Demanding Jobs and the Brain
2014-04-11
Having a mentally challenging job might keep your brain sharp after you retire.Continue Reading
Sports and Genetics
2014-04-10
Does becoming a star athlete have more to do with training or family history?Continue Reading
Football and the Brain
2014-04-09
A single season of high school football can result in measurable brain changes, study finds.Continue Reading
New treatment for spinal cord injuries
2014-04-08
An innovative therapy helps four patients with paralysis regain voluntary movement.Continue Reading
Parental Obesity and Autism Risk
2014-04-07
Children of obese parents may face a higher risk for Autism Spectrum Disorders.Continue Reading
Sleep and Stroke
2014-04-04
People who suffer from insomnia may have a much higher risk of stroke compared to those who sleep well.Continue Reading
Mammogram Debate
2014-04-02
Comprehensive review of 50 years worth of studies concludes the benefits of mammography screening may be overestimated.Continue Reading
Unfilled Prescriptions
2014-04-01
Nearly 1 out of 3 patients fail to fill first-time prescriptions, study finds.Continue Reading
Muscular Strength and Health
2014-03-31
Teenagers who have greater muscular strength are at lower risk for heart disease and diabetes, study finds.Continue Reading
Hospital Infections
2014-03-27
1 in every 25 patients develop an infection during a hospital stay, study estimates.
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Self Treatment and the Internet
2014-03-26
Researchers warn about potentially dangerous home treatments for mole removal and skin cancer.
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BRCA1 and Hysterectomy
2014-03-25
Women with BRCA1 who do not undergo hysterectomy may face increased risk of an aggressive uterine cancer, study finds.
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Stress and Fertility
2014-03-24
Being stressed out may make it more difficult to become pregnant, new research suggests.
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