Just How Severe Is This Flu Season?
2013-01-16
It may be easing already in parts of the U.S., ramping up in others, experts sayContinue Reading
Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself From the Flu
2013-01-16
As the outbreak worsens, health experts urge flu shots, frequent hand-washing and other measuresContinue Reading
Texting Could Help Spread the Word on Teen Health
2013-01-15
Study takes advantage of technology to educate kids on nutrition, fitnessContinue Reading
Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest
2013-01-15
Patients in large study seemed to do better when emergency workers used older ventilation methodContinue Reading
‘Spot’ Shortages of Flu Vaccine, Tamiflu Reported, FDA Head Says
2013-01-15
Agency is offering tips on how to find the shot or medication at a clinic or pharmacy near youContinue Reading
U.S. Gives States More Time to Set Up Health Insurance Exchanges
2013-01-15
The online marketplaces to purchase coverage are key element of the 2010 health reform lawContinue Reading
U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening: Study
2013-01-15
Researcher says reasons include high cost, lower health literacy, lack of doctorsContinue Reading
Got Nobel? Milk-Guzzling Countries Win More of the Esteemed Prizes
2013-01-15
Finding may be associated with a brain boost from vitamin D — or strong educational systemsContinue Reading
Safer Roads Near Schools May Mean Fewer Kids Struck by Cars
2013-01-14
After traffic changes were made at NYC schools, child injuries dropped 44 percent, study foundContinue Reading
Bathroom Reminders May Prod Guys to Wash Their Hands
2013-01-13
In study, rate of college men who did so jumped to 86 percent after signs appearedContinue Reading
Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns
2013-01-12
Preparation, caution can help keep elderly safe from injuries and illness related to seasonContinue Reading
Phys Ed Requirements Disappearing at 4-Year Colleges
2013-01-11
Some students avoid alternatives such as fitness centers, researcher saysContinue Reading
Flu Widespread in 47 States, Vaccine ‘Moderately’ Effective: CDC
2013-01-11
Infections appear to be falling in the Southeast, where the virus first appearedContinue Reading