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Could your young child be putting on excess pounds because her friends sit around? A small study suggests it's possible: Kids seemed to become more active in after-school programs if they hung out with active kids.
Babies born by Caesarean section are twice as likely to be obese by age 3 as infants delivered vaginally, a new study suggests.
While fewer people in the United States are dying from strokes, the number of strokes has remained about the same, health officials report.
Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.
In a medical science first, researchers turned skin cells from heart failure patients into heart muscle cells that may then be used to fix damaged cardiac tissue.
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
Women who work the night shift more than twice a week might be increasing their risk for breast cancer, Danish researchers find.
Office kitchens and break rooms are germ "hotspots," and sink and microwave handles in these areas are the dirtiest surfaces touched by office workers on a daily basis, according to a new study.
Body-building and weight-loss products are the types of dietary supplements most likely to cause liver injury, according to a small new study.
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits.
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired. But there was a hidden catch: The pictures showed the same six women both before and after weight-loss.
Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to be involved with processing social information, a small study found.
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.
Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS?
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates.
Most health advice has us feeling guilty over our indulgences. Fortunately, having a few beers now and again is one nice little treat that you don't have to feel bad about.
Email vacations while on the job could benefit people's health, reducing stress levels and contributing to better focus, a new study suggests.
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.
A "spare tire" around the midsection raises the odds of sudden cardiac death in obese people, a new study finds.
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says.
One in six cancers worldwide is caused by preventable or treatable infections, a new study finds.
Older obese men with low levels of testosterone can lose weight when levels of the male hormone are restored to normal, a new study suggests.
A case study showing how a grocery bag and its contents caused an outbreak of the stomach bug norovirus highlights the role that inanimate objects can play in such outbreaks, researchers say.
Nearly half of the counties in the United States lack a single obstetrician-gynecologist, a situation that may worsen as medical school graduates gravitate toward metropolitan areas, a new study indicates.
Breast cancer in men is much less common than it is in women, but it may be more deadly, new research suggests.
Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link.
A group of Italian researchers has uncovered evidence that regardless of how "full" a person may feel, the body is hard-wired to chemically reward itself by overeating when tempted by yummy foods.
Data in a formerly banned study detailing how the H5N1 avian (bird) flu virus can morph may help nations prepare for the impending threat.
Sports and energy drinks are causing irreversible damage to the teeth of teens and young adults in the United States, the authors of a new study claim.
Researchers have found new evidence showing that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may play a role in preventing cell aging.
A large new study is the first to show a direct link between a high body-mass index and the risk of developing heart disease, British and Danish researchers say.
Moderate weight loss reduces levels of inflammation that have been tied to certain cancers, at least in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests.
In 2008 Laura Sharpe was in a helicopter crash that left her with burns on 40 percent of her body. Now she is looking to help others suffering from trauma injuries.
A new survey of American apartment dwellers reveals that upwards of a third of nonsmoking residents sniff the stench of secondhand smoke in their building's public spaces.
Although all 50 states have laws that allow children with asthma to carry inhalers at school, experts say that some kids are still being denied access to these lifesaving medications during the school day.
This week's incident of 'mad cow' disease presents no threat to human health, USDA officials say. But it does put a spotlight on beef safety practices, including how many cattle are inspected.
Women who go through menopause early are almost twice as likely to have the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis later in life, new research indicates.
Even first-graders might be shunned by their peers if they are overweight or obese, new research suggests.
After two decades of steadily increasing rates of childhood obesity, at least one state may finally be turning things around.
Tick season has started earlier than normal due to the mild winter, which means hikers, gardeners and others who love the outdoors should take precautions to prevent becoming a meal for ticks, an expert says.
American children are being exposed to background TV for nearly four hours every day, new research finds.
High school and youth football players sustained 14 brain injuries with long-lasting damage in 2011 -- the highest number in more than 25 years -- and this is a "major problem," a new report claims.
Add bedbugs to your list of potential occupational health hazards. A new report reveals nearly half of the employees of a U.S. government office in Tennessee were bitten by the blood-thirsty invaders while at work.
Type 2 diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder, and treating the disease often requires a personalized, multi-pronged approach, say new expert guidelines on treating high blood sugar levels, issued Thursday.
Online dating scams leave many victims feeling doubly traumatized, according to a small new study.
More young cigarette smokers may also be lighting up joints than was previously thought, a new study finds.
U.S. billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he has prostate cancer and will undergo radiation treatment in the coming months.
Being upbeat is good for your heart, a new study suggests.
The number of American women and men having cosmetic chin surgery increased drastically in 2011, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
In a new study, about 6 percent of eighth graders admitted they had participated in the "choking game," in which blood and oxygen to the brain are cut off with a rope or belt to produce a euphoric "high."
Whether you have heartburn, IBS, ulcers or IBD, learn how to minimize your risk of cancer.
Individuals who want to avoid sleeping aids may find relief from trying natural remedies that may help them to fall asleep faster and stay asleep.
Adults with mental illness are more likely to have certain types of chronic physical health problems than those without mental illness, according to a U.S. government report released this week.
Health investigators have confirmed that a bat that flew through the cabin of a U.S. commercial airliner last summer did not transmit rabies to 45 of 50 passengers assessed.
More unmarried women who live with their partners are having babies than ever before, a new government report shows.
A new report says there is little evidence that over-the-counter insect bite remedies actually work.
Concerns about codeine safety have gained traction in the wake of the postoperative experience of four children who all carried a rare genetic mutation.
People who underwent frequent dental X-rays in the past, before radiation doses were lowered, may be at greater risk of a usually benign form of tumor in the lining of the brain, a new study suggests.
Caffeine consumption among expectant or new mothers does not appear to affect the nighttime sleeping habits of their newborns, new Brazilian research indicates.
Allowing employees to bring their dogs to work appears to reduce stress and boost job satisfaction levels, according to a new study.
Nearly one in five U.S. pharmacies gave out misinformation to researchers posing as 17-year-old girls seeking emergency contraception, often saying that it was "impossible" for girls to get the pill, a new study finds.
The recent advent of so-called "synthetic pot" is a rising public health concern, researchers warn, sending kids to the emergency room and prompting parental calls to poison control centers.
Married heart surgery patients are far less likely than single patients to die in the first three months after their operation, a new study finds.
Middle and high school students who bully their classmates are more likely to use cigarettes, alcohol and marijuana than other students, according to a new study.
Infants and toddlers who snore or have other breathing issues while sleeping are more likely to develop behavioral problems by the age of 7, new research suggests.
The more adolescents watch movie stars sidle up to the bar on the big screen, the more alcohol they drink themselves, a new study suggests.
Medications taken by millions of Americans for mood disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic conditions can have an unhealthy side effect: weight gain.
Here's one more reason to avoid trans fats in your diet, especially if you are an older woman.
Added sugar in drinks and foods makes up almost 16 percent of the calories U.S. children and teens consume, federal health officials report.
A new influenza A virus has been discovered in Guatemalan fruit bats, according to scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
That constant sneezing you thought was a winter cold might just be the beginning of your spring allergies instead.
Doctors may have a leg up on baldness: Transplanting hair from a patient's legs to his head for what may be a more natural look.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to take a second look at the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday, after initially rejecting it because of concerns about heart problems and possible birth defects.
Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates.
Watching a lot of movies that feature alcohol doubles the likelihood that young teens will start drinking, and these teens are more likely to progress to binge drinking, according to a new study.
It was just about three years ago that a strange new strain of flu first appeared in Mexico, then spread across the border to the United States and eventually much of the globe.
Many doctors may be less than honest with their patients, a new survey finds. Survey found one in 10 lied, many painted too rosy a prognosis.
Middle-school kids who participate in lots of sports are less likely to start smoking than other kids, new research finds.
Potentially dangerous blood clots in the legs known as deep venous thromboses (DVTs) got the nickname "economy class syndrome" from widely publicized incidents involving passengers on long-haul flights.
Although fewer kids are being exposed to smoking while riding in cars, more than 20 percent of nonsmoking teens still are, U.S. health officials report.
A series of specific "yes" or "no" questions could help doctors distinguish between people who have normal memory loss that comes with age and those with a condition known as amnestic mild cognitive impairment.
The amount of sunlight you are exposed to might play a part in determining your stroke risk, new research suggests.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that all boys between the ages of 11 and 12 receive the three-dose vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV).
The number of Americans who practice behaviors that put them at risk for HIV infection has declined significantly, federal health officials reported.
Nearly 46 million American adults have had a mental illness in the past year. But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts say.
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