With School Back in Session, Kids Need Refresher Course on Hand-Washing
With the start of the new school year, parents need to remind their children about the importance of hand-washing and how to do it properly, an infectious-disease expert says.
Is The Best Treatment For Breast Cancer Watchful Waiting?
A newly published large study indicates the best treatment option for a common form of breast cancer may be no medical treatment.
Seniors Getting Smarter, Research Shows
Older adults are getting smarter, but their mental health and physical fitness levels are falling, new research from Germany suggests.
More Men With Breast Cancer Having Second Breast Removed
There has been sharp rise in the number of American men with cancer in one breast who have surgery to remove their cancer-free breast, a new study said.
Light From Smartphones, Tablets May Lower Sleep Hormone in Kids
New research offers a compelling reason for parents to ban smartphones, tablets and laptops in their children’s bedrooms at night: The bright light of these devices may lower levels of melatonin, a hormone that prompts sleep.
Cutting Calories May Help You Fend Off Age-Linked Disease: Study
Want to enjoy a healthier old age? Try eating a little less each day.
Too Much Weight in Midlife Tied to Earlier Alzheimer’s
Avoiding middle-age spread could be one way to delay the onset of dementia, a new study hints.
Too Much TV Time Tied to Higher Odds for Blood Clot in Lung: Study
People who sit around watching TV for hours on end may raise their risk for a sudden and deadly blockage of a lung artery, new research reveals.
The Guilty-Pleasure Food That's Good For You
It's not hard to find reasons to love chocolate — and maybe that's why most people consider it a guilty pleasure. But that perception is changing as research continues to demonstrate chocolate's impressive list of health benefits.
Settling the Back-to-School Jitters
Starting or returning to school can trigger anxiety in some children, but parents can help ease worried young minds, a mental health expert says.
Obesity May Be Linked to Greater Risk of Stillbirth
Obese pregnant women may have a nearly twofold increased risk of stillbirth, a new study says.
Oldest Sister at Greater Risk of Obesity, Study Contends
Firstborn girls are more likely to be overweight or obese in adulthood than their younger sisters, results of a new study suggest.