Hand Washing Habit Finally Catching On: U.S. Study
2010-09-13
Hygiene has improved since 2007, but most still don’t wash after coughing, sneezingContinue Reading
Dying at Home Often Easier on Cancer Patients, Caregivers
2010-09-13
Those left behind more likely to develop psychiatric problems if loved one dies in hospital, study findsContinue Reading
Two New Programs Aim to Prevent, Treat Childhood Obesity
2010-09-13
U.S. National Institutes of Health investing $72 million in effort to curb growing problemContinue Reading
Gossiping May Do a Gossiper Good
2010-09-12
Talking positively about others gives short-lived boost to self-esteem, study findsContinue Reading
Heavy Drinking Part of Social Acceptance for Young: Study
2010-09-10
This process needs to be considered when creating anti-drinking campaigns, researcher saysContinue Reading
Male Partners May Be Key Influence on Birth Control Use
2010-09-10
Young women twice as likely to use contraception if their mate strongly favors its use, study findsContinue Reading
Injury Risk Greater in Poorer Neighborhoods, Study Finds
2010-09-09
Residents in low-income areas have 20 times greater risk of trauma from guns and cutsContinue Reading
Brain Scans Could Spot Developmental Problems in Kids
2010-09-09
Researcher suggests tests may give warning if child’s brain growth is behind scheduleContinue Reading
In Elderly, Risks Differ for Indoor Versus Outdoor Falls
2010-09-09
Prevention programs should take seniors’ lifestyle, environment into account, researchers sayContinue Reading
Dementia Warning Signs Identified in Type 2 Diabetics: Study
2010-09-08
High blood pressure, slow gait, self-reported bad health might signal decline, researchers sayContinue Reading
Working Overtime Adds to Heart Risk for Out-of-Shape Men
2010-09-08
But being physically fit seems to protect those who work longer hours, researchers sayContinue Reading
Repeat DUI Offenders Have Reasoning Deficits: Study
2010-09-08
Subtle decision-making problems may not show up on conventional tests, researchers sayContinue Reading