Certain Teens More Likely to Use Drugs, Alcohol Certain Teens More Likely to Use Drugs, Alcohol < Nov. 09, 2011 > -- Although it’s not news that teens are drinking and using drugs, a more precise picture of who is engaging in these behaviors...
Deadly 'Choking Game' Appeals to Young Teens Deadly 'Choking Game' Appeals to Young Teens < Apr. 18, 2012 > -- Many more young teens take part in the "choking game," a potentially lethal activity, than experts had thought. According to a ...
Colonoscopy Isn’t First Choice for Many Colonoscopy Isn't First Choice for Many < Apr. 11, 2012 > -- Given the option of having a stool test or a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer, most people would go with the stool test. ...
Study: Better Method Needed to Assess Body Fat Study: Better Method Needed to Assess Body Fat < Apr. 04, 2012 > -- Women who calculate their body mass index (BMI) to figure out if they are obese may be missing the mark. A new study says tha...
Screening for Heart Disease in Women Screening for Heart Disease in Women < Mar. 28, 2012 > -- Women at risk for heart disease don't always realize it, and a new study suggests the perfect person to help assess that risk: the OB/G...
Experts Voice Concern Over Synthetic ‘Pot’ Use in Teens Experts Voice Concern Over Synthetic 'Pot' Use in Teens < Mar. 21, 2012 > -- Synthetic marijuana can be much stronger than the real stuff - so much so that a growing number of teens are ending ...
Americans' Lifespan Has Lengthened Markedly Americans' Lifespan Has Lengthened Markedly < Mar. 14, 2012 > -- If it seems that more people are reaching the centennial mark, you're right. Over the last 75 years in the U.S., the risk of dyi...
Sleep Problems May Affect Kids’ Behavior Sleep Problems May Affect Kids' Behavior < Mar. 07, 2012 > -- Snoring can disrupt sleep, and when that disruption happens in kids, they can develop behavioral problems. That's the conclusion of...
Sleeping Pills Tied to Higher Risk for Death, Cancer Sleeping Pills Tied to Higher Risk for Death, Cancer < Feb. 29, 2012 > -- Many people have occasional problems getting to sleep, but if you routinely take sleeping pills, you may be at higher r...
Death Rate from Hepatitis C on the Rise Death Rate from Hepatitis C on the Rise < Feb. 22, 2012 > -- The number of deaths from hepatitis C is on the upswing in the U.S., and the trend is likely to continue because many people infecte...
A Diet Good for Head and Heart A Diet Good for Head and Heart < Feb. 15, 2012 > -- A Mediterranean diet is good for your heart - and now it looks like it may also be good for your brain. In a study published this month in th...
Aisle Seat Better for Preventing Blood Clots Aisle Seat Better for Preventing Blood Clots < Feb. 08, 2012 > -- Next time you book a flight, you might want to pick an aisle seat instead of one next to the window. That's the recommendation ...
Pediatrics Group Stresses Parental Involvement Pediatrics Group Stresses Parental Involvement < Feb. 01, 2012 > -- Parents should be central to a child's medical care, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Although this approach might se...
Brain Games May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk Brain Games May Cut Alzheimer's Risk < Jan. 25, 2012 > -- Staying active mentally when you're young and middle-aged may help protect your brain against the ravages of Alzheimer's disease later ...
Fewer Drowning Deaths, Injuries in Kids Fewer Drowning Deaths, Injuries in Kids < Jan. 18, 2012 > -- The number of drowning-related deaths among children has fallen dramatically since the early 1990s. And researchers say it's because...
Role of Diet in ADHD Is Mixed Role of Diet in ADHD Is Mixed < Jan. 11, 2012 > -- Does diet make a difference for kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? It's tough to say, according to an in-depth review ...
Helping Others to Help Yourself Helping Others to Help Yourself < Jan. 04, 2012 > -- Practicing random acts of kindness can help you feel good about yourself - and may actually improve depression and other mood disorders. Cal...
For 2012, Resolve to Quit Smoking For 2012, Resolve to Quit Smoking < Dec. 28, 2011 > -- What's your New Year's resolution? If you smoke, chances are, you've vowed to quit - again. Even if you've been unsuccessful at quitting i...
Weighing the Benefits of Cancer Screening for Older Adults Weighing the Benefits of Cancer Screening for Older Adults < Dec. 14, 2011 > -- As the American population continues to age, should doctors set an upper age limit for cancer screening? Nearly 3...
Women Can Net the Heart Benefits of Fatty Fish Women Can Net the Heart Benefits of Fatty Fish < Dec. 07, 2011 > -- Consider adding cod and salmon to your weekly meal plan if you're a woman and want to cut your risk for heart disease. These ...
Long-Term Approach to Smoking Cessation May Work Best Long-Term Approach to Smoking Cessation May Work Best < Nov. 30, 2011 > -- Quitting is difficult for most smokers, but treating smoking as a disease to manage may make it easier to say goodbye ...
Does Thinness Raise Alzheimer’s Risk? Does Thinness Raise Alzheimer's Risk? < Nov. 23, 2011 > -- In the search for early markers of Alzheimer's disease - in hopes of eventually preventing it - researchers have found that low body w...
Doctors Fall Short in Screening Young Athletes Doctors Fall Short in Screening Young Athletes < Nov. 16, 2011 > -- Although the American Heart Association (AHA) has long recommended that teen athletes be screened for heart problems before t...
Report: Stop Marketing Sugary Drinks to Kids Report: Stop Marketing Sugary Drinks to Kids < Nov. 02, 2011 > -- Although pediatrics experts don't recommend sodas, energy drinks, or fruit drinks for children, youngsters still consume them, ...
Easing Back Pain Through Yoga, Stretching Easing Back Pain Through Yoga, Stretching < Oct. 26, 2011 > -- The next time your back aches, instead of toughing it out with a few pain relievers, you might consider taking a yoga or stretchin...
Pediatrics Group Expands Age Range for ADHD Pediatrics Group Expands Age Range for ADHD Children as young as 4 can now be diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new guidelines from the American Academy of ...
Task Force Advises Against PSA Test Task Force Advises Against PSA Test < Oct. 12, 2011 > -- An important government advisory panel has weighed in against a screening test for prostate cancer, saying it does not help save lives i...
Finding the Right Combo for Losing Weight Finding the Right Combo for Losing Weight < Oct. 05, 2011 > -- Trying to lose those extra pounds? You may be more successful if you choose a weight-loss program that focuses on changing habits ...