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Anyone watching 2018 World Cup Soccer has to marvel at the referees' quick thinking. But slow-motion video playbacks may alter their ultimate decision, a new study suggests.
Anyone watching 2018 World Cup Soccer has to marvel at the referees' quick thinking. But slow-motion video playbacks may alter their ultimate decision, a new study suggests.
The damaging effects of a concussion are well-known, and new research finds the injuries are common among U.S. high school students.
The damaging effects of a concussion are well-known, and new research finds the injuries are common among U.S. high school students.
Babies exposed to antidepressants during their mother's pregnancy may face a slightly higher chance of having problems with their motor skills, a new review suggests.
Babies exposed to antidepressants during their mother's pregnancy may face a slightly higher chance of having problems with their motor skills, a new review suggests.
High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke, yet has no symptoms of its own
High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke, yet has no symptoms of its own
Letting any teen behind the wheel of a car is nerve-wracking for parents, but if your teen has autism, you may wonder if driving is even possible.
Letting any teen behind the wheel of a car is nerve-wracking for parents, but if your teen has autism, you may wonder if driving is even possible.
Michael Wright was just 16 when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and although his friends supported him, he always felt different.
Michael Wright was just 16 when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and although his friends supported him, he always felt different.
Add protection from heart disease and stroke to the health benefits of marriage, a new study suggests.
Add protection from heart disease and stroke to the health benefits of marriage, a new study suggests.
Trauma or intense stress may up your odds of developing an autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
Trauma or intense stress may up your odds of developing an autoimmune disease, a new study suggests.
New research suggests that a single blood test could confirm type 2 diabetes, saving patients time and health care costs.
New research suggests that a single blood test could confirm type 2 diabetes, saving patients time and health care costs.
Exercise is a known stress buster, and different disciplines relax and tone you in a variety of ways. So, you can pick and choose from many types of exercise to go beyond physical fitness to better mental health.
Exercise is a known stress buster, and different disciplines relax and tone you in a variety of ways. So, you can pick and choose from many types of exercise to go beyond physical fitness to better mental health.
Most U.S. pediatricians say spanking is a bad way to discipline children.
Most U.S. pediatricians say spanking is a bad way to discipline children.
Many aging Americans are both overweight and burdened by arthritis of the knees.
Many aging Americans are both overweight and burdened by arthritis of the knees.
A number of infection control measures need to be taken when giving "kangaroo care" to premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit, researchers say.
A number of infection control measures need to be taken when giving "kangaroo care" to premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit, researchers say.
More than a half million people are treated for swimming-related accidents in the United States in a given year.
More than a half million people are treated for swimming-related accidents in the United States in a given year.
If you could protect yourself from cancer, you'd do it, right?
If you could protect yourself from cancer, you'd do it, right?
Good sleep is hard to come by for the 25 percent of Americans who experience a period of severe insomnia each year, new research suggests.
Good sleep is hard to come by for the 25 percent of Americans who experience a period of severe insomnia each year, new research suggests.
A lazy eye? Crossed eyes? New research suggests that children with such vision problems may take longer to complete standardized tests.
A lazy eye? Crossed eyes? New research suggests that children with such vision problems may take longer to complete standardized tests.
City folks are leaner than their country cousins, a new U.S. study finds.
City folks are leaner than their country cousins, a new U.S. study finds.
Doctors can't yet predict if someone exposed to the flu will become sick. But such predictions may be getting closer to reality, new research hints.
Doctors can't yet predict if someone exposed to the flu will become sick. But such predictions may be getting closer to reality, new research hints.
Men and women with type 2 diabetes may face a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, new British research suggests.
Men and women with type 2 diabetes may face a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, new British research suggests.
Blood transfusions around the time of surgery may raise your risk for dangerous blood clots, researchers say.
Blood transfusions around the time of surgery may raise your risk for dangerous blood clots, researchers say.
Eating a Mediterranean diet rich in healthy fats from olive oil and nuts provides better protection against heart attack and stroke than a low-fat diet, a new Spanish trial has shown.
Eating a Mediterranean diet rich in healthy fats from olive oil and nuts provides better protection against heart attack and stroke than a low-fat diet, a new Spanish trial has shown.
Federal, state and local health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to fruit salad mixes that has sickened 60 people in five U.S. states.
Federal, state and local health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to fruit salad mixes that has sickened 60 people in five U.S. states.
After briefly leveling off, the U.S. obesity rate may be climbing again, according to a preliminary study.
After briefly leveling off, the U.S. obesity rate may be climbing again, according to a preliminary study.
A new genetic test can identify men most likely to develop prostate cancer, a new report contends.
A new genetic test can identify men most likely to develop prostate cancer, a new report contends.
Drugs taken by more than one-third of U.S. adults have depression as a possible side effect, a new study reveals.
Drugs taken by more than one-third of U.S. adults have depression as a possible side effect, a new study reveals.
Service dogs may help reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in military veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study finds.
Service dogs may help reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in military veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study finds.
Many teens and young adults in the United States -- particularly women and girls -- are physically inactive, a new study reveals.
Many teens and young adults in the United States -- particularly women and girls -- are physically inactive, a new study reveals.
More good news for coffee lovers: Having three or more cups of "joe" each day may help ward off serious liver ailments, new research suggests.
More good news for coffee lovers: Having three or more cups of "joe" each day may help ward off serious liver ailments, new research suggests.
Researchers have developed a blood test that can predict a pregnant woman's risk of preterm delivery with up to 80 percent accuracy.
Researchers have developed a blood test that can predict a pregnant woman's risk of preterm delivery with up to 80 percent accuracy.
Having health insurance is essential, especially for catastrophic situations. But it's important to choose a plan carefully because your costs can go well beyond the monthly premium
Having health insurance is essential, especially for catastrophic situations. But it's important to choose a plan carefully because your costs can go well beyond the monthly premium
Children with autism are more likely to also have a food, respiratory or skin allergy, new research suggests.
Children with autism are more likely to also have a food, respiratory or skin allergy, new research suggests.
Fatty cuts of meat. Thick slabs of cheese. Stacks of bacon.
Fatty cuts of meat. Thick slabs of cheese. Stacks of bacon.
If your favorite National Football League team has a make-or-break game this coming season, you might want to hope for a nighttime kickoff.
If your favorite National Football League team has a make-or-break game this coming season, you might want to hope for a nighttime kickoff.
You're probably familiar with the stereotypes about people who wear glasses -- these folks are studious and spend a lot of time indoors with their noses in a book.
You're probably familiar with the stereotypes about people who wear glasses -- these folks are studious and spend a lot of time indoors with their noses in a book.
Parents should choose to have their children get the flu shot in the fall instead of the nasal spray flu vaccine, pediatricians say.
Parents should choose to have their children get the flu shot in the fall instead of the nasal spray flu vaccine, pediatricians say.
It's important to recognize signs of depression in yourself or a loved one, including a child, and to get help from a doctor
It's important to recognize signs of depression in yourself or a loved one, including a child, and to get help from a doctor
Eight million people in less-developed countries die needlessly each year, and that loss of life strips $6 trillion from the economies of those nations, new research calculates.
Eight million people in less-developed countries die needlessly each year, and that loss of life strips $6 trillion from the economies of those nations, new research calculates.
Vegan diets are hard for many people to stick with long-term, but studies show that this way of eating can translate to weight loss.
Vegan diets are hard for many people to stick with long-term, but studies show that this way of eating can translate to weight loss.
An experimental HIV vaccine protected animals from dozens of strains of HIV. And a human trial of the vaccine is expected to begin in the second half of 2019, according to U.S. researchers.
An experimental HIV vaccine protected animals from dozens of strains of HIV. And a human trial of the vaccine is expected to begin in the second half of 2019, according to U.S. researchers.
Dog lovers might be distressed by the latest research on flu pandemics.
Dog lovers might be distressed by the latest research on flu pandemics.
Millions of Americans may be getting the wrong treatment to prevent a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.
Millions of Americans may be getting the wrong treatment to prevent a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.
Many migraine sufferers skip recommended behavioral treatments, such as stress management and talk therapy, a new study finds.
Many migraine sufferers skip recommended behavioral treatments, such as stress management and talk therapy, a new study finds.
Not every food you eat has to be low-calorie when you want to lose weight.
Not every food you eat has to be low-calorie when you want to lose weight.
Genetic blood testing is showing potential as a means of catching some early stage cancers, researchers are reporting.
Genetic blood testing is showing potential as a means of catching some early stage cancers, researchers are reporting.
An annual flu shot is key for children with asthma, a new study shows.
An annual flu shot is key for children with asthma, a new study shows.
Before you take a dip in the pool this summer, be sure there's not too much chlorine in the water.
Before you take a dip in the pool this summer, be sure there's not too much chlorine in the water.
With this year's terrible flu season a fresh memory, a new study finds that more U.S. hospitals are requiring staffers to get flu shots, but VA hospitals lag behind.
With this year's terrible flu season a fresh memory, a new study finds that more U.S. hospitals are requiring staffers to get flu shots, but VA hospitals lag behind.
What a difference a border makes, when it comes to the cost of cancer care.
What a difference a border makes, when it comes to the cost of cancer care.
Even though folic acid supplements are known to lower the risk of birth defects, poorer women rarely take them before or during pregnancy, a new study shows.
Even though folic acid supplements are known to lower the risk of birth defects, poorer women rarely take them before or during pregnancy, a new study shows.
If mindless eating can put on the pounds, it stands to reason that mindful eating can help with diet success.
If mindless eating can put on the pounds, it stands to reason that mindful eating can help with diet success.
Obese women who have been healthy for decades may still be on the path to heart problems, a new study suggests.
Obese women who have been healthy for decades may still be on the path to heart problems, a new study suggests.
Most people should now begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45, say new guidelines that were spurred by the rising rate of the disease among younger Americans.
Most people should now begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45, say new guidelines that were spurred by the rising rate of the disease among younger Americans.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday put his signature on a bill allowing terminally ill patients to try unproven treatments to fight their disease.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday put his signature on a bill allowing terminally ill patients to try unproven treatments to fight their disease.
It's well-known that exercise benefits the brain as well as the heart and muscles, but new research pinpoints just how much -- and what types -- of exercise may promote thinking skills as you age.
It's well-known that exercise benefits the brain as well as the heart and muscles, but new research pinpoints just how much -- and what types -- of exercise may promote thinking skills as you age.
When it comes to kids and medical procedures like needles, expectation is everything.
When it comes to kids and medical procedures like needles, expectation is everything.
Urgent care centers are popping up across the country as an option for medical treatment. But it's important to know the differences between these facilities and your local hospital emergency department.
Urgent care centers are popping up across the country as an option for medical treatment. But it's important to know the differences between these facilities and your local hospital emergency department.
Many doctors have internet portals to help patients manage their care. But that doesn't mean older folks will use them.
Many doctors have internet portals to help patients manage their care. But that doesn't mean older folks will use them.
Swimming is a great way to stay in shape while having fun and without stressing your joints.
Swimming is a great way to stay in shape while having fun and without stressing your joints.
People with diabetes are the ones who end up harmed by high list prices, high out-of-pocket costs and formulary restrictions
People with diabetes are the ones who end up harmed by high list prices, high out-of-pocket costs and formulary restrictions
We've all "caught" yawning from other people, but why that happens is unclear, according to a psychologist who has researched the behavior.
We've all "caught" yawning from other people, but why that happens is unclear, according to a psychologist who has researched the behavior.
Lots of things grow in the spring, including your risk of severe allergic reactions and asthma attacks. So people need to take preventive measures and know when to seek medical care, an emergency physician says.
Lots of things grow in the spring, including your risk of severe allergic reactions and asthma attacks. So people need to take preventive measures and know when to seek medical care, an emergency physician says.
Outdoor enthusiasts: Here's a bit of good tick-fighting news just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer.
Outdoor enthusiasts: Here's a bit of good tick-fighting news just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer.
Someday doctors may be able to diagnose gastrointestinal (GI) problems without invasive tests by asking patients to swallow a capsule containing a small, bacteria-laced sensor.
Someday doctors may be able to diagnose gastrointestinal (GI) problems without invasive tests by asking patients to swallow a capsule containing a small, bacteria-laced sensor.
For U.S. military personnel, deployment carries many dangers. And besides the well-known threats they face, these men and women are also at a higher-than-average risk for skin cancer
For U.S. military personnel, deployment carries many dangers. And besides the well-known threats they face, these men and women are also at a higher-than-average risk for skin cancer
Breast cancer patients who adopted a low-fat diet were more likely to survive for at least a decade after diagnosis, compared to patients who ate fattier fare, new research shows.
Breast cancer patients who adopted a low-fat diet were more likely to survive for at least a decade after diagnosis, compared to patients who ate fattier fare, new research shows.
One out of every three U.S. adults has high blood pressure that should be treated with medication, under guidelines recently adopted by the two leading heart health associations.
One out of every three U.S. adults has high blood pressure that should be treated with medication, under guidelines recently adopted by the two leading heart health associations.
For older people, breathing in dirty air puts them at risk of being hospitalized with a dangerous respiratory disease, a new study suggests.
For older people, breathing in dirty air puts them at risk of being hospitalized with a dangerous respiratory disease, a new study suggests.
In a reversal of historical patterns, lung cancer is now more common among young U.S. women than men, a new study finds.
In a reversal of historical patterns, lung cancer is now more common among young U.S. women than men, a new study finds.
You already know that exercise is good for your health and your heart, both to prevent heart disease and, for those who already have a heart-related condition, to make managing it easier.
You already know that exercise is good for your health and your heart, both to prevent heart disease and, for those who already have a heart-related condition, to make managing it easier.
Yoga can help older women who fight frequent bouts of urinary incontinence, new research suggests.
Yoga can help older women who fight frequent bouts of urinary incontinence, new research suggests.
When you fire up the grill for your Memorial Day cookout, beware: Those tantalizing aromas hold an underestimated health risk.
When you fire up the grill for your Memorial Day cookout, beware: Those tantalizing aromas hold an underestimated health risk.
The Mediterranean diet has long been lauded as a heart-healthy eating plan that can add years to your life.
The Mediterranean diet has long been lauded as a heart-healthy eating plan that can add years to your life.
Nine out of 10 ER doctors say their hospitals aren't fully prepared for major disasters or mass tragedies.
Nine out of 10 ER doctors say their hospitals aren't fully prepared for major disasters or mass tragedies.
If you think popping a pill will somehow keep your skin safe while you tan, think again.
If you think popping a pill will somehow keep your skin safe while you tan, think again.
If you want to look cool, try smiling, researchers suggest.
If you want to look cool, try smiling, researchers suggest.
An important checklist used to screen for autism can miss subtle clues in some children, delaying their eventual diagnosis.
An important checklist used to screen for autism can miss subtle clues in some children, delaying their eventual diagnosis.
Exercising may keep you young at heart.
Exercising may keep you young at heart.
Chiropractic care can help ease low back pain when added to a comprehensive treatment plan, a new clinical trial has found.
Chiropractic care can help ease low back pain when added to a comprehensive treatment plan, a new clinical trial has found.
Sandwiches make convenient lunches, but those two slices of bread can really eat into your day's calorie allotment. What's more, typical white bread doesn't provide much in the way of nutrients.
Sandwiches make convenient lunches, but those two slices of bread can really eat into your day's calorie allotment. What's more, typical white bread doesn't provide much in the way of nutrients.
The millions of Americans who suffer from migraine may have a new source of hope -- the first drug aimed at preventing the headaches gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval on Thursday.
The millions of Americans who suffer from migraine may have a new source of hope -- the first drug aimed at preventing the headaches gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval on Thursday.
Pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds may be synonymous with summertime fun, but they also can be breeding grounds for dangerous germs that could make you violently ill.
Pools, hot tubs and water playgrounds may be synonymous with summertime fun, but they also can be breeding grounds for dangerous germs that could make you violently ill.
There is more reason than ever for people to make fish a bigger part of their diets, according to the American Heart Association.
There is more reason than ever for people to make fish a bigger part of their diets, according to the American Heart Association.
American women continue to wait longer to have children.
American women continue to wait longer to have children.
A new study suggests that moderate or even rigorous exercise won't slow mental decline in older people with dementia.
A new study suggests that moderate or even rigorous exercise won't slow mental decline in older people with dementia.
Generic prescription drugs should be cheap, but prices for some have soared in the United States in recent years. Now a group of U.S. hospitals thinks it has a solution: a nonprofit drug maker.
Generic prescription drugs should be cheap, but prices for some have soared in the United States in recent years. Now a group of U.S. hospitals thinks it has a solution: a nonprofit drug maker.
Between juice bars and high-powered home juicing machines, drinking your fruits and veggies has certainly gone mainstream.
Between juice bars and high-powered home juicing machines, drinking your fruits and veggies has certainly gone mainstream.
For years, the drug Herceptin has helped women with an aggressive form of breast cancer beat the disease.
For years, the drug Herceptin has helped women with an aggressive form of breast cancer beat the disease.
Millions of U.S. seniors can now take part in a Medicare program designed to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes.
Millions of U.S. seniors can now take part in a Medicare program designed to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes.
Humanity's search for a fountain of youth stretches back centuries, but modern scientists hope new research in dogs might be barking up the right tree.
Humanity's search for a fountain of youth stretches back centuries, but modern scientists hope new research in dogs might be barking up the right tree.
British researchers have developed a molecule they claim could make colds a thing of the past.
British researchers have developed a molecule they claim could make colds a thing of the past.
Many people are clueless about what can actually cause cancer, a new study finds.
Many people are clueless about what can actually cause cancer, a new study finds.
Breathing polluted air is never wise for anyone, but pregnant women may pay an especially unwanted price.
Breathing polluted air is never wise for anyone, but pregnant women may pay an especially unwanted price.
The number of seniors dying from falls has increased dramatically over the past decade, U.S. health officials reported Friday.
The number of seniors dying from falls has increased dramatically over the past decade, U.S. health officials reported Friday.
Outdoor exercise can be invigorating and a great morale booster. But always take a few simple steps to stay safe, no matter the season.
Outdoor exercise can be invigorating and a great morale booster. But always take a few simple steps to stay safe, no matter the season.
Mum's the word the next time you have your blood pressure checked.
Mum's the word the next time you have your blood pressure checked.
It's not just your skin that needs protection from ultraviolet rays, health experts warn.
It's not just your skin that needs protection from ultraviolet rays, health experts warn.
Americans are fast becoming a very depressed lot.
Americans are fast becoming a very depressed lot.
Depression may do more than darken your mood, with new research suggesting it might also sap your memory.
Depression may do more than darken your mood, with new research suggesting it might also sap your memory.
Many parents don't recognize the signs of speech and language problems in children, or don't know that early treatment is important, a new survey finds.
Many parents don't recognize the signs of speech and language problems in children, or don't know that early treatment is important, a new survey finds.
Babies go gaga over other babies' goo-goos, a new study finds.
Babies go gaga over other babies' goo-goos, a new study finds.
Since 2016, every blood donation in the United States has been individually tested for the Zika virus. A new study suggests it's not worth it.
Since 2016, every blood donation in the United States has been individually tested for the Zika virus. A new study suggests it's not worth it.
Obese people are at increased risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, which can cause complications such as heart failure and stroke.
Obese people are at increased risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, which can cause complications such as heart failure and stroke.
Spine and joint surgery patients aren't taking advantage of common pain relievers like Tylenol or Motrin during their recovery, researchers say.
Spine and joint surgery patients aren't taking advantage of common pain relievers like Tylenol or Motrin during their recovery, researchers say.
For reasons that aren't yet clear, people who battle PTSD may also be at heightened risk for the common heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, researchers report.
For reasons that aren't yet clear, people who battle PTSD may also be at heightened risk for the common heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation, researchers report.
Curious children do better in school, and this is especially true of youngsters from poorer families, a new study suggests.
Curious children do better in school, and this is especially true of youngsters from poorer families, a new study suggests.
Children who were exposed to antidepressants in the womb may score higher on certain tests of mental abilities at the age of 12, a small, preliminary study suggests.
Children who were exposed to antidepressants in the womb may score higher on certain tests of mental abilities at the age of 12, a small, preliminary study suggests.
Generic drugs tend to trigger big drops in the cost of their expensive, brand-name counterparts, but that has not been the case with the cancer drug commonly known as Gleevec (imatinib).
Generic drugs tend to trigger big drops in the cost of their expensive, brand-name counterparts, but that has not been the case with the cancer drug commonly known as Gleevec (imatinib).
More men could receive PSA blood tests for prostate cancer under revised guidelines released Tuesday by the nation's leading panel on preventive medicine.
More men could receive PSA blood tests for prostate cancer under revised guidelines released Tuesday by the nation's leading panel on preventive medicine.
Concussions, even those that are mild, more than double the risk for developing dementia down the road, new research suggests.
Concussions, even those that are mild, more than double the risk for developing dementia down the road, new research suggests.
Teens who were once hooked on sugary sodas may now be now turning to sugary sports drinks, a new study reveals.
Teens who were once hooked on sugary sodas may now be now turning to sugary sports drinks, a new study reveals.
Two anti-cancer drugs administered together have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat an inherited form of thyroid cancer.
Two anti-cancer drugs administered together have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat an inherited form of thyroid cancer.
Too little sleep can increase a child's risk of obesity, British researchers report.
Too little sleep can increase a child's risk of obesity, British researchers report.
Motorcycles are still deadlier than cars, but there's some good news: Nearly 6 percent fewer bikers died on U.S. roads last year than in 2016, a new report says.
Motorcycles are still deadlier than cars, but there's some good news: Nearly 6 percent fewer bikers died on U.S. roads last year than in 2016, a new report says.
How does premature graying happen? Scientists say new animal research may help clear up the mystery.
How does premature graying happen? Scientists say new animal research may help clear up the mystery.
People with the most common blood type, type O, may be at higher risk of death after suffering severe injuries because they're more likely to have major bleeding, a new study suggests.
People with the most common blood type, type O, may be at higher risk of death after suffering severe injuries because they're more likely to have major bleeding, a new study suggests.
Early humans' ability to adapt to cold climates may have been helped by a genetic variant that's common in modern people who live in colder regions -- and is linked with migraine headaches, researchers say.
Early humans' ability to adapt to cold climates may have been helped by a genetic variant that's common in modern people who live in colder regions -- and is linked with migraine headaches, researchers say.
As America's opioid crisis continues, too many toddlers are accidentally overdosing on narcotic medicines. But a new study suggests that better packaging might curb the problem.
As America's opioid crisis continues, too many toddlers are accidentally overdosing on narcotic medicines. But a new study suggests that better packaging might curb the problem.
Much of the debate over when to start having mammograms has focused on lives saved, but new research suggests that early screening might also translate into smaller tumors and less aggressive breast cancer treatments.
Much of the debate over when to start having mammograms has focused on lives saved, but new research suggests that early screening might also translate into smaller tumors and less aggressive breast cancer treatments.
A treatment that harnesses the power of helpful bacteria living naturally on the skin might be a breakthrough treatment for eczema, early research suggests.
A treatment that harnesses the power of helpful bacteria living naturally on the skin might be a breakthrough treatment for eczema, early research suggests.
Want customized diet advice to make your weight or health goals attainable? Consider working with an RD -- a registered dietitian.
Want customized diet advice to make your weight or health goals attainable? Consider working with an RD -- a registered dietitian.
Many millennials and young people continue to tan, despite warnings about the link between excess sun exposure and skin cancer, new research warns.
Many millennials and young people continue to tan, despite warnings about the link between excess sun exposure and skin cancer, new research warns.
After decades of progress, the United States has seen a slowdown in reductions of two major air pollutants, a new study finds.
After decades of progress, the United States has seen a slowdown in reductions of two major air pollutants, a new study finds.
Diseases transmitted by biting insects -- ticks and mosquitoes in particular -- have more than tripled in the United States over the past decade, a new federal government report shows.
Diseases transmitted by biting insects -- ticks and mosquitoes in particular -- have more than tripled in the United States over the past decade, a new federal government report shows.
Anxiety during middle age might signal impending dementia, a new analysis suggests.
Anxiety during middle age might signal impending dementia, a new analysis suggests.
A truly dismal flu vaccine could still save thousands of lives, as long as roughly 40 percent of Americans got their shots, new research suggests.
A truly dismal flu vaccine could still save thousands of lives, as long as roughly 40 percent of Americans got their shots, new research suggests.
If she's fit, a woman is less likely to develop diabetes during pregnancy, a new study contends.
If she's fit, a woman is less likely to develop diabetes during pregnancy, a new study contends.
Giving very ill and dying patients palliative care shortens hospital stays and lowers costs, researchers report.
Giving very ill and dying patients palliative care shortens hospital stays and lowers costs, researchers report.
Obesity may accelerate and amplify the crippling symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, new research suggests.
Obesity may accelerate and amplify the crippling symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, new research suggests.
When Scott Vande Zande had a serious stroke 15 years ago, his beloved golden retriever Hollie was key to his recovery.
When Scott Vande Zande had a serious stroke 15 years ago, his beloved golden retriever Hollie was key to his recovery.
Pregnant women may want to skip all soft drinks while they're expecting if they want their child's learning and memory skills to be sharper, new research suggests.
Pregnant women may want to skip all soft drinks while they're expecting if they want their child's learning and memory skills to be sharper, new research suggests.
Construction workers, farmers and others who work in the sun are at greater risk for skin cancer, according to researchers. And a new study reveals these job-related cancers cost nations millions in medical expenses.
Construction workers, farmers and others who work in the sun are at greater risk for skin cancer, according to researchers. And a new study reveals these job-related cancers cost nations millions in medical expenses.
After a stroke, many patients are given the clot-busting intravenous drug alteplase, but another drug may be more effective, Australian researchers report.
After a stroke, many patients are given the clot-busting intravenous drug alteplase, but another drug may be more effective, Australian researchers report.
Want to keep your unused medicines out of the hands of others?
Want to keep your unused medicines out of the hands of others?
Many of the rescue workers who flooded the ruins of the World Trade Center after 9/11 now face their own private battles for survival, a pair of new studies shows.
Many of the rescue workers who flooded the ruins of the World Trade Center after 9/11 now face their own private battles for survival, a pair of new studies shows.
Hearing aids may mean fewer visits to the hospital for seniors, a new study suggests.
Hearing aids may mean fewer visits to the hospital for seniors, a new study suggests.
Autism rates continue to climb in the United States.
Autism rates continue to climb in the United States.
If you need an emergency operation, you're in safer hands with an older surgeon, new research suggests.
If you need an emergency operation, you're in safer hands with an older surgeon, new research suggests.
A single session of meditation can lower your anxiety levels, a small new study finds.
A single session of meditation can lower your anxiety levels, a small new study finds.
Your cellphone puts the world at your fingertips, but it can wreak havoc with your neck
Your cellphone puts the world at your fingertips, but it can wreak havoc with your neck
Heading the ball -- not player collisions -- may lead to temporary thinking declines in soccer players, a new study finds.
Heading the ball -- not player collisions -- may lead to temporary thinking declines in soccer players, a new study finds.
Sigmoidoscopy, an alternative to colonoscopy, may help one gender more than the other, new research shows.
Sigmoidoscopy, an alternative to colonoscopy, may help one gender more than the other, new research shows.
Fitness buffs who push themselves to the limit during workouts might slightly increase their risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests.
Fitness buffs who push themselves to the limit during workouts might slightly increase their risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a new study suggests.
Yoga can make you flexible and strong, but it can also hurt you if not practiced correctly, an orthopedic expert warns.
Yoga can make you flexible and strong, but it can also hurt you if not practiced correctly, an orthopedic expert warns.
In the wake of an E. coli outbreak that has made more than 50 people in 16 states sick, Americans are now being warned to toss out any romaine lettuce they might have bought in a grocery store.
In the wake of an E. coli outbreak that has made more than 50 people in 16 states sick, Americans are now being warned to toss out any romaine lettuce they might have bought in a grocery store.
Older adults, drink up. You need plenty of water during exercise so your brain gets the full benefits of working out, researchers say.
Older adults, drink up. You need plenty of water during exercise so your brain gets the full benefits of working out, researchers say.
The United States is more ready for health disasters than it was five years ago, but certain regions still lag behind, a new report shows.
The United States is more ready for health disasters than it was five years ago, but certain regions still lag behind, a new report shows.
There are differences in the brains of athletes who play contact sports and those who play noncontact sports, according to researchers.
There are differences in the brains of athletes who play contact sports and those who play noncontact sports, according to researchers.
For most, playing online video games is largely a harmless hobby. But a new review finds that some fall prey to what experts call "internet gaming disorder."
For most, playing online video games is largely a harmless hobby. But a new review finds that some fall prey to what experts call "internet gaming disorder."
Autism may be detected at an early age by paying attention to your baby's social and language skills, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
Autism may be detected at an early age by paying attention to your baby's social and language skills, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
The makeup of bacteria in your dog's digestive tract may be more like your own than you think, researchers say.
The makeup of bacteria in your dog's digestive tract may be more like your own than you think, researchers say.
If you've ever had a mild concussion, your risk of developing Parkinson's disease goes up by 56 percent, a new study of more than 300,000 U.S. veterans suggests.
If you've ever had a mild concussion, your risk of developing Parkinson's disease goes up by 56 percent, a new study of more than 300,000 U.S. veterans suggests.
New research sheds light on why some people's blood pressure is especially sensitive to salt.
New research sheds light on why some people's blood pressure is especially sensitive to salt.
Women are more likely than men to suffer a knee injury called an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. But -- surprisingly -- the injury occurs the same way in both genders, a new study reveals.
Women are more likely than men to suffer a knee injury called an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. But -- surprisingly -- the injury occurs the same way in both genders, a new study reveals.
Poor muscle health may be a complication of type 1 diabetes, even in young people who get plenty of exercise.
Poor muscle health may be a complication of type 1 diabetes, even in young people who get plenty of exercise.
Americans may be trying to eat healthy, but they're throwing away mountains of produce in the process, a new study suggests.
Americans may be trying to eat healthy, but they're throwing away mountains of produce in the process, a new study suggests.
Wanda Sihanath didn't like the fact that her inherited blood disorder would not allow her to travel far from Chicago to attend college, but what could she do?
Wanda Sihanath didn't like the fact that her inherited blood disorder would not allow her to travel far from Chicago to attend college, but what could she do?
If you want to eat more vegetables and less meat, but don't want to give up meat altogether, there's an alternative.
If you want to eat more vegetables and less meat, but don't want to give up meat altogether, there's an alternative.
Girls whose moms were overweight or had high blood sugar during pregnancy may be more likely to enter puberty early, a large new study suggests.
Girls whose moms were overweight or had high blood sugar during pregnancy may be more likely to enter puberty early, a large new study suggests.
Drugs designed to trigger a patient's immune system may help boost survival for those battling lung cancer, two new studies found.
Drugs designed to trigger a patient's immune system may help boost survival for those battling lung cancer, two new studies found.
Anger isn't just an emotional reaction -- it can affect you physically, too.
Anger isn't just an emotional reaction -- it can affect you physically, too.
Women who survive a heart attack are less likely than men to receive cholesterol-lowering statin drugs that can reduce the risk of another heart attack or stroke, a new study finds.
Women who survive a heart attack are less likely than men to receive cholesterol-lowering statin drugs that can reduce the risk of another heart attack or stroke, a new study finds.
People with chronic back pain often try painkillers and other treatments without success. Now, a new study suggests a program of education and exercise may provide relief.
People with chronic back pain often try painkillers and other treatments without success. Now, a new study suggests a program of education and exercise may provide relief.
Singapore's teens are the world's best on an international test of academic performance, but they pay for it with their sleep.
Singapore's teens are the world's best on an international test of academic performance, but they pay for it with their sleep.
While only 5 percent to 10 percent of cancers are caused by an inherited gene mutation, genetic testing may benefit people with a strong history of family cancer, an expert in genetics suggests.
While only 5 percent to 10 percent of cancers are caused by an inherited gene mutation, genetic testing may benefit people with a strong history of family cancer, an expert in genetics suggests.
Yoga at school might work wonders for the younger set, new research suggests.
Yoga at school might work wonders for the younger set, new research suggests.
Bringing high blood pressure under control can reduce older black Americans' risk of dementia, a new study finds.
Bringing high blood pressure under control can reduce older black Americans' risk of dementia, a new study finds.
It's no secret that weight gain results from consuming too many calories. But at its core is an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy habits.
It's no secret that weight gain results from consuming too many calories. But at its core is an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy habits.
The overall rate of heart disease in the United States has declined 38 percent since 1990, a new report shows.
The overall rate of heart disease in the United States has declined 38 percent since 1990, a new report shows.
Many Americans spend their lives with their pets -- sharing habits, walks and sometimes even the bed.
Many Americans spend their lives with their pets -- sharing habits, walks and sometimes even the bed.
You might be a drowsy driver without knowing it, and new research finds that can make you more dangerous on the road.
You might be a drowsy driver without knowing it, and new research finds that can make you more dangerous on the road.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), even a mild one such as a concussion, may raise your risk for dementia, a new study suggests.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), even a mild one such as a concussion, may raise your risk for dementia, a new study suggests.
The lives of contact lens wearers just got a whole lot easier.
The lives of contact lens wearers just got a whole lot easier.
Highly expressive eyebrows likely played a big role in humans' evolutionary success, researchers report.
Highly expressive eyebrows likely played a big role in humans' evolutionary success, researchers report.
The way that Alzheimer's disease is defined for research should be based on brain changes rather than symptoms.
The way that Alzheimer's disease is defined for research should be based on brain changes rather than symptoms.
When it comes to lowering high blood pressure, exercising is pretty much the last thing people want to do, a new survey shows.
When it comes to lowering high blood pressure, exercising is pretty much the last thing people want to do, a new survey shows.
People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art.
People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art.
Parents who read to their infants and toddlers may help them develop skills that pay big dividends when they start school, a new study suggests.
Parents who read to their infants and toddlers may help them develop skills that pay big dividends when they start school, a new study suggests.
Americans appear to be aging slower than they used to, which may help explain recent gains in life expectancy, researchers say.
Americans appear to be aging slower than they used to, which may help explain recent gains in life expectancy, researchers say.
Sometimes, headaches can warn of a serious health issue. That's why it's important to know when to take action
Sometimes, headaches can warn of a serious health issue. That's why it's important to know when to take action
Having a chronic heart condition is stressful enough, but new research suggests the cost of caring for the condition is also a huge financial burden for poorer families in the United States.
Having a chronic heart condition is stressful enough, but new research suggests the cost of caring for the condition is also a huge financial burden for poorer families in the United States.
Contrary to popular thought, older adults' brains can churn out just as many new cells as younger brains do, a new study suggests.
Contrary to popular thought, older adults' brains can churn out just as many new cells as younger brains do, a new study suggests.
If an overweight child slims down before puberty, the risk of type 2 diabetes seems to slide away with the lost pounds.
If an overweight child slims down before puberty, the risk of type 2 diabetes seems to slide away with the lost pounds.
Self-administered magnetic pulses from a hand-held device may help head off debilitating migraines, researchers report.
Self-administered magnetic pulses from a hand-held device may help head off debilitating migraines, researchers report.
Many adults with diabetes don't see the dentist often enough, even though they're at increased risk for gum disease, researchers say.
Many adults with diabetes don't see the dentist often enough, even though they're at increased risk for gum disease, researchers say.
A new stem cell transplant might help preserve or even restore vision being lost to the dry form of age-related macular degeneration, a new pilot clinical trial has shown.
A new stem cell transplant might help preserve or even restore vision being lost to the dry form of age-related macular degeneration, a new pilot clinical trial has shown.
Babies who contract Zika virus early in infancy should have long-term monitoring, a new animal study suggests.
Babies who contract Zika virus early in infancy should have long-term monitoring, a new animal study suggests.
Science says you can get your coffee buzz without fear of cancer, so experts say you can forget that recent controversial California law.
Science says you can get your coffee buzz without fear of cancer, so experts say you can forget that recent controversial California law.
An "alarming" number of weightlifting injuries occur among U.S. military personnel in combat zones, according to a new study.
An "alarming" number of weightlifting injuries occur among U.S. military personnel in combat zones, according to a new study.
Another study, this time in British women, finds that diets high in red meat are linked to higher odds for colon cancer.
Another study, this time in British women, finds that diets high in red meat are linked to higher odds for colon cancer.
A baby's risk of death from being placed in an unsafe sleeping position or location is higher when they're under the care of a baby sitter, relative or friend, a new study found.
A baby's risk of death from being placed in an unsafe sleeping position or location is higher when they're under the care of a baby sitter, relative or friend, a new study found.
Before you give up on your exercise program, know that new research suggests the decision may put more than your fitness at risk.
Before you give up on your exercise program, know that new research suggests the decision may put more than your fitness at risk.
Depression and anxiety is nearly seven times more common among graduate students than in the general population, a new study finds.
Depression and anxiety is nearly seven times more common among graduate students than in the general population, a new study finds.
Scientists who found a way to use amniotic fluid to sequence the entire genome of a fetus say the breakthrough could significantly increase detection of genetic conditions during pregnancy.
Scientists who found a way to use amniotic fluid to sequence the entire genome of a fetus say the breakthrough could significantly increase detection of genetic conditions during pregnancy.
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