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Celiac disease: Season, region of birth linked with increased risk in children
Season and region of birth may be associated with an increased risk of celiac disease in children before the age of 15, study finds.
Brain's empathy center identified
Empathy is a high level emotion that helps us navigate the complex social environment we live in. New research may have found its neural home.
Prolonged sitting: 'Exercise does not offset health risks,' say AHA
A scientific statement from the American Heart Association says physical activity does not counteract the health risks linked to sedentary behavior.
What are BUN Levels and What Do They Measure?
Learn all about BUN levels, how they are measured, and when a BUN test might be used. This article also looks at ways to keep BUN levels healthy.
Will you age well? It might depend on your parents' lifespan
Offspring of parents who have a long lifespan are less likely to develop diseases such as heart disease and cancer in older age, a new study finds.
Flu nasal spray just as effective as flu shot
Contrary to previous studies, new research shows that immunizing children with the flu nasal spray provides similar protection to the standard flu shot.
Is acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to behavioral problems in offspring?
A study suggests that acetaminophen use, generally considered safe during pregnancy, may lead to a higher rate of behavioral issues in children.
Gout flare-ups could be managed by blood pressure diet
Gout is both painful and common, yet the mechanisms behind it are not known. A new analysis of old data shows that easy dietary changes may keep it at bay.
Swap a soda for water to reduce weight gain
Swapping an 8-ounce sugary drink for water reduces calorie intake, obesity prevalence, and benefits overall health, say Virginia Tech researchers.
9 Diabetes Superfoods and How to Prepare Them
Learn all about nine different superfoods for people with diabetes. This article looks at walnuts, Ezekiel bread, and chia seeds among others.
Food commercials change children's eating priorities
Researchers find watching food commercials changes children's brain activity, influencing their food decisions by altering taste preferences.
Drivers weigh more than cyclists, study finds
People who use cars as their primary form of transport may be putting their health at risk, after research reveals they weigh more than cyclists.
HIV: Newly discovered component could lead to more effective drugs
Scientists have uncovered a feature that HIV uses to infect cells while avoiding immune system detection. This finding could lead to improved treatments.
Blood vessel-forming protein could offer alternative to heart bypass surgery
Using mouse models, researchers shed light on how a protein called AGGF1 forms new blood vessels, which could help treat heart disease and heart attack.
Chemo drug in pregnancy may cause early menopause in daughters
Chemotherapy treatment during pregnancy could potentially affect the future fertility of unborn daughters, as well as raise their risk of early menopause.
Better cultural fit may encourage healthy eating
A study of adults from the U.S. and Japan finds whether a person adheres to a healthy diet may depend on how well they fit with their country's culture.
Schizophrenia symptoms eased with aerobic exercise
Connections between gut, brain, and immune system strengthened
Mid-range 'good' cholesterol levels associated with longer life
Bone Marrow Biopsy: What to Expect
Children failing to meet ideal cardiovascular health guidelines
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Have the long-term effects been exaggerated?
Paralysis patients regain sensation, muscle control through brain machine
Osteoarthritis can be caused by senescent cells, study finds
Could memory loss be reversed with a common painkiller?
What is Mono and Should I Worry About It?
Poor protein control key to Alzheimer's progression
MS: Treating earliest signs reduces risk of diagnosis, relapse
Colorectal tumors exacerbated by mouth microbes
Epigenetics: The keeper of the code
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