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Antidepressants have powers beyond lifting mood. They're also given to combat migraines and menopause symptoms. But could they also alter personality traits? Doctors at Northwestern University think so. They studied 240 ...
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Over the past 15 years, smoking rates have decreased by 20 percent, which means we have less heart disease, fewer cancer cases, and a longer life expectancy. But at the same ...
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Americans spend billions each year on face creams, nutritional supplements, and even plastic surgery in the quest for eternal youth. But the most effective technique to keep your body young may ...
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New research claims when you buy snacks at the movie theater, you may be paying a price in health as well as money. Diana Alvear has the story.
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To a developing baby, just a few extra weeks in the womb can make a big difference. Infants born even two or three weeks early are more likely to have breathing ...
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A diet high in fructose, a dietary sugar present in table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, may lead to higher blood pressure new research shows. While fructose is also the main ...
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According to the Institute of Medicine, between 48,000 and 98,000 Americans die each year due to preventable medical errors. New research shows how these medical errors are more likely to occur ...
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In 2006, the Institute of Medicine released a report that found only six percent of U.S. emergency rooms had all of the necessary equipment, medications, and supplies to properly care for ...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than a third of mothers begin feeding their child baby formula in the first week and less than half breastfeed at all after ...
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In the past 35 years, the percentage of American adolescents who are obese has more than tripled, rising from five percent to 16 percent since 1980. In an attempt to combat ...
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Retail clinics have become an increasingly popular source of more affordable urgent care. Usually located in pharmacies or grocery chains, these clinics offer limited services to treat minor health problems and ...
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Each year as many as 12 million children nationwide become infested with head lice. Currently, parents are advised to wash their child's hair with Permethrin shampoo, more commonly known as "Nix", ...
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People the world over use anti-wrinkle creams and even plastic surgery to try to keep looking young and fresh. But it's hard to fool mother nature. Research on nearly 2,000 elderly ...
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It's a good time to be an optometrist, new research finds more Americans need corrective lenses to improve their vision. An analysis from the National Eye Institute reveals a sharp increase ...
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Every day in this country, African-American patients face large disparities in medical care. They are more likely to be born prematurely, to be diagnosed with a chronic disorder, and to die ...
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Across America tomorrow, families will sit down to enjoy a meal of turkey and all the fixings, including high calorie foods such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. But you ...
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Preliminary research into gingko and heart disease looked so promising: some studies suggested the herbal supplement had antioxidant properties, while others showed it might reduce blood clotting. But taking daily gingko ...
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Studies suggest that nearly one in 10 school-age children has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, putting them at greater risk for poor academic performance, dropping out, and substance abuse. The ...
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When a patient comes to the hospital with a heart attack, doctors often perform multiple imaging tests to locate blocked arteries and determine the amount of heart damage. Each test generally ...
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Active video games such as the Nintendo Wii-fit and Wii-sports varieties are a popular pastime for kids and adults alike. But how much exercise are they truly providing? The answer is ...
