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Many Americans with job-based health insurance will face costlier deductibles next year as more large employers embrace or expand so-called consumer-directed health plans, a new survey finds. More>>
A new survey of American adults across 18 states finds 17 percent drinking at least one sugary soda per day, with rates varying widely across states. More>>
The types of food that many Southerners seem to prefer -- fried foods, sweet drinks and processed meals -- may be deadly for people with kidney disease, a new study suggests. More>>
The apparent suicide Monday of Academy Award-winning actor and comic star Robin Williams has refocused public attention on depression, its sometimes link to substance abuse and, in tragic cases, suicide. More>>
Approximately two out of every five Americans will develop type 2 diabetes at some point during their adult lives, according to new U.S. government estimates. More>>
A new Australian study offers some potentially reassuring news to parents of preemies who are worried about their child's intellectual development. More>>
High acidity levels in soft drinks, fruit juice and sports beverages pose a threat to youngsters' teeth, a new study reports. More>>
As the number of dead in the West African Ebola outbreak nears 1,000, many people are calling for the wider production and release of untested medicines that might help patients. More>>
Older women intent on keeping breast cancer at bay may want to start and maintain a regular exercise regimen, a new study shows. More>>
Being a coffee lover may be good for your ears, a new study suggests. More>>
Up to half of teens talking on cellphones while driving are speaking with their mother or father, according to new research. More>>
Drug-related suicide attempts in the United States increased over a recent six-year period, with dramatic increases seen among young and middle-aged adults, health officials reported Thursday. More>>
The decision to bring two American aid workers infected with Ebola back to the United States has kicked up controversy, causing some to fear a local outbreak of the killer virus. More>>
Self-absorbed narcissists can ruin your day, but a new study suggests an easy way to detect one: Just ask. More>>
Taking aspirin every day appears to reduce the odds of developing and dying from colon, stomach or esophageal cancer, a new study suggests. More>>
For relief of shoulder pain, physical therapy and steroid shots provide similar results, a new study finds. More>>
Depression can strike at any age, even among preschoolers, researchers report. More>>
Kids who spend a little time playing video games each day might be more well-adjusted than those who never play, a new study suggests. More>>
The second of two Americans stricken with Ebola in the West African nation of Liberia will arrive in the United States on Tuesday to begin treatment, according to media reports. More>>
Women who serve in the U.S. military are less likely to drink alcohol than their civilian peers, a new study suggests. More>>
An American who is battling the Ebola virus in West Africa will be flown to the United States for treatment, according to staff at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. More>>
They may not have had fast food, TVs or cigarettes, but people of ancient times commonly developed clogged heart arteries -- and a new research review speculates on some reasons why. More>>
Each year in the United States, at least 2,000 Americans die from extreme heat or cold, floods or lightning, health officials said. More>>
The foods you crave when you're stressed are just making your bad mood worse, research out of Harvard reveals.
Middle-aged adults with a history of alcohol abuse are more than twice as likely as others to develop severe memory problems later in life, according to a new study. More>>
Successful negotiations may depend on more than diplomacy. When it comes to negotiating, men with wider faces may have an advantage, according to a new study. More>>
Exercise, a healthy diet and good sleep can protect the body against the negative effects of stress and slow down the aging process at a cellular level, researchers report. More>>
Treating certain adult autism patients with just a single dose of the hormone oxytocin quickly improved their ability to judge facial expressions and emotions, Japanese researchers report. More>>
Infants and children who are at risk of contracting meningitis because of specific health problems should be vaccinated against the infection, according to updated recommendations from the largest pediatrician group in the United States. More>>
Couples aren't more likely to get divorced if the wife has more education than the husband, new research finds. More>>
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on contraception coverage -- as mandated under the Affordable Care Act -- could lead to a legal quagmire that might allow companies to deny insurance coverage for any medical practice that violates their religious principles. More>>
The United States should repeal a 30-year policy that bans blood donations from gay and bisexual men, according to a team of medical and legal experts writing this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. More>>
A new study estimates that more than 10 million uninsured Americans gained health coverage over the past year due to the Affordable Care Act. More>>
Parents of obese children often don't view their kids as unhealthy or recognize the health consequences of excess weight or inactivity, according to a new study. More>>
Many obese and overweight American children and teens look in the mirror and tell themselves their weight is fine, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday. More>>
In a wild day for Obamacare, two federal appeals courts arrived at completely different conclusions Tuesday on the use of financial subsidies provided to millions of Americans who bought health insurance through the... More>>
Most therapies for autism focus on the child, but new research suggests the child's stressed-out parents could benefit from treatments designed specifically for them. More>>
Genetic fragments of the deadly MERS virus were detected in the air of a barn where an infected camel was kept, a new study says. More>>
The waistlines of America's children and teens may have stopped expanding, a new study indicates. More>>
Being a couch potato may have fewer long-term health consequences if you trade some of your couch time for gym time, suggests a new study. More>>
Only one in five sexually active U.S. teens has been tested for HIV, a new government report shows. More>>
Teen girls and young women who post sexy photos of themselves on social media sites are viewed negatively by their peers, a new study finds. More>>
The nation's supply of registered nurses has been growing faster than expected, largely because baby boomers in nursing are working longer than ever before, according to a new study. More>>
Researchers say they've found a way to transform ordinary pig heart muscle cells into a "biological pacemaker," a feat that might one day lead to the replacement of electronic pacemakers in humans. More>>
Scientists who created worms that can't get drunk say their research could lead to new ways to treat people with drinking problems. More>>
New research suggests that genes may play a role in cerebral palsy, the most common cause of physical disability in children. More>>
Organic produce and grains contain more protective antioxidants, less pesticide residue and lower levels of the toxic metal cadmium than food raised in traditional ways, a new review finds. More>>
The number of new cases of dementia has been declining in recent decades in the United States, Germany and other developed countries, a trio of new studies shows. More>>
When an 11-year-old boy in San Diego developed a nasty skin allergy, doctors traced it to the nickel in his family's iPad. More>>
Using a teaspoon or tablespoon to administer kids' medications can often lead to medication dosing errors, a new study reports. More>>
In people with sex addiction, pornography affects the brain in ways that are similar to that seen in drug addicts as they consume drugs, a new study finds. More>>
A new study challenges the widely held belief that light drinking of alcohol may be good for your heart. More>>
A Mississippi girl born with HIV who was thought to be cured by immediate and aggressive drug treatment has relapsed, with new tests showing detectable levels of the AIDS-causing virus in her bloodstream. More>>
Forget about the Twitter wars that break out regularly between outspoken celebrities or loudmouth pundits -- too much Twitter can be bad for your own relationship, a new study suggests. More>>
A genetic mutation that increases the risk for a certain form of autism and causes specific physical traits and symptoms has been identified by researchers. More>>
U.S. teenagers are still spending hours in front of the TV and computer every day -- despite years of expert advice that kids' "screen time" should be limited, a new government study finds. More>>
The brands of alcohol favored by underage drinkers are the same ones that are heavily advertised in magazines read by young people, a new study reveals. More>>
Which approach to parenting is best: tiger mom or free range? More>>
As Hurricane Arthur threatens the East Coast of the United States, people are getting an important reminder about safety preparations they need to make for hurricane season. More>>
Children love being outdoors during the summer, but they need to be protected from mosquitoes, ticks and fleas and the diseases they may carry, experts warn. More>>
Nearly 80 percent of deaths of Americans age 30 and younger result from injury or violence, U.S. health researchers reported Tuesday. More>>
Adding access to a computer tablet to traditional therapy may help children with autism talk and interact more, new research suggests. More>>
Parents worried about getting young children vaccinated against infectious diseases have fresh cause for reassurance, researchers say. More>>
A father's ethnic background might influence how much his baby weighs at birth, a new study suggests. More>>
A hospital can be a lonely and stressful place for a sick child recuperating from a serious illness, but researchers say relief from boredom and isolation is just a mouse click away. More>>
Middle school students who send sexually explicit text messages and photos to one another are more likely to have sex than those who don't "sext," a new study finds. More>>
Some of the most common sounds of summer -- such as outdoor concerts, fireworks and construction -- can pose a threat to your hearing if you don't take steps to protect yourself, an expert warns. More>>
Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug dubbed the "cruise-ship virus," accounts for about one-fifth of all cases of gastroenteritis worldwide, according to a new study. More>>
Summer is the perfect time for children to have their tonsils removed, according to an expert. More>>
When a spouse, partner or parent has chronic migraines, the whole family suffers, a new study found. More>>
Swimmers, take heed: Ten percent of water samples taken from U.S. coastal and lake beaches fail to meet safety standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a new report finds. More>>
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is often recommended as a way to lose weight, but doing so may not help you shed excess pounds, according to researchers. More>>
Women who naturally have babies after age 33 tend to live longer than those who had their last child before age 30, a new study finds. More>>
All pediatricians should encourage parents to read out loud to their children every day, beginning in infancy, to promote literacy and strengthen family ties. More>>
A diet rich in dairy products may slightly extend the lives of people diagnosed with colon cancer, a new study suggests. More>>
Your smartphone is personalized in a surprising way: It carries the same types of bacteria you have on your body, which suggests the devices could be used as bacterial and health sensors, a new study says. More>>
Inflatable bounce houses may be fun for kids, but only if they're used correctly, experts caution. More>>
Teens and young adults who engage in indoor tanning risk developing skin cancer at an early age, a new study finds. More>>
More than three percent of U.S. babies are delivered early without a medical reason, a new study finds. More>>
A short session of hypnosis might lead to a better night's sleep, says a team of Swiss researchers. More>>
While explicit "sexting" doesn't appear common among American teenagers, a small new study suggests girls may face a double standard.
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Two new U.S. government reports provide a statistical snapshot of health and health insurance coverage in 2013, before new coverage options took effect under the Affordable Care Act. More>>
Getting a pink slip is never uplifting, but a new study suggests it's a bigger downer for Americans than for Europeans. More>>
After almost two decades of steady increases, the number of U.S. infants born early due to induced labor and C-section has declined in recent years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and... More>>
People who live in "walkable" neighborhoods are less likely to be overweight or obese and also have lower rates of diabetes. More>>
Stroke typically affects women in their later years, but doctors are now beginning to focus on helping them cut their risk earlier in life. More>>
Online marketing of electronic cigarettes and flavors has soared in recent years, a new study finds. More>>
While about 1 percent of adults report having headaches -- sometimes severe ones -- during sex, an Illinois neurologist says headaches during sex may actually be much more common.
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Delinquent youth face a significantly increased risk for a violent death when they're adults, a new study finds. More>>
Weight-loss surgery may do more than lower the risk of heart problems and improve type 2 diabetes in obese patients: A new review suggests it may also lower their chances of a cancer diagnosis. More>>
Seniors need to take extra care with both prescription and over-the-counter medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. More>>
Guys, a loving spouse may save your life, U.S. health officials say. But living with a significant other doesn't appear to confer the same health benefits as marriage. More>>
Women who ate the most red meat increased their risk for breast cancer by nearly 25 percent, a 20-year study of nearly 89,000 women suggests. More>>
During the last economic recession, the families of many children with chronic health conditions had to turn to Illinois' Medicaid program, Chicago researchers report. More>>
Exercise can increase the diversity of bacteria found in the gut, possibly boosting the immune system and improving long-term health, British researchers report. More>>
Dogs whimpering that they need to "go outside," cats with medical needs, even pets that snore -- it's all adding up to sleepless nights for many Americans, a new report finds. More>>
A measles outbreak in Minnesota offers a case study of how the disease is transmitted in the United States today: An unvaccinated person travels abroad, brings measles back and infects vulnerable people -- including including children who are unprotected because their parents chose not to vaccinate them. More>>
New research suggests that the human face evolved to minimize injuries from punches during fights between males.
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It goes without saying that being aggravated, criticized, annoyed or disappointed by friends or family members can be stressful. But new research suggests that negative social interactions may actually harm your health. More>>
Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but a home that's too clean can leave a newborn child vulnerable to allergies and asthma later in life, a new study reports. More>>
Although yoga is believed to boost physical and mental health, it does not seem to help ease symptoms of asthma, a new study finds. More>>
New research refutes the common belief that skipping breakfast could contribute to obesity. More>>
Women may be seen as more attractive if they use scented products or perfumes, a small new study suggests. More>>
Medicaid patients appear to receive worse cancer care than people who can afford private insurance, a trio of new studies says. More>>
Researchers working with mice have identified a drug they believe holds promise as a preventive treatment for Alzheimer's disease. More>>
Some boys with autism may have been exposed to slightly elevated levels of certain hormones in the womb, a new study suggests -- though it's not clear yet what the finding means. More>>
Speaking two or more languages helps protect your brain as you age, even if you learn new languages as an adult, new research suggests. More>>
Children who witnessed the bombings at the Boston Marathon were six times more likely to develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than those who didn't see the attack, new research shows. More>>
Blondes may or may not have more fun, but one thing's now clear: They do have something special in their genes. More>>
White women who get five or more blistering sunburns between the ages of 15 and 20 have an 80 percent increased risk for melanoma -- the most deadly form of skin cancer, new study findings indicate. More>>
If you're watching your weight, you may have to watch your white bread consumption, too. More>>
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