Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Stroke-Related Brain Damage

February 8th, 2010
Following a Mediterranean diet may help lower risk of brain damage related to silent strokes, new research shows.

Less TV, More Family Dinners Fight Childhood Obesity

February 8th, 2010
Simple lifestyle habits at home, such as having more family meals, could reduce obesity in preschoolers, new research suggests.

Nearly 1 in 3 Overweight Teens in Denial

February 8th, 2010
Nearly one in three overweight adolescents don't think they have a weight problem.

Thirdhand Smoke Creates Indoor Cancer Risk

February 8th, 2010
Tobacco smoke residue, or “thirdhand” smoke, mixes with indoor air pollutants to form cancer-causing substances.

Autism Risk Rises With Mother’s Age

February 8th, 2010
Regardless of the father's age, a child's risk of autism rises with the age of the child's mother. Moms 40 and older are 77% more likely to have a child with autism, compared to mothers under age 25.

Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Sodas?

February 8th, 2010
Drinking as little as two soft drinks a week appears to nearly double the risk of getting pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.

Can Beer Build Better Bones?

February 8th, 2010
Drinking beer may be good for building more than just beer bellies. A new study suggests drinking beer may help build better bones thanks to its high silicon content.

Beer for Better Bones?

February 8th, 2010
Beer for Better Bones?

Serotonin May Be a Key to Treat Osteoporosis

February 8th, 2010
Serotonin May Be a Key to Treat Osteoporosis

H1N1 Swine Flu Down, Not Out

February 8th, 2010
H1N1 Swine Flu Down, Not Out