In fall 2002, Dr. Stephen Hinshaw and his team published findings from a summer camp they created to study girls with attention-deficit...
After troubled rollout, Obamacare's new test starts on New Year's Day
(Reuters) - New Year's Day will bring a fresh test for President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul, as hundreds of thousands of Americans...
Small changes in kids' fast food meal cut calories
Changes made last year to McDonald's Happy Meals selections for children may be helping kids to cut calories, according to a new study.
High rates of high blood pressure persist in US Southeast
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One third of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but in the southeastern part of the country the rate is...
Food not always the cause of eosinophilic esophagitis
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis a few months ago, but have had trouble with food getting stuck for years, so...
Cholesterol drugs can interfere with exercise
Ask most health professionals about the most valuable thing you can do for good health, and you're likely to be told to exercise. Regular...
When it comes to walking, more is better
People who walk enough to meet or exceed physical activity recommendations may be less likely to die early than those who only walk a...
Should the U.S. track cigarettes nationally?
A federal program that let law enforcement trace cigarette packs from manufacturer to consumer would reduce interstate trafficking and boost...
Meningitis vaccinations to be required for some students
Parents of Illinois teens may want to plan a visit to health care providers in the coming months, as a new state law that...
Mid-life job stress linked to later health problems
More strain at work might mean more illness in old age, according to a new study from Finland. The study found both physical and mental...
Tips for avoiding workout injuries
Dr. Hooman Melamed, an orthopedic spine surgeon, goes through common workouts and shows how to perform exercise moves correctly to avoid...
Amid surge of applicants, Obamacare deadline extended -- again
WASHINGTON -- Obama administration officials said that even after Tuesday’s extended deadline, they will try to arrange coverage...
McDonald's tells employees fast food is unhealthy, make healthier choices
McDonald's wants its employees to know that fast food is unhealthy. The company famous for its Big Mac hamburgers and fries has language...
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