Health in the News

06/17/2013 - Many contend with extreme temperatures in sleeping quarters; daytime fatigue could threaten worker safety

06/17/2013 - Harmful effects in older patients include muscle, kidney damage, researchers say

06/17/2013 - Despite a late spring, summer allergy season will be strong, sinus expert says

06/17/2013 - Large study finds higher consumption increases risk, but experts are at odds with findings

06/17/2013 - MRI shows weaker connection to brain's reward center in those who have high-functioning autism

06/17/2013 - Study found age was key to whether patients knew HIV status and were getting treatment

06/17/2013 - Issue is important to growing number of elderly living with heart disease, researcher says

06/17/2013 - Many of the more than 4,200 TV pitches children view each year highlight fatty, sugary fare

06/17/2013 - Researchers say a small, new study shows that fat cut the body's level of a chemical that keeps Alzheimer's at bay

06/17/2013 - Fewer legal-age smokers in states with tighter regulations, enforcement, study finds

06/17/2013 - Early study doesn't prove that common chemical causes the condition, experts say

06/17/2013 - But findings don't explain exactly how they are connected

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06/17/2013 - Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care

06/17/2013 - Study says it may be as damaging as abuse from peers

06/17/2013 - Don't eat too many sugar foods

06/17/2013 - Here are common risk factors

06/17/2013 - Overweight women who ate morning meal had lower blood sugar, better insulin response in small study

06/16/2013 - Study shows talking through issues, having shared parenting style help the new family survive the journey

06/15/2013 - Grass pollens and mold spores often trigger allergy symptoms during the warm-weather months