Many Parents Don't See Kids Have Weight Problems
Parents of overweight and obese kids often don't realize that their children are carrying excess pounds, new research shows.
Brain Abnormality Linked to Hyperactivity Disorder
Brain scans of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder show abnormalities in the fiber pathways along which brain signals pass, scientists said.
Improved Screening Prompts Jump in Chlamydia Cases
The number of sexually transmitted chlamydia infections reported in the United States rose more than 5 percent last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Low Testosterone Seen Common in Diabetic Men
About one third of men with type 2 diabetes show low levels of testosterone, and this is seems to be related to abnormal function of the pituitary gland -- the master regulator of hormone production -- according to a new study.
Tiny Fuel Particles Cause Heart Attacks, Group Says
Tiny air-born particles released by burning fossil fuels are reducing the average human life span across Europe and North America by eight months, a leading research body said.
New Drug Tested as Initial Lung Cancer Therapy
Scientists launched a trial on Monday to test whether a new drug works as an initial treatment against the most common form of lung cancer.
Bed Rest During Pregnancy Linked to Bone Loss
If a woman is confined to bed rest during pregnancy, there is a likelihood of significant bone loss, the results of a new study indicate.
Court Questions Possible Abuse of Pot Laws
The Supreme Court questioned whether state medical marijuana laws might be abused by people who aren't really sick as it debated whether the federal government can prosecute patients who smoke pot on doctors' orders.
Study: Stress Causes Immune Cells to Age
The immune cells of women under extreme mental stress age faster than those in women not facing such pressure, a new study reports.
Possible Botulism-Botox Link Probed
A couple who underwent Botox injections last week were hospitalized with botulism poisoning, and health officials were attempting to determine whether the injections were to blame.
Nose Spray May Slow Spread of Germs
Inhaling a salt-water aerosol, a treatment often used for asthma, may also reduce the spread of germs that can spread disease, according to a new report.
Belly Dancing Seen As a Path to Fitness
Belly dancing has emerged as a form of exercise for those who find its sultry undulations more their speed than hours of aerobics or weightlifting. As with Pilates and yoga, you do not have to be willowy to belly dance.
Gov't to Assess Antibiotic's Health Risk
The government will estimate the probability that an animal antibiotic used on farms could lead to more antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections among humans.
Vioxx E-Mail Exchange Shows Questions
Government questions about "basic data integrity" derailed publication of a report raising safety concerns about arthritis drug Vioxx on the eve of a contentious congressional hearing, according to an e-mail exchange.
CT Scans Studied in Lung Cancer Screening
Using computerized scans to screen for lung cancer can help save lives and should be part of a regular checkup for people who have a high risk for the disease, a new study says.
EU: Strict Diet Can Help Fight Diseases
EU scientists called on the elderly to improve their diet as the European Union's population grows older in an attempt to contain such debilitating problems like Alzheimer's, osteoporosis and colon cancer.
Botox Eases Pain From Breast Surgery
Pain from breast surgery can be reduced by injections of Botox, a new study by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences researchers.
Study Finds Health Benefit in Low-Glycemic Diet
A diet rich in the type of carbohydrates that maintain a more stable blood sugar beats out a conventional low-fat diet in reducing the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, according to a new study.
Liars Can't Hide From fMRI
Brain imaging with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) could one day prove more accurate than the polygraph in identifying people who are lying.
Scans Cite Scurvy as Cause of Settlers' Deaths
Scurvy killed nearly half of the 79 French settlers who in 1604 established a colony on Saint Croix Island in the Saint Croix River, which runs between Maine and New Brunswick, Canada.
Experts: Vaccinate Adolescents Against Whooping Cough
All adolescents and some adults should be vaccinated against whooping cough (pertussis) to prevent infection and potential transmission to infants, concludes a report by an international group of experts.
Stem Cells Offer Hope for Urinary Incontinence
Women's own bodies may hold the key to their recovery from incontinence, researchers say.
Experts Assess Lung Cancer Risk Among Smokers
The largest study of its kind has come up with hard, cold numbers that pinpoint the risk of lung cancer for smokers and former smokers.
Children With ADHD Show Brain Differences
Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have abnormal brain anatomy in addition to imbalances in brain chemistry.
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