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Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, are more likely to develop dementia than those without the disorder, according to researchers at a Veterans Affairs medical center in Texas. More>>
Cirrhosis is the medical term used to describe the slow deterioration of the liver as a result of chronic injury to the organ. More>>
Teens who sleep less than eight hours a night are more likely to eat a high-fat diet that puts them at risk for obesity and the many health problems connected with it, new research shows. More>>
Drinking and driving is not only against the law, but it's a major threat to your health -- and that of others on the road. More>>
A corneal abrasion occurs when the eye's cornea -- which protects the eye and helps focus light -- is scratched. More>>
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fats can significantly lower the risk of heart attack for people with mildly elevated blood pressure, Johns Hopkins University researchers say. More>>
Infants born preterm or later than term are at slightly greater risk of developing cerebral palsy, Norwegian researchers report. More>>
U.S. health investigators on Monday detailed a slew of violations that included the presence of manure pits, rodents and dead flies at two Iowa farms implicated in the recent egg recall. More>>
Scientists who discovered a gene mutation that causes a fatal neurodegenerative disease in American Staffordshire (Pit Bull) terriers say the same gene may also be linked to a similar, rare fatal brain disease in humans. More>>
A number of factors put patients with abnormal fatty deposits in an artery at high risk for heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death, a new study shows. More>>
High school-age athletes are more likely than younger kids to have sports-related concussions, but the rate of such injuries in both groups is on the rise, a new U.S. study suggests. More>>
As babies crawl and toddlers toddle around the house, the stairs become a dangerous hazard. More>>
Parents can help protect kids by learning school district policies on administering medicine. More>>
Doctors who are atheist or agnostic are almost twice as likely as their religious counterparts to make medical choices that can end a terminally ill patient's life more quickly, a new British study reveals. More>>
Autumn may be waiting in the wings, but the continuing summer heat and humidity means that you need to be careful when exercising outdoors. More>>
Could drinking one or more artificially sweetened, carbonated diet sodas a day boost a woman's odds of premature delivery? A new study from Denmark suggests such a link. More>>
Scientists have discovered a link between vitamin D and genes related to autoimmune diseases and cancer. More>>
If you've got diabetes, staying on a regular eating schedule will help you maintain better glucose control. More>>
Knee replacement surgery may be a solution for disabling arthritis, pain caused by other medical problems, or a tumor affecting the knee. More>>
The fate of fishermen involved in cleaning up a massive oil spill off the northwest coast of Spain in 2002 could shed light on potential health problems facing workers involved in the recent Deepwater disaster in the Gulf... More>>
A new vaccine designed to protect individuals from becoming infected with the hepatitis E virus appears to be virtually foolproof, ongoing Chinese research indicates. More>>
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in isolating the lengthy protein encoded by the BRCA2 gene. More>>
Experts used to advise parents to simply sever ties when their children left home to start college, but they now recommend letting go in phases and stages. More>>
Not only does virtual colonoscopy identify colorectal cancer, it also boosts the likelihood of detecting cancers outside of the colon, a new study shows. More>>
Folks have been taught to slather on sunscreen, slip on a shirt and clap a hat on their heads to protect their skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. More>>
Heat-related sicknesses sideline American high school athletes for more than 9,000 days a year, a new study finds. More>>
Drugs and gangs are common problems at public schools in the United States, a new teen survey shows. More>>
An Iowa company at the center of a massive recall of eggs linked to salmonella contamination dramatically broadened the nationwide recall on Wednesday to 380 million eggs. More>>
Dinnertime is often rushed, and it may seem that there's little time to prepare a healthy meal for the family. More>>
Stress caused by social situations, such as giving a speech or going to a job interview, can affect some people's immune system in ways that harm their health, researchers have found. More>>
Although it's long been thought that people with type 1 diabetes cease to produce any insulin after they've had the disease for a while, new research suggests that the insulin-producing beta cells destroyed by type 1... More>>
Strep throat is a nasty infection, dubbed "strep" because it's caused by streptococcus bacteria. More>>
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease that causes bones to become thin, brittle and fragile. People who have it are at greater risk of fracturing their wrists, hips, spine and other bones. More>>
Deaths from a severe type of heart attack rise by about 10 percent for every hour of delay between the time the patient calls for an ambulance and the time that patient is treated in the hospital, a new European study finds. More>>
Nearly 40 percent of Americans with major depression also have brief but recurring episodes of manic behavior, a new study suggests. More>>
Women who drink regular beer may be increasing their risk of developing psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder affecting the skin, new findings suggest. More>>
One in five people with a condition known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) undergo cosmetic procedures, but only 2 percent of them experience a reduction in the severity of their condition after their treatment, researchers... More>>
Swollen gums are relatively common, but can signal an underlying health problem. More>>
Hives are the result of an allergic reaction. They typically go away without treatment, but can be an itchy nuisance. More>>
Bariatric weight-loss surgery in obese people with type 2 diabetes can have an unexpected, yet positive side effect -- nearly 3 out of 4 patients in one study were able to stop taking their insulin and other diabetes... More>>
Cancer researchers announced Tuesday that cancer costs the global economy nearly $900 million a year - more than any other cause of death. More>>
A new study finds that men are more likely to cheat if their income is much lower than what their wife or female partner makes, while women are more likely to fool around if they make more than their husband or male partner. More>>
Folks with Internet connections are more likely to be in a romantic relationship than folks without access to the Web, a new study shows. More>>
A heavy backpack can lead to pain and injury when a child doesn't wear it properly. More>>
Recalls of prescription and over the counter drugs are surging, raising questions about the quality of drug manufacturing in the United States. More>>
Having sex while in a romantic relationship doesn't generally affect teens' grades in school, but casual sex might, a new study shows. More>>
The nurses who staff a health-care call-in line never know what the next question might be. More>>
Injection drug users, particularly those with HIV, need to be carefully monitored for poor kidney function and considered for medical treatments when appropriate, researchers report. More>>
It may be a cliché, but it's true: Parents never stop worrying about their children's troubles, even when they're all grown up. More>>
How a man handles everyday stressors like traffic jams and work deadlines may depend, in part, on how he felt about his dad while growing up, new research suggests. More>>
Chronic pain occurs more often, is more intense and lasts longer in women than in men, a pain expert reports. More>>
Women may have a more difficult time becoming pregnant when they're feeling stressed, according to a new study that found women were less likely to conceive when they showed elevated levels of a stress-related substance... More>>
Less than four hours of sleep on five consecutive nights may affect the brain in a way similar to that of acute total sleep deprivation, a new study suggests. More>>
A debilitating and usually fatal skin disorder may be treated by bone marrow stem cell transplant, a new study finds. More>>
In what is described as the most comprehensive genetic analysis of dogs to date, researchers have found that a mere handful of genetic regions account for the majority of differences in physical traits among canine breeds. More>>
A natural mechanism that may help prevent the development of AIDS in sooty mangabey monkeys has been discovered by scientists. More>>
Menstrual cramps are often dismissed as a mere nuisance, but new research suggests the monthly misery may be altering women's brains. More>>
The vast majority of medical school students believe that technology in the form of virtual reality exercises could help them to develop the skills they will need as future doctors, a new survey reveals. More>>
Lactose is a sugar found in milk and other dairy products that some people have difficulty digesting. More>>
Straining the eyes while watching television or working on the computer can trigger a nasty headache. But so can your posture, stress and other factors. More>>
Just a small drop in the outdoor temperature can translate into a heightened risk for heart attack in the following month, new British research indicates. More>>
Many stroke patients stop taking their medications while many heart failure patients are never prescribed recommended medications in the first place, new research shows. More>>
In certain situations, competing for a mate may shorten a man's life. More>>
After studies last year found that a type of surgery called vertebroplasty was no better than a sham procedure in treating painful compression fractures, a new study now suggests the therapy can, in fact, ease some... More>>
Increased antibiotic use by American seniors appears to be associated with improved Medicare drug coverage, a new study suggests. More>>
Eating a high-fiber diet can help control constipation and maintain a healthy body weight. More>>
The onset of puberty is continuing to drop among American girls, with many girls as young as 7 and 8 now showing the beginnings of breast development, new research shows. More>>
The current two-drug standard treatment for the potentially lethal hepatitis C could be rendered nearly twice as effective if doctors added in a third antiviral medication called boceprevir, new research suggests. More>>
Dry pet food may be a little-known source of Salmonella bacterial infection among humans, and young children seem to be especially at risk, a new study finds. More>>
Your body needs a variety of nutrients to function properly and stay healthy. More>>
So what helps us in blocking the outside world when we need to re-juice? And what makes some people deeper sleepers than others? More>>
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott charged BP Products North America Inc. today with illegally emitting harmful air pollutants from its Texas City refinery earlier this year. More>>
Fractures are the fourth most common type of injury suffered by high school athletes in the United States and can be serious and costly, a new study has found. More>>
While many people have tightened their belts throughout the recession, some shoppers don't know their boundaries. More>>
It may be possible to lower the incidence of dementia by reducing rates of diabetes and depression, boosting education, and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, according to a new study. More>>
Two new studies find that a vaccine against rotavirus is safe and effective in preventing severe rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVG), which is characterized by diarrhea, vomiting and fever, and causes the deaths of more than... More>>
Thrush is a yeast infection that forms in the mouth and on the tongue. More>>
Torticollis is congenital condition that is generally noticed within the first six to eight weeks after a baby is born, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. More>>
Elanor O'Brien and her husband, Jack, have worked the fields of Persephone Farm in Lebanon, Ore., since 1985, growing fresh produce for the surrounding area. More>>
When an ice hockey player slams an opponent against the board it may get the crowd's attention, but most injuries in youth hockey are caused by accidents, not intentional "body checking," researchers have found. More>>
Tonsillectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, is a common treatment for frequent infections of these glands, located in the back of the mouth. More>>
During an attack on an Afghanistan village, shrapnel sliced into a 5-year-old girl's skull, almost killing her. U.S. military helicopter pilots flew her to a hospital at Bagram Airfield, where a U.S. neurosurgeon... More>>
In 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration required epilepsy medications to bear a warning label about an increased risk of suicidal behaviors. More>>
Cluster headaches are bouts of severe, recurring pain on one side of the head. They may strike in clusters, occurring daily or several times a day for weeks at a time. The exact cause of cluster headaches isn't... More>>
Despite the current lull in H1N1 influenza activity, experts say it's likely that the Northern Hemisphere will see a new, but still mild, wave of the virus this flu season. More>>
