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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.
Hay fever sufferers often choose the wrong medication for their seasonal sniffles, new research suggests.
Hay fever sufferers often choose the wrong medication for their seasonal sniffles, new research suggests.
New research shows that for people with type 1 diabetes who can no longer sense when their blood sugar levels drop too low, an islet cell transplant can dramatically improve their lives.
New research shows that for people with type 1 diabetes who can no longer sense when their blood sugar levels drop too low, an islet cell transplant can dramatically improve their lives.
Even though they know it's dangerous, many American drivers still talk on a cellphone or text while behind the wheel, a new survey finds.
Even though they know it's dangerous, many American drivers still talk on a cellphone or text while behind the wheel, a new survey finds.
Obesity rates in children have been rising for years, and the consequences of that extra weight may be showing up in cancer cases.
Obesity rates in children have been rising for years, and the consequences of that extra weight may be showing up in cancer cases.
Even after a relatively milder stroke, people can be left with challenges that go beyond the physical, researchers say.
Even after a relatively milder stroke, people can be left with challenges that go beyond the physical, researchers say.
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