The Doctor Will See You Now

Death by Texting

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

Half of all teens admit to texting while driving. It's dangerous and illegal. Parents need to step up.

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What Pets Do for Us

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

The AHA finds that pets are good for your heart — physically and emotionally. But that's not reason enough to get one.

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The Clock in Your Head

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

Genes running our body's clock operate in a coordinated way most of the time. But if they don't, depression can be the result.

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How Much Salt Is Too Much?

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

Has salt gotten a bad rap? Every cell in our body relies on this mineral to function. While eating too much salt can be dangerous, taking in too little is perhaps even riskier. The Institute of Medicine has issued new guidelines that are a bit more generous toward dietary salt consumption. The American Heart Association, concerned about salt's effects on blood pressure, isn't buying it.

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How Far Would You Walk to Save on Health Insurance?

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

There’s one way to get people exercising: Threaten to charge them higher insurance premiums.

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Sacrifice Can Backfire

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

Doing something nice for your partner is usually good for the relationship. But not always. When to watch out.

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Building Muscle with HRT

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

Hormone replacement therapy has risks, but what it does for women's muscles and strength is all good.

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Pregnant Women Warned about Migraine Drugs

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

The FDA has issued a warning that certain migraine medications, taken in pregnancy, can lower a child’s IQ down the road.

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Dogs in Cars

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

Driving with your dog is a pleasure...and a dangerous distraction, especially for the elderly. Seatbelts are safer for both of you.

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Help for Newborns, Preemies

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) is the most common and serious gastrointestinal emergency in newborns, particularly preemies. Infants stop eating, stools turn bloody and, without intervention, sections of the infant's bowel will die. Surgery is often required to remove the affected parts of the intestine, causing lifelong digestive problems. A component of breast milk appears to offer protection.

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Peppers for Parkinson’s Prevention

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

Eating peppers regularly lowers your risk of Parkinson’s disease. Surprise, it's the nicotine!

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Wistfully Watching Other People's Fun

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

The fear of missing out — we all suffer from it at times, but social media is making it worse.

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Toxic Lipstick?

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

It's not a new band, but it is about the heavy metals found in lipstick and lip gloss. Some women may ingest dangerous amounts.

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An Overlooked Key to Bone Health

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

Milk products and the calcium they provide are important for kids' growth. But another nutrient is even more crucial.

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Breast Cancer's Bad Odds

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 EST

Race is a predictor of survival rate in women with breast cancer. But other factors can affect one’s odds of survival.

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