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People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension. More>>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands. More>>
At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds. More>>
Hay fever and similar allergies increase the frequency and severity of respiratory problems in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows. More>>
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study. More>>
People who take certain types of antidepressants may be at higher risk for potentially deadly Clostridium difficile infection, a new study suggests. More>>
Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds. More>>
Instead of looking at the calendar, simply follow your eyes and nose. More>>
The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows. More>>
Young children are at high risk for accidentally strangling themselves with window blind cords and parents need to be aware of this threat, doctors report. More>>
People with severe or frequent migraines often turn to drugs to prevent them. But do the medications work? More>>
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms. More>>
The number of Americans with heart failure could rise 46 percent, from 5 million in 2012 to 8 million in 2030, new research says. More>>
Although many Americans are now breathing cleaner air, others are living in cities that are more polluted than they were a decade ago, a new report shows. More>>
The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens, with a new survey showing that 24 percent of high school students -- more than 5 million kids -- have abused these medications. More>>
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER. More>>
It's not the obvious "what were they thinking?" mishaps we're talking about here. These are probably things you're doing right now -- without even realizing it.
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Faster heart rates in otherwise healthy men could be a harbinger of an earlier death, even among those who exercise, a new Danish study suggests. More>>
Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they'll be left with loose skin. More>>
Lullabies have been used to soothe babies since time immemorial. Now, scientists say that premature infants in particular can benefit from combining this tactic with other forms of music therapy. More>>
The more sleep teens get, the less likely they are to be overweight, a new study finds. More>>
Preparing meals can mean less time for exercise, according to a new study. More>>
Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate. More>>
A centuries-old bedbug remedy has scientists full of beans -- kidney beans to be precise. More>>
Even people who have survived melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, often fail to protect themselves from the sun, a new study suggests. More>>
A novel but preliminary new treatment for ovarian cancer has apparently produced complete remission for one patient with an advanced form of the disease, researchers are reporting. More>>
iStockphoto.com / Jacob WackerhausenYou can't completely eliminate stress from your life, but you can learn to deal with it in a healthy way. More>>
New research out of Japan shows a potential link between male baldness and an increased risk for coronary heart disease. More>>
Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, doesn't usually occur in kids, but a new study shows that it's happening more often. More>>
When doctors use quick-and-easy disease labels to sum up symptoms of concern in an otherwise healthy infant, parents are more apt to want to treat their child with some type of medication. More>>
Wish you could enjoy fried food, without feeling guilty? Go ahead! A recent Spanish study found it might not be all that bad for you after all. More>>
A new drug called Tecfidera has been approved to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. More>>
Low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of complications in mothers-to-be and low birth weight in their newborns, a new study finds. More>>
The first skin patch approved to treat migraines offers patients an alternative to pills, nasal sprays and injections, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. More>>
Physically active children may be at lower risk for fractures when they grow older, according to a new study from Sweden. More>>
Who hasn't hit a slump in the middle of the afternoon? Or kept slamming the snooze button when the alarm went off for work? More>>
A problem with a certain brain circuit may be one reason why 7-month-old infants who later develop autism are slower to shift their gaze and attention from one object to another. More>>
Genetic testing may help identify women at risk for certain types of breast cancer, according to a new study. More>>
Physical therapy is comparable to surgery in improving movement and reducing pain for some patients with knee arthritis and torn knee cartilage, new research finds. More>>
Women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy do not affect their children's bone health later in life, a new study shows. More>>
Flu vaccines protect people by activating white blood cells that, in turn, boost the development of antibodies to the flu, a new study suggests. More>>
Fertility rates are about the same for women who undergo different types of treatments for ectopic pregnancy, according to a new study. More>>
Just one concussion can cause long-term structural damage to the brain, according to a new study. More>>
In the search for better medicines to safely help heart patients, clinical trials testing three new drugs appear to offer some promise. More>>
The loss of an hour of sleep that comes with the switch to daylight saving time overnight Saturday can be uncomfortable if you don't take some simple steps to prepare, experts say. More>>
The total cost of diabetes in the United States jumped from $174 billion in 2007 to $245 billion in 2012, a new report shows. More>>
Insomnia may triple the risk of developing heart failure, a large new study from Norway suggests. More>>
A brisk walk or workout can improve your sleep, even in the hours before bed, according to the results of a new U.S. poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation. More>>
Children with ADHD often grow up to be adults with ADHD, a new study suggests. More>>
Although 93 percent of adults agree that a morning meal is an important part of a healthy diet, more than half of us don't practice what we preach. More>>
Could sofas and chairs be bad for your health? New research suggests that as time spent sitting goes up, so does a person's odds for type 2 diabetes. More>>
Lack of sleep can lead you to eat larger portions of high-calorie foods and increase your long-term risk of weight gain, according to a small new study. More>>
Unhealthy habits can start to develop after many years of neglecting your body, without you ever realizing it. More>>
A staggering one in eight Americans has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. More>>
After days of sampling every dish that your destination has to offer, it should come as no surprise when your jeans begin to feel tight. In order to avoid weight gain, try these 10 tips. More>>
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