Archived Health & Welness Articles

• April 05, 2018 High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol Associated with Noisy Jobs
  1 in 4 adults report having been exposed to loud noise at work
• April 05, 2018 Germs with Unusual Antibiotic Resistance Widespread in U.S.
  Ramped-up CDC strategy helps providers stop spread of new germs, prevents large outbreaks
• April 05, 2018 U.S. drug overdose deaths continue to rise
  An in-depth analysis of 2016 U.S. drug overdose data shows that America's overdose epidemic is spreading geographically and increasing across demographic groups.
• August 07, 2017 Diabetes Drug Shows Promise Against Parkinson's
  Byetta improved symptoms of motor disease in small, short trial, but more research needed
• August 07, 2017 Does Less Sleep Make You Less Healthy?
  Adults who logged only 6 hours a night had wider waists, study found
• August 07, 2017 Resistance Training May Slow MS, Study Says
  Scans revealed less brain shrinkage in exercise group
• August 07, 2017 Teen Drivers Take More Chances as Senior Year Begins
  Experts urge parents to continue talking about consequences for unsafe behavior behind the wheel
• March 10, 2017 Early Allergies -- Payback for a Mild Winter?
  Early blooms may start you sneezing and sniffling ahead of schedule, doctor says
• March 10, 2017 How to Keep a Spring in Your Step with Daylight Saving Time
  Expert advice on ways to weather the lost hour of sleep Sunday morning
• March 10, 2017 U.S. Medical Experts Issue Warning on Yellow Fever's Advance
  Brazil outbreak has officials worried, and transmission to United States is possible
• December 09, 2016 Healthy Diet May Mean Longer Life for Kidney Patients
  Study found eating lots of fruit, vegetables, fish, whole grains was linked to lower rate of early death
• December 09, 2016 Rising Price of Opioid OD Antidote Could Cost Lives: Study
  Investigators identify strategies for ensuring the drug's availability
• December 09, 2016 U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Crackdown on E-Cig Use in Teens
  900 percent increase in use among youth in past 5 years; concerns about nicotine, harmful vapors continue
• September 21, 2016 Drug Shows Promise Against MS in Mouse Study
  Laquinimod seemed to slow progression of the neurological disorder, but human trials needed
• September 21, 2016 Experimental Immune Cell Rx Shows Promise for Leukemia
  In preliminary trial, 4 out of 9 people with acute myeloid leukemia had complete remission
• September 21, 2016 'Obesity Gene' Doesn't Affect Ability to Lose Weight: Report
  Lifestyle, environment likely play bigger roles when dropping pounds, researchers say
• September 08, 2016 COPD Deaths Down for Most Americans: CDC
  Fewer Americans are dying from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not black women and the middle-aged, a new government report shows.
• September 08, 2016 Intensive Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Can Extend Survival
  Intensive management of type 2 diabetes can make a difference in how long and how well you live, even if you don't start until middle age, researchers report.
• September 08, 2016 What's Regular Exercise Worth? Maybe $2,500 Per Year
  A new study finds that the average adult with heart disease who exercises regularly can save $2,500 annually in health care costs.
• August 22, 2016 Too Few Female Urologists to Meet Aging Patients' Demand
  Women prefer female doctors, but urology has one of the largest gender gaps in medicine, researchers say
• August 22, 2016 Head Injury Screening Tests Approved
  Assess brain function after possible concussions
• August 22, 2016 TV Ratings for Parents Let Violence, Drinking Slip Through
  Industry guidelines often misleading, study finds
• August 15, 2016 Cancer Now Leading Killer in 12 European Nations
  Gains against heart disease and stroke, especially in Western Europe, likely behind the shift
• August 15, 2016 Exercise Not an 'Antidote' to Too Much Sitting, Heart Experts Say
  American Heart Association statement says it's not enough to move to boost health, you have to sit less
• August 15, 2016 Paying Smokers to Quit May Pay Off
  Study found financial incentives inspired some to overcome the addiction
• August 12, 2016 Cancer Survivors More Prone to Obesity, Study Finds
  Risk appears to be particularly high for people who had breast or colon cancer
• August 12, 2016 Scientists Zero in On Brain Area Linked to 'Parkinson's Gait'
  Discovery could lead to new treatments for the disease's jerky, unbalanced walking, researchers say
• August 12, 2016 Will 'Unloading' Shoes Help Your Arthritic Knees?
  Study puts specially designed footwear to the test
• April 22, 2016 Cancer History May Affect Survival After Organ Transplant
  Study also suggests nearly twice the risk for a new cancer
• April 22, 2016 No Link Between Anti-Smoking Drugs, Mental Health Issues: Study
  Meds like Chantix and Wellbutrin may be safer to use than smokers often realize, research suggests
• April 22, 2016 Retirement Can Be Golden for Your Health
  When people stop working, they sit less, move more and get a better night's sleep, study says
• March 01, 2016 Healthier Arteries May Lower Dementia Risk in Old Age
  Preventing calcium buildup might thwart mental decline in your 80s and beyond, study finds
• March 01, 2016 Lower Fruit, Vegetable Prices Might Save Lives
  Studies found that also raising taxes on sugary drinks may prevent even more deaths
• March 01, 2016 Zika Virus Tied to Rare Disorder That Can Cause Paralysis
  But researchers found that nearly two-thirds of study cases walked again within 3 months
• February 08, 2016 PSA Testing Differs Among Primary Care Doctors, Urologists
  Researchers examine falloff after change in prostate cancer screening recommendations
• February 08, 2016 White House Seeks $1.8 Billion to Fight Zika Virus
  Emergency funds from Congress would combat the global health threat, officials say
• February 08, 2016 Study Ties School Calendar to Asthma Flare-Ups
  After summer or long break, symptoms spike when kids return to the classroom
• February 01, 2016 Fitness Could Raise Survival After First Heart Attack
  Patients in the best shape were 40 percent less likely to die, study found
• February 01, 2016 Painkillers Don't Ease Disability Due to Nerve Damage
  Narcotic drugs aren't useful in restoring motion, researchers say
• February 01, 2016 WHO: Zika Virus an International Health Threat
  Virus suspected of causing birth defects could lead to 4 million cases in Americas in next year, agency says
• January 25, 2016 Many Chronic Pain Sufferers May Overuse Nonprescription Painkillers
  They run risk of stomach bleeds, ulcers, liver damage from meds, doctors say
• January 25, 2016 Women's Heart Attacks Are Different Than Men's, Experts Stress
  American Heart Association points out critical differences in new scientific statement
• January 25, 2016 Zika Virus Expected to Spread North Through U.S.: WHO
  Common mosquito spreads infection; Americans have no immunity
• December 22, 2015 Child Paralysis Cases Spiked During Virus Outbreak
  But definitive cause of polio-like disease remains unproved, researchers say
• December 22, 2015 Healthy Habits Help Reduce Risk of Heart Failure, Study Finds
  Steps include controlling blood pressure and cholesterol
• December 22, 2015 Weight-Loss Surgery Lowered Risk of Heart Attack, Type 2 Diabetes in Study
  British researchers say procedure provides many long-term health benefits
• December 15, 2015 Electromagnetic Waves May Help Fight Deadly Brain Cancer
  Study found using it alongside follow-up chemo prolonged survival by about five months
• December 15, 2015 Many Americans Dubious of Flu Shot's Effectiveness
  Poll finds a third of adults don't believe the vaccine will protect them; infectious disease experts disagree
• December 15, 2015 Shingles Linked to Raised Heart Risks for Seniors, Study Finds
  Chance of stroke, heart attack increased most in the first week after diagnosis of the painful rash
• December 01, 2015 Sleep Apnea Devices Lower Blood Pressure
  Researchers find both common treatments, CPAP and MADs, produce modest decreases
• December 01, 2015 New Diabetes Cases Among Americans Drop for First Time in Decades: CDC
  But another report shows U.S. has more cases than 37 other developed nations
• December 01, 2015 1 in 8 American Adults Still Have High Cholesterol: CDC
  Many don't meet targets, and expert says even those targets aren't good enough to prevent heart attacks
• November 02, 2015 Better Diets May Be Extending Americans' Lives
  Study suggests people are eating better, living longer, though there's still room for lots of improvement
• November 02, 2015 Most Preschoolers Use Tablets, Smartphones Daily
  New study suggests an income-based 'digital divide' is narrowing
• November 02, 2015 Sweetened Drinks Might Raise Men's Risk for Heart Failure
  Two servings daily linked to higher odds for the disabling condition, study says
• October 12, 2015 Daily Glass of Wine May Boost Type 2 Diabetics' Heart Health
  People who process alcohol slowly also saw improvements in blood sugar levels, study says
• October 12, 2015 Doctors, Nurse Practitioners Offer Comparable Outpatient Heart Care
  While few differences were found, compliance with guidelines is poor overall
• October 12, 2015 New Clues to How Gene Affects Women's Body Shape, Diabetes Risk
  Study found variants determine where body fat is stored, regulation of fat cells
• July 14, 2015 More Evidence a Healthy Diet Can Lower Risks of Heart Disease, Cancer
  Poor adults with good nutrition had 20 percent lower odds of disease-related death during study period
• July 14, 2015 New Drug May Help Diabetic Kidney Disease Patients
  Patiromer appears to keep potassium levels in check, researchers say
• July 14, 2015 Nursing Home Care Improving for U.S. Minorities
  Higher reimbursement rates by Medicaid may have played a role, researchers say
• June 15, 2015 Brain Stimulation Device Approved for Parkinson's and Essential Tremor
  For use after medication alone proves inadequate
• June 15, 2015 Seeing Their Clogged Arteries Can Spur Healthy Changes in Patients
  Group shown images more likely to stop smoking, eat healthier foods and take meds, study found
• June 15, 2015 FDA Ban on Harmful Trans Fats Expected Soon
  Food companies will likely need to petition government before using partially hydrogenated oils
• May 26, 2015 Even Slightly Overactive Thyroid Linked to Higher Fracture Risk
  Study found greater chances of breaks in hip bones, spinal areas
• May 26, 2015 Immune-Based Therapy Uses Virus to Fight Advanced Melanoma
  Study shows it helped a minority of patients, and experts say this approach has promise
• May 26, 2015 Soy Supplements Won't Ease Asthma
  Clinical trial refutes prior notion that the nutrient might boost lung function
• May 18, 2015 FDA Issues Warning for Type 2 Diabetes Drugs
  SGLT2 inhibitors linked to potentially fatal condition called ketoacidosis
• May 18, 2015 Shift Work Linked to Health Problems
  Excess weight, sleep issues more common among those with changing schedules, study finds
• May 18, 2015 Prompt Treatment of Kidney Stones Keeps Costs Down: Study
  Complications more likely to arise with surgical delay
• May 11, 2015 Mediterranean Diet Plus Olive Oil or Nuts May Boost Thinking and Memory
  Healthy eating plans helped older people stay sharper mentally, study finds
• May 11, 2015 Study Links Celiac Disease to Nerve Damage
  Researchers suggest screening people with gluten sensitivity
• May 11, 2015 'Thrifty' Metabolism Might Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts
  Study results appear to confirm common belief
• April 28, 2015 Bullying May Take Bigger Toll Than Child Abuse, Neglect
  Anxiety, depression and self-harm more likely in those picked on by peers than in those mistreated by adults, study says
• April 28, 2015 Scientists Pinpoint Brain's 'Hunger Circuit' in Mice
  Manipulating this wiring system might help with weight loss, researcher says
• April 28, 2015 Women's Brains May Have Tougher Time Recovering from Concussion
  MRI study suggests working memory doesn't bounce back quickly as it does in men
• April 22, 2015 Bird Flu Poses Little Threat to People: CDC
  Genetic analysis indicates public shouldn't be alarmed, 'cautiously optimistic' health officials say
• April 22, 2015 FDA Weighs Tighter Regulation of Homeopathic Medicines
  Critics say these natural remedies are ineffective, potentially dangerous; backers contend current oversight is sufficient
• April 22, 2015 Gene May Play Part in How Kids Respond to Asthma Meds
  Researchers say they've identified a gene that affects whether children with asthma respond to corticosteroids
• April 06, 2015 Cooling After Cardiac Arrest May Help Preserve Brain Function
  Study finds reducing body temperature slightly tied to good mental outcomes
• April 06, 2015 Fit At 50? Cardiac Arrest During Exercise Unlikely, Study Finds
  Only 5 percent of attacks occurred during activities such as jogging or bicycling
• April 06, 2015 Regular, Vigorous Exercise May Lengthen Your Life
  Intense workouts seem more beneficial than less-intense ones, researchers say
• March 17, 2015 Age-Linked Memory Loss May Be Worse for Men, Study Finds
  And, early plaque build-up in brain may not play as strong a role in recall issues as suspected
• March 17, 2015 Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Lowering Cholesterol, Heart Attack Risk
  Adding the 'investigational biologic' evolocumab to statin therapy works better, study says
• March 17, 2015 Tackling Obesity May Ease a Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat
  Keeping the weight off over time was key to curbing atrial fibrillation, study found
• March 10, 2015 British Scientists Spot Brain's Pain Center
  One region matched up with self-reported levels of pain in study using new imaging technique
• March 10, 2015 Depression During Pregnancy Linked to Child's Asthma Risk
  Older, but not newer, antidepressants showed similar increased odds for respiratory condition, study found
• March 10, 2015 New CPR Devices Approved
  May help more people survive cardiac arrest, FDA says
• March 02, 2015 Any Exercise Is Good, but Higher-Intensity May Be Better
  Brisk walking drops blood sugar more than a slower walk, study finds
• March 02, 2015 Heart Valve Repair Surgery May Ease Mental Health Symptoms, Too
  Researchers find procedure leads to reduced depression and anxiety
• March 02, 2015 Tracking Brain Blood Flow May Help Predict Concussion Outcomes
  In study, scans show reduced circulation in brains of football players who had not recovered from the injury
• February 24, 2015 Low Levels of Vitamin D Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk
  Association was found even when people weren't overweight, researchers said
• February 24, 2015 Measles Cases Pass 150 Mark, CDC Says
  Health officials urge parents to get their children vaccinated against the disease
• February 24, 2015 Skin Patch Shows Promise in Easing Peanut Allergy
  Wearable device appears to 'educate' cells not to react to the food allergen, researchers say
• February 16, 2015 Chronic Illness, Loneliness May Go Hand-In-Hand for Some Elderly
  Don't blame yourself for illness and try to find new ways to socialize, experts suggest
• February 16, 2015 Eating More Fiber Helped People Lose Weight, Researchers Report
  Trial comparing simple dietary change to more complicated regimen found similar health benefits
• February 16, 2015 1 in 5 Sore Throats Tied to Scary Bacteria, Study Finds
  No test exists for F. necrophorum, which may be more common than strep, researchers say
• February 03, 2015 Blood Test Aims to Detect Parkinson's in Early Stages
  Researchers also hope it will help doctors track treatment
• February 03, 2015 Healthy Diet May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Lung Disease
  Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to lower COPD threat in study
• February 03, 2015 Seniors Need 2 Pneumonia Vaccines, CDC Advisory Panel Says
  Vaccinations need to be given a year apart, expert recommends
• December 22, 2014 Americans Buying Fewer Sugary, Pre-Packaged Desserts
  Manufacturers of these products have made little progress making these treats healthier, study finds
• December 22, 2014 Certain Antibiotic/Statin Combos May Be Unsafe Mix
  Use of clarithromycin along with the cholesterol-lowering meds had higher risk of side effects
• December 22, 2014 Weight Training Key to Battling Belly Fat as You Age
  Aerobic activity alone isn't enough, researchers report