hair Loss

What Foods Are Really Best for Your Heart?

Why Alzheimer's May Be Tougher to Spot in Women

How Common Is Dementia Among LGBT Seniors?

Life Is Short After Dementia Diagnosis, No Matter Your Age

For Breast-feeding Working Moms, Co-Workers' Support Is Key

AHA: ER Visits, Hospitalizations for AFib on the Rise

Could Botox Cousin Combat the Opioid Epidemic?

Could Diet Soda Help Curb Colon Cancer's Return?

Daily Low-Dose Aspirin May Be Weapon Against Ovarian Cancer

Ebola Antibodies Show Protection Potential in Animal Studies

'Fat-Freeze' Complication May Be More Common Than Thought

Green Spaces a Mental Balm for City Dwellers

Health Tip: Help Prevent Bone Fractures

Later-Life Fractures Up Risk of Early Death

Money Matters

Study Confirms Added Cancer Risk for Diabetics, Especially Women

When 'Good' Cholesterol Is Bad for Older Women

Adding or Switching Diabetes Drugs Can Put Patients at Risk: Study

Adrenaline Shot Can Save Lives After Heart Stops, But at a Heavy Price

Air Pollution at National Parks Keeps Visitors Away

Cancer Survival Drops With Complementary Therapy: Study

E-Cigarettes, Nicotine Patch During Pregnancy May Hike SIDS Risk

Health Tip: Prevent Bed Bugs at Home

Health Tip: Treating Heat-Related Illness

In the ICU, Patients' Relatives Often Mum About Care Concerns

More U.S. Teens Shunning Drugs, Alcohol

Selecting a Personal Trainer

Where Are Opioid Painkillers Prescribed the Most?

Your Earliest Memories May Be False

AHA: Vaping Tied to Blood Clots -- in Mice

Could an Early Supper Lower Breast, Prostate Cancer Risk?

Does a Woman's Childbearing History Affect Her Alzheimer's Risk?

Does Dirty Air Cancel Out the Benefits of Exercise?

Health Tip: Performing the Heimlich Maneuver

It's Called Kombucha. But Is It Good for You?

More Pregnant Women Having Heart Attacks

Nitrates in Meat May Be Tied to Mania: Study

Pain, Sleeplessness Often Precede MS: Study

Resetting E-Prescriptions for Opioids Helps Curb Use: Study

The Latest on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Top of Teachers' To-Do List: Focus on the Positives

4 Rules to Avoid Regaining Lost Weight

AHA: Protect Your Heart and Health During 'Dog Days' of Summer

Ancient Bread Remnants Predate Early Agriculture

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?

Food Allergies Less Severe in Infants: Study

Health Tip: Care For an Incision After Surgery

Health Tip: What's the Difference Between Delirium and Dementia?

Jury Still Out on Probiotics

551 Million Tons: How Many Bugs the World's Birds Eat Each Year

AHA: Virtual Counseling Helps Lower Blood Pressure

Eczema Dramatically Impacts Quality of Life

Health Tip: Map Your Way to Better Health

Health Tip: Take Care of Yourself During Radiation Therapy

Hidden Blood in Feces May Signal Deadly Conditions

Many Gay Men Suffer Domestic Abuse: Study

Obesity Adds to Burden of Traumatic Brain Injury

On-the-Job Stress Relief

Smoking May Boost Irregular Heart Beat Risk

Vitamin D No Panacea for Brain Diseases

When Does Your Child's Headache Call for a Doctor Visit?

Minor Cuts Are Simple to Treat

To Fend Off Migraines, Try Keeping a Headache Diary

A 3-Pronged Plan to Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Brains May Be as Unique as Fingerprints

Can You Eat Your Way to Better Asthma Control?

Health Tip: Microwave Safely

Health Tip: Understanding the Teenage Brain

Is Depression During Pregnancy on the Rise?

Many Young Kids Not Screened for Developmental Delays

Where Snakebites Are Deadliest

AHA: Southern Diet Could Be Deadly for People With Heart Disease

Are Concussions Tougher on Athletes With ADHD?

Fatty Fare a Fave for 'Otzi the Iceman'

Free Weights or Machines?

Health Tip: If You're 45 or Older, Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer

Health Tip: Shingles 101

New Guidelines Mean Almost 800,000 More U.S. Kids Have High Blood Pressure

Researchers Probe Part of Brain Where Autism Might Begin

Virtual Reality Therapy Edges Out Fear of Heights

3 of 4 Black Americans Have High Blood Pressure by 55

3 Ways to Promote Healthier Eating

AHA: Doctor Makes Lifesaving House Call in His Own Home

Green Space: A Gateway to Better Health?

'Heading' Soccer Balls May Be Bad for Balance

Health Tip: Caring for Your Epi-Pen

Health Tip: Traveling With a Disability

High Blood Pressure Threatens Aging Brain, Study Says

Neurological Fallout From Ebola Infection Worse Than Thought

Quitting Smoking? Even a Little Exercise Can Help You Stay Slim

Report Warns of Dog Illness That Can Spread to Owners

Seniors, Feeling Young Is a State of Mind

Yet Another Reason Why It's Hard to Stop Smoking

Health Highlights: July 10, 2018

Health Tip: Recognizing Hearing Loss in Infants

Health Tip: Travel Tips For Women With Breast Prosthesis

How to Use Sunscreens the Right Way

Mind-Over-Matter to Curtail Calories

PTSD May Have Put Hearts of 9/11 First Responders at Risk

Scientists Get Closer to Origins of Hot Flashes

Teens Focused on Social Media May Be at Cyberbullying Risk

This Protein Makes Armpits Reek, and Scientists Want to Stop It

Want a Meaningful Conversation? Cut the Small Talk

Wearable, At-Home Patch Could Spot Your A-Fib Early

Blacks Have Shorter Life Spans After Surviving Heart Stoppage: Study

Diabetes Diagnosis 'Silver Lining'? Other Family Members' Health May Improve

Doctor Burnout Widespread, Helps Drive Many Medical Errors

End-of-Life Care Depends on Doctor

Germs Grow on Medical Implants, But Can They Make You Sick?

Health Tip: Asbestos Tips For Homeowners

Health Tip: Prevent Recurrence of a Fungal Infection

Helping Your Child Adjust to College

Hepatitis-Infected Kidneys May Be Safe New Option for Transplant

Parent's Tough Childhood Can Cast Shadow Across Generations

Scientists Target Cellular 'Fountain of Youth' to Extend Mouse Life Span

Want Good Sleep for Baby? Food May Be Key

When Parents Do Time, Kids Pay the Price

Young Pitchers Should Keep Pitch Counts in Check

A-C-T to Prevent Hot Car Tragedies

AHA: Soccer is Healthy for More Than World Cup Pros

Anti-seizure Meds Won't Ease Low Back Pain

Experimental HIV Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial

Health Tip: Recognize Warning Signs of Youth Violence

Health Tip: Stay Calm You When You Feel Frazzled

How to Maximize Your Gym Membership

Infertility, Not Fertility Drugs, Linked to Raised Risk of Ovarian Cancer

It's Men, Not Careers, That Drive Women to Freeze Their Eggs

Kids of Gay Parents Don't Struggle More Socially

Low-Impact Yoga, Pilates Brings Big Health Benefits at All Ages

AHA: At 88, Heart Disease Won't Slow This Glam Texan Philanthropist

As Temperatures Soar, Study Warns of Fatal Heat Stroke at Work

Could Aspirin Help Keep Alzheimer's Away?

Fatigue Fuels Knee Injuries in Young Athletes

Few Women Who Freeze Eggs Use Them for a Pregnancy Later

Health Highlights: July 5, 2018

Health Tip: Dealing With Sibling Rivalry

Health Tip: Manage Family Arguments

Medical Marijuana a Hit With Seniors

Sports Safety: It's Not Just Child's Play

Teens Sneaking Juul E-Cig Into Classrooms

The Disappearance of a Dog Line

Don't Get Burned by Fireworks on the 4th

Health Tip: Cope With Loss

Health Tip: Getting Prenatal Tests

How to Start Exercising When You're Out of Shape

To Fight Childhood Obesity, Moms to the Rescue

Could Flea Fighters Stem Spread of Diseases Like Zika?

Did Folic Acid Supplementation in Foods Lead to Less Psychosis in Kids?

Docs' Tattoos No Longer Taboo

Drinking and Driving: A Deadly July 4 Cocktail

'Fish Pedicure' Caused One Woman's Toenails to Stop Growing

Health Tip: If You Have an Abscess

Health Tip: Understanding West Nile Virus

Is the Pap Smear On the Way Out?

July 4 Fireworks Nearly Cost This Fireman His Life

Keep Pets Safe From July 4th's Fireworks, Summer's Sizzle

Paints, Solvents Tied to Big Rise in MS Risk for Some Smokers

Surgeons Make the Call on Gene Tests for Breast Cancer Patients

Those At-Home DNA Tests Are an Imperfect Science

Warming Climate, More AC -- and More Unhealthy Smog Ahead

A Bright Future Might Help Teens Steer Clear of Violence

AHA: Former Diving Champ Nearly Missed Signs of Heart Valve Disease

Beat the Heat on Your Summer Vacation

Can Coffee Extend Your Life?

Even Once-a-Week Pot Smokers Have More Cough, Phlegm

Health Tip: Have a Fun and Safe Vacation

Health Tip: Use a Blood Thinner Safely

Preeclampsia in Pregnancy Can Mean Heart Risks After

Scientists Spot Gene Linking Down Syndrome, Early Alzheimer's

Vacation Bliss Doesn't Linger for Tired, Stressed-Out Workers

Working Overtime Could Raise Women's Diabetes Risk

Zika Dangers During Pregnancy May Be Worse Than Thought

Don't Skip Kids' Sun Protection on the Fourth

With Summer Here, Check for Signs of Skin Cancer

AHA: Using Electricity to Test Your Risk for Heart Failure

Close Siblings Can Ease the Pain of Family Conflict

Even at 'Safe' Levels, Air Pollution May Boost Diabetes Risk

Health Highlights: June 29, 2018

Health Tip: If Your Child Has Croup

Health Tip: Teens E-cigarette Users More Likely to Smoke: Study

Hot Cars, Drowning: Keep Your Family Safe This Summer

Human Insulin as Good as Costly Synthetic Versions

Pantry Items That Stay Fresher in the Fridge

As the Eyes Go, So May the Mind

Cataract Surgery Tied to Fewer Car Crashes for Seniors

Does Human Life Span Really Have a Limit?

Focus on Just One Sport Risks Burnout for Teens

Health Highlights: June 28, 2018

Health Tip: Get Enough Calcium

Health Tip: Healthier Eating for an Overweight Child

How Did A Wolf-Like Animal Become Man's Best Friend?

July Is Peak Time for Illness From Poop in Pools: CDC

Make Exercise a Family Affair. Your Kids Will Thank You.

Robots May Soon Join Ranks of Alzheimer's Caregivers

'Walk & Think' Test Could Be Key to Concussion Care

Weight Loss May Reverse Course of Atrial Fibrillation

Could Estrogen Play a Role in Men's Migraines?

Could More Vitamin D Help Prevent Breast Cancer?

Death Certificate Data May Miss Many Opioid ODs: Study

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Male Osteoporosis

Health Tip: Treat a Sunburn

How to Head Off an Ice Cream Headache

Is the Milk in Your Fridge 'Off'? Smartphone Might Someday Tell

No Proof Vitamin D Lowers Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: Study

Smart Steps for a Safe Nursery

Tab for Young Binge Drinkers May Be Heart Trouble Later

Testing for Penicillin Allergy May Cut 'Superbug' Infection Risk

25 U.S. Kids Treated in ERs Every Hour for Bike Injuries

5 Ways to Keep That Lost Weight Gone for Good

Aggressive Treatment Doesn't Slow Type 2 Diabetes in Children: Study

Brain Tumor Patients May Have Unlikely Ally: the Polio Virus

Flight Attendants Show Higher Cancer Risks

Giant Hogweed Can Burn Skin and Eyes, and It's Spreading

Health Tip: How Young Men Can Live Healthier Lives

Health Tip: Things to Consider Before Allergy Shots

'Heat Zapping' Kidney Tumors May Help Some Patients Avoid Surgery

Is That iPad a Pain in the Neck?

Study Confirms Denser Breasts Are More Prone to Cancer

AHA: Can a Daily Cup of Tea Do a Heart Good?

Families Need Summertime Sleep Schedules

Health Tip: When Canning Food at Home

Heavy Teens Are Less Likely Now to Try and Lose Weight

Kids Are Overdosing on Med Meant to Fight Opioid Addiction

Many Childhood Cancer Survivors in Denial About Future Health Risks

Mom's Diabetes May Be Tied to Baby's Autism Risk: Study

Parents' Shift Work Can Be Good -- or Bad -- for Kids

Race Can Affect Many Skin Conditions

Risky Prescribing Boosts Opioid Death Risk

Sound Advice for a Sound Sleep

Tongue Piercings May Bring Harm to Teeth and Gums

Vitamin D Deficiency Could Be Lung Disease Risk

Will the Future Be Needle-Free for Diabetics?

For Kids, Summer Is Time for Other Types of Learning

Pack the Right Footwear for Summer Vacations

AHA: CPAP Machines May Bring Better Sleep, Plus a Healthier Heart

Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease

Health Tip: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis

Native American Teens at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse

Picking an Exercise Boot Camp

Police Killings Harm Well-Being of All Blacks: Study

Smoking Becoming a No-No on College Campuses

2.5 Million U.S. High School Students Had a Concussion in Past Year

Could Antidepressants During Pregnancy Slow a Child's Motor Skills?

Could Herpes Virus Play a Role in Alzheimer's?

Health Tip: Regain Your Appetite

Health Tip: Understanding Mono

Many With Severe Allergies Don't Carry an EpiPen: Study

More Body Fat Might Lower Odds of Breast Cancer in Younger Women

More Evidence That Vaping May Help Some Smokers Quit

Raise the Bar on CPR, Heart Group Says

TB Vaccine Linked to Better Type 1 Diabetes Control

Tips to Keep From Overeating at Party Time

AHA: A Daughter's School Lesson Helped Save a Mom's Life

Does Mental Illness Raise Diabetes Risk?

Enlist a Pharmacist to Help Manage High Blood Pressure

Exercise May Ease Inflammation Tied to Obesity

Florida Teen First Human Case of Another Mosquito-Borne Virus

Health Tip: Create a Food Allergy Plan

Health Tip: Learn Warning Signs of Heat Stroke

Parkinson's Meds Tied to Higher Rate of Gambling, Sex Addiction Than Thought

Smartphone-Obsessed Parents May Mean Cranky Kids

Video Replays Affect Soccer Refs' Thinking

When Reconstructing a Breast, Patient's Own Tissue Is Best

When the Heart Stops, Drugs Often to Blame

Why Obese People Find It So Tough to Slim Down

After Concussion, Are Legs at Risk, Too?

AHA: New Insights Into Sickle Cell and Stroke Risk

Even Modern Care Wouldn't Have Saved RFK: Study

Health Tip: Choose Protective Sunglasses

Health Tip: Suggestions For a Better Night's Sleep

How Much Drinking Is Healthy -- or Not?

How to Keep a Diet Diary

Many Young People With Autism Can Become Safe Drivers: Study

Marriage Is Good Medicine for the Heart

One Blood Test Might Be Enough to Diagnose Diabetes

Severe Stress May Send Immune System Into Overdrive

Stigma Adds to Burden of Type 1 Diabetes

America's Poor Are Less Happy Than Ever: Study

Exercise Options That Double as Stress-Busters

Health Tip: Travel-Related Ills May Surface After You Return

How 'Helicopter' Parenting Impedes a Child's Development

Mom's Voice: The Sleep Secret for Babies in Intensive Care

Pediatricians Say No to Spanking

Psychiatric Drug Lithium Tied to Birth Defect Risk

Today's Sleepy Teens May Be Tomorrow's Heart Patients

U.S. Teens Embracing Alternative Meds. Is That a Healthy Trend?

Warning Labels Can Scare Folks Away From Sugary Drinks

What If You Lose Your Child at an Amusement Park?

Healthful Grilling Is as Simple as 1, 2, 3, 4

Beach, Boating and Booze Add Up to Summer Injuries

AHA: Kids Can Drown Quickly and Silently, So Prevention Is Key

Clean Skin, Hands Critical for 'Kangaroo Care' for Preemies

Does Salt Water Help Your Cut? And Other Health Myths of Summer

Exercise May Counter Effects of Obesity Genes

Health Tip: Say Goodbye to Split Nails

Health Tip: What to Do if You Scratch Your Eye

Liver Cancer a Big Threat to U.S., Other Developed Nations

Strategies to Avoid Sunburn

The Hot Dog You Shouldn't Have

The Water's Great. Just Don't Overlook Safety.

Vitamin D May Guard Against Colon Cancer

Health Tip: 4 Steps to Manage Diabetes

Health Tip: Protect Your Skin

Human Brain Hard-Wired to Love Fat-Carb Combo: Study

Know the Signs of Postpartum Depression

Lack of Paid Sick Leave Linked to Poverty

Low-Nicotine E-Cigs May Raise Toxin Risks

Obesity's a Larger Problem in Rural America

Test-Taking Can Be Tough for Kids With Vision Problems

Who Will and Who Won't Get the Flu?

Can IV Fluids Harm the Brain of Those With Serious Diabetes Complication?

Childhood Cancer Impacts Mental Health

Diabetes Linked to Risk for Parkinson's Disease

Do Antipsychotic Meds for Kids Raise Diabetes Risk?

Health Tip: Choosing Athletic Shoes

Health Tip: Help Prevent Gum Disease

High Blood Pressure in Your 50s May Set Stage for Dementia

Mediterranean Diet Scores Again for Heart Health

Money Spurs Those With Heart Disease to Step Lively

Religion May Be Potent Medicine

Surgical Blood Transfusions Tied to Clot Risk

AHA: Drug Therapy Fails to Control Blood Pressure During Exercise

Balanced Diet May Be Key to Cancer Survival

Could You Have Rosacea?

Depression, Money Woes Higher in Heart Patients With Job Loss

Dogs May Help Soothe Vets With PTSD

Health Highlights: June 12, 2018

Health Tip: Caring for a Minor Burn

Health Tip: Using Bug Repellent

Health Tips for Summer Fun

Honey Helps When Kids Swallow Button Batteries

Obese Young Adults Prone to Binging, Purging

Smoking and Diabetes Linked to Calcium Buildup in Brain

U.S. Obesity Rates Rising Again

Urban Violence Has Wide-Ranging Impact on Schools

Antiviral Treatments Reduce Cancer Risk for HIV Patients

Coffee May Do Your Liver Good

Health Highlights: June 11, 2018

Health Tip: Eat Fish Twice Weekly

Health Tip: Manage Bed Wetting

Impotent? Maybe You Should See a Heart Doctor

New DNA Test May Predict Prostate Cancer Risk

Stabilize Those Stability Ball Workouts

Strict Handgun Laws Lower Gun-Murder Rates in Cities

Walkable Neighborhoods Might Lower Kids' Asthma Risk

Americans' Obsession With Sugar Starts in Infancy

Study Sees Financial Windfall If More Americans Ate Healthful Foods

High School Pitchers Who Also Catch Prone to Injury

AHA: We All Need Water for a Healthy Life, But How Much?

Allergies More Common in Kids With Autism

Fish Oil May Protect the Youngest Hearts

Health Tip: Breathe Easier in a Volcano Zone

Health Tip: Understanding Sunscreen Lingo

How to Determine Your Health Insurance's True Costs

No Safety Concerns With DTaP Combo Vaccine for Kids: Study

Oldest Bubonic Bug's DNA Decoded

Patients on Opioids OK With Lower Doses

Stigma of Safe Needle Exchanges Lingers Despite Opioid Epidemic

AHA: Drones a Lifesaver for Cardiac Arrest Patients?

Bookworms More Prone to Be Nearsighted, Study Finds

Fewer U.S. Kids Use Tobacco, But Numbers Still Too High: Officials

Health Tip: Living With Dementia

Health Tip: Recognizing Triggers for Gum Disease

Humidity Won't Hamper Spread of Flu Virus

Never Ignore Depression

Pediatricians Back Flu Shot, Not Nasal Spray Vaccine

Snubbed on Social Media? Your Depression Risk May Rise

Think Twice About Tonsil, Adenoid Removal

Why NFL Teams Play Better at Night

AHA: Husband Saves Wife a Week After Learning CPR From TV Show

Blacks, Hispanics Suffer Second Bleeding Strokes More Often

Colonoscopies, Endoscopies Carry Greater Infection Risk Than Thought: Study

Could Early Birth Hinder Adult Success?

Go Vegan to Jumpstart Weight Loss

Health Tip: Avoiding Rip Tides

Health Tip: Recognizing Hearing Loss

Human Trials Set for Experimental HIV Vaccine

AHA: Stress Contributes to High Rates of Heart Disease Among Black Adults

Are You a Prospective Poop Donor?

Breakthrough Therapy Seems to Rid Woman of Advanced Breast Cancer

Could Rover Unleash a Flu Pandemic?

Health Tip: Three Weight Stats That Can Predict Health

Health Tip: What To Expect From Joint Replacement Surgery

High Schoolers on Heroin Abuse Other Drugs, Too

Job Strain Plus Heart Disease, Diabetes a Lethal Mix for Men

Man Was Awake for 90 Minutes During CPR: Report

Millions Die Worldwide Each Year for Lack of Quality Care

Non-Drug Migraine Treatments Often Ignored

Sex Robots Are Already Here, But Are They Healthy for Humans?

Smart Steps for Safer International Travel

Stressed Out at Work? Your A-Fib Risk May Rise

Your Tummy Rumblings Might Help Diagnose Bowel Disorder

Health Tip: Swim Safely in a Pool

Heart Meds May Be Wrong for Millions of Americans

High-Calorie Foods Fit for a Diet

Kids With Asthma Need a Flu Shot: Study

Many High School Pitchers Suffer Pain as Pitch Counts Mount

Tips for Handling a Medical Emergency

Tragedy of Child Sexual Abuse Takes Financial Toll, Too

Why Dogs Born in Summer Likelier to Get Heart Disease

Extended Chemo Extends Life for Children With Rare Cancer

Gene Test May Allow Many With Early Breast Cancer to Avoid Chemo

Experimental Drug Shows 'Modest' Benefit in Slowing Advanced Breast Cancer

A Nasty Germ That Can Lurk in Favorite Foods

AHA: Lifesaving Info Not Always a 911 Call Away

Blacks With Prostate Cancer May Fare Better Than Whites

Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Lettuce Is Over, Leaving 5 Deaths in Its Wake

Health Tip: When Baby Spits Up

Hyperthermia For Cancer Treatment

Many, But Not All, Hospitals Require Flu Shots for Staffers

Vitamin D May Lower Miscarriage Risk

Walk Briskly to a Longer Life

Yes, You Can Put Too Much Chlorine in a Pool

AI Better Than Docs at Catching Skin Cancers

Asthmatic Teens Even More Likely to Vape Than Those Without the Illness

Dogs Chase Gulls, Keep Beaches Clean

Health Tip: Caregivers Can Help Prevent Falls

Health Tip: Eat More Cruciferous Vegetables

Many Breast Cancer Survivors Not Getting Needed Mammograms

Many Poor Women Miss Out on Folic Acid Supplements During Pregnancy

Mindfulness Training to Help With Weight Loss

Pot Replacing Tobacco, Booze as Teens' Drug of Choice

Who Are America's Cohabiting Couples?

AHA: Retired Electrician Saved by CPR, Jolts From AED

Artificial Sweeteners Won't Affect Your Blood Sugar: Study

Baby Teeth Give Clues to Autism's Origins, Detection

Health Tip: Stay Fit at Work

Health Tip: Suggestions for Losing Weight

High Blood Pressure Can Really Up Your Medical Costs

How Much Exercise Helps the Aging Brain?

New Guidelines Lower Colon Cancer Screening Age to 45

Scientists Create First 3D-Printer Corneas

The ER or Urgent Care?

There's No 'Healthy Obesity' for Women, Study Finds

When Kids Expect a Needle to Hurt, It Does

AHA: Stroke Survivor Vows to 'Live Life Again'

Health Highlights: May 29, 2018

Health Tip: Safe Driving Tips for Older Adults

Health Tip: What's Up With Hiccups

'Markers' of Alzheimer's Don't Doom You to Dementia

No Link Between HPV Vaccine, Autoimmune Diseases: Study

Supplements Won't Help Prevent Heart Disease: Study

Take Your Swim Workouts to the Next Level

Thirsty Mosquitoes May Bite More in Droughts

Thyroid Cancer Survivors at Risk for Heart Disease

Too Much Meat, Dairy Tied to Heart Failure Risk

Tough State Drunk Driving Laws Save Lives

Use Your Legs, Boost Your Brain

Wise Words on Women's Health

Health Tip: How Working Parents Can Avoid Burnout

Health Tip: Pets Require Safety Precautions

Healthy Eating May Protect Her Hearing

On Top of Other Challenges, Homeless Have Higher Heart Disease Risk

Some Great 50-Calorie Food Choices

Why People Around the World Trip Over Their Tongues Sometimes

Expert Pointers for Avoiding Basketball Injuries

How to Do a Self-Check for Skin Cancer

5 Ways to Protect Your Eye Health

AHA: Aspirin May Help Some Pregnant Women Avoid Preeclampsia

Are Yawns Really Contagious?

Are You Ignoring Endometriosis?

Coal Miners Face Growing Wave of Black Lung Disease

Health Tip: Care for a Pressure Sore

Health Tip: 5 Habits That Could Help You Live Longer

Here Comes the Sun, and Kid Sun Safety

Little Follow-Up for Many Concussion Patients

Obesity May Offer Some Protection When Severe Infection Strikes

A Germ-Filled Capsule Might Help Spot Gastro Ills

AHA: Heart Disease a Hidden Threat to South Asians in U.S.

AHA: High-Flying Young Doc Overcomes Stroke That Once Grounded Him

Closed Cars Can Become Deathly Hot in Minutes

Health Tip: Avoid Poison Ivy

Health Tip: How to Get Rid of an Embedded Tick

Heavier Women May Face Higher Cancer Risks, Study Finds

Low-Fat Diet Tied to Better Breast Cancer Survival

Making the Most of Gym Time

Newly Identified Form of Vertigo Responds to Treatment

Severe Eczema May Be Linked to Heart Disease Risk

Snorers, Could CPAP Help Your Sex Life, Too?

Study Affirms What Many Know: Antidepressants May Lead to Weight Gain

What Makes for a Healthy Community?

A Lonely Heart Poses a Big Health Risk

AHA: Preterm Birth Could Warn of Mom's Future Heart Risks

Can Excess Weight in Toddlers Cause Brain Drain?

Early Life Trauma May Affect an Adult Man's Sperm

E-Cigarettes Don't Help Smokers Quit, But Cash Might

Health Highlights: May 23, 2018

Health Tip: Treating a Black Eye

Health Tip: Risk Factors for an Ectopic Pregnancy

Is Fasting a Diet Solution?

Lung Cancer Rate Now Higher in Young Women Than Young Men

Mediterranean Diet Most Popular on U.S. Coasts

New Guidelines Mean 1 in 3 Adults May Need Blood Pressure Meds

Toxins in BBQ Fumes May Be Absorbed Through the Skin

AHA: Cardiac Arrest Survivor Finds Her Rescuer … 5 Years Later

Blue's Clues: Adding Dye to Colonoscopy May Boost Detection

Closing Fossil Fuel Plants Tied to Fewer Preterm Births

Commuters: Pedal Your Way to Better Heart Health

Health Concerns Rise Along With Hawaii Eruptions

Health Highlights: May 22, 2018

Health Tip: Preventing Dry Skin

Health Tip: Why Get a Biopsy

How Exercise Helps Your Heart

Mom-to-Be's Pot Use Tied to Changes in Baby's Size, Behavior

'Pizza Challenge' Suggests Food Is Just More Tempting to Some

Small World? Not With One-Quarter Obese by 2045

Yoga May Be Right Move Against Urinary Incontinence

Are You a Procrastinator? Then Read This. Now!

Banned Pregnancy Drug Linked to ADHD Generations Later

Berries and Grapes May Keep You Breathin' Easy

Can the Mediterranean Diet Protect Against Smog-Related Deaths?

Health Highlights: May 21, 2018

Health Tip: How to Help Your Child Develop Healthy Relationships

Lifelong Exercise Can Guard Heart Health

Lower Vitamin D levels Linked to More Belly Fat

Many Parents Say Restaurant Fare Has Made Kids Sick: Poll

Overdoses on ADHD Drugs May Be Rising

Race May Play Role in Kids' Suicide Risk

Screening May Miss Signs of Autism, Especially in Girls: Study

Vendors Say Pot Eases Morning Sickness. Will Baby Pay a Price?

Wanna Look Cool? Give Smiling a Shot

Summer Camp Bummer: Smartphones, Not Bugs

AHA: Mother of Three Didn't Know What a Stroke Was -- 'Til She Had One

AHA: The Link Between HIV and High Blood Pressure

Boys' Early Pot Use Linked to Adult Drug Abuse

Conception Tougher for Couples When Male Partner Is Depressed

Dilemma for Cancer Patients as Life-Saving Meds Are Tied to Vision Loss

Health Tip: Plan Your Child's Chores

Health Tip: Understanding Periodic Limb Movement Syndrome

'Low-Alcohol' Booze Labels May Backfire

Some Women Have Regrets After Freezing Eggs for Later Pregnancy

Start Exercising to Cut Your Heart Failure Risk

Tasty, Healthy Alternatives to Sandwich Bread

When Temperatures Fall, Heart Attack Risk May Rise

AHA: 'Ideal' Heart Health Eludes More Americans

AHA: Spotting, Treating Stroke Quickly Was Key to Maine Woman's Survival

Anxious Women May Want to Keep an Eye on Their Bone Health

Can Exercise Help Curb Dementia? One Study Says No

Eat Fish Twice a Week to Ward Off Heart Disease, Experts Say

Health Tip: Control Caregiver Stress

Health Tip: Manage a Latex Allergy

Hookahs Hooking Lots of Young Adults on Tobacco

Medical Marijuana Ads May Spur Teen Pot Use

Pools, Hot Tubs Can Harbor Dangerous Germs

Scans Can Tell How Long Ago a Stroke Occurred

U.S. Fertility Rates Hit Record Low in 2017

Want to Give Your Memory a Boost?

After 'Mini-Stroke,' Drug Combo Could Help Cut Odds for Major Attack

AHA: A Fairy Tale With a Happy Ending That Many Share

Better Diet, Bigger Brain?

Big Rise Seen in U.S. Kids, Teens Attempting Suicide

Could New Pig Virus Pose Threat to People?

Health Highlights: May 16, 2018

Health Tip: Is Hand Therapy Right For You?

Health Tip: Understanding Childhood Arthritis

More Cases in Lettuce-Linked E. Coli Outbreak, But End May Be Near

New Rabies Test Could Save Lives, Maybe Even Minus the Shots

Organs From Opioid OD Victims Are Saving Lives: Study

Poor Seniors May Be More Vulnerable to Dementia

The Truth About Juicing

AHA: Heart Transplant Survivor Shakes Off Sheltered Childhood to Enjoy Life

Can Fido Fetch the Fountain of Youth?

Colon Polyp Type May Be Key to Cancer Risk

Companies Not Doing Enough to Combat Sexual Harassment: Survey

Fewer Money Worries Can Pay Off in Better Health

Health Highlights: May 15, 2018

Health Tip: Identifying Asthma Triggers

Health Tip: Taming a Pollen Allergy

No Evidence Acupuncture Boosts Fertility Treatment

Scientists Are Targeting the Common Cold

What Makes Up the American Gut?

Dirty Air in Pregnancy May Raise Kid's Blood Pressure Risk

Exercising in the Great Outdoors

Health Tip: Providing End of Life Care

Hospitals Should, and Could, Avoid IV Opioids: Study

'Superbug' Surfaces at Poultry Farm in China

Take Time Out Now for School Sports Physicals

What Causes Cancer? Misconceptions Abound

What Women Seek in a Mate -- Or Just a Fling

Shield Your Kids From the Sun's Damaging Rays

What You Need to Know About Strokes

7 Mistakes That Can Boost Your Blood Pressure Reading

Alcohol, Tobacco Cause More Health Harm Than Illegal Drugs

Antibiotics Tied to Higher Kidney Stone Risk

Bone Drug 'Holiday' May Raise Fracture Risk

Deadly Falls On the Rise Among U.S. Seniors

Health Tip: Find Your Resting Heart Rate

Health Tip: If Your Child Becomes Too Aggressive

After-School Programs a Blessing for Kids With ADHD

Cancer Docs: We Need More Research on Medical Marijuana

Exercises for Chronic Health Conditions

Health Tip: Manage Your Daily Medication

Health Tip: Prepare for a Tornado

Hostile Teachers Take the Joy Out of Learning

Making Life With Dementia More Bearable

More Doubt Cast on Surgery for Spinal Compression Fractures

More Than 1 Day of First-Trimester Bleeding Ups Odds for Smaller Baby

AHA: Mother of the Bride Survives Heart Attack on Mother's Day

Depression May Dampen Memory

Health Tip: Keep Your Kids Safer on the Internet

Health Tip: Learn Risk Factors for Miscarriage

Infants Know Real 'Baby Talk' When They Hear It

Meet Nao, the Robot That Helps Treat Kids With Autism

Obesity Might Raise Your Risk for A-fib

Restaurant Appetizers That Make Great Main Dishes

'Smoke-Free' Rooms Still Loaded With Smoke Residues, Study Finds

Teen Sexting Often Tied to Past Sexual Abuse

What Helps Adults With Autism Get and Keep a Job?

Women's Pelvic Floor Surgery Not Always Long-Term Fix

A Bone Drug That Treats Baldness?

AHA: Nurse's Colleagues Use the CPR He Taught Them to Save His Life

Curiosity a Plus in the Classroom, Particularly for Poorer Kids

Health Highlights: May 8, 2018

Health Tip: Keep Communicating With Your Child

Health Tip: Learn Football Helmet Safety

How Fire-Safe Is Your Airbnb?

Is Integrative Medicine Right for You?

More Americans DOA From Gun, Knife Wounds

No Sign Pot Smoking Will Trigger Irregular Heartbeat: Study

Non-Opioids Often Underused After Back Surgery

PTSD May Raise Odds for Irregular Heartbeat

AHA: Smoke-Free Laws Do Seem to Help Young Adults' Hearts

Could Mom-to-Be's Antidepressants Have an Upside for Baby's Brain?

Generic Drugs Don't Always Push Prices Down

Health Tip: Help Prevent E coli Infection

If Kids Exposed to Pot, Tobacco Smoke, ER Visits Rise

Kids' Exposure to Domestic Violence Takes Economic Toll

Many Teens Switch From Hi-Cal Sodas to Hi-Cal Sports Drinks

More Risk of Complications If Vaginal Birth Follows Prior C-Section: Study

Programs That Monitor Opioid Painkillers May Drive Some to Heroin

Using Diet to Stave Off Diabetes

Teens, Parents Aren't on Same Page When Talk Turns to Sex

Strict Gun Laws Spare Young Lives: Study

AHA: Poverty Levels Key to States' Performance on Heart Disease

Armpit Thermometers Helped Spread Dangerous Fungus at UK Hospital

Ditch the Golf Cart. Your Aging Knees Won't Mind

Health Highlights: May 4, 2018

Health Tip: Prepare for a Colonoscopy

Sleep-Deprived Kids at Risk of Obesity

'Smart Dresser' Might Help Alzheimer's Patients Clothe Themselves

Too Much Social Media May Harm a Woman's Body Image

U.S. Motorcycle Deaths Dropped 6 Percent Last Year

AHA: Paramedics Break Down Door to Save 28-Year-Old Having Stroke

Breast Cancer Prognosis May Be Worse If Diagnosis Follows 'Negative' Mammogram

Earlier Mammograms May Mean Less Need for Aggressive Treatments

Food for Thought: Keys to Fruitful Fertility

French Bulldogs: Cute, But Health Issues Abound

Further Signs That Too Much Sitting Can Raise Clot Risk

Health Highlights: May 3, 2018

Health Tip: When To Call Your Doctor If You Have Lower Back Pain

Health Tip: When Your Child Graduates High School

Home Gym: The Benefits of a Cross-Country Ski Machine

Scientists Probe Mystery of How Hair Prematurely Goes Gray

Sex Still Matters to Many Seniors, Survey Finds

Skin's 'Good' Bacteria May Be Promising Weapon Against Eczema

The Cold Truth About Migraine Headaches

AHA: Heart-Stopping Condition Could Come With Warning Signs

Blood Type May Play Role in Death Risk After Trauma

Could Time in a Sauna Lower Your Stroke Risk?

Harms of Banned Pregnancy Drug Linger for Decades in Daughters

Health Tip: Choosing the Appropriate Gym

Health Tip: Recognizing Lung Disease

Helping Hand: Men's Grip Strength May Up Marriage Prospects

Kids of Youngest, Oldest Moms at Risk of Developmental Issues: Study

Malaria Parasite Is Infecting, Killing U.S. Baby Deer

Some Reasons to Work With a Dietitian

Teens Willing to 'Cash In' on Curbing Cellphone Use While Driving

AHA: Blood Pressure Readings Often Higher Outside Doctor's Office

AHA: Blood Test Could Offer Life-and-Death Clues for Black Diabetics

Even Living Near a Farm Might Help Prevent Allergies

Fentanyl Now Drives Drug Overdose Deaths in U.S.

Health Tip: Get Active

Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes During Sports

Most U.S. Adults Support More Mental Health Services for Kids

Primary Bone Cancer: Introduction

Rock Climbing Goes Mainstream for Exercise Buffs

Speed of Heart Attack Treatment Can Vary by State

Thyroid Cancer: Chemotherapy

Thyroid Cancer: Surgery

Tobacco Companies Must Put New Warnings on Packaging, Court Says

U.S. Air Quality Improvements Are Lagging

Why You Should Unwind After a Tough Day at Work

AHA: How Much Does Your Doctor Actually Know About Nutrition?

Black Heart Failure Patients Less Likely to See a Cardiologist

End-of-Life Care Saves Money

Even a 'Bad' Flu Vaccine Could Save 61,000 Lives: Study

Gardening Isn't Just for Adults

Health Highlights: April 30, 2018

Health Tip: Prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Mid-Life Stresses May Be Tied to Late-Life Dementia Risk

Music May Calm the Agitation of Alzheimer's

No One-Size-Fits-All for Hydrating During Sports

Study Debunks Idea That Epilepsy Can Hamper Fertility

Too Much or Too Little Weight May Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis

What Foods Can Hasten, or Delay, Menopause?

'What's That Word?' Fitness Helps Seniors Find It

After Age 50, Yearly Eye Checks May Catch Common Cause of Vision Loss

AHA: Therapy Dogs Like Katie Are Good Medicine After Stroke

College Kids May Be Learning, Even When Checking Smartphones

Get Fit to Cut Your Diabetes Risk During Pregnancy

Health Tip: Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Cancer Risk

Health Tip: Prevent Skin Conditions in Athletes

How Transplanted Livers Guard Against Organ Rejection

Posting Your Vacation Online May Make You Forget It

Soda During Pregnancy May Not Help Baby's Brain

Take Online Reviews of Plastic Surgeons With a Grain of Salt

With 'Super Gonorrhea' a Threat, Many Still Getting Wrong Antibiotics

A Better Clot-Buster Drug for Strokes?

A Bit of Dark Chocolate Might Sweeten Your Vision

AHA: How Black Cardiologists Are Combating a Problem Affecting Millions

Breast Cancer Genes a Real Risk for Men, Too

Health Tip: Milestones to Look for by Age 5

Many Ground Zero Rescue Workers Battling Cancer Years Later

Rock Bands Soar When Some Members Are Married

The Paleo Diet: Fad or Not So Fad?

U.S. Women Loosening Up Sexually, Study Shows

Advil + Tylenol Better Than Opioids for Dental Pain

As Weather Changes, So Do Social Media Posts

Exercise Your Blues Away

Fetal Immune System May Trigger Premature Birth: Study

Fetal Procedure Prevents Rare Condition That Leaves Kids Unable to Sweat

Health Tip: Keep Your Breath Fresher

Health Tip: Manage Symptoms of Crohn's Disease

HIV Drug Appears Safe During Pregnancy

Race Now Plays Smaller Role in Americans' Risk of Dying Young

Restless Legs Linked to Brain Changes

Stop Burnout in Its Tracks

Anesthesia Doesn't Seem to Harm Child's IQ: Study

Avoid 'Text Neck' From Your Cellphone

Common Colon Cancer Screen May Help Men More Than Women

For Soccer Players, Heading May Pose Bigger Risk Than Collisions

Health Tip: Ease Pregnancy-Related Leg Cramps

Health Tip: Recognize Signs of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Heavy Drinking Could Raise Your Gum Disease Risk

Kids Are Naturally as Fit as an 'Iron Man'

Meditation Can Soothe the Anxious Soul in Just One Session

New Hope Against Disease That Prematurely Ages Children

Obese Men Suffer 'Weight Stigma,' Too

AHA: New Rules on Saving Kids Stricken With Cardiac Arrest

Breakfast Fans Gain Less Weight Over Time

Could Caffeine During Pregnancy Spur Weight Gain in Kids?

Don't Wait to Take MS Drugs

E-Cig Liquid Remains a Poisoning Danger to Young Kids

Electric Cars Don't Jolt Implanted Heart Devices: Study

Extreme Exercisers May Have Higher Odds for ALS

Health Highlights: April 23, 2018

Health Tip: Cope With Hearing Difficulties at Work

How a False Alarm Affects Future Cancer Screenings

Hydration May Be Key to a Beneficial Workout

Positioning During Cancer Radiation May Be Key to Heart Risks

Staying Healthy Between MD Visits

Too Much Drinking May Be Tied to PMS: Study

Use 'Proper Form' When Practicing Yoga

A Big Belly Bad for Your Heart

AHA: Infections Could Trigger Stroke in Pregnant Women During Delivery

Contact Sports May Alter the Brain, Scans Suggest

Even Organic Cotton Tampons Can Cause Toxic Shock: Study

Health Highlights: April 20, 2018

Health Tip: Learn Symptoms of Appendicitis

Health Tip: Screening for Cancer in Older Adults

Keep Eating Veggies (and Fruits) for Better Health

Mucus Test May Help Doctors Treat Sinusitis Better

Teens Who Cook Set the Table for Healthy Eating as Adults

When Does Online Gaming Become an Addiction?

Wrist Device Shows Promise for Hand Tremors

As Younger Men's Smoking Rises, So Does Their Stroke Risk

Could a Tattoo Someday Spot Your Cancer?

Doctor Who Gave Name to Asperger's Syndrome Worked With Nazis: Report

Drinking May Worsen Hearing Loss at Loud Concerts

Even Flies Enjoy Ejaculation: Study

Gene Change May Have Helped Indonesia's Deep-Sea Divers

Health Tip: Healthy Teeth May Signal Healthy Heart

Health Tip: Living With Cardiomyopathy

Healthy Diet, Healthy Eyes

His and Her Knee Injuries Occur the Same Way

You and Your Pooch May Have Similar Tummy Bacteria

Add Muscle Weakness as Another Cost of Type 1 Diabetes

Americans Toss Out Tons of Fruits and Veggies

Could Banned Chemicals Be Lurking in Your Kitchen?

'Dance Moms' Star Abby Lee Miller Paralyzed by Spinal Infection

Does Pot Really Dull a Teen's Brain?

Gene Therapy May Be Cure for Some With Rare Blood Disorder

Gene Twist Can Make Your Blood Pressure Spike From Salt

Health Tip: Recognize Early Signs of Autism

Health Tip: Relieve Your Blister, Corn or Callus

Marriage Means 'I Do' for Skin Cancer Detection

More Cases in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Romaine Lettuce

Turn Chores Into a Fitness Routine

What's the Best Way to Track Your Blood Pressure?

AHA: Fire Fighters Save One of Their Own After Heart Attack

Can Mom-to Be's' Weight Affect Daughters' Risk for Early Puberty?

Exercise In, Vitamin D Out for Preventing Falls: U.S. Panel

'Flexitarian' Eating: Part Vegetarian, Part Not

Go Nuts for Heart Health

Health Highlights: April 17, 2018

Health Tip: If You're Pregnant and Have Diabetes

Health Tip: Understanding Allergy Blood Testing

Ketamine Nasal Spray Shows Promise Against Depression, Suicide

New Therapy May Prevent Tough-to-Treat Migraines

Organs From Opioid OD Victims Are Saving Lives: Study

Skin Sensor Might Someday Track Alcoholics' Booze Intake

Some Blood Pressure Meds Tied to Pancreatic Cancer Risk in Women

The Poop on House Mice: They Carry 'Superbugs'

AHA: A Call for Deeper Understanding of AFib

Can 'Mono' Virus Up Odds for 7 Other Diseases?

Coffee Safe for Many With Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Review

Foodborne Illnesses Can Mean Financial Ruin for Restaurants

Health Highlights: April 16, 2018

Health Tip: When to Wash Your Hands

How to Keep Anger From Getting the Better of You

Love Your Hair Color? You Have Over 100 Genes to Thank.

New Drugs May Be Big Advance in Lung Cancer Care

Safety Info for Opioids Found Lacking

Smoking Puts Blacks at Higher Risk for Heart Failure

Too Much Sitting Could Raise Brain Risks

U.S. Women Less Likely Than Men to Get Statins After Heart Attack

A College Student's Guide to Avoiding Burnout

Telltale Clues That Your Child Is Depressed

AHA: Rx for Sedentary Kids -- Friends and the Great Outdoors

Another Study Finds Later School Bell Brings Sleep Bonus for Teens

Arizona Romaine Lettuce Tied to Nationwide E. Coli Outbreak: CDC

Busting Myths Surrounding Cancer and Genetic Testing

Fish Oil Supplements Fail to Ease Dry Eye, Study Shows

Health Highlights: April 13, 2018

Health Tip: Prevent Poisoning at Home

Health Tip: Using Glaucoma Eye Drops

'Let It Go' May Be Good Advice for Health

Preschool, Day Care Not Asthma Triggers: Study

Toxins in E-Cigarettes May Vary by Flavor

What You Need to Know About Fever in Adults

Yoga Can Soothe Anxious Grade Schoolers

AHA: Florida Lifeguards Helped Save Man's Life After Cardiac Arrest

Control Blood Pressure to Keep Dementia at Bay: Study

Health Highlights: April 12, 2018

Health Tip: Signs of Abuse at an Eldercare Facility

Is Your Waiter Stoned? Study Finds Pot Use Highest Among Restaurant Workers

Spring Sneezin' Season Has Sprung

The Bad Habits That Lead to Weight Gain

The Traits That Hike High School Dropout Risk

Tough Times Can Leave Their Mark on the Older Brain

Want to Help Beat Colon Cancer? Live Healthy

Who Lives Longer -- Night Owls or Early Birds?

AHA: Four-Legged Friends Can Have Heart Issues, Too

Another Wildfire Danger: Heart Attacks

As Menopause Symptoms Get Worse, Heart May Pay a Price

Brain Injuries Linked With Dementia Risk

Cataract Surgery on Ebola Survivors Safe for Docs

Could Earlier Menopause Mean Poorer Memory in Senior Years?

Did 2016 Election Unleash OCD in the USA?

Even When You Think You're Not Sleepy, Your Car Crash Risk Rises

Got Osteoarthritis? Get Moving

Health Highlights: April 11, 2018

Heath Tip; How to Introduce Your Child to Peanuts

Peanut Allergy Vaccine Works -- in Mice

Zika May Linger in Semen for Shorter Period Than Thought: Study

Common Gynecologic Condition Linked to Mental Health Issues

Eyebrow-Raising Finding on How Human Communication Evolved

Health Tip: Practice Window Safety

Health Tip: Speak With Your Doctor if You Aren't Sleeping Well

Help for When You're Wide-Eyed at 3 a.m.

Human Cancer Meds Might Help Save Tasmanian Devils

Sugar-Craving Gene Helps Lower Body Fat, But Has Downside

The Focus Shifts in Alzheimer's Research

Video Games May Be OK for Toddlers -- If Mom or Dad Join In

Who Do City Mosquitoes Bite Most?

AHA: Asthma as Kid, Stiffer Arteries as an Adult?

Belly Fat Tied to Lower Kidney Cancer Survival Odds in Women

Diet, Exercise Can Ease Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment

Exercise Cuts Heart Risks, Regardless of Your Genes

Expert Tips for Taming Oily Skin

Health Tip: Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Mom's Marijuana Winds Up in Breast Milk

One Man Got a Nasty Surprise From World's Hottest Chili Pepper

Reading to Your Kids Might Boost Their Social Skills

Sleepless Nights Show Ties To Alzheimer's Risk

What Your Kids Want to Tell You About Social Media

Safeguard the Arms of Young Pitchers

Exercise for High Blood Pressure? Most Not Keen on Idea

Looking for Online Advice on Your Heart Device? Beware

AHA: Summer Sun Might Bring Fewer Heart Attacks, Study Finds

COPD Is an Adult Killer, But Its Origins May Lie in Childhood

Dance Club Scene Rife With Opioid Abuse

Health Tip: Preparing for a Blood Test

Health Tip: Understanding Electrolytes

Heart Disease Carries Huge Cost for Some Families

Kids in Tough Neighborhoods Head to ER More Often

New Hope Against Disease That Brings a Colorless World

Sometimes, Headaches Can Be an Emergency. Here's When.

Why Americans' Life Expectancy Is Getting Longer

Will a Narcissist Steal Your Sweetheart Just for Kicks?

Health Highlights: April 5, 2018

Health Tip: Coping With Polluted Water

Health Tip: When to See a Doctor for Cradle Cap

Here's How to Pack Protein Into Your Diet

Loopholes May Lead Young Facebook Users to Tobacco Products

Losing Excess Weight in Childhood Cuts Diabetes Risk

Major Project Completes Genetic 'Map' of 33 Cancers

Older Brains Replenish Cells Just Like Young Brains: Study

Poor College Grades? Maybe Your Class Schedule Is to Blame

Smokers' Diets Let Them Down, Too

Stretching Can Help Get Seniors Moving

Why More People Don't Walk or Bike to Work

AHA: 'No Excuses' for 3 Heart Disease Survivors Walking to Stay Fit

AHA: Shedding So-Called 'Protective' Thigh Fat May Help the Heart

Blood Levels of Toxic Fire Retardants Declining in Kids

Early Promise for Eye Implant to Fight Macular Degeneration

Girl's Windpipe Replacement Still Works 4 Years Later

Health Highlights: April 4, 2018

Health Tip: Don't Get Burned by Kitchen Accidents

Health Tip: Watch a Birthmark Over Time

Here's Another Reason to Not Marry Your Cousin

It's Crunch Time

Obesity Can Lead to Liver Damage by Age 8: Study

Oldest Students in Class Most Likely to Attend College

Super Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Coming to U.S., Experts Say

Veggies a Healthy Recipe for Older Women's Hearts

Zika Infection After Birth May Require Long-Term Follow-Up

AHA: Gene Test Predicts Who Won't Benefit From Blood Thinner Plavix

AHA: Smart Ways to Get a Workout at Work

All That Overtime Could Be Killing You

Despite California's Warning Signs, Coffee Is Still Safe, Experts Say

Health Highlights: April 3, 2018

Health Tip: Taming Bursitis

Health Tip: Treating Rosacea

'Nightmare Superbug' Outbreak Could Happen, CDC Warns

Rear-Facing Car Seats Protect Tots in Crashes From Behind: Study

Red Meat Tied to Higher Colon Cancer Risk for Women

Sorry Older Guys: Protein Binges Won't Boost Your Health

Tiny Changes in Facial Color Telegraph Your Emotions

Weightlifting Injuries Common for Deployed U.S. Troops

Abandoning Your Workouts May Bring on the Blues

After Cancer, Accelerated Aging?

Babies Given Certain Meds May Have Higher Odds for Allergies Later

Baby Sitters, Relatives Often Unaware of SIDS Risk

Cardiac Defects in Baby Tied to Later Heart Trouble in Moms

Early Periods May Heighten Obesity Risk Later

Health Highlights: April 2, 2018

Health Tip: Which Car Seat Should Your Child Use?

Key Heart Risks Decline for Older Americans

Raised Blood Pressure Before Pregnancy Linked to Miscarriage

Testicular Cancer Survivors May Face Heart Trouble Later

Why More Teens Aren't Getting Protection Against Common STD

Put Your Best Feet Forward, Despite Diabetes

Prenatal Test Advance May Help Spot Serious Gene Mutations

AHA: When a College Hoops Star Died of a Heart Attack, His Family Got in the Game

Arnold Schwarzenegger Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery

Brain Cell Development Differs in Those With Autism: Study

ER Docs Prescribe More Opioids Than They Realize

For Hard-to-Manage Type 1 Diabetes, Transplant Makes Life Better

Foul Play: More Baseball Fans Getting Hit By the Ball

Health Tip: Avoiding Gluten in Medication

Health Tip: Taming GERD

Many Pick the Wrong Drugs for Sneezin' Season

Smart Choices for Your Home Gym

With Warmer Weather Comes Wrap-Up of Severe Flu Season

AHA: Healthy Teeth Can Mean a Lot More Than a Pretty Smile

Childhood Obesity May Be Driving More Cancers in Young Adults

Firearm Trauma May Linger Longest for Men

Health Tip: Controlling Altitude-Related Ear Pain

Health Tip: Repairing Your Hernia

Heart Penalty? Hockey Fans' Cardiac Risk Rises When Home Team Wins

Phone-Using Drivers Knowingly Ignore the Danger

Protect Your Child From Opioid Poisoning

Researchers Making Inroads Against Ovarian Cancer

Turn Down the Music. Here's Why.

Unhealthy Phthalate Chemicals Found in Restaurant Food

Why Whooping Cough Has Made a Comeback

A 'Chipped' Tooth Reveals What You Eat and Drink

A Few Tips to Make for a More Active You

A Light Breakfast Might Cut Cost of Pricey Prostate Cancer Drug

Alzheimer's Stigma a Barrier to Prevention, Care: Survey

Big Weight Loss May Bring Big Relationship Changes

Detecting Ebola Before Symptoms Show Up

Health Highlights: March 28, 2018

Health Tip: Fruit and Vegetable Safety

Health Tip: Teach Your Kids Healthy Hair Habits

Medical E-Records Not Without Risks: Study

Stroke's Impact May Go Far Beyond the Physical, Study Finds

ADHD Tied to Brain Size Changes in Young Children

AHA: Solving the Dilemma of Not Enough Hearts

E-Cig Ads May Prompt Teens to Take Up Tobacco Too

Finding the Willpower to Lose Weight

Global Antibiotic Use Soars as Resistance Fears Rise

Health Tip: Care for Pierced Ears

Health Tip: Understanding Testosterone Treatment

MRI Sheds New Light on Brain Networks Tied to Autism

Reading With Your Toddler Boosts More Than Just Language Skills

Scientists Say They Discovered a 'New Organ' in the Body

Smoking While Pregnant Could Harm Child's Breathing

U.S. Deaths From Infectious Diseases Decline, But Not Everywhere

Aging Can Be Tough to Swallow

AHA: Does Your Height Play a Role in Heart Risks?

AHA: This 'Heart of the Family' Awaits a New Heart

Anti-Vaccine Movement Affecting Kids With Autism

Fetal Exposure to Epilepsy Drug Tied to Lower School Grades Later

Health Highlights: March 26, 2018

Health Tip: Ways to Reduce Stress

Hoverboard Injuries Speeding U.S. Kids to the ER

Many Doctors Don't Push HPV Shots Equally. See Who's Left Out

Scientists Remove Alzheimer's Brain Plaques in Mice

Seeing Clearly

Sports 'Sponsorships' Hawk Junk Food to Kids

Theater Workers' Head Injuries Often Go Unreported

For Tree Workers, Stronger Storms Pose Deadly Hazards

Foot Fungus on the Run … But Race Has a Long Way to Go

7 Household Items That May Fight Age Spots

AHA: The Heart-Healthy Way to Dye Those Easter Eggs

AHA: Weight-Loss Surgery Helps the Hearts of Very Obese Teens, Too

Another Downside of Weight Gain: Toenail Fungus

End of Brutal Flu Season in Sight

Even Short Bursts of Activity Can Boost Long-Term Health

Health Highlights: March 23, 2018

Health Tip: Find the Best Places to Nap

His Prostate Cancer Becomes Her Struggle, Too

New Moms Still Wary of Exposing Infants to Peanuts

The Benefits of Moving More

Why Some 'Preemies' Grow Up to Have Weaker Hearts

As Mammograms Became Widespread, Breast Tumor Size Shrank

CDC Probes Troubling Rise in Suicide Among Utah Teens

Chilean 'Alien' Was a Human With Bone Disorder: Study

Depression Could Be a Risk Factor for A-Fib: Study

Health Tip: Help Your School Develop a Wellness Policy

Health Tip: Prevent Constipation

Hearing Loss Might Leave You Accident-Prone

More Bad Flu News: It May Raise Your Heart Attack Risk

Study Weighs Heart Danger of Antibiotics for Older Women

Tai Chi Beats Aerobics for Fibromyalgia Pain

The Top Calorie-Burning Exercises

Want to Live Longer? Eating a Little Less Might Do the Trick

AHA: Astronauts Need Extra Exercise and Calories in Space

AHA: Lesbian and Gay Adults Should Take Heed of Their Heart Health

Breast Symptoms at Mammogram May Raise Future Cancer Risk

Climate Change Will Bring Hotter Summers to U.S.

Could a Pap Test Spot More Than Just Cervical Cancer?

Health Tip: Use a High Chair Safely

Ice Cream That Melts in Your Mouth … Not on Your Hand

Nightmares Common Among U.S. Troops, But Seldom Reported

Smartwatch App Might Help Detect A-Fib

Sugary Sodas Linked Again to Increased Heart Risks

Waning Vaccine Protection May Be Driving Rise in U.S. Mumps Cases

Well-Done Meat May Not Be Good for Your Blood Pressure

Wills & Living Wills

A Husband's Housework May Bring Bedroom Benefits

Are Pricey Orthotic Insoles Worth It for Heel Pain?

Cutting Out Late Night Calories

Health Tip: How You May Benefit From a Standing Desk

Health Tip: What Could Be Behind Achilles Tendinitis

Mom's Pre-Pregnancy Waist Size Tied to Autism Risk

Red and Processed Meats Linked to Liver Woes

School Nurses at Ground Zero for Food Allergies

Task Force Issues Stronger Skin Cancer Prevention Guidelines

Too Much Facebook, Instagram Could Be Tough on Girls

Women May Dismiss Subtle Warning Signs of Heart Disease

1 in 3 Young Adults Ride With Impaired Drivers

AHA: Amid World Series Celebration, Teacher Saved by a Stranger

Booze Boosts Your Heart Rate

Diet Groups Can Spell Diet Success

Facebook May Be 'Safe' Social Space for Adults With Autism

Health Tip: Manage Political Stress

Health Tip: Quit Smoking

Insurance Company Hurdles Burden Doctors, May Harm Patients

Kids With Severe Brain Injuries May Develop ADHD: Study

Low Sperm Count May Signal Serious Health Risks for Men

Majority of U.S. Adults Have Poor Heart Health: Study

Range of Vaginal Dryness Products Can Help Postmenopausal Women: Study

When Is a Sick Fellow Flier a Health Risk to You?

That Ocean Swim May Come With Infection Risks

5 Ways Out of an Exercise Rut

Can You Be Obese But Heart-Healthy? Study Says No

Flu Season Finally Slowing Down

Health Tip: Vaccines Are Important for Adults, Too

Health Tip: Vasectomy Has Some Risks

'March Madness' a Peak Time for Vasectomies

Recycled Toilet Water Aces Its Taste Test

Survival Odds Improving for Severe Burn Victims

Coffee May Have Bigger Effect on Your Body Than Thought: Study

Dirty Air May Harm Blacks More Than Whites

Health Highlights: March 15, 2018

Health Tip: Leafy Greens May Slow Cognitive Decline

Health Tip: Recognize an Anxiety Disorder

Hearing Loss Joins Long List of Smoking Harms

More Kids, Fewer Teeth for Moms?

More U.S. Teens Seeing Ads for E-Cigarettes

Neanderthals Just Part of the Evolutionary Puzzle

The Dynamic Duo: Calcium and Vitamin D

Tonsillectomy May Carry More Risks in Kids Age 3 and Under

Birth Defects Affect 7 Percent of Zika-Exposed Babies: Study

E-Cigarettes Doing More Harm Than Good: Study

Fit Middle-Aged Women May Fend Off Dementia Later

Health Tip: Suggestions to Improve Your Cholesterol

Health Tip: Waist Size May Help Predict Heart Attack

Heartburn Meds Not Tied to Hip Fractures in Alzheimer's Patients

Hookah Smoking Carries a Poisoning Risk

Jobs That Keep the Mind Sharp … Even Into Retirement

Managing Pain With Fewer Opioids After Joint Replacement

New Technology Gives 'Feeling' to Prosthetic Arms

Study Confirms Lifesaving Value of Colonoscopy

Weight-Loss Surgery Beats Meds for Obese, Diabetic Teens: Study

Defibrillator-in-a-Vest May Help Heart Attack Survivors

Empathy May Reside in Your DNA

Genetic Testing Underused in Breast Cancer Patients: Study

Health Tip: How Schools Keep Your Child Safer

Health Tip: Risk Factors For Insomnia

People Aren't as Safe From Lead as Thought, Study Suggests

Poison Prevention at Home

Poor, Minority Moms Face Tough Judgments Over Kids' Weight

That Motorcycle Helmet Just May Save Your Spine

Why Does America Spend More on Health Care?

A New Hip May Mean a Longer, Better Life

Barbershop Pharmacists: A Good Rx for High Blood Pressure

Certain Teens More Likely to Get Hooked on Opioids

Cutting Chemo Heart Risks for Breast Cancer Patients

Dealing With an Exercise-Related Injury

Genetic Heart Defects Rarely the Cause of SIDS, Research Shows

Great Recession of 2008 Triggered More Than Financial Woes

Health Highlights: March 12, 2018

Health Tip: Prepare a Nutritious Smoothie

Odds of Surviving Anal Cancer Colored by Income

Poor Sleep May Heighten Alzheimer's Risk

Vitamin D3 May Benefit Heart Surgery Patients

Magnetic Heart Pump Cuts Risk of Blood Clots, Stroke in Study

Major League Pitchers Plagued by Two Types of Injuries

Early Colon Cancer Screening Advised for Some

Early Periods Tied to Mental Health Issues Into Adulthood

For Kids With Earwax, Skip Cotton Swabs, Expert Urges

Health Highlights: March 9, 2018

Health Tip: Help Prevent Animal Bites

No Talking While Driving?

Some Great Ways to Fight Childhood Obesity

What Caregivers Should Know About Alzheimer's

Young Cancer Survivors Finding Support From Social Networks

After Knee Replacement, Play On

Annual Eye Exam Is Vital if You Have Diabetes

Best Way to Fight Off Norovirus: Wash Your Hands

Exercise an Antidote for Aging

Health Tip: 'Connected' Students Do Better

Is Bariatric Surgery for You?

Money Underpins Drop in Kidney Donations Among Men and the Poor

Mosquitoes Spreading Zika Virus in Parts of U.S.: CDC

Threats, Violent Acts Against Teachers Often Go Unreported

Timely Tips for Sick-Free Travel

Young Men Face Higher Risk for Rare Flu Complication

Australian Nurse Treats, Survives His Own Heart Attack

Blood Pressure Check? There May Soon Be an App for That

Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines May Miss Minorities

Broken, Sprained Necks: These Sports Pose the Most Risk

Health Tip: Learn Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Health Tip: Next Steps After Being Diagnosed With Alzheimer's

Keep a Spring in Your Step With Sunday's Time Change

Make Losing Weight a Family Affair

Partner's Heart Pump Can Burden Their Caregiver

Sunnier Days in Youth May Mean Less Odds of MS Later

Affection Trumps Aggression in Kids

Health Tip: When Noise Interrupts Sleep

Health Tip: Prevent Warts on Your Feet

If Your Mom Was Big on Dieting, Your Kids May Pay the Price

Marijuana Doesn't Seem to Harm the Kidneys

Mom's Immune System May Affect Baby's Brain

Opioids Not Best Option for Back Pain, Arthritis, Study Finds

Primary Care Doctors Loosen Type 2 Diabetes Goals

Surgeons Safely Transplant Kidneys From Donors With Hep C

There's a Health Dividend for Some Babies Who Look Like Dad

Vaccines Don't Weaken Babies' Immune Systems: Study

What's a Bigger Threat: Wolves, Bears, Sharks … or the Family Dog?

As Years Spent Obese Rise, So Do Heart Dangers

Don't Count on Healthy Foods to Blunt Salt's Harm

Health Highlights: March 5, 2018

Health Tip: Your Teeth Are Tough

Health Tips: Questions to Ask if You Have Breast Cancer

High Cholesterol Tied to Better Brain Health in Those Over 85

Hip-Hop Music Blamed for Encouraging Drug Use

Look to Sports, Not Video Games, to Boost Driving Skills

More U.S. Kids Landing in ICU From Opioids

Smoking Bans May Not Rid Casinos of Smoke

Social Media Friends Can Bruise Your Body Image

Undernourished Kids May Face Hearing Problems Later On

Trying a New Sport? Remember, You're Not (Yet) an Olympian

Boosting Steroid Dose May Not Reduce Kids' Asthma Flare-Ups

Calcium Supplements Tied to Higher Odds of Colon Polyps

Friends' Experiences Sway Women's Choices on Breast Cancer Care

Health Tip: Developing a Positive Body Image

Health Tip: Handling Workplace Emergencies

Helping Your Child Navigate the High School Years

Most Exercise, Hot Baths Should Be Safe During Pregnancy, Study Finds

U.S. Gun Injuries Getting More Severe

Big Outdoor Temperature Swings Tied to Heart Attack Risk

Daily Aspirin Can Bring Heart Benefits, But Risks Too

Do Women Really Need to Starve Themselves During Labor?

Health Tip: Friendships May Stem Cognitive Decline in Seniors

Health Tip: When to Seek Medical Care if You Have the Flu

Optimism Might Help You Handle Angina

Skipping CPAP May Mean Return to the Hospital for Apnea Patients

Socializing Is More Fun Without This Distraction

Step Up Your Strength Training

Think Your Nose Is Too Big? Selfies Might Be to Blame

Cutting Out Gluten May Help Some Battle Nerve Pain

Defense Against Skin Cancer May Live on Your Skin

Eyes May Be Window Into Future Memory Loss

Flu Shot a Lifesaver for Heart Failure Patients

Have Smartphones, Pot Become Deadly for Pedestrians?

Health Highlights: Feb. 28, 2018

Health Tip: If You're Diabetic and Vegetarian

Health Tip: What You Can Learn From Genetic Testing

'Moderate' Precancerous Cervical Lesions May Not Need Treatment: Study

No 'Obesity Paradox'? The Overweight May Not Live Longer

This Body Shape Can Raise Women's Heart Attack Risk

To Tell the Truth: Kids' Edition

Years of Football Could Harm the Heart

As Grass Replaces Trash in Vacant Lots, Crime Goes Down

Diesel Exhaust Might Raise Truckers' Odds for ALS

Health Tip: Prevent Tooth Decay in Babies

Health Tip: Surviving Cancer Mentally

Heart-Healthy 'DASH' Diet May Also Help Lower Depression Risk

One Key Factor Raises Gay and Lesbian Teens' Suicide Risk

Success in High School, Success Later in Life

Tackling Menopausal Sleep Problems From Other Angles

Urine May Hold the Key to Your True Age

Varicose Veins Tied to Higher Odds for Blood Clots

Why the Flu Makes You Feel So Miserable

Your Spouse's Role in Your Job Success

15 Percent of Teens Say They've Sexted

Breast Cancer Radiation Not as Bad as Many Fear

Bystander Use of Defib Device Doubles Chances of Surviving Cardiac Arrest

Health Tip: Shovel Snow Safely

Pointers for Easier Potty Training

Race, Insurance Key to Employment After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Toxic Metals Found in E-Cigarette Vapor

Two Healthy Diets Equally Good for Your Heart

How to Get That Perfect Shave

Antioxidants: The Good Health Helpers

As Stroke 'Liquefies' Brain Tissue, Lasting Harm May Spread

For Women, Blocked Arteries Not the Only Trigger for Heart Attacks

Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2018

Health Tip: Help Control Teeth Grinding

Poorer Kids May Fare Worse After Heart Surgery

The Sooner Type 2 Diabetes Arrives, the Worse for Your Heart

Why Some Are Still Skeptical of Tanning Bed Risks

Americans Still Not Safely Storing Their Guns

Antidepressants Do Work, Some Better Than Others: Study

Clues to Parkinson's May Be Shed in Tears

Health Tip: Help Prevent Underage Drinking

Heavy Drinkers Put Themselves at Risk for Dementia

New Research Debunks Two Medical Marijuana Myths

Putting the Brakes on 'Emotional Eating'

Take Early Clinical Trials With a Grain of Salt

Too Much TV Could Boost Your Odds for a Blood Clot

When It Comes to Art, Don't Call Them Neanderthals

Xanax, Valium Looking Like America's Next Drug Crisis

Blacks May Face Higher Stroke Risk From AFib

Drug That Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Won't Help 'Regular' Arthritis

Even Hidden Flu May Trigger Trouble After Heart Surgery

For Older Men, Even Light Exercise Helps

Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2018

Health Tip: Prepare Shredded Meat in a Slow Cooker

Home Routines Can Boost a Child's Readiness for School

If the Eyes Don't Coordinate, Reading -- and Grades -- May Suffer

Skipping the Gym, Ladies? Try the Stairs

Facial Cancer Decimating Tasmanian Devil Population

Fatal Opioid ODs Drop for People Treated While Jailed

Flu Shot During Pregnancy Poses No Harm to Baby

'Grey's Anatomy' Not Much Like a Real ER

Health Tip: Do You Need a Tetanus Shot?

Health Tip: Understanding Tonsillitis

How to Maintain That Weight Loss

Low-Fat Diet vs. Low-Carb One: And the Winner Is …

Newer Breast MRI May Be More Accurate and Easier

Rotating Night Shifts a Path to Diabetes, Study Suggests

Family History of Breast Cancer Matters, Even for Older Women

Health Tip: Protect Baby from Whooping Cough

Many Parents in the Dark on When Kids Should First See a Dentist

Obesity Might Cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Young

Protecting Your Electronic Health Records

Lung Cancer One of Many Reasons Not to Smoke

Stroke May Not Mean Language Loss for Newborns

After Another Shooting Tragedy, 'Stop the Bleed' Kits Urged for Schools

Dad Can Pass on Ovarian Cancer Genes, Too

Fentanyl Test Strips May Help Stem OD Deaths

Flu Season Shows First Signs of Slowing

Health Highlights: Feb. 16, 2018

Health Tip:Manage Stress

Health Tip:Ski and Snowboard Safely With Your Kids

Hey Runners, Be Sure to Choose the Right Shoes

How to Put Mass Shooting Tragedies in Perspective for Kids

How to Spare Family and Coworkers Your Flu Misery

Kids Who Need Sickle Cell Meds Don't Always Get Them

Sibling Bullying Could Have Mental Health Effects

1 in 10 Worldwide Gets Wound Infection After Abdominal Surgery

Another Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise In Mice

Booze Beats Pot at Being Unhealthy: Oregon Poll

CDC Says Flu Vaccine Just 25 Percent Effective Against Leading Strain

Could a Blood Thinner Actually Raise Stroke Risk for Some?

Health Tip: Balance Moves for Older Adults

Health Tip: When Arthritis Strikes Your Feet

Here's to a Healthy Pregnancy

Household Products May Pollute the Air as Much as Your Car Does: Study

Obesity May Give Men With Melanoma a Survival Advantage

Short as a Child, Stroke Risk as an Adult?

When One Teen Vapes, Others Often Follow

Being a Single Dad Can Take a Big Toll on Health

Does Your Valentine Have a Roving Eye? Watch Out

Drug Might Be Safer Alternative to Ease Dementia Psychosis

Food Allergies: To Test or Not to Test

Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2018

Health Tip: Sleep's Effects on Diabetes

Health Tip:Living with Pulmonary Fibrosis

Highly Processed Foods Tied to Higher Cancer Risk

It's Not Your Imagination: You're Hungrier After Losing Weight

Money Can Buy You Happiness, But Only So Much

More Wild Weather to Come If Climate Change Goals Not Met

One Hidden Culprit Behind Weight Gain: Fruit Juice

Parents Find Kids' Weight Report Cards Hard to Swallow

Shedding Pounds Before Weight-Loss Surgery a Smart Move

Therapy Reverses Alzheimer's Brain Plaque Buildup -- in Mice

Depression Common in U.S., Women Hit Hardest

Do Common Household Chemicals Affect Your Weight?

Health Tip:Heart Disease Risk Factors You Can Control

Health Tip:Preparing for Surgery

Kidney Stones on the Rise Among Women

Ovarian Cancer Screening Still Ineffective, Not Recommended: Panel

The Right Way to Weigh Yourself

Therapy Helps Those With Autism Navigate Adulthood

Too Many Patients Know Too Little About Their MRI, CT Scans: Study

Vaccines Can Stem Poverty, Not Just Disease, Study Suggests

Widely Used COPD Meds Tied to Increased Fracture Risk

Babies Face Higher SIDS Risk in Certain States

Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2018

Health Tip: Prevent Exposure to Lead

Health Tip:Online Pharmacies You Should Avoid

Heart Defects May Raise Odds for Dementia

Ick! Oregon Woman Is First-Ever Case of Human 'Eye Worm'

Keeping in Touch With Your Kids in College

Preemies Get a Slow Start on Friendships

Shining a Deadly New Light on Airborne Flu Virus

Think Extermination Ends Your Bedbug Woes? Think Again

Unsafe Water Found in Faucets Across the U.S.

Valentine's Day Coping Tips When Loved One Is Gone

Who Gets Unneeded Antibiotics Most Often?

The Purrfect Diet for Your Fat Cat

It May Be Winter, But Keep That Sunscreen Handy

A Bad Flu Season Keeps Getting Worse

Don't Count on an American to Do CPR

Fidget Spinners May Be Dangerous in the Wrong Hands

Head Injuries Hit 1 in 14 Kids, CDC Reports

Health Tip: Controlling Pinkeye

Health Tip: Signs You Need Rotator Cuff Surgery

Hey Kids, Just Say No to Energy Drinks

Make a Bucket List -- Then Share It With Your Doc

Making Food Less Important in Your Life

Pain of Acne More Than Skin Deep

You, Too, Can Eat Like an Olympian

Are Germs Falling From the Sky?

Autism, Bipolar and Schizophrenia Share Genetic Similarities

Health Tip: Handle a Child's Traumatic Stress

Health Tip: Use Contact Lenses Safely

Low Blood Sodium Tied to Impaired Thinking in Older Men

Many With Depression Delay, Avoid Treatment

More Norovirus Infections at Olympics in South Korea

Picking a New Primary Care Doctor

Two Drugs Offer Hope Against a Tough-to-Treat Prostate Cancer

Women Fare Worse Than Men After a Stroke

Cancer-Causing HPV Can Hide in the Throat

Defibrillators May Not Help Kidney Patients With Bad Hearts

Exergaming: Workouts That Work for All Ages

Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2018

Health Tip: Sleep Better

Health Tip: Symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Impotence Among Heart Patients Not the Fault of Meds, Study Finds

Looking to Bats for Clues to Longevity

Your Attitude About Aging Might Affect Odds for Dementia

A Hidden Source of 'Superbugs' in Hospitals?

Asthma Attacks on the Decline Among U.S. Kids

Crash Diets Might Derail Your Heart Health

Do Over-the-Counter Painkillers Alter Emotions, Reasoning?

Easing Your Child's Asthma

Fetal Alcohol Cases More Common Than Thought: Study

Going for a Walk Not So Easy for Many Pugs

Health Tip: Common Signs of Sinusitis

Health Tip: Quiet Your Cough

'Hole in Heart' Defect May Raise Stroke Risk After Surgery

Kids Can Roll Up Their Sleeves -- Again -- for Mumps Protection

Losing Weight Eases Obesity-Related Pain. But How Much Is Enough?

Babies With Normal Head Size Might Still Have Zika-Linked Brain Damage

Bugs for Dinner? Think of Them as Cheap, Nutritious Lobsters

Could Your Colonoscopy Raise Your Risk for Appendicitis?

Got a Pet Rat? Watch Out for This Scary New Virus

Health Tip: Prevent the Spread of Scarlet Fever

Health Tip: X-Ray Suggestions for Parents

If You Suspect a Child Is Being Abused or Neglected, Report It

Melanoma Rates Rising for Boomers, Falling Among Young

Menopause May Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

New Treatment Could Be 'Breakthrough' for Vitiligo Skin Condition

Pregnancy-Linked High Blood Pressure May Mean Similar Trouble After Delivery

Tips for Choosing Frozen Fruits & Veggies

How to Protect Against Heart Disease

Good Deeds Soothe Stress

Dog Bites More Common for Anxious People

Exercise May Help Lung Cancer Surgery Go More Smoothly

Health Tip: Keep Those New Year's Resolutions

Health Tip: Manage Non-24 Sleep Wake Disorder

In Ohio's Capital City, 1 in 3 Lacks Access to Healthy Food

Just How Bad Is This Flu Season? Experts Weigh In

Malaria-Causing Parasite Mutating to Resist Multiple Drugs

Super Bowl Snacks That Don't Put Health on the Sidelines

Weak Vaccine Making Flu Season Even Tougher, CDC Says

What Works Best to Keep Drivers With Dementia Off the Road

Why It's Great to Learn a Second Language

Breast Cancer Treatment Can Be Tough on the Heart

California May Slap Cancer Warning on Coffee, But Should Java Lovers Panic?

Cow, Soy or Almond: Which 'Milk' Is Best for You?

Dieter's Weight Loss May Have 'Ripple Effect' on Partner

Do NFL Players Face a Higher Risk of Early Death?

Fit Kids Have Healthier Lungs as Adults: Study

Health Highlights: Feb. 1, 2018

Health Tip: Chewing Gum May Help Protect Teeth

Health Tip: Prepare for Your First Podiatrist Visit

Patients, Doctors Often Differ About Scars After Surgery

Set New Milestones for Exercise Motivation

Take a Stand on Getting Slimmer, Healthier

Cancer 'Vaccine' Rids Body of Multiple Cancer Types -- in Mice

Health Tip: Plan to Eat Healthier

Health Tip: Select the Right Cancer Team

'IV Lounges' Are the Latest Health Fad, But Are They Safe?

Lone Star Ticks Won't Give You Lyme, But Can Still Make You Sick

Migraines Tied to Higher Heart Trouble Risk

MS Patients May Gain From Balance-Focused Workouts

Procedure Beats Drugs for A-Fib With Heart Failure

West Nile Virus May Pose Zika-Like Threat to Fetus

Winter Weather Skin Savers

A Diet to Boost a Woman's Fertility?

Brain 'Pacemaker' Might Help Slow Alzheimer's

Can Brain Scans Reveal Who Your Friends Are?

Choosing the Right Home Weight Machine

Concussions Tied to Rise in Dementia Risk Decades Later

Few Prescription Meds Have Dosing Guidelines for Obese Kids

Health Highlights: Jan. 30, 2018

Health Tip: Encourage Your Child to be Active

Health Tip: Prevent Hypothermia Among Seniors

How to Avoid Opioid Addiction After Surgery

Low-Carb Diets Boost Risk for Serious Birth Defects

Resolutions to Cut Drinking May Be Tough to Keep

Surfers Swallow Lots of Seawater. So Is It Harmful?

Weight-Loss Surgery Alone Won't Keep the Pounds Off

A New Way to Thwart Disease-Spreading Mosquitoes

Can Just 5 Therapy Sessions Work for Those With PTSD?

Fainting Rarely Tied to Blood Clot, Study Finds

Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2018

Health Tip: Traveling During Flu Season

Memory Loss Hitting Some Fentanyl Abusers

Nicotine in E-Cigarettes Might Cause Cancers, Mouse Study Suggests

Positive Attitude Adds Up to Better Math Grades

Scientists Zero in on Better Saliva-Based HIV Test

Talk Therapy May Be Worth It for Teen Depression

Trusting a Stranger May Be a Case of Deja Vu

Who Really Needs to Go Gluten-Free

Death Brings Wisdom to Dying Patients

A Sleepy Child Is More Likely to Pile on Pounds

Could Smoggy Air Affect a Girl's Periods?

Extra Body Fat May Raise Breast Cancer Risk, No Matter Your Weight

Flu Season One of the Worst in a Decade: CDC

Health Tip: Fight Indoor Pollution at Home

Health Tips: Prevent Infections During Pregnancy

How to Take Action Against Acne

Stroke Takes Greater Toll on One Group of Americans

What Might Make Prostate Cancer's Return More Likely?

Zika Attacks Placentas of Pregnant Monkeys, Study Finds

Another Alzheimer's Drug Fails: What Makes This Disease So Tough to Fight?

Expanded Use of Clot-Removing Procedure Could Change Stroke Care

Health Tip: Performing CPR

Health Tip: Prevent Backover Accidents on the Job

Keep Working to Protect Your Brain After a Mild Stroke

New Treatments Tackling Tough Lung Cancer

Only Smoke 1 Cigarette a Day? It Can Still Kill You

Pill Combo May Do More to Reduce Stroke Risk

Sleepy U.S. Teens Are Running on Empty

Some Smart Ways to Jumpstart Your Recycling Program

Swatting Teaches Mosquitoes a Lesson They Won't Forget

Will Certain Foods Bolster Brain Health After Stroke?

Zika Tied to Rise in U.S. Birth Defects: CDC

Are Stroke Patients Skipping Rehab?

First Monkeys Cloned From Process That Created 'Dolly' the Sheep

Health Tip: Learn About Cervical Cancer

Health Tip: Manage ADHD In Children

Many Stroke Survivors Don't Improve Health Habits

More Bad News on Flu: It's Tied to Higher Heart Attack Risk

Progress on 'Universal' Vaccine Against Leading Flu Strain

Seizure Drug May Help Ease Symptoms of Major Form of Dementia

Too Few Older, Hospitalized Patients Getting Flu Tests

Troubling Stroke Trend Among U.S. Moms-to-Be

Turn Your Commute Into a Daily Workout

Americans Finally Getting a Little More Sleep

Dinner Companions May Influence How Much You Eat

Dirty Water Taking Toll on Americans' Health, Wallets

Health Tip: Disaster Preparedness For People With Alzheimer's

Health Tip: Understanding Probiotics

How to Sit Less, Move More

Is Obesity 'Contagious'?

Lack of Vitamin D Can Sideline College Football Players

Neil Diamond Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis

Timing of Cardiac Arrest May Affect Survival

All That Smartphone Time May Be Making Teens Unhappy

Can't Pay the Rent? Kids' Health May Suffer

Carbon Monoxide Hazards Rise in Wintry Weather

Health Tip: Prevent Weight Gain

Opioid Epidemic Also Taking Toll on Babies

Severe Flu Season, Tough Winter a Double Whammy for Blood Banks

Teen Drinking Ups Risk for Liver Diseases Later

Want to Avoid Winter Weight Gain? Exercise

Were NYC Cancer Cases Tied to Chernobyl Disaster?

Will Smoking Pot Harm Your Heart? Experts Weigh In

Workouts May Boost Life Span After Breast Cancer

Winter Temps Raise Health Risks for Seniors

How to Stay Safe on the Mountain

1 in 4 U.S. Stillbirths Might Be Prevented

Flu May Be Spread By Just Breathing

Former NFL Pros Push for End to Kids' Tackle Football

Health Tip: 6 Suggestions For a Healthier New Year

Health Tip: Why Exercise?

'Hot' Yoga Is No Better for Your Heart: Study

How to Fight the Flu This Season

PMS: An Update on Solutions

Quick Test Could Spot Precursor to Esophageal Cancer

Why Evenings May Be a Dangerous Time for Dieters

Be a Savvy Supermarket Shopper

Concussion May Not Be Needed to Bring on CTE Brain Disease

Could a Blood Test Spot Early Stage Colon Cancer?

Health Highlights: Jan. 18, 2018

Health Tip: If You Feel Fatigued

Health Tip: Why Women Need Folic Acid

'One-Stop' Blood Test for Cancer Shows Early Promise

Opioid Abuse Rises When Prescriptions Are Renewed

Teens Eating Detergent 'Pods': Latest Web Fad Brings Big Dangers

These Foods May Up Your Odds for Colon Cancer

Cycling Won't Sabotage a Man's Sex Life: Study

Don't Rely on Just One Blood Pressure Test for Kids: Study

For Baseball Scouts, Another Tool for Spotting Talent?

Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2018

Health Tip: If You're Stuck Inside During a Winter Storm

Physical Therapist Challenges 'No Pain, No Gain' Theory

Restaurant Bans Have Big Impact on Smoking Rates

Sleep Better, Lose Weight?

The Second Stage of Diet Resolutions

Breast-Feed Now, Stave Off Diabetes Later

Early Periods, Higher Heart Risks?

Fluids May Buy Dying Cancer Patients a Day or Two

From Birth On, One Sex Is Hardier

Health Tip: Talk to Your Youngster About Adoption

Health Tip: Using Anti-Lock Brakes

Hold That Sneeze? Maybe Not

Sauna Sessions May Be as Good as Exercise for the Heart

To-Do List Before Bedtime Prompts Better Sleep

Weight-Loss Surgery's Benefits Wane Over Time for Diabetics

For Kids, Chronic Illness May Trigger Mental Health Issues

Health Tip: 5 Ways to Increase Self-Confidence

Health Tip: Perform Regular Skin Checks

Severe Bullying Tied to Mental Health Woes in Teens

Take Your Houseplant to Work Day

Women Seem More Prone to Winter Blues

Running in the Cold: How to Survive and Thrive

Grandparents Help Shape Kids' Views on Aging

Health Highlights: Jan. 12, 2018

Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Food Poisoning

Health Tip: Taking Fewer Naps

Is It a Cold or Flu? Here's How to Tell

Old Age Alone Not to Blame for Surgical Complications

Pregnant Women Still Getting UTI Meds Linked to Birth Defects

Readjusting Calorie Consumption as You Lose Weight

Severe Flu Season Slams All But One State: CDC

Your Dishwasher Is Not as Sterile as You Think

'Bone Cement': A Non-Surgical Option for Painful Joints?

Having Too Little of This Nutrient Could Harm a Woman's Fertility

Health Tip: Maintain Brain Health

Health Tip: Succeed in Toilet Training

Mediterranean Diet a Recipe for Strength in Old Age

Serena Williams Shares Childbirth Ordeal

Tobacco's Grip on U.S. Veterans

With IVF, Are Fresh or Frozen Embryos Better?

Acetaminophen in Pregnancy Tied to Language Delays -- in One Sex

Astronauts May Get Space Fever

Dissatisfaction With Breasts May Mean Fewer Self-Checks for Cancer

Dolphins Beat Humans, Chimps at …

Health Highlights: Jan. 10, 2018

Health Tip: Create a Fire-Safety Plan

Health Tip: Prepare for High Winds

Hormone Therapy May Ease Depression Linked to Menopause

Is Surgery Riskier for Black Children?

Smarter, Slimmer Alcoholic Drinks

Study Gets to the Core of Back Pain in Runners

Surgery or Antibiotics for Appendicitis? Here's What Patients Chose

Those With 'Obesity Genes' May Gain Most From Healthy Eating

Blood Banks Need January Donors

Health Highlights: Jan. 9, 2018

Health Tip: Identifying Signs of Stress

Health Tip: Selecting a Nursing Home

Is Your Child Ready for a Smartphone?

Life in Poor Neighborhoods Is Hard on the Heart

Ozone Hole Smaller Thanks to Decades-Old Chemical Ban: Study

Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Muscle Cells, a Potential Boon for Research

Severe Flu Season Tightens Its Grip on U.S.

Stressed? Try Sniffing Your Partner's T- Shirt

Too Many Babies Still Die Needlessly of SIDS, CDC Says

Vitamin D Supplements May Make Arteries Healthier

Annual Flu Shots Help Keep Seniors Out of the Hospital

Apple Investors Press for Parental Controls on iPhones

Child Death Rate Higher in U.S. Than Other Wealthy Nations

For Poorer Americans, Stress Brings Worse Health

Health Highlights: Jan. 8, 2018

Health Tip: Positive Parenting

Middle-Aged and Out of Shape? It's Not Too Late to Save Your Heart

Spike Seen in Kids' Eye Injuries From BB, Paintball Guns

Weight-Loss Surgery Is Good for Obese Teens' Hearts

What to Do if Your Child Has Chickenpox

Working Night Shift May Raise Women's Odds for Cancer

Respiratory Virus Lurks as Wintertime Worry

How to Get Your Health on Track for 2018

Best Ways to Quit Smoking, Cut Your Lung Cancer Risk

Beware Carbon Monoxide Dangers When Cold Weather Strikes

Exercise Boosts Kids' Brain Health, Too

'Facial Stretches' Could Trim Years Off Your Look

Hair Loss, Fibroids May Have Links in Black Women

Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2018

Health Tip: Avoid Kidney Disease

Health Tip: Decode Nutritional Labels

Medicinal Cream May Help Stop Skin Cancer's Return

Mom-to-Be's Immune Response May Trigger Zika Birth Defects

'Mountain Madness' Found to Be a Real Psychosis

Stress Is Tough on Medical 'Surrogates' When a Loved One Is Ill

Boy Who Died 450 Years Ago Gives Clues to Hepatitis Research

Clean Air Act May Be Saving More Lives Than Thought

Diabetics May Often Fare Poorly in Hospice Care

Good New for Parents: Teens Are Delaying Having Sex

Goodbye, Needles? Patch Might Be the Future for Blood-Sugar Tracking

Health Highlights: Jan. 4, 2018

Health Tip: Health Tip: Prepare Your Child for the Dentist

Health Tip: Stay Well

Keep Your New Year's Resolutions, Lower Your Cancer Risk

More U.S. Women Obese Before Pregnancy, Experts Sound the Alarm

Most U.S. Babies Start Solid Foods Too Soon

Need Motivation to Exercise? Try the Buddy System

Could Gene Therapy Someday Eliminate HIV?

Don't Let Baby Weight Linger Between Pregnancies

Health Tip: Talking to Your Children About Divorce

Health Tip: Understanding Hospice Care

Hysterectomy May Have Long-Term Health Risks

Layer Up When Temperatures Plummet

Millennials Increasingly Strive for Perfection

Most Seniors Think Flu Shot a Must for Nursing Home Staff

New Hope for 'Ringing' in the Ears

Prenatal Vitamins Tied to Lower Autism Risk in Kids, Study Finds

Risky Teen Behavior May Up Odds for HIV in Adulthood

Stem Cell Transplant Shows Promise for Immune Disorder Scleroderma

What's Your Best Diet for 2018? Experts Rate Them

5 Steps to Get Back on the Diet Track After the Holidays

6 Steps to a Healthier You

Booze May Help or Harm the Heart, But Income Matters

Exercise Safely When the Weather Outside Is Frightful

Health Tip: Get Your Family Moving

Health Tip: Ways to Bond With Baby

Keep Fido Warm During Arctic Blast

Protect Your Heart in Frigid Weather

Special Baby Formula Doesn't Seem to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes

U.S. Autism Rates May Be Stabilizing

Why the 'Entitled' Think Rules Don't Apply to Them

For a Healthier New Year, Try Making It a Family Affair

Health Tip: Keep Your Pet Safe

Health Tip: Make Your Doctor's Appointment Successful

How to Kick the Smoking Habit for Good

Resolve to Abandon Body Negativity

Health Tip: No Screens Before Going to Bed

Health Tip: Protect Children from Playground Hazards

How Good Is Your New Year's Bubbly? Listen Closely

How to Survive a New Year's Hangover

New Resolve for New Year's Resolutions

Seniors, Lose the Weight But Not the Muscle in 2018

8 Small Changes for a Slimmer You in 2018

Asthma Worse for Overweight Preschoolers: Study

Getting Active Could Help Boost Memory, Experts Say

Health Tip: Kids and Window Blinds

Health Tip: Schooling While Managing Cancer

Many With Deadly Brain Cancer Don't Opt for Hospice Care

Teens and Their Phones: What You Should Know

The Sooner Kids Learn to Eat Healthy, the Better

A Daily Walk: Smart Move for Seniors' Brain Health

Could Your Salon Visit Make You Sick?

Feeling Sad? Here's How to Beat the Holiday Blues

Getting to the Root of Sibling Rivalry

Global Warming's Humidity Could Put Lives in Danger

Health Tip: Create a Winter Emergency Kit For Your Car

Health Tip: Identify Menopause

High School Coaches, Players Know Little About Concussion

Human Cold Virus Killed Chimpanzees

More Pregnant Women Are Using Pot

No Link Between Childhood Lead Levels, Later Criminality

5 Ways to Reduce Saturated Fat

Amber-Tinted Glasses Might Get You More Sleep

Discrimination Affects More Than Just the Victims

Early Puberty in Girls May Take Mental Health Toll

Ebola Survivors May Develop Immunity to the Disease

Health Tip: Sit and Stand Up Straight

How to Fight Dry, Itchy Eyes This Winter

Kidney Disease Can Lead to Diabetes, Not Just the Other Way Around

New Research Probes the Criminal Mind

Pet Dogs May Speed Human Brain Cancer Trials

Health Tip: Alzheimer's and the Holidays

Health Tip: Winterize your Home

Reading Aloud Can Be a Memory Booster

Tips for Holiday Trips With Seniors

Staying Warm, Cozy and Safe by the Fire

The Most Dreaded Topic at Family Gatherings

Health Tip: Fry Your Turkey Safely

Health Tip: Things to Know About This Year's Flu Shot

How to Avoid 'Toy Overload' This Holiday Season

Pack Wisely for a Healthy Trip

Tips for Poison-Free Holidays

'Tis the Season to Fight Infection

Are Women's Hearts More Vulnerable to Stress?

As Income Rises, Women Get Slimmer -- But Not Men

Choosing Safe Toys for the Holidays

Chronic Heartburn Tied to Higher Odds for Head, Neck Cancers

Health Tip: Holiday Foot-Care Advice

Health Tip: Prepare an Emergency Kit for Your Pet

Squeezing in Exercise Over the Holidays

U.S. Life Expectancy Drops as Opioid Deaths Surge

Can the Fill-In Babysitter Handle an Emergency?

Eat Your Greens . . . and Maybe Boost an Aging Brain

Health Tip: All-Nighters Are Unhealthy

Health Tip: Going Gluten-Free?

Heavy Particles in Smog Up Kids' Asthma Risk

Holiday Chocolates No Treat for Dogs

Holidays Can Be Hard on Lonely Seniors

Light Up the Holidays Safely

Mild Low Thyroid Levels May Affect a Woman's Fertility

Overweight Kids Don't Have to Be Overweight Adults

Put Safety on Your Toy Shopping List

Too Much Family Time This Holiday? Here's How to Cope

Cancer Survivors Often Face Another Hurdle: Faster Aging

Cervical Device May Help Lower Preemie Birth Risk

Could an Electric Pulse to the Brain Recharge Your Memory?

Flu Shot Safe Even With an Egg Allergy

Health Tip: Build Your Strength

Health Tip: Eat Less Salt

Heroin Vaccine Blunts Drug's Effect in Animals

Mindfulness May Be Stress-Buster at Exam Time

Sticking to Your Diet While on the Road

Childhood Trauma May Harm the Heart Decades Later

Dementia May Be More Common in Rural Areas

Flu Vaccine Could Work as Well as Last Year's Shot: Study

Handling the Holidays When You Have Cancer

Health Tip: Applying Makeup Safely

Health Tip: Avoid Eating Raw Dough

Life's Hassles May Give You Nightmares … Literally

Money May Not Buy Happiness, But . . .

Police Use of Rubber Bullets Can Still Be Deadly, Study Warns

Stamping 'Smoking Kills' on Cigarettes May Keep Teens From the Habit

State Rules Affect Survival of Immigrants With Kidney Failure

There's Still No Proven Way to Prevent Alzheimer's

Tougher State Laws Curb Vaccine Refusers

The Holidays Can Pose Hazards to Your Pet's Health

Keep Kids Safe During Holiday Travels

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

Excess Weight May Raise Rosacea Risk

Health Tip: Make Your Home Safer For People With Alzheimer's

Live Close to a Gym? You're Probably a Bit Trimmer

Mom-to-Be's High Blood Sugar May Raise Baby's Odds for Heart Defects

New Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Wide Range of Tumors

Spoon-Feeding Not Necessarily Safer for Infants

Tailgating Slows Everybody Down

Think Little Kids Are Safe From Food Ads? Think Again

Too Much Takeout Food Threatens Kids' Health

Family Meals Serve Up Better Behaved Kids

Feeling Sexually Harassed? You're Not Alone

Graphic Anti-Smoking Ads Can Backfire on Kids

Health Tip: Dental Association Supports Fluoridated Water

Health Tip: Practice Mindful Eating

Insights Into Pain Relief From the Family That Can't Feel Pain

Party Tips for Teetotalers

Race, Age Bias Exists in U.S. Medical Care: Survey

Your Pets Can't Put Your Aging on 'Paws'

Zika Babies Facing Increasing Health Problems With Age

Another Legacy of Terror Attacks: Migraines

Can Video Games Hone ER Docs' Skills?

Drinking More Wine These Days? Your Glass May Be to Blame

Firefighters May Face Higher Odds for Skin Cancer

Health Highlights: Dec. 13, 2017

Health Tip: Keep Gift-Giving Stress Under Wraps

Health Tip: Plan for Better Sleep

Many With Early Breast Cancer Are Skipping Chemo

Nearby Fracking Linked to Low Birth Weights

New Insight on Killer Fungus Threatening Bats

Ritalin During Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Heart Defect in Baby

Some Great Holiday Foods for Weight Loss

Woman's Selfie of Skin Cancer Went Viral, Sparked Awareness

Are Emergency Medical Workers Ready for a Nuclear Attack?

Dinosaurs Dealt With Pesky Ticks, Too

Get Active, Beat Lymphoma?

Health Care Workers Mixed on Using Medical Marijuana in Kids

Health Highlights: Dec. 12, 2017

Health Tip: If You Get the Flu While Pregnant

Health Tip: Recognize Warning Signs of Hypothermia

Memo to Motorcyclists: Beware the Full Moon

New Hope for Kids With Multiple Food Allergies

Postmenopausal Women Should Still Steer Clear of HRT: Task Force

Protecting Your Health From Wildfire Smoke

Tech at Bedtime May Mean Heavier Kids

These Personality Traits May Help You Live Longer

Tips for Healthy, Happy Travels

Will 'AI' Be Part of Your Health-Care Team?

Are Men Just 'Babies' When They Get the Flu? Maybe Not

Has Your Doc Been Touched by Breast Cancer? It Could Influence Care

Health Highlights: Dec. 11, 2017

Health Tip: Prevent Food Contamination

Heath Tip: Give Age-Appropriate Toys

How to Perk Up the Holidays for Hospital Patients

If Mom Has Rheumatoid Arthritis, Baby May Develop It, Too

Is Air Pollution a Threat to a Fetus?

Is There a Best Time of Day for Exercise?

Vigorous Exercise May Help Slow Parkinson's Disease

Window Blinds: A Silent Killer in Your Home

With A-Fib, Urban Hospitals May Be a Better Bet

Another Gene Therapy Breakthrough Against Hemophilia

New Gene Therapy May Be Cure for 'Bubble Boy' Disease

Are Women With Parkinson's at a Disadvantage?

Germs on International Space Station Just Like Those Back Home

Got Scabies? Here's What to Do

Health Highlights: Dec. 8, 2017

Health Tip: Starting a Tooth Brushing Routine Early

Health Tip: Prevent the Spread of Norovirus

How Hospitals Can Go Green

Just a Little Weight Loss May Cut Breast Cancer Risk

'Love Hormone' May Strengthen the Dog-Human Bond

Moms' Soda Habit in Pregnancy May Boost Kids' Odds for Asthma

Preventing Childhood Accidents at Home

Staring at Solar Eclipse Burned Holes in Woman's Retinas

What to Do If Someone's Bleeding Badly

Acupuncture May Ease Pain Tied to Breast Cancer Care

Alzheimer's Cases to Double by 2060: Report

Are Good Kidneys Going to Waste?

As Hearing Fades With Age, Dementia Risk May Rise

Creating Your Family Health Tree

For Breast Cancer Patients, Less Time on Hormonal Meds?

Genes Start Mutating Soon After Life Begins, Study Finds

Have Eczema? No Need for Bleach Baths, Study Suggests

Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2017

Health Tip: Preparing For Endurance Exercises

Powerful Clot-Busting Drugs Not Useful After Leg Blockages: Study

Ted Koppel's Fight to Make COPD Headline News

When a Preemie Goes Home, Dad Stresses Out

4 Steps for Healthier Nails

Are Women Naturally Fitter Than Men?

Boy's Double Hand Transplant Changed His Brain

Coming Soon: A Gel That Could Help Save Soldiers' Eyes

Gene Therapy May Allow Hemophilia Patients to Go Without Meds

Health Tip: 11 Harmful Effects of Smoking

Health Tip: Staying Safe in a Parking Lot

Healthy Living May Ease Some MS Symptoms

New Breast Cancer Drug May Benefit Younger Women, Too

Patients OK With Fewer Opioids After Gallbladder Surgery

Smoggy Streets May Make Daily Walk a Health Hazard

Tough Flu Season Ahead: Vaccine May Only Be 10% Effective

U.S. Courts, Jails Could Be Key Players in Curbing Opioid Abuse

7 Signs You'd Benefit From a Fitness Assessment

Dating Violence Tied to Spankings in Childhood

Diet May Help Fight Epilepsy When Meds Fail

Do Heat Waves Shave Dollars Off a Baby's Future Earnings?

Gene Discovery May Help Fight Alzheimer's

Health Tip: Diagnosing Pneumonia

Health Tip: Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder

Later School Start Times Do Help Kids Feel Rested: Study

Smokers 10 Times More Likely to Use Pot Daily

Better Balance at Every Age

Even Non-Heart Surgery May Harm Your Heart

For Teens, Vaping Today May Lead to Smoking Tomorrow

Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2017

Health Tip: Managing Diabetes When You Have The Flu

Health Tip: Understanding Family Cancer Syndrome

Noisy Commutes Could Cause Long-Lasting Damage

Smartphone Pics Help Docs ID Kids' Skin Condition

Steep Rise in Deaths for People Hospitalized After Opioid OD

The Buzz on How Flies Spread Disease

Think Before You Drink

Flu Can Have Dangerous Domino Effect on Older Adults

People With Epilepsy May Gain From Common Sleep Apnea Treatment

3 Signs You'd Be Happier With a New Job

Breathing Trouble May Follow Preemies to Adulthood

Can Scrotal Vein Condition Hike Heart Risks?

Gum Disease Tied to Yet Another Deadly Illness

Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2017

Health Tip: Help Prevent Snoring

Health Tip: Talk to Your Child About Sexting

HIV Is Gaining Resistance to Lifesaving Drugs

Informed Football Refs Better at Spotting Suspected Concussions

Lock Eyes With Your Baby, Synchronize Brain Waves?

Lung Cancer Drug Targets 'Hidden' HIV in French Patient

Some Cigars Pack Bigger Nicotine Punch Than Cigarettes

Another Opioid Scourge: Dangerous Infections

Could Your Coffee Habit Lengthen Your Life?

Do Receding Hairlines Mean Receding Heart Health in Men?

Does 'Smartphone Addiction' Show Up in Teens' Brains?

Health Tip: Childproof Your Home

Health Tip: Drive Safely During a Snow Storm

Newborns in Pain Might Not Show It

'Pill Mill' Docs Only Partly to Blame for Opioid Epidemic

Resistance to Popular Antibiotic Likely Began Years Before Human Use

Study: Tougher Gun Laws Help Prevent Domestic Violence Deaths

Time Management for Busy Families

U.S.-Funded HIV Prevention Effort Reaps Rewards in Uganda

60 Percent of U.S. Kids Could Be Obese by Age 35

Does Marriage Help Preserve Your Brain?

Don't Be a Dumbbell: Work Out With Weights

Electrical Pulses May Ease Pain From 'Slipped' Disc

Health Highlights: Nov. 29, 2017

Health Tip: Choose Healthier Snacks

Health Tip: Identifying Common Bladder Problems in Women

Many NFL Players Found to Have Enlarged Aortas

Modern Times May Mean Weaker Biceps for Women

Mom's Childhood Trauma May Affect Daughter, Too

New Migraine Drugs Show Promise

New 'Patch' May Repair Damaged Hearts

Small Changes Could Keep Seniors Driving Longer

Steroid Injections for Arthritic Hips: More Trouble Than They're Worth?

6 Percent of Cancers Caused by Excess Weight, Diabetes

Care for Caregivers

Don't Delay Hip Fracture Surgery. Here's Why

Health Highlights: Nov. 28, 2017

Health Tip: Prevent Drowsy Driving

Health Tip: Why Get a Cholesterol Test?

HIV Diagnoses Occurring More Quickly, CDC Says

How Fast-Food Cues Can Lead You to Overeat

Intense Workouts May Boost Memory

Sniffing Out the Best Allergy Treatment

This Weight-Loss Strategy May Not Help Your Knees

A Pantry Makeover for a Healthier Diet

Arthritis No Longer Just a Disease of the Old

Bullied Teens More Likely to Take Weapons to School

Can Trees Curb Asthma Flare-Ups in Polluted Cities?

From Horses to Humans: Uncovering a Clue to Sore Throats

Health Highlights: Nov. 27, 2017

Health Tip: How to Clean a Breast Pump

Health Tip: Seniors at Heightened Risk of Foodborne Illness

Is It Time to Scrap the Pap Test?

Memo to Doctors: Spit Out the Bad News

Pot May Alter Brain Function of Some With HIV

Seeking Better Sleep? Here's One Simple Step to Help

With Diabetes, Be on the Alert for Foot Sores

Zika Nerve Damage May Stem From Body's Response to the Virus

Brush Up on Fall Allergies Before Tackling the Leaves

Deer Hunters: Put Safety First

For Seniors, Any Physical Activity Is Better Than None

Health Tip: Is Stress Interfering With Your Child's Sleep?

Health Tip: Prevent Respiratory Infections

The Right Way to Use Resistance Bands

The Silver Lining Behind Household Chores

Who's Most Distracted Behind the Wheel?

Arthritis Didn't Afflict Famed Clone Sheep, Experts Say

Health Tip: Ease Your Child's Worry During Vaccinations

Health Tip: Prevent Fire Deaths and Injuries

How to Safely Navigate Diabetes and Thanksgiving

Nature Walks Nurture Family Bonds

Thanksgiving Overeating Could Spell Kidney Problems

1 in 4 U.S. Seniors With Cancer Has Had It Before

An Exercise Game Plan for Boomers

Easy Ways to Keep Holiday Eating in Check

Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2017

Health Tip: Identify Risk Factors for Anorexia

Health Tip: Travel Safely With a Child

It's the Latest Diet Craze, But Is It Safe?

Smoggy Air May Spawn Weaker Sperm

The Booze You Choose Can Sway Your Mood

Almost 21 Million Worldwide Now Have Access to HIV Meds

Everything You Need to Know About Exercise and Hydration

Getting Annual Flu Shot Won't Weaken Your Immune System

Health Tip: Diabetes Affects Women Differently

Health Tip: Help Prevent Osteoporosis

Insulin Pill May Delay Type 1 Diabetes in Some

Is a Common Shoulder Surgery Useless?

Male Triathletes May Be Harming Their Hearts

Prep, Patience Help Keep the Family Peace at Thanksgiving

Self-Harm Cases Surging Among U.S. Girls

Spread Joy, Not Foodborne Illness, for Thanksgiving

Sunrise, Sunset: Ancient Rhythms Still Dictate Human Life

Women Still Want Annual Mammograms

Babies Start Connecting Words Early On

Cancer Survivors Can Develop PTSD, Too

Diabetes, High Blood Pressure While Pregnant Spells Trouble Later On

Family Vacations That Are Fun for All

Health Tip: How Much Exercise Do You Need?

Health Tip: Infant Medication Advice For New Moms

Heavier Women May Need Mammograms More Often

How to Spot an Eating Disorder

Most U.S. Parents Can't Find Good Childcare: Survey

Motorcycle Crashes Far More Deadly Than Car Crashes

Quickly Treating Mini-Stroke Can Cut Risk for Future Stroke

Severe Psoriasis May Make Diabetes Increasingly Likely

Shaming Overweight Kids Only Makes Things Worse

Teens' Painkiller Misuse Linked to Dating Violence

When Treating Infertility, Vitamin D Levels May Be Key

How to Spot the Virus That Puts Some Babies in the Hospital

What It Takes to Get Teens Moving

5 Tasty Diet Desserts

Can Girls Help Boost Boys' Reading Scores?

Could New 'Brain Training' Program Help Prevent Dementia?

Dr. Tommy John Hopes Fewer Young Athletes Need Dad's Namesake Surgery

Flu Shot Could Help Your Kid Avoid Hospital

Gulf War Illness, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Are Distinct Disorders: Study

Health Tip: A Pet May Improve Your Health

Health Tip: Safety Advice for the Holidays

Hey, Single Folk: Adopting a Dog Could Lengthen Your Life

More Patients Are Having a Say in Their Medical Care

Office Workers Don't Like Being Chained to Their Desks

Poor Prognosis for Diabetic Foot Sores

'Boomers' Doing Better at Avoiding Eye Disease of Aging

Calm Parents Help Calm Kids With ADHD

Face It: Drinking, Smoking Takes Toll on Looks

Health Tip: If There's a Wildfire Nearby

Health Tip: Talking With Your Child's Cancer-Care Team

Hospital Midwives, Lower C-Section Rates?

If Dad Has Depression, Kids Might Develop It, Too

Many Hospice Workers Lack Their Own End-of-Life Directives

One Type of Diet Can Add Years to Your Life

Preventing Sports Injuries

Spare the Rod, Spur Better Behavior?

The Best and Worst Ways to Say 'I Love You'

Could Your Cat Give You 'Bird Flu?'

Diabetes May Be Driving High Rates of Breast Cancer in Black Women

Don't Fret Delays in Treating Colon Cancer, Study Suggests

'Fountain of Youth' Gene Discovered in Secluded Amish Community

Health Tip: Hearing Loss May Affect Brain Health

Health Tip: Stress Can Impact Sleep

How to Do a Skin Cancer Body Check

Staying Active May Lower Odds for Glaucoma

Study Untangles Disparity in Colon Cancer Survival Rates

Virtual Reality: A Helping Hand After Stroke

Why a Headache Feels So Draining

America's Love Affair With Sugary Sodas Is Fading

Can Treating Gum Disease Keep Blood Pressure in Line?

Health Tip: Spread Awareness of the Opioid Epidemic

Health Tip: Stay Safe as a Pedestrian

Help for Seasonal Depression

Is Low-Dose Aspirin Right for You After Surgery?

Is Too Much Time Online Raising Suicide Risk in Teen Girls?

Psychedelic Amazonian Drug Might Ease Symptoms of Depression, Alcoholism

Swings in Blood Pressure Can Pose Long-Term Dangers

Try This Diet to Lower Your Risk of Heart Failure

Weighing Too Much or Too Little When Pregnant Can Be Risky

With Stress and Trauma Come Excess Weight

Your Blood Type May Determine How Smog Affects Your Heart

Health Highlights: Nov. 13, 2017

Health Tip: Cook Your Turkey Safely

Health Tip: Participating in a Clinical Trial

Holiday Parties Minus the Calorie Crunch

Knowing Too Much About Your Genes Might Be Risky

Middle-Aged and Impaired? More Common Than You Might Think

Motor On, Heart Patients: Electric Cars Don't Harm Cardiac Implants

Prolonged Breast-Feeding May Guard Against Teen Eczema

Younger People With Diabetes Have 7 Times Greater Risk of Sudden Heart Death

Does Sex Really Trigger Cardiac Arrest?

Healthier Diet, Less Salt: The Recipe to Beat High Blood Pressure

Many Women Miss Out on Lifesaving CPR

Music, Video Help Sixth-Graders Master Hands-Only CPR

Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Oral Cancer

Health Tip: Understanding COPD

Obesity to Blame for Epidemic of Knee Dislocations, Complications

Putting Out the Welcome Mat for Household Bugs

Sleep Apnea May Boost Alzheimer's Risk

The Heart Risks of a Desk Job

Childhood Spanking Could Heighten Adult Mental Health Woes

Could Fish Oil, Vitamin D Help Ease Lupus?

Does Your Pet Have a Weight Problem? Here's How to Tell

Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2017

Health Tip: Accept Help if Your Child Has Cancer

Health Tip: What's Healthy Blood Pressure?

HPV Vaccine Linked to Drop in Cases of Rare Childhood Disease

Know the Signs of Ovarian Cancer and Your Risks

Low-Fat Diet May Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk for Overweight Older Women

Low-Fat Diet, Low-Carb Diet -- or 'Low Both'?

Menus With Calorie Counts Seem to Be Paying Off

'Old' Lungs May Be Good Transplant Options

Switching to Whole Grain Foods Could Trim Your Waistline

5 Smart Alternatives to Processed Foods

A Dangerous New Twist on Cyberbullying

An Aging Heart May Weaken Memory

Brain Beats Brawn in Quest for Energy

Daytime Wounds May Heal Faster Than Nighttime Ones

Do I Know Ewe?

Genes May Explain Why Some Don't Respond to Bipolar Drug

Health Tip: Choosing Smarter Foods

Health Tip: Prevent Germs at the Doctor's Office

Risk of Breast Cancer's Return Can Linger for Decades

Some Guys Can't Stay Away From Tanning Beds

Surgical Residents Prime Candidates for Stress, Depression, Alcohol Abuse

These Foods May Help Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

What Really Works to Fight a Stubborn Cough?

Will This Year's Flu Shot Be as Weak as Last Season's?

Your Friends May Be Key to a Healthy Aging Brain

Cooling Down Sibling Rivalries When They Heat Up

Divers May Be Plunging Into Trouble

Does All That Social Media Time Harm Young Minds?

Early Humans Grew Taller Long Before Bulking Up

Health Tip: Defining Health Literacy

Health Tip: Travel With a Blanket

Here's Why You 'Space Out' After Too Little Sleep

Higher Prices Are Driving Rise in Health Care Spending

Waiting Even a Month to Remove Melanoma Can Be Deadly

West Nile's Long-Term Bite: Impact on Brain May Last Years

Yoga May Give Lung Cancer Patients, Caregivers a Boost

5 Diet Minefields to Avoid

Abusing Pot, Booze Lowers Teens' Chances for Success in Life

Could a Common Blood Thinner Lower Cancer Risk?

'Good Ole Days' Were Better for Kids' Health, Adults Say

Gun Injuries Getting More Severe, Experts Say

Health Highlights: Nov. 6, 2017

Health Tip: Stop Smoking

Helping Children Cope When a Mass Tragedy Strikes

How Safe Are Your Drinking Glasses?

Human vs. Animal Brainpower: More Alike Than You Might Think

Older Women Can 'Walk Away From the Grim Reaper'

TV Ads Still Push Unhealthy Foods at Kids

Why Many Breast Cancer Patients Short-Circuit Their Treatment

Eat Well, Age Well

Common Heartburn Meds Show Ties to Kidney Trouble

Call a Snack a Meal, and You're Less Apt to Overeat

Coffee May Be Kind to Your Kidneys

Cord Blood Therapy for Cerebral Palsy Shows Promise

Health Highlights: Nov. 3, 2017

Health Tip: Get to Know Your Pharmacist

Health Tip: Supporting Breast-feeding Moms on the Job

New Finding Hints at Clue to Dementia

Nursing Home Often Only Option for Single Men After Stroke

People Tend to Overestimate Pain From Surgery

Ready for the Time Change on Sunday?

Social Media Can Help Boost Weight Loss Success

What Drives Teen School Shooters

Working With Your School Nurse

Are Artery-Opening Stents for Chest Pain a Waste of Time?

Are You Sure That's What the Doctor Said About Your Leukemia?

Climate Change May Bring 'Browner' Waters, More Disease

Even Advanced Breast Cancer Patients Gain From Exercise

Fiber-Rich Diet Boosts Survival From Colon Cancer

Health Tip: Fluoride Recommended For Young Children

Health Tip: Handle Chicken With Care

Kidney Failure Declining Among U.S. Diabetics: CDC

Managing Anxiety

Patients' Gut Bugs May Play Role in Cancer Care

Resilient Brain Connections May Help Against Alzheimer's

Robots May Be Cleaning Your Hospital Room Soon

Sugary Drinks Could Break Your Heart

What Exercise Regimen Is Best for Healthy Weight Loss in Seniors?

5 Ways to Eat More Veggies

Bad Hot Flashes, Sleep Apnea Often Go Together

Gene Therapy, New Drug Battle a Rare But Deadly Disease in Kids

Health Tip: Eating Healthier as You Age

Health Tip: Sled Safer

Improve Your Odds During Infertility Treatments

Liposuction May Ease Limb Swelling in Cancer Patients

Alcoholic Parent May Sow Seeds for Teen Dating Violence

Are Some Heartburn Meds Tied to Stomach Cancer?

Brain Scans May Have Spotted People Thinking About Suicide

Breast-Feeding Bond Lingers for Mom

Even Partial Breast-Feeding for First Few Months Lowers SIDS Risk

Health Tip: Avoid UV Radiation

Health Tip: Have Fun on Halloween, Despite Asthma

Helmets Too Rarely Used in Baseball and Softball

How Your Thyroid Could Be Working Against Your Heart

Puppy Poop Infection Tally Rises to 67 People in 15 States

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Risk of COPD

Want a Pet But Can't Have a Dog?

Want to Avoid Salt? Turn Up the Spice

Acetaminophen in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD Risk in Kids

Belly Fat Widens Odds of Emergency Surgery Troubles

Can Good Looks Derail Your Job Hunt?

Doctors Urged to Discuss Cord Blood Donations Early in Pregnancy

Health Tip: Sleep Train Your Baby

Health Tip: Tendinitis 101

High-Pesticide Produce Not the Best Recipe for Fertility

Keep Halloween Spooky, But Safe

Kids' High Blood Pressure Often Overlooked

Lethal Dangers Lurk Even After Opioid OD Rescue

Should Colon Cancer Screening Start at 45, not 50?

When It Pays to Quit, More People Stop Smoking

Where Do Grains Fit in Your Diet?

Turn Over a New Leaf This Fall -- Start Exercising

Botox May Offer New Hope for Young Migraine Sufferers

Can Man's Best Friend Chase Away Eczema, Asthma?

Drop Off Your Unused Meds Saturday on 'Take Back Day'

Gene Therapy May Fight Brain Cancer's Return

Health Tip: Avoid Tooth Sensitivity

Health Tip: Being a Cancer Caregiver

Kids' Food Allergies, Especially to Peanuts, Are on the Rise

Many Food Allergies May Develop in Adulthood

Newer Eczema Treatments Offer Relief

Pot Smokers May Have Better Sex Lives

Spooky Halloween Contact Lenses Are No Treat, Docs Say

Tracking Calories Has Never Been Easier

Using Cocaine? Fingerprints Might Tell

With Severe Flu Season Lurking, Shots a Must

Blood Thinners May Also Protect Brains of A-Fib Patients

Could Cataract Surgery Lengthen Older Women's Lives?

Do You Really Need to Eat Breakfast?

Doctor, Please Put Down That Computer

Gut Bacteria May Change Rapidly After Severe Injury

Health Tip: Talk To Your Kids About a Tragedy

Is Successful Heart Surgery All in the Timing?

Joan Lunden's Breast Cancer Journey: 'You Feel So Vulnerable'

Many High-Risk Women Skip MRI Breast Cancer Screenings

Skinny in 20s, Earlier Menopause Later?

Survival Odds Improving for Lung Cancer Patients

When It Comes to Obesity, Genes Just Partly to Blame

A Boy, Two Magnets -- and a Trip to the ER

Adderall Misuse May Be Hidden Part of Teen Amphetamine Abuse

Almost 4 in 10 Tanning Salons Flout State Laws

Bat Left, Throw Right: Baseball Stardom?

Conjoined Twins Separated in Medically, Ethically Complex Surgery

Health Tip: Defining Cyberbulling

Health Tip: Drive Safely in Fog

Hockey Study Suggests Injured Kids Sent Back on the Ice Too Soon

The 411 on High Triglycerides

Breast Milk May Arrive Late for Obese New Moms

Californians Tainted by 'Roundup' Herbicide Chemical

Can Gun Shows Trigger Gun Violence?

Do Statins Raise Odds for Type 2 Diabetes?

Does Time of Neurosurgery Matter?

Fewer Diabetes Cases Being Missed

Get In Step With Tai Chi

Gunshot Sensors Improve Odds for Shooting Victims

Health Tip: Keep Your Eyes Healthier

Health Tip: Keeping Home-Delivered Food Safe

Timely Tips for First-Degree Burns

What You May Not Know About Ovarian Cancer

100-Calorie Snack Suggestions

Ditch the Throw Rugs, Seniors!

Health Tip: Considering Genetic Testing

Health Tip: Keep Up-to-Date Vaccination Records

Heart Disease, Stroke Cutting Black Lives Short

Kids, Don't Touch the Toys at the Doctor's Office

More Evidence That Depression Shortens Lives

Summer Baby, Higher Odds for Postpartum Depression?

Creepy Creatures Can Be Medical Marvels, Too

Easy Fix for Post-Op Shivers?

Incision Length Linked to Pain After Cesarean

Can Aspirin Stop Liver Cancer in Hepatitis B Patients?

Drug OD Rate Now Higher in Rural U.S. Than Cities: CDC

Exercising With Asthma or Allergies

Health Tip: Finding Safe Shoes for the Elderly

Health Tip: Recognize Symptoms of Latex Allergy

Hepatitis C Screening May Boost Opioid Treatment Success

How Many Mutant Genes Drive Cancer?

Kidney Failure Can Isolate Young Patients

Pollution Tied to 9 Million Deaths Worldwide in 2015

Smartphones, Tablets Sabotaging Teens' Sleep

Yoga + Aerobics Doubles Heart Benefits

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