Stroke Survivors’ Spouses Develop Health Problems
9/10/2015The husbands and wives of stroke survivors often endure long-term physical and mental heath problems.
Read MoreAntibiotics and Type 2 Diabetes
9/8/2015Individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have used antibiotics in the years prior to developing the...
Read MoreLighter Drinking Connected to Breast Cancer
9/3/2015Breast cancer risk is higher in women who are considered light to moderate users of alcohol than it is in...
Read MoreTreatment-Resistant Lice Trouble
9/1/2015There is new research offering evidence once again that common lice treatments are no longer effective in many parts of...
Read MoreContact Lens Abuse Rampant
8/29/201599 percent of those who wear contacts do not follow correct safety protocols, doing things that might lead to serious...
Read MoreOsteoporosis Strikes Younger Women Too
8/27/2015The early stages of osteoporosis may be present in women who are still relatively young, active, and healthy.
Read MoreMusic’s Surgery Benefits
8/25/2015Listening to music prior to, during, and after undergoing a surgical procedure may diminish the patient's pain and anxiety levels.
Read MoreVitamin D Is Not Harmful to Adolescents
8/22/2015Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines: Vitamin D may be harmful to obese teenagers.
Read MoreSpicy Foods and Longevity
8/20/2015Frequently eating spicy meals may be linked to a lower risk of death.
Read MoreMusic Helps Surgeons and Patients, but Not Driving Teens
8/18/2015Surgeons who listen to their favorite music while operating on patients do the job faster and with more accuracy.
Read MoreAdolescent Exercise Makes for Healthier Aging
8/15/2015Regular activity during adolescence is associated with health benefits in middle age that include a lower risk of mortality from...
Read MoreRobotic Surgery Safety Issues
8/13/2015New research suggests an association between robotic surgery and a number of patient deaths--but that may be misleading.
Read MoreDon’t Depend on Symptom Checker Websites
8/11/2015Websites that offer diagnoses for your symptoms are wrong at least as often as they are right.
Read MoreSkinny Diabetics Sipping Soda
8/8/2015Whether you’re skinny or fat doesn’t affect your diabetes risk that much if you drink sodas and other sugar-laden drinks.
Read MoreWeight Gain for Dads
8/6/2015New dads frequently put on an average of about 4.4 pounds after having their first child.
Read MoreBaby Naming Delay Dangers
8/4/2015Babies who have not been named may face an increased chance of falling victim to a medical mistake while in...
Read MoreLow Odds of Ditching Obesity
8/1/2015According to a new study, if you are obese, the odds of your returning to a weight in the normal...
Read MoreChecking Your Surgeon’s Safety Record
7/30/2015There are plenty of doctor rating systems out there, but the problem is that the ratings are usually based on...
Read MoreRounder Cartoon Characters and Overeating
7/28/2015According to new research, kids tend to indulge in extra helpings of junk food after seeing cartoons featuring plump characters.
Read MoreFeeling Unsteady Can Raise Romantic Doubt
7/25/2015New research suggests that when we are in a wobbly position physically, we tend to perceive of our love lives...
Read MoreMen’s Lower Life Expectancy
7/23/2015The fact that women have a longer life expectancy than men is a relatively new phenomenon.
Read MoreVirus to Cure Deafness?
7/21/2015Scientists successfully restored hearing to profoundly deaf lab mice using a virus, and they're hopeful that the discovery will lead...
Read MoreGenetic Diversity May Mean Smarter Offspring
7/18/2015New research suggests that when there is greater genetic diversity between two parents, they may produce more intelligent kids.
Read MoreBenefits of a Nap at Work
7/16/2015There may be advantages to taking a midday siesta at the office including enhanced problem-solving skills and improvements in efficiency...
Read MoreGrapefruits, Orange Juice Trigger Melanoma
7/14/2015Those who drink moderate amounts of OJ or enjoy grapefruit daily stand a 36 percent increased risk of developing the...
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