Many Kids Skipping Meals, Snacking Instead
2010-11-11
U.S. survey finds they typically miss breakfast or dinner but get lunch at schoolContinue Reading
ADHD Rates Soar in U.S. Kids: Study
2010-11-10
Better diagnosis and screening may play a role in increase, researchers sayContinue Reading
Activity Level Seems to Decline Throughout College Years
2010-11-10
Students need to make time for exercise to avoid becoming sedentary, gaining weight, expert saysContinue Reading
Childhood Abuse Linked to Diabetes Risk in Adult Women
2010-11-10
Stress of physical, sexual abuse may lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, study author suggestsContinue Reading
High Carcinogen Levels Seen in Kids Living With Smokers
2010-11-09
Parents may not understand children’s risk from secondhand smoke, researcher saysContinue Reading
Scientists Use Tarantulas to Explore Human Fear
2010-11-09
MRIs showed that videos of the spiders activated many different parts of the brainContinue Reading
Housing Woes May Contribute to Poor Health
2010-11-09
Higher blood pressure, arthritis seen in folks who struggle to make ends meet, study saysContinue Reading
Teens Waiting Longer for Sex, But Still Taking Risks: Analysis
2010-11-09
Early sex ed may teach kids to take precautions against disease, researcher suggestsContinue Reading
Fewer U.S. Docs Accepting Perks From Industry: Survey
2010-11-09
But nearly 84% still report some relationship with companies, results showContinue Reading
Solar Blood-Pressure Device Shows Promise for Use in Poor Nations
2010-11-09
Instrument could improve treatment of hypertension in low-income countries, researchers sayContinue Reading
Spending Months in Space May Cause Long-Term Bone Loss
2010-11-09
Crew members on extended missions still had lower than normal bone density a year after returnContinue Reading
Kids of Deployed Soldiers May Face More Mental Health Woes
2010-11-08
Study found they needed more doctor visits to handle issues from parent’s absenceContinue Reading
Many Falls, and Resulting ER Visits, Can Be Prevented
2010-11-07
Youngest and oldest at highest risk, but everyone can benefit from simple household precautionsContinue Reading
Many U.S. Travelers Uninformed About Health Risks Abroad
2010-11-05
Only 54% heading to poorer nations sought advice about potential risks before flying, survey foundContinue Reading