Chubby Doctors Could Be Bad for Your Health
Study finds they’re less likely to counsel heavy patients on weightContinue Reading
Those Extra Pounds Could Harm Your Back
Researchers say more severe spinal disc degeneration seen in obese patientsContinue Reading
Experts Offer Tips on Avoiding iPad-Linked Shoulder, Neck Strain
Users should not keep tablet computers such as iPad or Xoom on their laps, small study suggestsContinue Reading
Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder
Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilitiesContinue Reading
U.S. Soldiers Face Host of Mental Health Issues
Studies found they were prone to depression, substance abuse and suicideContinue Reading
Many Docs Use Costly MRIs to Diagnose Nerve Condition: Study
Cheaper tests to spot diabetes-linked nerve damage are effective, researchers sayContinue Reading
Protein That Controls Movement Does the Opposite in Parkinson's
Study with mice suggests it may be a new drug targetContinue Reading
Oldest Known Dinosaur Nesting Site Found
Containing fossilized eggs and tiny footprints, it’s estimated to be 190 million years oldContinue Reading
Health Tip: Clean a Wound Carefully
And help reduce the risk of infectionContinue Reading
Lack of ZZZs May Fuel Appetite
Not getting enough sleep may lead to weight gain over time, researchers sayContinue Reading
Baltimore Deemed U.S. City With Most Top-Ranked Hospitals
Other cities with top-performing hospitals include Phoenix, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and RichmondContinue Reading
Ob-Gyns Should Screen for Domestic Abuse: Experts
Intimate partner violence can be psychological or physical, occurs at all levels of societyContinue Reading
Severe Brain Injury When Young May Have Long-Term Effects
Good home environment helps overcome some deficits, studies findContinue Reading












