Women Smokers Face Increased Risk of Lethal Stroke: Review
2013-08-22
Hemorrhagic, or bleeding, stroke odds 17 percent higher than for men who smokeContinue Reading
Ultra-Early Treatment Reduces Disability After Stroke: Study
2013-08-22
Administering clot-busting drugs within 90 minutes of mild stroke boosts odds for recovery, experts sayContinue Reading
U.S. Circumcision Rates Drop by 10 Percent: CDC
2013-08-22
Whether male babies undergo procedure has become a personal decision between families and their doctors, experts say
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Smoking and Weight Gain
2013-08-22
Certain smokers are more likely to put on problem pounds when they quit.Continue Reading
Early Course of HIV Therapy May Give Infants a Break From Drugs
2013-08-21
Immediate short-term treatment seems to delay start of lifelong antiretroviral regimenContinue Reading
Nicotine Addiction Level May Predict Weight Gain in Ex-Smokers
2013-08-21
On average, people in study put on less than 3 pounds in 3 months after quittingContinue Reading
Experimental Treatment May Help Fight Deadly Ebola Virus
2013-08-21
Therapy led to recovery in nearly half of study animals up to 5 days after infectionContinue Reading
Taking a Bath After a Workout? Hold the Ice, Researchers Say
2013-08-21
Study found that for most people, ice baths cause pain, but no gain, following exerciseContinue Reading
Lead Exposure Tied to Early Risk of School Suspension
2013-08-20
Kids’ attention levels and behavior may be affected, study suggestsContinue Reading
Fruit-Rich Diet Might Lower Aneurysm Risk
2013-08-19
Antioxidants may explain finding from large Swedish study, author saysContinue Reading
Plastics Chemicals May Boost Kids’ Risk for Obesity, Diabetes
2013-08-19
Studies tied phthalates, BPA to insulin resistance, higher body fatContinue Reading
Chemical Concerns
2013-08-19
How do two common chemicals found in plastic products impact children?Continue Reading
Quit-Smoking Programs Work for Psychiatric Patients
2013-08-15
Study found improved chances of quitting, lower rehospitalization ratesContinue Reading
Eye Study Results May Offer New Therapy for Some Vision Loss
2013-08-15
Findings shed light on how people with macular degeneration might learn to adapt more quicklyContinue Reading