Early Discipline Tied to Less Use of Drugs, Alcohol in Teens
2013-08-08
A program to help correct disruptive behavior at ages 7 to 9 seemed to make a difference through age 17Continue Reading
Probiotics Not Warranted for Seniors Taking Antibiotics: Study
2013-08-08
No difference seen in diarrhea rates among those taking the supplementsContinue Reading
Earlier Acne Outbreaks May Be Caused by Earlier Puberty: Experts
2013-08-06
New guidelines released to help doctors treat younger patients age-appropriatelyContinue Reading
First Vaccine Against 4 Flu Strains Ready to Ship
2013-08-05
FDA has approved distribution of new seasonal influenza shot, Fluarix QuadrivalentContinue Reading
Metformin May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer Death, Researchers Say
2013-08-05
Diabetic men using the drug had higher survival rates in cancer studyContinue Reading
Channel Blockers for Blood Pressure Linked to Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
2013-08-05
Association, not cause and effect, noted with long-term use by older womenContinue Reading
Antioxidant Supplements Don’t Help Women Get Pregnant: Review
2013-08-05
Fertility clinic patients taking these products were no more likely to conceive, researchers sayContinue Reading
If Parents Ever Smoked, Teens May Be More Likely to Light Up
2013-08-05
Study also shows influence of older siblingsContinue Reading
Bump Seen in Substance Abuse Treatment During Pregnancy
2013-08-02
But number of women entering programs for alcohol use went down over last decade, U.S. report saysContinue Reading
Risky Gambling Tied to Social Isolation
2013-08-01
People who feel excluded tend to be more reckless with their finances, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Ask Questions About Your Child’s Medication
2013-08-01
Be informed about what’s being taken
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Protecting Lungs During Abdominal Surgery May Decrease Complications
2013-07-31
Adjusting ventilator settings could shield patients from conditions like pneumonia, study findsContinue Reading
In Mice, Diabetes Drug Metformin Tied to Longer, Healthier Lives
2013-07-30
Study corroborates other research showing the drug may have benefits beyond diabetes careContinue Reading
Growing Up Poor May Raise Odds for Smoking: Study
2013-07-30
Study suggests kids in poor families may have less self-control when it comes to healthy behaviorsContinue Reading