Medical News

Title: Researchers Spot Potential New Culprit Behind Alzheimer'sCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Science Finds Way to Block Booze's Effect -- in WormsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

(The Gerontological Society of America) The Gerontological Society of America -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has chosen Andrew Scharlach, PhD, of the University of...

A United States Navy Destroyer is sent to the Arctic and ordered to radio silence for four months. During that time, a mysterious virus - 100 percent fatal and 100 percent contagious - spreads from isolated pockets in Af...

Cardiologists at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute have developed a minimally invasive gene transplant procedure that changes unspecialized heart cells into "biological pacemaker" cells that keep the heart steadily beatin...

Recent scientific breakthroughs have been discovered which may speed diagnosis time of Alzheimer's.

Weekend swimmers at a Washington lake struck with illness. Symptoms include nausea, cramps and diarrhea.

Stress and depression impair body's ability to burn fat, study finds. Mental states could be a factor in obesity, researchers say.

On July 17, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed into law the National Minimum Drinking Age Act that raised the legal age for drinking alcohol to 21.

Researchers claim the study is the largest to date on comparing organic and conventional produce. The organic choice can provide one to two extra portions of fruit and veggies, claims the study.

New study claims traditional body weight measurement may not tell the whole story. Other tools for assessing obesity in children could prove useful.

A study reveals that obese and overweight heart patients may not be at the greatest risk for heart-related deaths. Those underweight are at the most risk from any cause of death.

Adults between 45 to 84 years old experiencing chronic stress, depression and hostility are at increased risks for stroke, one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S.

Title: Surgery Soon After Stroke Can Be Risky: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/15/2014 7:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Stroke Rates Declining Among Seniors, Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/15/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Pack Healthy Beach SnacksCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Graphic Cigarette-Label Warnings Work, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/15/2014 12:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Doctors More Willing Than General Public to Donate OrgansCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/15/2014 4:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Most Kids Eat Fruit, Veggies Daily: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Genes May Raise Risk of Cerebral Palsy, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/15/2014 7:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Kids From Dairy Farms Have Lower Allergy Risk, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/15/2014 2:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Could 'Phone Care' Ring in New Approach to Pain Relief?Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/15/2014 4:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/16/2014 12:00:00 AM