Health & Medicine

Mar 21, 2013 06:45 AM EDT

Some Children are Picky Eaters due to Genetic Variation

According to a new study, genes are behind kids' aversion to new kinds of foods.

Mar 20, 2013 01:43 PM EDT

Scientists Determine Why Olive Oil Helps Fight Alzheimer's Disease

A team from the University of Louisiana has determined that oleocanthal in extra virgin olive oil contributes to fighting Alzheimer's disease by evacuating the abnormal proteins associated with the disease out of the brain.

Mar 20, 2013 09:12 AM EDT

Sugary Drinks behind Obesity-Related Deaths: Harvard Study

Sugary drinks can increase weight and along with it, a risk of various obesity-related deaths from diabetes and certain cancers, says a new study based on data from 114 national dietary surveys.

Mar 20, 2013 08:25 AM EDT

One in 50 Children Diagnosed with Autism: CDC Study

According to a new federal report, rates of autism in the country are higher than previous estimates. Researchers now say that prevalence of parent-reported ASD is 2 percent, a significant increase from 1.16 percent in 2007.

Mar 19, 2013 04:53 PM EDT

Control Your Blood Pressure and You May Slow Alzheimer's

A new study suggests an eye-opening link between hypertension and Alzheimer's.

Mar 19, 2013 11:28 AM EDT

False-Positive Mammogram Results Leading To Negative Psychological Impact In Women (VIDEO)

More than have of abnormal mammograms are false positives and the effects of the results have negative psychological impact on women.

Mar 19, 2013 10:44 AM EDT

New Nanomedicine Resolves Inflammation, Promotes Tissue Healing

A team of researchers have developed biodegradable nanoparticles that are capable of delivering inflammation-resolving drugs to sites of tissue injury

eating, Customer Steven Price sits at a table near a HDTV screen showing the new McDonald's Channel featuring a commercial about McCafe drinks at a McDonald's restaurant.

Mar 18, 2013 02:00 PM EDT

Food Memories Lead To Weight Loss; Not Thinking About Food Leads To Overeating

New research suggests increased awareness of eating will lead to eating less.

Mar 18, 2013 11:39 AM EDT

Swine Flu Becoming More Resistant To 'Tamiflu,' Scientists Say

Swine flu is becoming more resistant to Tamiflu, prompting worry over the world's ability to fight the virus.

Mar 18, 2013 10:45 AM EDT

Pfizer Drug 'Zirthromax' Can Cause Fatal Heart Risks

The drug azithromycin, sold under the brand name "Zirthromax," can cause fatal heart risks in some people who use the popular antibiotic.

Mar 18, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

Dating In Middle School Increases Risk Of Dropping Out And Drug Use

Researchers determined a link between dating and poor academic achievement and increased risk of drug use in middle school students.

Mar 18, 2013 08:31 AM EDT

2 in 5 Parents Don't Support HPV Vaccinations for Daughters: Mayo Study

New study shows that more than 2 out of every 5 parents in the U.S. find vaccination against human papilloma virus unnecessary.

Mar 16, 2013 07:58 AM EDT

New Study could Provide Treatment Option for Cocaine Addiction

Researchers from Michigan State University have found a target in the brain that can be used to reverse the addiction of cocaine.

Mar 16, 2013 07:26 AM EDT

Some People can Control HIV even after Stopping Treatment: Study

French researchers say that a group of 14 patients has been able to control their HIV infection after stopping antiretroviral treatment for seven years. The study on the patients shows that functional cure can be achieved if patients with HIV are given treatments in the primary stage of the infection.

Mar 15, 2013 07:01 PM EDT

North Dakota Lawmakers Pass Abortion Ban After Six Weeks, Strictest in Nation

The North Dakota legislature approved two bills on Friday that would make it illegal for women to have an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is heard, which can be as early as five or six weeks, and in cases where the abortion is due to an inherited fetal abnormality, such as Down syndrome