Young Parents May Be Especially Prone to Depression
Greatest risk is during first year after child is born, researchers sayContinue Reading
Heart Health Rises With Education in Rich Nations
But findings don’t apply to low- or middle-income countries, study saysContinue Reading
Many HIV-Infected Kids Could Use Cheaper Treatment Safely
Study found that returning to nevirapine still kept viral load down for mostContinue Reading
H1N1 Pandemic Flu Even Milder Than Seasonal Strains
Though youngest were most vulnerable, fewer serious complications seen, study findsContinue Reading
Decline in Adult Smoking Stalls, Alarming Experts
And more than half of U.S. kids exposed to secondhand smoke, CDC report findsContinue Reading
Health Care Reform: Will It Empower or Perplex Consumers?
Choosing health plans, managing chronic conditions requires basic health literacyContinue Reading
Fillings, Sealants May Leach BPA Into Kids' Mouths
But analysis finds exposure to the controversial chemical is short-lived, with health effects unclearContinue Reading
Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits
Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggestsContinue Reading
Chemicals in Rugs, Cookware May Be Linked to Raised Cholesterol in Teens
Long-term effect of exposure to PFOAs, PFOS compounds still unknown, researchers sayContinue Reading
Winter Sports Tourists at Higher Risk of Heart Attack
Too little conditioning, cold and high altitude all contribute to hazard, researchers sayContinue Reading
Lead Exposure May Delay Puberty in Girls
Occurred even at blood levels below those recommended for treatment, NIH foundContinue Reading
Pedestrian Death By Car More Likely Among Uninsured, Minorities
Blacks, Hispanics also more likely to be hit by a vehicle, study showsContinue Reading
Exposure to Violence May Aggravate Asthma, Study Finds
Researchers link stress of inner-city life to increased hospitalizationsContinue Reading