Study Counters Stereotypes About Native Americans and Alcohol
2016-02-11
They’re less likely to drink than whites, and have similar rates of problem drinking, survey findsContinue Reading
Impotence Not an Inevitable Part of Aging
2016-02-11
Experts advise men to check with a doctor to rule out diseases or medications that may cause the problemContinue Reading
Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Still Poorly Understood: Report
2016-02-11
VA-sponsored study says people should be monitored for ALS, cancer and other diseases that take years to developContinue Reading
Study Links Child Abuse, Neglect to Earlier Onset of Bipolar Disorder
2016-02-11
Researchers also found greater risk of suicide and more severe manic and depressive symptomsContinue Reading
Lasting Damage Seen in LGBT Teens Who Suffer Harassment
2016-02-10
Severe cases were tied to high risk for depression, post-traumatic stress disorderContinue Reading
U.S. Dementia Rates Seem to Be Falling, Study Finds
2016-02-10
Decades-long review revealed risk of brain disease is dropping, while age at diagnosis is going upContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Lengthen Older People’s Lives: Study
2016-02-10
But those under 35, and especially women, may not reap as much benefitContinue Reading
Weight-Loss Surgery May Lengthen Older People’s Lives: Study
2016-02-10
But those under 35, and especially women, may not reap as much benefitContinue Reading
Many U.S. Women Still Smoke Before, During Pregnancy: Report
2016-02-10
Smoking puts about 300,000 infants at risk each year, experts sayContinue Reading
Dogs’ IQs Can Vary, Study Shows
2016-02-10
Canines also exhibit signs of dementia that might help shed light on memory, thinking problems in humansContinue Reading
Smog’s Health Effects Persist for Decades, Study Finds
2016-02-09
Exposure to air pollution can increase risk of death from heart or lung disease for more than 30 yearsContinue Reading
Frequent Monitoring May Keep Alcohol Offenders Sober
2016-02-09
South Dakota program is credited with reducing deaths and is now headed to other parts of the U.S.Continue Reading
Why Americans Have Shorter Lifespans Than People in Similar Nations
2016-02-09
Study finds shootings, crashes and drug overdoses contribute to a 2-year gap in life expectancyContinue Reading