2019-12-23 More Americans Dying at Home than in Hospitals
For the first time since the early 1900s, more Americans are dying at home than in hospitals in the United…
2019-12-19 Asthma Attacks in Pregnancy Tied to Health Problems
A new study from Canada says asthma attacks during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of health problems for…
2019-12-17 Obesity and Brain Development: Is There a Link?
In the United States, about 25 million children are either overweight or obese. A new study explored how being overweight…
2019-12-15 Homemade Soup May Fight Malaria
A new study suggests that some homemade soups – made of chicken, beef or vegetables — might help fight malaria.…
2019-12-10 Take Care of Your Teeth, Take Care of Your Heart
Cleaning your teeth often, every day, is linked to a lower risk for heart problems. A new study found that…
2019-12-09 No Evidence Stretching Prevents Running Injuries
It is widely believed that stretching improves running performance and lowers the risk of injuries. But, a group of researchers…
2019-12-08 US Officials: Progress in Ending Threat from HIV Has Stopped
United States health officials are reporting problems in meeting the government’s goal of ending the HIV epidemic by the year…
2019-12-07 WHO Denounces ‘Collective Failure’ as Measles Kills 140,000
Measles infected nearly 10 million people in 2018 and killed 140,000, mostly children, the World Health Organization (WHO) said this…
2019-12-05 Study Suggests Many People May Not Understand Their Risk for Dementia
New research suggests many older Americans may incorrectly estimate their chances for developing dementia. Almost half of adults questioned believed…
2019-12-03 Life Expectancy Declines in the United States
Life expectancy rates in the United States have been increasing for most of the past 60 years. But a new…
2019-11-29 Bacteria-Carrying Mosquitoes Lead to Sharp Drop in Dengue
Researchers are reporting success in using bacteria-carrying mosquitoes to fight dengue fever. Tests involving the release of laboratory-grown mosquitoes led…
2019-11-28 More Polio Cases Now Caused by Oral Vaccine
Four African countries have reported new cases of polio linked to the oral vaccine meant to protect against the disease.…
2019-11-26 US Superbug Infections Rising, Deaths Falling
Drug-resistant “superbug” infections have been called a public health threat that could push medical progress back a century. Health experts…
2019-11-25 Fish Oil Drug Recommended for Wider Use
Government advisors have suggested that people use a prescription version of fish oil to fight heart health problems. Currently, the…
2019-11-21 US Medical Group Calls for Total Ban on E-Cigarettes, Vaping Products
The American Medical Association has called for an immediate ban on all electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. The group made…