When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness

Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say

Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders

Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds

Text Messages Might Increase Sunscreen Usage

With daily reminders, people may be more apt to protect their skin

On Parenting: Need Help with H1N1 Vaccine Fear? Sid the Science Kid Explains How Flu Vaccines Work

There's also an iPhone app that helps kids cope with fear of getting a shot.

Three-Month Supply Lowers Drug Costs

Consumers save up to one-third buying 90-day supply, study finds

Formaldehyde May Endanger Funeral Workers

Leukemia risk is found to increase with longer exposure to embalming fluids

Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online

Banned products are readily available, researchers say

Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.

But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says

Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder

Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu

On Fitness: Holiday Healthy Eating Tips From the King of Mindless Munching

An expert on how we fool ourselves when it comes to food offers ideas on how to get through the season.

'Hobbits' Were a Distinct Species, Study Concludes

Skeletal analysis shows <i>Homo floresiensis</i> anatomy differed from modern-day humans

Thanksgiving Meal Tips for People With Food Allergies or Diabetes

It's OK to indulge a bit if you have diabetes, but advance preparation is key.

On Women: Get Your Pap Smear to Screen for Cervical Cancer—But Less Often

Overtesting causes unnecessary anxiety and doesn't cut cancer deaths. Here's how often you need a Pap.

On Men: Video Workouts: Turns Out They're Not So Sweaty

For younger gamers, Wii exercises and virtual sports burn just a few calories and don't help the heart.

Health Buzz: Plastic Surgery 'Botax' May Help Fund Reform and Other Health News

Obama's new gray hair probably due to stress; readers weigh in on curbing texting while driving.

Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery

Key molecule identified by researchers

Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some

Taking menstrual cycle into account when booking exam may cut need for repeat scans, study suggests

Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility

Testicular cells could be preserved for later use, study suggests

Even Smokers Support Bans at Work

Employees in India strongly favor no-smoking rules, Germans less keen: survey

Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2009

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009

New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer

Experts urge first screen at 21, then once every 2 years or more, not annually

No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage

Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision

Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders

Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest

Health Tip: Managing Gestational Diabetes

Here's what you can do

Health Tip: Determining Migraines in Children

Is it a migraine, or another type of headache?

Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes

Findings may not apply to blacks, researchers note

New 'Skin' From Stem Cells

Technique used in mice may offer hope to burn patients awaiting grafts

On Parenting: Our Readers' Smart Tips to Stop Teens From Texting While Driving

One quarter of teens say they’ve texted while driving, despite the well-known safety risks.

Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble

Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds

Errors in Surgical Procedures Persist

Poor communication causes most mistakes in and out of operating room, VA study shows

On Women: Obama's New Gray Hair Probably Due to Stress

Famous women like Marie Antoinette have also reportedly gone gray from stress; here's how to avoid it.

For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'

Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, researcher suggests

For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best

Procedure cuts diagnosis time and costs, study finds

Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings

Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care

Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep

Deep sleep is an important time for consolidating memories, researchers find

Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart

But protective effect can wear off at higher levels in men, study finds

Health Buzz: Panel Doc Says Mammogram Verdict Not About Cost and Other Health News

Meditation to lower blood pressure and protect the heart; picking a kids' fitness program

Task Force Member Defends Mammography Guidelines

Meanwhile, three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new recommendations

Spray May Delay Ejaculation

Using five minutes before intercourse significantly postponed orgasm, study finds

Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2009

On Smokeout Day, What We Know About How to Quit

Researchers think combining meds and counseling works better for many smokers than a single drug can.

Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section

What new moms can expect

Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit

American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to 'butt out' for good

Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use

Those who keep an eye on their kids help stave off unwanted behavior, study says

Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea

Here's what parents should know

Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease

Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables

Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke

Secondhand exposure damages cardiovascular systems of children, study finds

MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy

Study finds complications no greater overall than for other women

Lifelong Exercise Keeps Seniors Young at Heart

Separate study finds stem cell therapy improves exercise capacity in patients with enlarged hearts

Genital Herpes May Never Go Dormant

Study finds low level shedding may be continuous, infection state unclear

Health Buzz: Mummies Show Signs of Heart Disease and Other Health News

Women in their 40s face confusion on mammograms; are phthalates making boys act like girls?

On Fitness: Kids’ Fitness Training Programs: 6 Tips for Picking a Good One

Many kids are out of shape; here’s what to look for in the programs that aim to change that.

Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys

Studies found warfarin, Plavix bested by latest anti-clotting alternatives

Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure

Long-term comparison study finds chlorthalidone most likely to prevent heart failure, stroke

Try Meditation to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Protect Your Heart

Cheap, low-tech stress relief may also protect against depression, insomnia, and anxiety.

Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients

Lab study finds that common surgical painkillers help cancer cells thrive

Study Shows Hospital Report Cards Unlikely to Spur Improvement

Treatment of heart patients no better after performance data released to public, researchers find

Late Preterm Births Increasing in U.S.

Reasons for early birth vary, but all premature babies face higher risks, experts warn

Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2009

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 18, 2009

New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination

Getting patients to the right hospitals quickly is critical, experts say

Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems

Women with preeclampsia are more likely to have reduced thyroid function, study finds

Mammography: What to Do Now?

Three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new guidelines

Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study

Taking the B vitamin didn't reverse or stall carotid artery disease

Health Tip: Help Prevent Bunions

Here's what you can do

Health Tip: Thinking About Organ Donation?

Here's an glimpse at what's involved

Heart Failure Drug May Help More in Higher Doses

Study finds increase lowers chance of hospitalization or death

Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health

Studies show risk factors rising among children and adults, with many denying they have a problem

The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease

Finding suggests atherosclerosis is as old as the pyramids, and not an ill of the modern world

Stem Cells May Improve Heart Bypass Results

Patients who had bone marrow transplant with surgery did better, study finds

Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner

Combination can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, U.S. officials say

Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk

Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%

Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation

Baked or boiled beats fried or dried for heart health, researchers say

Incidence of High Cholesterol Drops in U.S.

Down by 30 percent, but those with high levels often don't know it, study finds

Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect

Pumping ability improved with sildenafil in study group

Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women

All-female group had better success rates than traditional program, study finds

On Women: Women in their 40s Ponder Whether to Skip the Mammogram

The new recommendations have incited controversy; I'm not sure what to do as I turn 40 next year.

On Men: Phthalates Threat: Less Boy, More Girl

A common chemical in plastic may make little boys behave a bit more like little girls.

Selenium Supplements May Pose Heart Risk

Increased cholesterol levels worry researchers

Face Transplant Patient Can Smell, Taste, Breathe Normally

Nearly a year after groundbreaking surgery, gunshot victim continues to show improvement

Biotech Soybeans Good Source of Omega-3

Oil from engineered beans might help reduce heart attacks, researchers say

Could Plastics Chemicals 'Feminize' Boys' Play?

Small study suggests a link, but others question a connection

Qutenza Approved for Post-Shingles Nerve Pain

Active ingredient is found in chili peppers

Health Buzz: New Heart Pump Outperforms Old Model and Other Health News

Panel recommends against routine mammography before age 50; caffeinated alcohol drinks are scrutinized.

Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2009

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2009

'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals

20-year study finds adults with records were more likely as tots to not be afraid

U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card

March of Dimes' annual state-by-state stats show need for improvement

Uninsured Trauma Patients More Likely to Die: Study

Causes for the disparity need to be further explored, researchers say

Health Tip: When Baby Is Teething

Ways to offer some relief

Health Tip: Make Your Home Fall-Proof

Keep clutter out of the way