Childhood Chemo May Have Lasting Effects on Memory
Study found timing of treatment seemed to play a roleContinue Reading
Americans Want to Be Fit, But Most Don’t Put in the Effort
Survey finds three-quarters think appearance is ‘very important,’ yet only 31 percent work out regularlyContinue Reading
Why Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation Are Good for You
Mind-body interventions reverse DNA reactions that cause stress, study suggestsContinue Reading
Guns Kill or Wound 7,000 U.S. Kids a Year: Report
It’s a ‘uniquely American problem,’ one pediatrician saysContinue Reading
When Parents Focus on Smartphones, Kids’ Misbehaving Can Rise
Little ones can feel snubbed by the devices and consequently act out, study suggestsContinue Reading
Nighttime Airport Noise May Raise Heart Risks
More research needed to confirm that exposure to aircraft noise is the cause of health issuesContinue Reading
Who Looks Obese to You?
White women are expected to be thin, blacks not so much, study findsContinue Reading
Depression Can Slow Hospital Patients’ Recovery: Study
Screening for the mood disorder is important for successful healing, psychiatrist saysContinue Reading
Heart Risks to Fetus From Bipolar Drug May Be Lower Than Thought
Pregnant women taking lithium should discuss any concerns with doctor, researchers sayContinue Reading
Even Moderate Drinking May Dull the Aging Brain
Findings suggest U.S. drinking guidelines might be too liberal
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Breast-Feeding May Reduce Pain From C-Section
Study authors say finding provides another good reason to encourage women to nurseContinue Reading
Zika’s Set to Return to Mainland U.S., But Budget Cuts Threaten Response
Health experts warn that less federal funding will make it hard to battle the birth defect-causing virusContinue Reading














