Beauty, Not Health May Spur Teens to Use Sunscreen
2014-02-17
Tanning’s damaging effect on looks mattered more to teens than skin cancer risks, study foundContinue Reading
Kids With ADHD May Benefit From ‘Brain Wave’ Training in School: Study
2014-02-17
But experts agree more research is needed to see if that translates into better classroom performanceContinue Reading
Sea Lion Shows Non-Human Mammals Also Have Rhythm
2014-02-15
By working with Ronan, researchers discovered it’s not just mimicking birds who can keep the beatContinue Reading
Supportive Mate a Good Match for Your Heart
2014-02-14
Small study of couples found helpfulness seems associated with lower levels of calcium build-up in arteriesContinue Reading
Dialysis Benefits Pregnant Women With Kidney Disease, Study Finds
2014-02-13
Longer and more frequent treatments lead to better outcomesContinue Reading
Higher HIV Infection Rates Seen in Mental Health Patients: Study
2014-02-13
People seeking psych help had 16 times the rate of AIDS virus infection than general U.S. populationContinue Reading
Early Clot-Busting Treatment Helps Most Stroke Patients: Study
2014-02-13
Even the elderly and those who had more severe attacks showed less disability laterContinue Reading
Selective Breeding of Dogs Can Cause Harm
2014-02-12
British researchers say dogs bred for size can have malformed brains and skullsContinue Reading
Quitting Smoking Linked to Better Mental Health in Study
2014-02-12
Over 3 years, people who stopped reported drop in mood disorders, alcohol and drug problemsContinue Reading
Women Do Prefer Taller Guys, Study Finds
2014-02-11
Difference in height makes women feel protected and safe, researchers sayContinue Reading
Early Treatment for Depression May Be Good for the Heart
2014-02-11
Study found those getting medication/therapy were half as likely to develop cardiovascular trouble
Cat Bites May Lead to Serious Infections, Hospitalizations
2014-02-09
Felines’ sharp teeth can inject harmful bacteria deep into joints and tissue, doctors warnContinue Reading
Experimental ‘Implanted Insulin’ Device Seeks to Control Blood Sugar Levels
2014-02-07
The hope: to eliminate daily injections for those with diabetes, but much testing remains to be doneContinue Reading
Skin Cancer Risk Seen in Vietnam Vets Exposed to Agent Orange
2014-02-07
Decades later, raised rates of non-melanoma disease reported in U.S. veterans exposed to the herbicideContinue Reading