Daily Candy in Childhood Linked to Violence in Adulthood
Health - October 2, 2009
But experts note cause-and-effect not proven in study
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Alcohol May Help Protect Trauma Patients
Health - October 1, 2009
Researchers theorize it might change the body's chemical response to injury
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Dementia Risk Higher for NFL Players
Health - September 30, 2009
Ex-players aged 30 to 49 are 19 times more likely to have memory problems, survey found
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Social Isolation Adversely Affects Breast Cancer
Health - September 29, 2009
In mouse study, those living alone had larger tumors than those in groups
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Alcohol Might Lower Death Rates in Brain Injury Patients
Health - September 25, 2009
Could have protective effect, but also raises chances of complications, study shows
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Angst May Protect Against Some Skin Cancer
Health - September 25, 2009
Study finds less squamous cell carcinoma in mice under short-term stress
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Tired, Stressed Docs Make More Mistakes, Study Finds
Health - September 22, 2009
Experts urge changes throughout medicine to reduce fatigue and distress
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Health Tip: Stress Has Its Warning Signs
Health - September 17, 2009
Here's a list of possible symptoms
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Combat Exposure Tied to Chronic High Blood Pressure
Health - September 14, 2009
Battlefield experience linked to hypertension years later, study finds
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3 NFL Stars to Donate Brain Tissue for Trauma Research
Health - September 14, 2009
Program studies affects of repeated blows to the head
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Busy Roads Boost Blood Pressure
Health - September 11, 2009
Study found those who lived near heavy traffic noise had raised readings
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Young People at High Risk of Death Worldwide
Health - September 10, 2009
Teens in low- and middle-income countries fare the worst, statistics show
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Soothe Back-to-School Anxiety, Teach Kids to Relax
Health - August 23, 2009
Simple steps can lessen stress when children get overwhelmed, experts say
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Dopamine Lets Bad Experiences Linger
Health - August 21, 2009
Interfering with neurotransmitter prevented memories from forming, taking root, study finds
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Good Trauma Program Boosts Patient Survival
Health - August 21, 2009
Novices working under direction of senior surgeons have good results, study shows
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Kids of Deployed Soldiers Vulnerable to Stress
Health - August 14, 2009
Study found one-third were at risk for psychosocial problems
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Female Supervisors More Likely to Be Sexually Harassed
Health - August 12, 2009
Women in lower-level positions weren't targeted nearly as often, study notes
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Stressed Out College Students Losing Sleep
Health - August 12, 2009
Worries put them at risk for poor mental and physical health, experts say
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Social Stress Sends Body Fat to the Stomach
Health - August 5, 2009
In turn, that meant heart risks were raised, researcher says
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Young Vets With PTSD More Prone to Heart Risk Factors
Health - August 4, 2009
Researcher suspects mental health issues may lead to unhealthy habits
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Leave Worries Behind When Packing for Vacation
Health - August 1, 2009
Absence of negative emotions contributes to a great trip, survey finds
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Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia
Health - July 24, 2009
For a good night's sleep, follow these expert tips
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Alcohol and Trauma: Blood Test Gets to the Truth
Health - July 24, 2009
Taking samples from accident patients may offer a medical heads-up, study says
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Parental Stress Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk
Health - July 21, 2009
When combined with air pollution, smoking, it raises chances of condition, study finds
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