Genetics Linked to Raised Risk of Childhood Obesity
2010-10-14
Research adds to evidence that gene variations may affect kids’ weightContinue Reading
MRI Might Screen for Autism
2010-10-14
It captures abnormal brain patterns in those with the disorder, but advocate questions its potentialContinue Reading
Gulf War Nerve Agent Tied to Late-Onset Heart Damage in Mice
2010-10-13
Signs appeared 10 weeks after exposure to low-dose sarin, researchers foundContinue Reading
Screen Time May Consume Nearly 1/3 of Day for U.S. Kids
2010-10-13
Child experts issue updated policy statement on use of electronic media for entertainmentContinue Reading
This Is Your Brain on 'Friends': Study
2010-10-12
Key part of prefrontal cortex lights up when discussing friends, but not strangers, researchers findContinue Reading
Heart Surgery Patients Do Fine With Fewer Blood Transfusions: Study
2010-10-12
But transfusion rates vary widely around the nation, a second study findsContinue Reading
First Patient Treated in U.S.-Approved Embryonic Stem Cell Trial
2010-10-11
Unnamed individual is receiving controversial cells to treat spinal cord injuryContinue Reading
Could Excess Computer, TV Time Harm Kids Psychologically?
2010-10-11
Study suggests a link, but cause-and-effect relationship unclear, experts sayContinue Reading
Researchers Pinpoint Array of Obesity Genes
2010-10-11
However, environment and lifestyle still play key roles, experts sayContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery for Teens May Be Gaining Advocates
2010-10-08
Some believe it’s the only way to save the super-obeseContinue Reading