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Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says. More>>
Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS? More>>
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates. More>>
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects. More>>
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference. More>>
Most health advice has us feeling guilty over our indulgences. Fortunately, having a few beers now and again is one nice little treat that you don't have to feel bad about. More>>
Email vacations while on the job could benefit people's health, reducing stress levels and contributing to better focus, a new study suggests. More>>
A "spare tire" around the midsection raises the odds of sudden cardiac death in obese people, a new study finds. More>>
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says. More>>
One in six cancers worldwide is caused by preventable or treatable infections, a new study finds. More>>
Older obese men with low levels of testosterone can lose weight when levels of the male hormone are restored to normal, a new study suggests. More>>
A case study showing how a grocery bag and its contents caused an outbreak of the stomach bug norovirus highlights the role that inanimate objects can play in such outbreaks, researchers say. More>>
Now there's another reason to hate your commute. More>>
Nearly half of the counties in the United States lack a single obstetrician-gynecologist, a situation that may worsen as medical school graduates gravitate toward metropolitan areas, a new study indicates. More>>
Breast cancer in men is much less common than it is in women, but it may be more deadly, new research suggests. More>>
Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link. More>>
A group of Italian researchers has uncovered evidence that regardless of how "full" a person may feel, the body is hard-wired to chemically reward itself by overeating when tempted by yummy foods. More>>
Data in a formerly banned study detailing how the H5N1 avian (bird) flu virus can morph may help nations prepare for the impending threat. More>>
Sports and energy drinks are causing irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults in the United States, the authors of a new study claim. More>>
Researchers have found new evidence showing that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may play a role in preventing cell aging. More>>
A large new study is the first to show a direct link between a high body-mass index and the risk of developing heart disease, British and Danish researchers say. More>>
Moderate weight loss reduces levels of inflammation that have been tied to certain cancers, at least in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests. More>>
In 2008 Laura Sharpe was in a helicopter crash that left her with burns on 40 percent of her body. Now she is looking to help others suffering from trauma injuries. More>>
A new survey of American apartment dwellers reveals that upwards of a third of nonsmoking residents sniff the stench of secondhand smoke in their building's public spaces. More>>
Although all 50 states have laws that allow children with asthma to carry inhalers at school, experts say that some kids are still being denied access to these lifesaving medications during the school day. More>>
This week's incident of 'mad cow' disease presents no threat to human health, USDA officials say. But it does put a spotlight on beef safety practices, including how many cattle are inspected. More>>
Women who go through menopause early are almost twice as likely to have the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis later in life, new research indicates. More>>
Even first-graders might be shunned by their peers if they are overweight or obese, new research suggests. More>>
After two decades of steadily increasing rates of childhood obesity, at least one state may finally be turning things around. More>>
Tick season has started earlier than normal due to the mild winter, which means hikers, gardeners and others who love the outdoors should take precautions to prevent becoming a meal for ticks, an expert says. More>>
American children are being exposed to background TV for nearly four hours every day, new research finds. More>>
High school and youth football players sustained 14 brain injuries with long-lasting damage in 2011 -- the highest number in more than 25 years -- and this is a "major problem," a new report claims. More>>
Add bedbugs to your list of potential occupational health hazards. A new report reveals nearly half of the employees of a U.S. government office in Tennessee were bitten by the blood-thirsty invaders while at work. More>>
Type 2 diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder, and treating the disease often requires a personalized, multi-pronged approach, say new expert guidelines on treating high blood sugar levels, issued Thursday. More>>
Online dating scams leave many victims feeling doubly traumatized, according to a small new study. More>>
More young cigarette smokers may also be lighting up joints than was previously thought, a new study finds. More>>
U.S. billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he has prostate cancer and will undergo radiation treatment in the coming months. More>>
Being upbeat is good for your heart, a new study suggests. More>>
The number of American women and men having cosmetic chin surgery increased drastically in 2011, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. More>>
In a new study, about 6 percent of eighth graders admitted they had participated in the "choking game," in which blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off with a rope or belt to produce a euphoric "high." More>>
Whether you have heartburn, IBS, ulcers or IBD, learn how to minimize your risk of cancer. More>>
Individuals who want to avoid sleeping aids may find relief from trying natural remedies that may help them to fall asleep faster and stay asleep. More>>
Adults with mental illness are more likely to have certain types of chronic physical health problems than those without mental illness, according to a U.S. government report released this week. More>>
Health investigators have confirmed that a bat that flew through the cabin of a U.S. commercial airliner last summer did not transmit rabies to 45 of 50 passengers assessed. More>>
More unmarried women who live with their partners are having babies than ever before, a new government report shows. More>>
A new report says there is little evidence that over-the-counter insect bite remedies actually work. More>>
Concerns about codeine safety have gained traction in the wake of the postoperative experience of four children who all carried a rare genetic mutation. More>>
People who underwent frequent dental X-rays in the past, before radiation doses were lowered, may be at greater risk of a usually benign form of tumor in the lining of the brain, a new study suggests. More>>
The number of American teens giving birth has dropped to an all-time low, federal health officials reported Tuesday. More>>
Exposure to a type of pesticide commonly used on crops eaten by U.S. consumers is linked to shorter pregnancies and smaller babies, new research says. More>>
Children born to obese or very overweight mothers are at higher risk of having autism or developmental delays, new research suggests. More>>
For people suffering from uncomplicated appendicitis, a course of antibiotics may be just as good as having the appendix removed, British researchers report. More>>
For the first time, scientists have isolated mutations at two gene locations that seem to predispose children to becoming obese. More>>
Check out this guide to knowing when you're most likely to be contagious with common illnesses. More>>
There's evidence that a class of antibiotics that was banned for use in poultry in 2005 is still being used in U.S. poultry production, a new study says. More>>
Really, really liking yourself may give you the edge in your next job interview, a new study suggests. More>>
Nine physician specialty groups have created lists of common tests or procedures that they believe are often overused or unnecessary, to help doctors and patients make wiser decisions about care. More>>
A new study finds that preteen girls are more likely than older teens and adult women to experience side effects after receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil. More>>
Caffeine consumption among expectant or new mothers does not appear to affect the nighttime sleeping habits of their newborns, new Brazilian research indicates. More>>
Allowing employees to bring their dogs to work appears to reduce stress and boost job satisfaction levels, according to a new study. More>>
A vaccine to prevent breast cancer's return in women with a history of the disease has triggered the desired immune response in early research. More>>
Psychological and physical abuse is a common facet of dating for America's adolescents, a new survey reveals. More>>
While unseasonably warm weather delights many people, those with allergies may not be as thrilled with the early arrival of spring. More>>
Answering 911 calls for help may cause emergency dispatchers to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, a new study has found. More>>
International researchers have uncovered even more healthy properties of flavanols -- the antioxidants found in cocoa beans. More>>
The individual mandate -- the portion of the Affordable Care Act that requires Americans to purchase health insurance or pay a penalty -- appeared threatened during U.S. Supreme Court arguments made on Tuesday. More>>
Pink slime is what critics call 'lean, finely textured beef' – a filler used in ground beef. It's not dangerous, but it's a byproduct that some say should be clearly labeled. More>>
Based on justices' questions during the Supreme Court health-care hearings, the fate of 'Obamacare' is in peril.
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Nearly one in five U.S. pharmacies gave out misinformation to researchers posing as 17-year-old girls seeking emergency contraception, often saying that it was "impossible" for girls to get the pill, a new study finds. More>>
The recent advent of so-called "synthetic pot" is a rising public health concern, researchers warn, sending kids to the emergency room and prompting parental calls to poison control centers. More>>
Married heart surgery patients are far less likely than single patients to die in the first three months after their operation, a new study finds. More>>
Middle and high school students who bully their classmates are more likely to use cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana than other students, according to a new study. More>>
Infants and toddlers who snore or have other breathing issues while sleeping are more likely to develop behavioral problems by the age of 7, new research suggests. More>>
The more adolescents watch movie stars sidle up to the bar on the big screen, the more alcohol they drink themselves, a new study suggests. More>>
Medications taken by millions of Americans for mood disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic conditions can have an unhealthy side effect: weight gain. More>>
Here's one more reason to avoid trans fats in your diet, especially if you are an older woman. More>>
Added sugar in drinks and foods makes up almost 16 percent of the calories U.S. children and teens consume, federal health officials report. More>>
A new influenza A virus has been discovered in Guatemalan fruit bats, according to scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More>>
That constant sneezing you thought was a winter cold might just be the beginning of your spring allergies instead. More>>
Doctors may have a leg up on baldness: Transplanting hair from a patient's legs to his head for what may be a more natural look. More>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to take a second look at the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday, after initially rejecting it because of concerns about heart problems and possible birth defects. More>>
Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates. More>>
Watching a lot of movies that feature alcohol doubles the likelihood that young teens will start drinking, and these teens are more likely to progress to binge drinking, according to a new study. More>>
It was just about three years ago that a strange new strain of flu first appeared in Mexico, then spread across the border to the United States and eventually much of the globe. More>>
Many doctors may be less than honest with their patients, a new survey finds. Survey found one in 10 lied, many painted too rosy a prognosis. More>>
Middle-school kids who participate in lots of sports are less likely to start smoking than other kids, new research finds. More>>
Potentially dangerous blood clots in the legs known as deep venous thromboses (DVTs) got the nickname "economy class syndrome" from widely publicized incidents involving passengers on long-haul flights. More>>
Although fewer kids are being exposed to smoking while riding in cars, more than 20 percent of nonsmoking teens still are, U.S. health officials report. More>>
A series of specific "yes" or "no" questions could help doctors distinguish between people who have normal memory loss that comes with age and those with a condition known as amnestic mild cognitive impairment. More>>
The amount of sunlight you are exposed to might play a part in determining your stroke risk, new research suggests. More>>
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that all boys between the ages of 11 and 12 receive the three-dose vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV). More>>
The number of Americans who practice behaviors that put them at risk for HIV infection has declined significantly, federal health officials reported. More>>
Nearly 46 million American adults have had a mental illness in the past year. But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts say. More>>
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