Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: New Clue
A new clue to the cause of sudden infant death syndrome comes from baby mice that suddenly die when their brain serotonin levels go haywire. |
117 West Nile Virus Deaths in 2007
As the 2008 West Nile virus season begins in the U.S., the CDC says last year there were 175,000 infections, with 1,227 serious cases and 117 deaths. |
FDA Urged to Toughen Diabetes Drug Tests
Drug companies should be required to conduct stricter safety tests before marketing new diabetes drugs, expert advisors told the FDA. |
Kroger Beef Recall Expands
The Kroger ground beef recall has been expanded to include seveeral supermarket chains in multiple states. |
Erections: Use 'Em or Lose 'Em
The more times per week an aging man has sex, the lower his risk of erectile dysfunction, Finnish researchers find. |
Microchip Detects Tumor Cells in Blood
An experimental technique for detecting and analyzing tumor cells in the blood has the potential to change the face of cancer treatment, researchers say. |
New Screening Tool for Dementia
A new screening tool for dementia gauges the ability of older adults to perform everyday tasks. |
Why People Vote: Is it in the Genes?
Studies suggest genes may play a role in people's desire to participate in social behavior like voting. |
Age-21 Drinking Laws Cut Traffic Deaths
Tough minimum drinking age laws can curb drunk-driving deaths, according to a new study. |
Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Halted
Myriad Genetics is halting work on its experimental Alzheimer's disease drug Flurizan after disappointing study results. |
Nearly Half of Eye Injuries Occur at Home
Most Americans are unaware that almost half of eye injuries occur in the home and that protective eyewear could prevent almost all of them. |
Green Tea Lowers Risk of Heart Disease
Drinking green tea rapidly improves the health of the cells lining the blood vessels and helps lower one's risk for heart disease. |
Broccoli May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk
Men who eat broccoli a few times a week may have a lower prostate cancer risk than men who don't, new research suggests. |
Watermelon: A Natural Viagra?
Watermelon may be a natural Viagra, says a researcher. That's because the popular summer fruit is richer than experts believed in an amino acid called citrulline. |
HIV Death Gap Closing
Death from AIDS is the exception, not the rule, with early detection of HIV and state-of-the-art medical care, a JAMA study shows. |
Many Sunscreens Ineffective, Group Says
An environmental research and advocacy group contends that most name-brand sunscreens are insufficiently effective or potentially unsafe. |
Salmonella: FDA Looks Beyond Tomatoes
The FDA is expanding its salmonella outbreak probe to include not just tomatoes, but other produce items commonly served with tomatoes. |
Preemies Face Painful Hospital Procedures
Newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) often undergo painful and stressful procedures without pain treatment, a new French study shows. |
Possible to Predict In Vitro Success?
We?ve come a long way since the first test tube baby was born in 1978. Now researchers are looking at how to predict whether women will become pregnant from in vitro fertilization. |
Beef Recalled Because of E. coli Risk
Nebraska Beef Ltd. of Omaha, Neb. has recalled about 531,707 pounds of beef used to make ground beef because of the risk of E. coli.. |
Moms Eat Junk Food, Kids Get Fat
Mothers who eat junk food during pregnancy and while breastfeeding have obesity-prone children, rat studies suggest. |
Fatty Liver Disease Ups Kids' Heart Risk
A new study shows non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with more serious heart disease risk factors in overweight and obese children. |
Workplace Programs Help Shed Pounds
Workplace wellness programs are effective in helping employees lose weight, a research review shows. |
U.S. Leads the World in Illegal Drug Use
Despite tough anti-drug laws, a new survey shows the U.S. has the highest level of illegal drug use in the world. |
FDA OKs Concerta for Adult ADHD
The FDA has approved the drug Concerta for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. |
Could Caffeine Stop MS in Its Tracks?
Drinking large amounts of caffeine appeared to protect mice from developing a multiple sclerosis-like disease in a newly published study. |
Low HDL Linked to Memory Loss
Low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or ?good? cholesterol, in middle age may increase the risk for developing dementia later in life, new research suggests. |
Magnetic Pulses May 'Zap' Migraine Pain
A lightweight, handheld device helps migraine sufferers zap away pain, sometimes within two hours, according to a new study. |
Salmonella Tomato Outbreak Biggest Ever
The salmonella outbreak in tomatoes isn't over and it's already the largest salmonella outbreak the CDC has ever tracked, in terms of lab-confirmed illness. |
Salvia ?Drug Du Jour? for Some Teens
Salvia has been smoked for centuries by Mazatec Indians. But now, the hallucinogenic herb properly known as Salvia divinorum is becoming the "drug du jour" among some young adults, causing concern among parents, medical professionals, and lawmakers. |
New Alzheimer's Gene: FAQ
Scientists have discovered a new Alzheimer's gene called CALHM1. Researcher Philippe Marambaud talks with WebMD about what the new Alzheimer's gene means for Alzheimer's treatment. |
Lemon-Scented Fabric to Hide Body Odor?
Portuguese scientists have made a wool-polyster fabric that smells like lemon; uses could include shirts, suits, and underwear. |
Rabies Vaccine in Short Supply
CDC: Rabies vaccine supplies are "limited" in the U.S., so shots will be saved for actual animal bites and not used for prevention. |
New Children's Vaccines Added
A CDC panel has approved a new two-dose rotavirus vaccine for infants, a five-disease vaccine for infants, and a four-disease booster vaccine for children. |
Red Wine May Make Meat Healthier
Having a meaty meal? Drinking a little red wine may make it healthier, thanks to compounds in red wine, an Israeli study shows. |
Adults Supplying Alcohol to Underage Drinkers
Millions of underage drinkers are getting their alcohol for free from adults, many of whom are their parents, according to a federal study. |
Troubling Trend in HIV/AIDS Diagnoses
The CDC reports a "troubling" rise in HIV diagnoses among men aged 13-24 who have sex with men, especially among African-Americans. |
Silent Strokes Take a Toll
A new study shows that nearly 11% of participants who thought they were healthy actually had some brain damage from a ?silent? stroke. Silent strokes are true strokes but don?t have noticeable symptoms. |
Kick Addictions for a Healthy Pregnancy
Early prenatal care and substance abuse treatment can help women struggling with drug, alcohol, and tobacco addictions achieve healthy outcomes similar to pregnant women who do not abuse such substances. |
How Safe Are Bassinets for Babies?
Researchers say parents should follow safe-sleeping guidelines to ensure bassinet safety. |
1 in 7 Americans Lack Health Insurance
CDC: 1 in 7 Americans lack health insurance. Uninsured rates are highest in the South and West; private health care coverage is dwindling. |
Metabolic Syndrome Common in Obese Children
By ages 12 to 14, half of obese children have metabolic syndrome -- a groupof risk factors that predicts heart disease and type 2 diabetes, a study shows. |
Pot May Ease Nerve Pain, Study Shows
"Medical marijuana" may ease nerve pain (neuropathic pain) while also impairing mental skills, according to a small study of patients at the University of Calif. at Davis. |
E. coli Outbreak May Be Tied to Beef
At least 32 people in Ohio and Michigan have been sickened by E. coli that appears to be linked to ground beef. |
Facebook Benefits Extroverts Most
Both real life and virtual social interactions such as on Facebook are harder for introverts, new research shows. |
More Teens Now See Alcohol Ads on TV
American youths were exposed to nearly 40% more alcohol advertisements in 2007 than they were just six years before, according to a study. |
New Type of MRI Scan Spots Alzheimer's
A new type of MRI scan may help doctors spot early signs of Alzheimer's disease in the brain, paving the way for earlier treatment of the disease. |
New Test for Osteoporosis Fracture Risk
An ultrasound exam of the heel combined with an assessment of specific risk factors for bone loss and falling can help predict fracture risk due to osteoporosis, a new study suggests. |
Lower Blood Pressure Just a Click Away?
A new study shows that web users who got online support and who checked blood pressure at home eased hypertension better than those patients who came into a clinic for care. |
New Children's Vaccine Means Fewer ShotsShots
A new 5-in-1 vaccine means fewer shots are needed to protect babies and toddlers from potentially dangerous childhood infections. |
