As you may know, we are in the midst of what many experts call an obesity epidemic in which two-thirds of adults are above a healthy body weight and half of those are classified as obese.
WASHINGTON — The nearly 3 in 10 white girls of high school age who use indoor tanning beds likely will soon come face-to-face with a new and stiffer warning aimed at young people eager to get that sun-kissed glow in a hurry: Don’t.
Last week I wrote about the importance of daily physical activity for children. The benefits of physical activity in children is similar to that in adults. Unfortunately, we miss opportunities for children to be active. This lack of regular activity is a...
A new genetic test to gauge the aggressiveness of prostate cancer may help tens of thousands of men each year decide whether they need to treat their cancer right away or can safely monitor it.
Tobacco smoke, fireplaces, gas stoves and water heaters are just a few ways people get exposed to a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas known as carbon monoxide.
CHICAGO — The distressing nonstop crying in babies with colic is often blamed on tummy trouble, but a new study says the problem could be linked with migraine headaches in at least some infants.
Infant mortality in the U.S. has declined 12 percent since 2005 after holding steady for many years, according to data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fainting may be in our genes, which may explain why keeling over at the sight of blood tends to run in families, according to researchers in Australia.
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact we have on our environment. It is also a time for education about what we can do to reduce our impact on our planet such as reducing our consumption of natural resources,...
CHICAGO — Robotic surgery is being done more and more often for a variety of operations. But experts say there’s a lack of strong evidence it’s better than standard surgery in most cases, even though it’s usually costlier.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Talk about a comeback: A treatment pulled off the market 30 years ago has won Food and Drug Administration approval again as the only drug specifically designated to treat morning sickness.
You have probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating a healthy breakfast provides energy to start the day and is important for weight control.
