People who speak more than two languages during their lifetime may be at reduced risk of developing memory problems as they age, new research indicates.
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The number of people with kidney cancer in the U.S. has risen steadily since 1975 and, since 1991, the greatest increase has been among younger people, researchers report.
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Most Americans have poor heart health by the time they’re middle aged, and that’s especially true for African-Americans, a new study suggests.
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An international team of researchers says it has found a gene and its associated protein that appears to play a key role in how well women withstand stress and fear, which may influence the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a stressful event.
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Gastric bypass, the most commonly performed surgery for obesity in the U.S., appears to help patients lose more weight and may treat diabetes more effectively than newer techniques, two studies show.
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“Dieting” doesn’t work. At best, it’s a temporary fix. A healthy weight loss plan will help teens meet diet and weight loss goals — and stay there.
Continue reading …Being bullied hurts you both physically and emotionally. Experts offer advice and tips for overweight teens on what to do about bullying.
Continue reading …Is watching TV hazardous to your health? Experts explain why fast-food ads have a powerful effect on teens and how to fight back.
Continue reading …Are you really hungry? Find out when to eat, how much to eat, and why so you can eat healthfully all the time.
Continue reading …Pediatricians recommend no more than two hours of screen time for kids. Here’s how to cut back on kids’ TV, video game, and computer use.
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