New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine

Industry-funded study showed high levels of protection against human papillomavirus

Final Rules Broaden Pool for Stem Cell Research

Older stem cell lines eligible for U.S. research dollars, NIH says

Social Security Number Code Cracked, Study Claims

Bloggers Positive About Palin's Resignation

Many view Palin more positively than before she quit.

Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients

People with serious muscle aches showed muscle fiber damage even after halting drugs, researchers say

Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results

Electronic record-keeping alone isn't the answer, researcher says

Travelers Face Greater Risk of Leg Clots

Review finds danger up to three times higher for this serious condition

Fewer Dying Now From Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Researchers credit better postoperative care for the improvement

Team Sports Can't Compete With Films to Keep Kids From Smoking

Tobacco use in movies has pervasive influence on kids, researchers say

Namibian Seal Hunt to Go On, 90,000 to be Clubbed

Romer: Economic Crisis a Wake-Up Call for Americans

The Obama adviser says Americans will probably return to historical savings levels.

Obama, Medvedev Agree to Limit Nuclear Warheads

The announcement followed hours of talks at the Kremlin.

Bad Breath

Studies are homing in on which particles polluting the air are most sickening — and why.

Even Steroid-Free Bodybuilders Focus on Image

Weight trainers show signs of disorder called muscle dysmorphia, study finds

Brain Quickly Detects Happiness in Others

Study finds people perceive positive expressions more accurately than sad ones

Personalized Medicine Moves Beyond Cancer, Entering Heart Care and More

In Edward Abrahams's view, medical treatment should be tailored to each patient's characteristics.

Health Buzz: Health Reform Plans Taking Shape and Other Health News

5 lessons from the nation's "obesity report card"; comparing embryonic stem cells to other stem cells.

Republicans Perplexed by Palin's Resignation

Karl Rove, George Will, and Mike Huckabee are all unsure about her decision to quit.

Research Reveals Clues to Breast Cancer's Spread

Interrupting key signals might prevent recurrence, investigators say

Drug Limits Stomach Trouble in Patients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin

Study found famotidine effective at curtailing ulcers

Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease

Possible causes of disorder should now include celiac disease, study suggests

Alimta Approved as Maintenance Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer

To prevent disease progression

Career Advice: Asking for a Raise

Career Counselor and U.S. News Contributing Editor Marty Nemko has a plan of attack.

Health Highlights: July 6, 2009

5 Keys to Retiring Within 5 Years

Baby boomers can still retire if they plan for these financial challenges.

Clinical Trials Update: July 6, 2009

A New Era For Stocks

This could be the end of a long, good run.

Health Tip: How's the Air Quality at Home?

Indoor pollution can affect your health

Health Tip: Wear a Helmet

If you're at risk of head injury

Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active

Study found parents still show a gender bias, however

For OCD, Not Helping Might Be Best

Well-meaning assistance may do more harm than good, experts say

Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain

Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows

Was Biden Right About the World Testing Obama?

Then-Sen. Biden was sure the world would test Obama due to his lack of experience. Has it?

Americans Pessimistic About Security in Iraq After Pullout

Americans forecast the likely security situation once U.S. troops leave. The five most common answers:

On Iran, the U.S. Needs Handshakes and an Iron Fist

The U.S. is still waiting for the emboldened mullahs to unclench their fists.

More Evidence That Caffeine Can Jolt Memory

High doses may protect against Alzheimer's symptoms, study in mice suggests

Working Out in the Garden

Take steps to get healthful benefits from your yardwork

Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens

Experiments show it's possible to develop resistance to peanuts, eggs and more

Exercise Tips to Keep Boomers on Their Feet

Taking simple precautions can help prevent pain and injury, doctors say

Living Healthily on Less

Even when budgets are tight, experts say, health and fitness need not suffer

Quiz: The Founding Fathers

How much do you know about America's earliest leaders?

Answers: The Founding Fathers

How much do you know about America's earliest leaders?

On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the English

Education, income and health care may explain results, study says

New Weapons in Fight Against TB?

Parkinsons drugs may thwart treatment-resistant strain, study finds

Health Tip: Wax Buildup May Cause Hearing Loss

Signs that you should visit the doctor

Put Safety First on the 4th

Follow these tips to avoid fireworks hazards

Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes

When blood sugar is elevated, but not high enough for full-blown diabetes

Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer's Spread

Researchers express hope that finding will lead to treatments

Dick Morris Discusses the Obama Catastrophe

Dick Morris talks to U.S. News about his latest book <em>Catastrophe.</em>

Baaad news? Global Warming Now Shrinking Sheep

Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia

Losing a partner through divorce or death in middle age may triple the risk, study shows

Obama Turns Focus to War in Afghanistan

A new offensive in the Helmand province is the first test of a new counterinsurgency strategy.

Cancer Endangers Some Wildlife Species

Effective conservation can help reduce threat, expert says

Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight

Study explores weight problems faced by youngsters with the disease

Obama's Housing Rescue Expands: 6 Things to Know

Under new rules, additional "underwater" borrowers would qualify for help.

Odd Behaviors on Ambien Linked to Brain Circuitry

When the sleep aid shuts down one set of neurons, another set wakes up: study

Discuss Leslie Gelb's Power Rules: How Common Sense Can Rescue American Foreign Policy

CFR President Emeritus Les Gelb speaks with <i>U.S. News</i> about his latest book.

Concerns Over Bisphenol A Continue to Grow

New studies of plastics chemical measure effects, exposures.

Activists Work to Show Gays Are Not Anti-Religious

A recent poll shows many gay Americans lead robust faith lives.

North Korea Launches Test Missiles

Each missile flew about 60 miles before splashing into the sea between North Korea and Japan.

Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss

Ear evaluation urged for youngsters taking common antibacterial medication

C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells

And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say

Why Swine Flu Differs From Seasonal Flu

Pandemic virus affects lungs and stomach, whereas seasonal flu doesn't, researchers say

Unemployment Reaches 9.5 Percent, Highest in 26 Years

The increase keeps the country on track to hit 10 percent unemployment by year's end.

Health Buzz: Complex Genetics Behind Mental Disorders and Other Health News

Dealing with fear of crowds and other anxieties; an economist's view of health reform, medical costs.

10 Worst States for Top Nursing Homes

Most of the states with the lowest percentages of homes with the top rating are in the South.

10 Best States for Top Nursing Homes

Half of the states with the largest percentages of homes with a 5-star rating are in New England.

America's Best Nursing Homes: How We Decide

Finding a good, caring home is no trivial matter. We've taken government data and made it easier to use

Health Highlights: July 2, 2009

If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?

Other options, available and in the pipeline, could plug a Percocet-Vicodin gap, experts say

Embryonic Stem Cells—and Other Stem Cells—Promise to Advance Treatments

Adult stem cells may reach patients first, and induced pluripotent stem cells have greatest potential.

How Some Bad Nursing Homes Get Special Treatment

And why you'll probably want to steer clear of these 'Special Focus Facilities.'

Obama Launches First Major Offensive in Afghanistan

Thousands of U.S. Marines storm a river valley in the biggest military offensive of Obama’s presidency.

Most Iran Election Historical Analogies Are Misleading and Dangerous

Situation in Tehran does not simply mirror 1950s Hungary or 1980s Poland … or even 1979 Iran.

Michael Jackson's Wax Figure Heads to D.C.

Pop king Michael Jackson, or his wax version, is making a surprise stop at the Madame Tussauds museum.

Why the June Jobs Report Is So Depressing

The Labor Department data show lower wages, lower hours, and more job cuts.

Multaq Sanctioned for Heart Rhythm Disorders

Atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter

Obama Launches First Major Offensive in Afghanistan

Thousands of U.S. Marines storm a river valley in the biggest military offensive of Obama’s presidency.

Best Nursing Homes: the U.S. News Honor Roll

The homes on this elite list rated a perfect five stars on all four key government yardsticks.

Making Sense of 'Cash for Clunkers'

Is what's good for the car companies good for the consumer?

Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2009

Poll: More Americans Consider Extramarital Affairs Wrong Than Polygamy

A recent poll asked Americans what they consider morally wrong. The first of two parts.

Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks

An alternative to topical treatments might work better on certain cats and dogs, researchers say

Study Casts Doubt on Low IQ's Role in Early Death

Adjustments for behavior dampen the negative effect, study finds

Another Genetic Link to Testicular Cancer Is Found

Discovery may help explain why disease runs in families

Health Tip: Controlling Asthma

Candidates for daily medication

Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring

Who's at greater risk

Is the Public Option the Key to Healthcare Reform?

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Sen. Mike Enzi debate healthcare reform in U.S. News Weekly.