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There are differences in the brains of athletes who play contact sports and those who play noncontact sports, according to researchers.
For most, playing online video games is largely a harmless hobby. But a new review finds that some fall prey to what experts call "internet gaming disorder."
The makeup of bacteria in your dog's digestive tract may be more like your own than you think, researchers say.
New research sheds light on why some people's blood pressure is especially sensitive to salt.
Women are more likely than men to suffer a knee injury called an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. But -- surprisingly -- the injury occurs the same way in both genders, a new study reveals.
Americans may be trying to eat healthy, but they're throwing away mountains of produce in the process, a new study suggests.
Wanda Sihanath didn't like the fact that her inherited blood disorder would not allow her to travel far from Chicago to attend college, but what could she do?
Girls whose moms were overweight or had high blood sugar during pregnancy may be more likely to enter puberty early, a large new study suggests.
Drugs designed to trigger a patient's immune system may help boost survival for those battling lung cancer, two new studies found.
Women who survive a heart attack are less likely than men to receive cholesterol-lowering statin drugs that can reduce the risk of another heart attack or stroke, a new study finds.
People with chronic back pain often try painkillers and other treatments without success. Now, a new study suggests a program of education and exercise may provide relief.
While only 5 percent to 10 percent of cancers are caused by an inherited gene mutation, genetic testing may benefit people with a strong history of family cancer, an expert in genetics suggests.
Yoga at school might work wonders for the younger set, new research suggests.
It's no secret that weight gain results from consuming too many calories. But at its core is an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy habits.
The overall rate of heart disease in the United States has declined 38 percent since 1990, a new report shows.
You might be a drowsy driver without knowing it, and new research finds that can make you more dangerous on the road.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), even a mild one such as a concussion, may raise your risk for dementia, a new study suggests.
Highly expressive eyebrows likely played a big role in humans' evolutionary success, researchers report.
The way that Alzheimer's disease is defined for research should be based on brain changes rather than symptoms.
People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art.
Parents who read to their infants and toddlers may help them develop skills that pay big dividends when they start school, a new study suggests.
Sometimes, headaches can warn of a serious health issue. That's why it's important to know when to take action
Having a chronic heart condition is stressful enough, but new research suggests the cost of caring for the condition is also a huge financial burden for poorer families in the United States.
If an overweight child slims down before puberty, the risk of type 2 diabetes seems to slide away with the lost pounds.
Self-administered magnetic pulses from a hand-held device may help head off debilitating migraines, researchers report.
A new stem cell transplant might help preserve or even restore vision being lost to the dry form of age-related macular degeneration, a new pilot clinical trial has shown.
Babies who contract Zika virus early in infancy should have long-term monitoring, a new animal study suggests.
Science says you can get your coffee buzz without fear of cancer, so experts say you can forget that recent controversial California law.
Another study, this time in British women, finds that diets high in red meat are linked to higher odds for colon cancer.
Before you give up on your exercise program, know that new research suggests the decision may put more than your fitness at risk.
Depression and anxiety is nearly seven times more common among graduate students than in the general population, a new study finds.
Hay fever sufferers often choose the wrong medication for their seasonal sniffles, new research suggests.
New research shows that for people with type 1 diabetes who can no longer sense when their blood sugar levels drop too low, an islet cell transplant can dramatically improve their lives.
Obesity rates in children have been rising for years, and the consequences of that extra weight may be showing up in cancer cases.
Even after a relatively milder stroke, people can be left with challenges that go beyond the physical, researchers say.
Tempted to cheat on your diet? You might want to think twice.
Besides staying alert, coffee lovers who drink more than three cups of java a day may lower their risk for clogged arteries, a new Brazilian study suggests.
New research suggests that a special MRI technique can spot abnormal connections in the brains of preschoolers with autism.
Dieters sometimes chalk up their lack of weight-loss success to a lack of willpower. The truth about willpower, though, is that everyone has some.
Hoverboards may look cool, flashy and fun, but they're less safe than you might think.
Less than 40 percent of American adults with extremely high cholesterol levels get the medications they should, a new study finds.
Though doctors recommend an early introduction to peanuts, many new moms prefer to delay giving them to their babies, researchers report.
Obesity rates have continued to climb significantly among American adults, but the same hasn't held true for children, a new government report finds.
Low back pain affects 540 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability, but it's often treated improperly, researchers report.
When you're trying to lose weight, cutting calories counts. But so does burning them off with exercise.
Get ready for extreme heat. Researchers warn that climate change will soon trigger more severe summers across the United States.
Would that ice cold soda be as tempting if you knew that it might shorten your life?
Losing weight comes down to eating fewer calories than you burn.
Warning signs of heart disease in women, such as fatigue, body aches and upset stomach, may be shrugged off as symptoms of stress or a hectic lifestyle.
This typical scenario may be more dangerous than you think
An attempt to develop a safe and effective "male pill" is making headway, according to preliminary results of a small study.
A new British study of nearly 300,000 people dismantles the "obesity paradox," a theory that claims being obese does not necessarily raise heart risks.
Parents in the United States are not quite as happy as their childless peers, a new report reveals.
Parents in the United States are not quite as happy as their childless peers, a new report reveals.
Lower activity of a specific gene may affect a person's social behavior, including the ability to form healthy relationships, researchers say.
Lower activity of a specific gene may affect a person's social behavior, including the ability to form healthy relationships, researchers say.
How spouses disagree may predict which ones are more likely to develop certain ailments down the road, new research suggests.
How spouses disagree may predict which ones are more likely to develop certain ailments down the road, new research suggests.
The United States is more ready for health disasters than it was five years ago, but certain regions still lag behind, a new report shows.
The United States is more ready for health disasters than it was five years ago, but certain regions still lag behind, a new report shows.
There are differences in the brains of athletes who play contact sports and those who play noncontact sports, according to researchers.
There are differences in the brains of athletes who play contact sports and those who play noncontact sports, according to researchers.
For most, playing online video games is largely a harmless hobby. But a new review finds that some fall prey to what experts call "internet gaming disorder."
For most, playing online video games is largely a harmless hobby. But a new review finds that some fall prey to what experts call "internet gaming disorder."
If you've ever had a mild concussion, your risk of developing Parkinson's disease goes up by 56 percent, a new study of more than 300,000 U.S. veterans suggests.
If you've ever had a mild concussion, your risk of developing Parkinson's disease goes up by 56 percent, a new study of more than 300,000 U.S. veterans suggests.
New research sheds light on why some people's blood pressure is especially sensitive to salt.
New research sheds light on why some people's blood pressure is especially sensitive to salt.
Women are more likely than men to suffer a knee injury called an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. But -- surprisingly -- the injury occurs the same way in both genders, a new study reveals.
Women are more likely than men to suffer a knee injury called an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. But -- surprisingly -- the injury occurs the same way in both genders, a new study reveals.
Poor muscle health may be a complication of type 1 diabetes, even in young people who get plenty of exercise.
Poor muscle health may be a complication of type 1 diabetes, even in young people who get plenty of exercise.
Americans may be trying to eat healthy, but they're throwing away mountains of produce in the process, a new study suggests.
Americans may be trying to eat healthy, but they're throwing away mountains of produce in the process, a new study suggests.
Wanda Sihanath didn't like the fact that her inherited blood disorder would not allow her to travel far from Chicago to attend college, but what could she do?
Wanda Sihanath didn't like the fact that her inherited blood disorder would not allow her to travel far from Chicago to attend college, but what could she do?
If you want to eat more vegetables and less meat, but don't want to give up meat altogether, there's an alternative.
If you want to eat more vegetables and less meat, but don't want to give up meat altogether, there's an alternative.
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Between the cold dry air outdoors and the hot dry air indoors, skin definitely needs a little more TLC. Read on to find out how to winter-proof your skin care routine.
Between the cold dry air outdoors and the hot dry air indoors, skin definitely needs a little more TLC. Read on to find out how to winter-proof your skin care routine.
Give up the bad habits that drain your mental strength.
Give up the bad habits that drain your mental strength.
Many Americans think their job takes a toll on everything from their health and stress levels to their eating and sleeping habits, a new poll found.
Many Americans think their job takes a toll on everything from their health and stress levels to their eating and sleeping habits, a new poll found.
One nutritionist believes the study should help clear up the confusion many consumers have about dietary fat.
One nutritionist believes the study should help clear up the confusion many consumers have about dietary fat.
Water might be a secret weapon for dieters, research involving nearly 10,000 adults suggests.
Water might be a secret weapon for dieters, research involving nearly 10,000 adults suggests.
Pasta may have gotten a bad rap. New research suggests pasta -- specifically noodles in this study -- might actually help you lose weight.
Pasta may have gotten a bad rap. New research suggests pasta -- specifically noodles in this study -- might actually help you lose weight.
While clever marketing can steer kids towards junk food, a new study shows that creative advertising can also prompt more kids to eat veggies.
While clever marketing can steer kids towards junk food, a new study shows that creative advertising can also prompt more kids to eat veggies.
When July 4th comes, most of us want to be outside in the warm weather soaking up the sun until it’s time to watch fireworks. All that heat and outdoor eating can lead to some risky food safety situations.
When July 4th comes, most of us want to be outside in the warm weather soaking up the sun until it’s time to watch fireworks. All that heat and outdoor eating can lead to some risky food safety situations.
Walking is a simple and inexpensive exercise that has been shown to offer numerous benefits for bones, muscles and joints.
Walking is a simple and inexpensive exercise that has been shown to offer numerous benefits for bones, muscles and joints.
Parents in the United States are not quite as happy as their childless peers, a new report reveals.
Parents in the United States are not quite as happy as their childless peers, a new report reveals.
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