'Nanoparticle' Flu Vaccine Could Be an Advance
Illnesses in Alabama Were Just Cases of Flu, Colds or Pneumonia
Pets should be fully vaccinated before frolicking with friends, vet says
Accident risk doubled for those who always drove with their animal in the car
Doctors should be cautious when prescribing specific eyedrops, researchers say
Coenzyme Q10 appeared to reduce death rates, hospitalizations in study
Mystery Illness Kills 2 in Alabama
Wear the correct shoes
Consider allergy severity
Tobacco smoke most common source of exposure to heavy metal, researchers add
White, middle-class parents less accepting of the cervical cancer shot, researchers contend
That poses a significant barrier to the treatment of obesity, researchers say
Death rates appear to rise and fall depending on day of week, season, research suggests
1 in 5 thought child wouldn't listen to advice on the issue, but research suggests otherwise
Patients wait an average of five hours in the ER before being admitted to the ICU, study finds
One additional hour of shuteye reduced depressive thinking, study says
Experts explain what motivates some to flirt with Mother Nature's wrath while most run for cover
Years of braces and surgery couldn't keep Stacy Lewis from becoming the best in her sport
But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report
Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low
Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds
Itch is a sensation distinct from others, such as pain, researchers say
Keep skin cool and dry
Suggestions for people with a private well
Diners underestimated by as much as 500 calories in study
Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say
Treatment is harmless to normal cells but attacks cancer cells; finding is preliminary, researchers say
In studies, patients sometimes saw anger in a 'neutral' face and reacted to that threat
Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report
Many health departments have altered treatment practices; CDC officials working to solve the problem
Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study
Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge
High blood pressure, other complications seen in adolescence
Physical activity helps them do better academically and socially, experts say
Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find
They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report
One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says
Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds
Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study
An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says
But questions remain about widespread screening
Rare, worsening condition led to emergency FDA approval to use splint
Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements
But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients
Report Backs Park Service Response to Yosemite Virus Outbreak
Suggestions to spruce up your meals
Go for regular eye exams
Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds
Researchers looked at whether change in U.S. donor criteria made a difference
Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms
Keeping your animal with you, and making sure pet carries ID are two key issues, experts say
Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest
Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs
For older patients with hypertension, heart failure, different problems will likely cause death, study finds
High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep
Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key
Number of cases would drop dramatically if parents did not sleep with their babies, researchers noted
Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says
Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame
Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy
Great Britain in Throes of Measles Outbreak
Medication use is a prime contributor
Don't use headphones
Taking azithromycin for a year cut down on re-hospitalizations for disease flare-ups, study found
Narcotic pain relievers frequently used by patients with chronic lung condition, study finds
Blacks less likely, Hispanics more likely than whites to undergo surgery as early treatment, study shows
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say
Problems included carelessness, difficulty staying awake, study finds
'Suicide contagion' occurs even among those who didn't know victim, study found
But expert notes questions about frequency remain
Psychologist offers advice for coping with tragedies like the Oklahoma tornado
Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men
But benefits of 'bronchodilators' tend to outweigh risks, specialist adds
Those who heard well-loved tunes in study needed less sedation medicine
Victim of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Demonstrates New Bionic Hands
Set a good example
Enforce basic rules
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments
Infants may have higher risk for conditions like pneumonia, study found
Study found shedding pounds reduced GERD symptoms among overweight, obese patients
These and other foot disorders are 'highly inheritable,' study finds
Researchers looked at men who had the therapy after surgery
Patients do just as well with medical residents and nurses, researchers say
Both pollution sources associated with hardening of arteries, study suggests
Government-appointed panel says family physicians can apply fluoride to children's teeth to prevent decay
New survey finds 1 in 7 products still claim an 'SPF' rating of 50 or higher
But each patient must make decision with doctor's input
But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes
But at least one expert questions benefits of the alternative treatment
Study found 21 percent higher chance of accident among those who slept less than 6 hours a night
More research into factors behind trend, effects on outcomes is needed, study author says