May 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
High 'bad' cholesterol, pre-diabetes or diabetes affect almost one-quarter of teens. Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say. continue reading »
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Including the day, time and duration. Tracking your migraines can better prepare you to prevent or treat these often-debilitating headaches. The Womenshealth.gov website suggests what to log in a headache diary: continue reading »
May 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Swimming lessons can help protect toddlers, experts say. Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report. continue reading »
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Study finds an increased risk even among patients with well-controlled disease. People with HIV/AIDS are four times more likely to die of sudden cardiac arrest than those in the general population, a new study finds. continue reading »
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Wait 20 minutes, since cravings usually are short-lived. Food cravings can pull you off course when you're trying to diet and eat in a healthful way. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers continue reading »
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The autoimmune disease, which affects tissue throughout the body, can lead to scarred lungs. A new study finds that black patients with scleroderma have more sever continue reading »
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Truvada's been shown to stop infection with AIDS virus, but critics see drawbacks. U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers will meet Thursday to decide whethe continue reading »
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Study found that as drives got longer, waistlines expanded and fitness levels dropped. Now there's another reason to hate your commute. continue reading »
May 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Stemming obesity rate might save an estimated $550 billion over two decades. If no action is taken to halt the rising obesity rate in the United States, 42 percent of the U.S. population could be obese by 2030, a new study warns. continue reading »
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Including no babbling or pointing by age 1. Symptoms of autism can be difficult to recognize in very young children, especially in mild cases or in instances when a child has other mental or physical conditions. continue reading »
