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Overweight, Obese Teens Show Early Heart Risks
May 21, 2012
Two new studies show the early health risks the ever-enlarging number of obese U.S. teens face, from diabetes to heart damage.
Study: Trash Old, Unused Drugs
May 18, 2012
Prescription medication "take-back" programs are increasingly promoted as a way to safely dispose of unused drugs, but they are no better for the environment than simply throwing o …
CDC: All Baby Boomers Should Get Tested for Hepatitis C
May 18, 2012
One in 30 baby boomers may be infected with the hepatitis C virus, but few know it until it's too late for their livers.
Athletes Better Equipped to Play Through the Pain
May 18, 2012
New research confirms that athletes have a higher tolerance for pain than couch potatoes or even weekend warriors, and the finding could help investigators discover better ways to manage pai …
FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix
May 18, 2012
The FDA has approved several generic versions of the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel).
Chinese Herb Kudzu May Help Drinkers Cut Down
May 17, 2012
An extract from the Chinese herb kudzu may help drinkers cut down on drinking, according to a new, pilot study.
Drowning Top Cause of Injury Deaths in Kids 1-4
May 17, 2012
Although the death rate for drowning in the U.S. has gone down in the last decade, drowning leads to more deaths among young children aged 1 to 4 than any other cause except birth defects, a …
Cognitive Therapy for Depression
May 17, 2012
Cognitive therapy for depression teaches people how to use a mental "toolkit" to challenge negative thoughts. Over the long term, this process can bring about positive changes in h …
More People — Even Kids — Need to Wear Sunglasses
May 17, 2012
With summer nearly upon us, our sunglass habits could use improvement, according to a new report issued today by The Vision Council, an industry group.
Fewer U.S. Teens and Young Adults Smoke
May 17, 2012
Fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes, a new government report shows.