Hepatitis B Screening Proposed for All High-Risk Adults
2014-02-11
Nearly 1 million in U.S. are infected, says Preventive Services Task ForceContinue Reading
Calling Obesity a Disease May Have ‘Boomerang Effect’
2014-01-30
Study found those who read article claiming it was a disease were less motivated to eat healthy dietContinue Reading
Neanderthal DNA Influences Modern Humans: Study
2014-01-29
Seems to play a role in conditions like diabetes, Crohn’s disease, as well as behaviors such as smoking, researchers sayContinue Reading
Study Probes Origins of 2 Ancient, Deadly Plagues
2014-01-28
Different strains of rodent-borne germ likely caused 6th-century outbreak and the Black Death, researchers sayContinue Reading
Dog Cancer Dates Back 11,000 Years, Scientists Say
2014-01-24
Genome study reveals origin of a transmissible genital cancer that still occurs in dogs worldwideContinue Reading
Is the Stethoscope Living on Borrowed Time?
2014-01-23
Some doctors recommend a switch to hand-held ultrasound devices, while others disagreeContinue Reading
Vitamin D Levels Linked to Parkinson’s Symptoms
2014-01-22
Better thinking, mood associated with higher levels, study findsContinue Reading
CDC: Docs Aren’t Doing Enough to Discourage Problem Drinking
2014-01-07
Only 1 in 6 adults says a doctor or health professional has discussed alcohol use with them, report findsContinue Reading
Gene Might Be Linked to Sleep Disorder Narcolepsy
2014-01-06
Study finds common thread among people with this inability to stay awakeContinue Reading
Don’t Let Migraines Ruin Your Holidays
2013-12-26
Plan ahead, keep meds handy and make time to cuddle, expert saysContinue Reading