But, women with PMS are more likely to have memory, concentration issues after menopause

People who used the sleep apnea treatment fared better if loved ones encouraged the therapy

Chard, beet greens are among the most nutrient-packed, report finds

But ancient practice not harmful and can improve overall health, experts say

Reports of pets' interference with sleep rose 10-fold between 2002 and 2013, researchers say

H1N1 strain predominated in season that peaked early; CDC recommends inclusion of H1N1 in next year's vaccine

Mining, construction fields hotbeds for products like snuff, survey finds

Fractures more common in boys, while concussions more common in girls, study finds

Transplanted brain neurons appear to remain healthy for up to 14 years, research shows

Researchers recommend that women be educated about need for adequate time between pregnancies

International review of countries found higher H. pylori rates corresponded with lower obesity rates

Recommendation to eat breakfast every day for weight loss wasn't confirmed in testing

There's not much difference in the amount gained between the various drugs, researchers say

Stress, unhealthy coping strategies may be to blame, experts say

Study found two drugs worked as well as standard medication, with far fewer infusions needed

The animals are the Typhoid Mary of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, infectious disease expert says

Addiction, brain changes in young users are proven concerns, according to head of National Institute on Drug Abuse

These medications linked to respiratory distress, withdrawal symptoms in babies, researchers report

Small study found healthy drop in BP readings when the breathing devices were used

Age at which you develop hypertension is key to understanding risk for memory problems, study suggests

Those who had gastric bypass dropped the most weight, some saw their type 2 diabetes disappear, studies found

Survey found nearly a third of health-care providers lacked confidence to discuss the topic with patients

It's possible that insomnia leads some people to turn to marijuana, study authors say

Instead, 'acute' illnesses like pneumonia or sheer frailty bring about the end for the very old, study finds

Researchers found screening, treatments weren't as good as patients with private insurance

Treating chronic insomnia may help reduce risk, researchers add

But azithromycin boosted chances of heart attack slightly in this vulnerable population

Devices could extend life and bolster guidelines for their use, researchers say

Norovirus spread in restaurants accounts for two-thirds of all outbreaks, CDC says

Healthy habits important even when you're sick, researcher says

It's especially beneficial to those at risk of heart disease, researcher contends

But women had more discomfort following minor procedures, research shows

Being scared by cigarette warnings, playing team sports also increased chances of kicking the habit

Researchers hope to prevent disease onset by starting treatment in middle age

Healthy seniors might gain an extra month or more of life by getting checked, study suggests

Researchers aren't sure why, but suggest people don't prepare for storms perceived as feminine

Study might provide an option to women with very small HER2-positive tumors

Reasons aren't clear, but study found male survivors were healthier to start with

Risk highest early in life, with 2 percent of children having a confirmed report by 1st birthday, researchers say

Researchers focused on eating habits in the year before conception

Researchers report test could also differentiate early and late stages of the disease

Enzalutamide also delays need for chemotherapy, researchers report

Youthful audience exposed to pitches for the nicotine product has tripled in recent years

By targeting immune system, new treatments extend average survival

Even doing so as an adult seemed to guard against mental decline, study found

Study finds smokers with gene normally linked to breast cancer appear to have a much higher risk of lung cancer

Preliminary findings suggest this experimental treatment might slow disease

Meeting their medical needs will become even more important in coming years, researcher says

Drug appears more effective than tamoxifen at reducing recurrence in premenopausal women: study

Study does seem to show a link, but impact on fertility isn't clear

Indoor tanning increases the risk of skin cancer, experts say

They didn't die sooner, had better quality of life than those who kept taking cholesterol drugs, researchers say

Girls grow more slowly, placenta more protective, researchers say

When added to chemotherapy, it also boosted survival rates, researchers report

But it's better to get this essential mineral from your diet, experts say

Johns Hopkins research suggests the possibility of delirium

Odds for deadly skin cancer rise 80 percent, nurses' study finds

Researchers find chances double for those with the mental illness, but their rates of cancer are lower

One-third who took Victoza lost 10 percent of body weight, researchers say

Researchers also discovered lifetime heart risks were greater even with medications to treat the condition

Double whammy of mutated genes and environmental genetic changes may make disorder more severe

Measure food portions and provide daily exercise to keep your furry companions in shape, vet advises

But rates for these and other heart-healthy habits still fall far short of goals, agency says

Seeing smokeless devices in action triggered urge for a regular cigarette in young smokers, study found

All sunlamp devices must warn against use by people under 18, agency says

Almost all infections involve unvaccinated residents who traveled abroad, CDC says

Women tend to get pregnant soon after friends they've known since high school give birth, study finds

A family history of condition also increases your risk

But findings still preliminary, need confirmation

Poorer results, higher costs seen in heart bypass patients with blood sugar disease

Researchers find bad news motivates many to quit tobacco

Study volunteers eating 500 calories a day lost more muscle than those eating more than twice as much

Discrepancy seen between their personal views, what they order for patients, researchers report

Going 3 days without Plavix triples odds of heart attack within a month, researchers say

Study suggests they may be three times more likely to develop brain disease than more trusting folks

Expert warns against trying for a pre-summer glow

Researchers found older white trauma patients were 20 percent more likely to die

Problem often starts after prescription painkiller use, researchers say

Ongoing project to catalog human proteins uncovers 193 novel types

Effexor nearly as good as estrogen therapy for reducing hot flashes, night sweats, researchers report

Children who followed eating plan were 15 percent less likely to be overweight, study finds

Study found higher levels of the chemicals in mom also upped chances of hyperactivity in kids by age 5

Sickest patients at greatest risk, researchers say

Study points to a link, highlighting the importance of educators' mental health

Breast cancer survivors may benefit from taking the estrogen-blocking drug for up to 10 years, experts say

Study finds drop in brain activity during multitasking in women who had chemotherapy for breast cancer

Fortunately, most infected youngsters with respond to newer medicines, researchers say

Study links greater mobility in old age to daily strolls

With youngsters eating about three snacks daily, focus should be on healthy foods, says expert

But experts say a healthy lifestyle can combat tendency to overeat

Lifestyle-related disease, such as lung cancer, is more common among the poor, researchers find

Researchers say it's not clear whether this sways patients when making treatment decisions

Processed foods deprive women of iodized salt; supplementation recommended

Vaccine, antiviral treatments make it worthwhile to spot chronic condition early, researcher says

Cover up or slather on the sunscreen to protect skin from the sun, even on cloudy says, advise experts

If bitten, call 911 but keep the snake away from the ER

Kiddie pools are hotspots of bacteria, expert says

Whether flying or driving home, study finds similar complication rates

Active children show fewer signs of future heart disease

But e-cigarettes continue to rise in popularity, with sales nearing $1.7 billion

Study finds poor kids are getting harassed online, too

'Sleep Well, Be Well' hopes to boost the nation's health by stressing the necessity of restful nights

Smoking may be a greater risk factor, researchers report

Complication called ketoacidosis can affect memory, thinking for six months, reports study

Women with diabetes face 40 to 50 percent greater risk of heart disease than men with diabetes, researchers say

Device needed because adult dialysis machines overpower babies' blood vessels, experts say

Study of transplant recipients finds prospects best with polycystic kidney disease

Organ recipients were less likely to die over 11-year period

More than 19,600 packages seized in U.S., including drugs for diabetes, glaucoma and impotence

Certain amount of 'catch-up' is needed because of hearing loss, researcher says

Approach shows promise in mice but more study needed before human trials can begin, experts say

The online review service was used to identify several foodborne outbreaks in New York City

Use of Xanax along with painkillers such as Oxycontin can be especially deadly, experts note

Americans spend just one-tenth of disposable income on food, an historic low, study finds

Blacks with lung condition were most vulnerable of all, researchers report

Most women who have both breasts removed have low risk of opposite-breast cancer, researchers say

Easier than going to supervised exercise program for those with narrowed arteries, researchers say

But smoking and a delayed diagnosis might boost the risk of dying from the disease, researchers warn

This 'community' may serve crucial role in preparing newborns for life outside the womb, researchers say

Researchers cite lower cost, less radiation

Dropping excess pounds -- even in middle-age or later -- linked to better heart health, study finds

Study suggests healthy eating might help improve lung function

But, other experts say certain people will see a benefit from physical therapy

Later onset of the sleep disorder may have led to an underestimation of women's risk, study suggests

Screening for mutations helps doctors choose targeted therapies that could increase survival, researchers say

Study suggests people with the disorder should have their hearing tested

Study suggests blacks may need more intervention for blood pressure, diabetes and smoking

Regular activity, such as walking, afterwards improves memory and quality of life, suggest experts

But effect may be too small to prompt better treatments, expert says

One study says yes, but not all experts agree

Study focused on MRSA and E. coli bacteria

Other research cites advances in treatment of this deadly disease

Government programs to defray costs help physicians install these electronic systems, report says

But study finds only 4 of 103 people whose DNA was tested had the cancer-causing strain of the virus

Eating high-fiber carbs, drinking less milk, avoiding diabetes and heart risk factors may help cut risk

Research shows a spike in such deaths during the housing crisis of the 'Great Recession'

However, physicians should look for depression in their patients, governmental task force notes

Findings could speed access to treatment for patients who can't wait for new drugs to be developed

Married couples tend to have genetic traits in common, study states

Researchers find unsaturated fats, vegetables combine to lower blood pressure

Most patients had several health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, lung disease

Researchers say findings emphasize importance of following timing guidelines

He's a 44-year-old health care worker from Saudi Arabia, the epicenter of the MERS outbreak

Stay in intensive care can be traumatic for both patients and their families, researchers say

Study finds the potentially dangerous bacteria can exist for up to 14 months in the product

Bacteria lurked even in samples from healthy women, researchers say

Preliminary research finds timing of exposure an important element

Prediction highlights need for more research on this difficult-to-diagnose, treat disease, U.S. experts say

Study highlights need for consistent bedtime, experts say

Experts say there's still no clear-cut answer as to whether or not to have surgery

Researchers urge doctors to consider possibility of renal trauma in these cases

He was business associate of health care worker diagnosed with the first U.S. case, but shows no signs of illness

Study looked at men with fertility issues, babies they fathered with assisted reproductive technology

Studies found it eased incontinence, helped counter loss of bladder control

Study did suggest the nutrient might help lower patients' dependence on inhaled steroids

Study also found heightened odds for heart trouble in patients taking benzodiazepine sleep aids

Finding is troubling given predictions of rising temperatures due to climate change

More accurate, less invasive than current screening, researchers contend

Doctors have had little to offer patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Limited hip motion might put elbows at risk, study finds

Older medication bested posaconazole, but combination of both might work well, study says

Researchers use electrodes to monitor vocal cord during procedure

And non-school clubs may help reduce risk of drinking, researchers find

Children's education and long-term mental health often seem to suffer, research shows

Small new study suggests that some may have an unhealthy preference for saltier food

Income differences didn't account for higher risk, researchers report

Car safety devices reduce risk of serious kidney injury by about one-quarter, study finds

Researchers find measurement errors, misleading information

Water pipes still increased levels of nicotine, harmful substances in smokers

Men with 2 or more defects have more than double the risk of dying early, study suggests

Small, spherical magnetic sets introduced in 2009 tied to more cases and worse outcomes

The more patients walked, the less their odds for early death or need for dialysis, study found

Evidence suggests they are less likely to have been taught basic swimming skills, researcher notes

Study found rejection by normal-weight peers was common

Treating migraines might reduce stroke risk, researchers suggest

Study suggests routine sample might provide information critical to treatment

Agency points to studies showing daytime drowsiness that could interfere with driving

Experts say rise likely reflects increased awareness, more legislation about concussions

Crippled rodents walked again, but it's uncertain if same approach will help people

In analysis of 40 California sites, all had chemicals indoors, with higher levels linked to foam furniture

Researchers say a rare and unique tumor cell appears to help a form of blood cancer mutate and spread

Those who had activities, people they cared about were more likely to be alive at end of 14-year study

Infants given these meds may have both poor immunity and genetic risk for asthma, findings suggest

Study found younger, obese patients with estrogen receptor-positive disease were more likely to die

Research suggests that moderate activity might be best for people with pre-existing heart disease

Targeted groups include people with an infected partner or those who don't practice safe sex

Challenges belief that inappropriate treatments fuel health care costs, researcher says

But the scans and follow-up care would be expensive

Even if PSA levels are rising, postponing the treatment may boost quality of life without lowering survival

Early study suggests Celexa, and other drugs in its class, might help, but many questions remain

Research shows rates of mental, physical problems higher in these patients than among other adults

New brain imaging study shows certain regions are hyperactive to sensory stimuli

U.N. agency says the virus, concentrated in the Middle East, doesn't seem to spread easily among people

Association was even stronger among women who had a history of smoking, researchers say

Area related to memory, emotion was even smaller in players with history of concussions, researchers note

Injectable therapy shows promise in global trial but more study needed, researchers say

Researchers say increased awareness, diagnosis could explain some of the 29 percent increase over a five-year period

But these drugs are rarely prescribed for people who abuse alcohol, experts say

Testing for the potentially fatal respiratory infection is underway, officials say

But infection tends to originate in humans, so concern that your cat or dog has MRSA isn't necessary, researchers say

Study suggests tight blood sugar control ups survival, but recent medical advances may also play role

Researcher notes they are more often smokers, and they try to quit smoking this way

Talking over strategies for exercise, healthy diet can give individuals the motivation they need, panel says

Study of French retirees shows those exposed even decades ago scored worse on tests

Substance doesn't seem to protect people from heart disease, cancer, study says

The more properties nearby that were foreclosed on by lenders, the higher the blood pressure, study finds

Seniors with high fitness levels had half the risk of dying, finds study

Like first patient, this patient had been health care worker in Saudi Arabia, epicenter of outbreak

Second trimester increase noted in large Canadian study, but reason remains unclear

Rates highest in women 65 to 69, and black women, say researchers using revised data

Quitting early in child's life helps reduce risk, researchers say

Follow the FAST rule, experts advise

Newlyweds who share expectations about household chores will have happier unions, researchers say

Results show importance of adhering to guidelines, researcher says

Patients with implanted cardiac devices had smoother rhythms when sun 'storms' erupted, study found

Difference for people with OCD is how they react, experts say

Study finds link between checkups and lower death rates from the dangerous skin cancer

Greater declines in memory and mental function seen in women with premature menopause: study

New research suggests medications curb violence in patients with psychiatric disorders

Five-year survival rates now similar to transplants in people without diabetes

Similar heart benefits seen in those who began endurance workouts before 30 or after 40

Stillbirth rates doubled in areas where 50 percent of housing was damaged

First births to women 35 and older have increased dramatically over last 40 years

Australian researchers, using long-term data, find physical inactivity the most likely predictor of heart disease in women

Social stress seems to increase the risk for an early demise

Slight changes in breathing give away phony laughs, researcher finds

Boost in activity in brain region that reads faces may prepare mom to bond with baby, researcher suggests

As weather warms, some areas in U.S. will have many high ozone days

25 percent face food insecurity, which triggers other woes, Minnesota researchers find

So-called 'bariatric' procedures appear to cut risk of atrial fibrillation, researchers report