'Carmageddon' can be motivation to get out and move

Trapped in your neighborhood this weekend due to "Carmegeddon," or just afraid to venture out in an automobile? No worries -- consider using...

Genetics: Scientists seek diversity in genome study subjects

Genomics research, in which researchers scan subjects' DNA in search of the genetic basis of many diseases, has focused too narrowly on...

Men more likely to die from cancer than women

Cancer kills more men than women -- some forms more than others, finds a new study.

Michelle Obama splurges on burgers, fries and shake, and that's OK

First Lady Michelle Obama is a champion for healthful eating and exercise, home gardens and salad bars at school lunches. Now she’s...

ACL tears are a worry during the Women's World Cup, but they may not mean the end for an athlete

With the Women's World Cup in full swing in Germany, our...

Fertility researchers can predict which pregnant women are at greatest risk of miscarriage

Fertility scientists gathered in Stockholm last week to present their latest research on in vitro fertilization, high-risk pregnancies and...

Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of a wide range of birth defects, major study finds

Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of a wide range of birth defects, including skull defects, missing or deformed limbs, clubfoot,...

Japanese crops can be safe to eat despite radiation from nuclear plant, scientists say

Japanese scientists have some good news for farmers (and eaters) near the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant: The soil can be made...

No shopping district nearby? You may be more at risk of dying in a heat wave

As a heat wave sweeps eastward through much of the United States, residents of the affected cities are bracing for the worst. A few words of...

Hypoallergenic dogs might not be as sneeze-proof as was thought

If you're counting on a hypoallergenic dog to keep the household free from sneeze-inducing allergens--don't. Levels of dog allergens don't...

Texas baby boy: How did he become so large?

The birth in Texas of 16-...

Even infants can exercise, say new guidelines in U.K.

Young children have no excuse not to exercise—even if they can’t walk yet.

Texas baby weighs in at 16 pounds, 1 ounce: There are health risks for big babies

This one’s big, even for Texas. The birth of a 16-pound, 1-ounce baby boy in Longview, Texas, on Friday may be the largest bundle of...

PET scans for detecting Alzheimer's disease appear accurate

PET scans to diagnose Alzheimer's disease will be available someday soon, according to accumulating research showing the scans can...

Alcohol and cancer: Is any amount of drinking really safe?

How much alcohol is it really safe to drink?  

Family history of cancer can be an evolving story

Family history is an incredibly helpful tool for doctors trying to determine a patient's risk of cancer. But one family history intake...

Salt plus potassium is an equation to ponder

The salt content of your diet is important -- we've heard that from health experts over and over again. But a new study suggests that it's...

Kate Hudson, Victoria Beckham and the C-section question

Kate Hudson and Victoria Beckham both gave birth this weekend -- Hudson to a second son and Beckham to the first daughter after three boys.

Doctors in Spain perform the first double-leg transplant

Spanish surgeons said Monday that they had performed the world's first double-leg transplant, giving an accident victim two new legs....

New 'superbug' strain of gonorrhea resistant to all available antibiotics; researchers fear global outbreak

Japanese and European researchers have identified a new strain of Neisseria gonorroeae that is exceptionally resistant to...

Secondhand smoke linked to chance of ADHD, learning disabilities in kids

Here’s another reason not to light up around little ones: Not only are children who are surrounded by secondhand smoke at greater risk...

It may be free Slurpee day, but those calories will cost you

Hey, boys and girls, it's free Slurpee day at 7-Eleven stores! To celebrate the company's sort-of birthday (check the date — it's 7/...

Are Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey and Colin Farrell truly 'Horrible Bosses'?

The madman, the manipulator and the maneater -- three managers from hell call the shots in this weekend's new dude-centric comedy, "Horrible...

Moderate exercise can go a long way in managing diabetes

With diabetes rates rising, it's important to learn how to prevent the disease as well as help control symptoms. Learn how exercise can...

Obese people can handle heavy exercise after bariatric surgery, study finds

Having bariatric surgery doesn't mean you have to take it easy on exercise. A study finds that after surgery, exercising regularly at a...

Derek Jeter may reach 3,000 hits -- but is he a clutch hitter?

As Derek Jeter inches ever-closer to 3,000 hits, sports commenters are heaping praise on the Yankee shortstop who has, over the years,...

Medtronic warns of battery issues with drug delivery pump

Not every electrical device can keep going and going. Take Medtronic’s SynchroMed II Implantable Drug Infusion Pump, for example....

Learn how to manage diabetes with exercise

Adult stem cell's successes don't eliminate need for embryonic stem cells

Angina relief and an artificial windpipe. No doubt about it: Stem cells have had a big week.  But any time stem cells show up in the...

Transplanted trachea, born in lab, is one of several engineered-organ success stories

Stem cells show promise for patients with severe angina

Some severe forms of angina, chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart, can make light jogging or even walking...

Atrial fibrillation trial halted; Multaq linked to other heart problems

A trial of the drug Multaq, used to treat abnormal heart rhythm, has been halted over concerns of other heart-related side effects,...

Chantix, painkillers and the lessons learned

The stop-smoking drug Chantix and common-as-candy pain relievers are both making headlines this week. And they both offer a reminder of...

Women less likely than men to fake soccer injuries, study finds

Faking injuries is a time-honored — albeit widely frowned-upon — way to slow down an athletic event, catch a breather or disrupt...

Men like cuddling, sure, but more important: Couples like each other

Sex, satisfaction and cuddling.  For a lot of middle-aged couples around the world, familiarity seems to be breeding the exact opposite...

Personality disorders category is likely to be dramatically revised for next psychiatry textbook

Several types of personality disorders will be dropped from the next edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders....

Death in the neonatal ICU is increasingly peaceful, study suggests

Most of the infants who die in neonatal intensive care units are ending their short lives peacefully, a new study suggests.

Adolescent birth rates, preterm births and adolescent injury deaths declining, report says

The rate of births among teenagers, preterm births, injury deaths for teens and binge drinking are all declining, and that's good news for...

A new illicit, and deadly, drug makes the rounds

Adults with Medicaid feel healthier than those with no insurance, a unique study finds

Adults with Medicaid use more medical services, have less financial stress related to health and, overall, feel healthier than those without...

Sunburn protein found, could lead to broader pain treatments

A sunburn’s hot and aching soreness is difficult to ease, even after slathering on aloe vera, and especially when tossing and...

Daniel Radcliffe and the vanquished drinking problem

With the final installment in the Harry Potter film franchise soon to hit theaters, star Daniel Radcliffe sat down with GQ U.K. for an...

Summer reading: Romance novels may be bad for your health

Ladies, beware as you choose your summer reads: Like so many enjoyable things, that romance novel in your beach bag may be bad for your...

Artery-opening procedures sometimes used inappropriately

Having a clear coronary artery is better than having a blocked coronary artery, it’s safe to say. And procedures such as...

Carmageddon is coming, so chill out and crank up the tunes

Are you ready for Carmageddon, the lockdown of a 10-mile stretch of the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles July 16 and 17? The lucky people who don'...

Breast-feeding probably doesn't stave off multiple sclerosis relapse

Breast-feeding is often encouraged for women with multiple sclerosis. It's not only good nutrition for the baby, studies have suggested it...

Late-speaking toddlers do catch up behavior-wise, study finds

Parents often worry if their toddlers are slow to start speaking in sentences, but a new study has found that otherwise normal 2-year-olds...

Celebrex might prevent lung cancer in former smokers, early studies suggest

The Cox-2 inhibitor celecoxib, better known under the brand name Celebrex, might be able to prevent lung cancer in former smokers,...

Salt reduction: Heart benefits unclear in new study

Cutting back on salt does seem to reduce blood pressure -- welcome news for those diligently watching their intake -- but it might not...

Massage--including the kind you get at the spa--may improve lower back pain

Massage therapy may hit the spot for people suffering from low back pain. A recent study in the journal ...