Extreme Cold Snap Brings Unexpected Health Risks
2013-01-24
Heart attacks, strokes and asthma flare-ups increase, expert warnsContinue Reading
Loneliness May Take a Physical Toll
2013-01-21
Feelings of social isolation linked to poorer immunity, more inflammation in study patientsContinue Reading
Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
2013-01-17
Weaker immune system, dehydration risks and less mobility all can make illness more dangerousContinue Reading
Early Parkinson’s Patients May Suffer Some Symptoms in Silence
2013-01-14
Yet help is possible if doctors know about the problem, study suggestsContinue Reading
Meds May Spur Compulsive Behaviors in Some Parkinson’s Patients: Study
2013-01-07
Some indulge in gambling or other troublesome activities, but research suggests drugs are causeContinue Reading
Scientists Shed Light on Fungus Behind Deadly Pneumonia Strain
2012-12-28
The parasite causes Pneumocystis pneumonia in people with weakened immune systemsContinue Reading
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Often Missed in Men: Study
2012-12-27
Condition causing pain, fatigue, sleep woes is much more common in womenContinue Reading
Germ in Cat Feces May Affect Human Brain, Behavior: Study
2012-12-10
‘Kitty litter’ parasite seems to trigger immune reaction linked to mental health problems in peopleContinue Reading
Ex-President George H.W. Bush Remains Hospitalized
2012-12-03
88-year-old being treated for bronchitis and lingering coughContinue Reading
Former President George H.W. Bush to Stay in Hospital Through Weekend
2012-12-02
88-year-old’s bronchitis isn’t life-threatening, doctors just playing it safe, staffer saysContinue Reading
Former President George H.W. Bush Hospitalized With Bronchitis
2012-11-29
88-year-old’s condition doesn’t appear life-threatening, staffer saysContinue Reading
Depression a Key Factor in Health of Parkinson's Patients: Study
2012-11-28
Researchers add that it is difficult to diagnose because movement disorder masks symptomsContinue Reading
'Worm Therapy' Might Help Ease Colitis, Monkey Study Shows
2012-11-16
Unappetizing as it sounds, the treatment relieved symptoms in primates and might help humansContinue Reading
Head Injury Plus Herbicide Exposure May Triple Parkinson's Risk
2012-11-13
People who experienced both of these individual risk factors are much more vulnerable, study findsContinue Reading