February 09, 2012: Risk of Preterm Birth Rises for Hispanic Women the Longer They're in U.S.
Rate among U.S.-born Hispanic women nearly triple that of women here less than a decade, study says

February 03, 2012: Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought
Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates

November 17, 2011: More Americans Living to 90, U.S. Census Finds
They're the fastest-growing segment of the older population

November 16, 2011: Southeast U.S. Still Using High Levels of Antibiotics, Study Shows
But overall, use of antibiotics fell nationwide about 12% between 1999 and 2007

October 31, 2011: Life in U.S. Not Always a Plus for Immigrants' Health
Obesity, hypertension, diabetes soar for Hispanics the longer they live in United States, study finds

September 15, 2011: Breast Cancer Rates Jump Worldwide, Study Finds
More cases being seen in developing countries among younger women

August 22, 2011: Many Less-Educated Whites Abandoning Religion
Significantly fewer attending services since the 1970s, study says

August 21, 2011: Kids of Unhealthy, Disadvantaged Moms More Likely to Be Sickly
They also tend to have asthma, learning disabilities and to make more ER visits, study found

August 16, 2011: Too Much TV May Take Years Off Your Life
The reason, experts say, might be that people eat more, move less when in front of the tube

August 11, 2011: Women Born After Great Depression Had More Children, Study Finds
They had more babies than generation before, after

August 03, 2011: Genes, Not Healthy Living, Get Most to Age 100
Male centenarians even more likely to have been slothful, although fewer are obese

July 22, 2011: There's a Little Neanderthal in Most of Us
Study confirms that early modern humans mated with Neanderthals

July 21, 2011: Informed-Consent Forms for HIV Research Too Long: Study
The median is 22 pages, but most give short shrift to info

July 21, 2011: Women, Whites Most Likely to Seek Health Info Online: Survey
Education, job, income and insurance status also played role in Internet use for this purpose

July 18, 2011: Self-Esteem Levels Vary by Age, Race, Study Finds
And contrary to popular belief, self-esteem in males and females is about the same during teens

July 14, 2011: Poorer, Less Educated Youth More Prone to Hypertension
These young adults were more likely to be overweight and exercise less, researchers explained

July 12, 2011: Bettering Social Status Lowers High Blood Pressure Risk
For poor or disadvantaged people, the risk goes down as they move up the ladder of success, study finds

July 06, 2011: New Combo Therapy May Prevent TB, Save Lives in People With HIV
Simpler, shorter drug regimen has potential to transform treatment of tuberculosis worldwide, researchers say

June 22, 2011: City Living Tied to More Anxiety, Mood Disorders
German study also found higher rates of schizophrenia in urban vs. rural residents

June 17, 2011: Nearly 900,000 Fewer Cancer Deaths Since 1990: Report
Researchers credit trend to better detection, treatment and drop in smoking

June 15, 2011: U.S. Found to Be Losing Ground in Life Expectancy
Some Mississippi women can expect to die younger than women in El Salvador, new analysis claims

May 26, 2011: Experts Say Stroke Care Differs for U.S. Minorities
Variations span from less awareness of symptoms to slower delivery of treatment, report finds

May 18, 2011: Are Affluent Women More Apt to Choose C-Section?
Scottish study finds equality between social classes for emergency deliveries, but not elective ones

May 12, 2011: U.S. Murder Toll From Guns Highest in Big Cities: CDC
And the homicide rate was highest among children and teens

May 09, 2011: S. Korean Study Suggests Autism Rate May Be Much Higher
In rigorous survey, 1 in 38 children fell within the autism spectrum

May 05, 2011: Many Dialysis Patients Short on 'Health Literacy'
Those with least education most likely to lack important information about their care

April 28, 2011: 'Urgent Need' for Research on Cancer Among Minorities: U.S. Report
Cancer rate among minorities expected to double over next 20 years

April 27, 2011: Report: California Cities Have Worst Air Pollution in U.S.
But the country's 25 smoggiest cities have all improved since last year's review, researchers say

April 19, 2011: Minority Kids With Heart Defects More Likely to Die in Childhood
Black children affected have 32% greater odds of dying before five than white peers, study finds

April 07, 2011: 'Retail Therapy' Might Really Work
Daily shopping prolonged survival among elders by 27%, say Taiwanese researchers

March 31, 2011: U.S. Reports Continuing Drop in Birth Rate
Data show broad-based decline among all races, nearly all ages and in all states

March 30, 2011: Digital Divide Opens Up in Patient Use of Online Medical Records
Older, white, wealthier patients most likely to access health history via Internet, study shows

March 30, 2011: Most Americans Seem to Have Healthy Levels of Vitamin D
Government study finds 8 percent deficient in needed nutrient

March 18, 2011: FDA Panel: Ban on Menthol Cigarettes Would Boost Health
Agency experts say the smokes encourage youth, minorities to take up the habit

March 16, 2011: Crossing Street While on Cell Phone Risky for Seniors
Study found this kind of multitasking more dangerous for older adults

March 08, 2011: Southeastern States Mired in the 'Diabetes Belt': CDC Report
Wide swath cutting across U.S. needs better prevention and treatment efforts, study suggests

March 08, 2011: Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers found diet was associated with improved blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol

March 02, 2011: Poor People With Epilepsy More Prone to Uncontrolled Seizures
Drug side effects, ER visits also more frequent than in more affluent people with the disorder, study finds

March 02, 2011: In Battle of the Bulge, Canada Trumps U.S.
More than a third of Americans now obese, compared to about 24% of Canadians, study finds

February 23, 2011: Kids Growing Up on Farms Less Likely to Have Asthma
Study finds exposure to variety of barnyard microbes may lower risk of airway disease

February 16, 2011: America's Health a Mixed Bag: Report
Life expectancy rates are up, but so are obesity levels, CDC says

February 11, 2011: The Better People Feel About Their Country, the Better They Feel Overall
This is especially true among those who have low incomes, live in poorer countries, study finds

February 04, 2011: Bilingual People More Adept at Learning Third Language
Israeli study finds 6th graders who spoke both Russian and Hebrew picked up English more easily

January 26, 2011: More Screenings May Explain Higher Chlamydia Rates Among Minorities
Researcher urges doctors to screen all sexually active young women

January 19, 2011: High Altitude Linked to Higher Suicide Risk -- Again
Expert says it appears 'pernicious' for those who are depressed, but no one yet knows why

January 03, 2011: Medicare Makes Way for Baby Boomers
Big, demanding generation expected to strain health-care resources

December 14, 2010: Report Finds Baby Boomers to Gain Most From Health Care Reform
Benefits will help generation hit hard by unemployment, rising health-care costs

December 13, 2010: Black, Low-Income Patients More Disabled by Parkinson's Complications
Black patients also less likely than whites to receive newer meds for the illness, study shows

December 10, 2010: 'Walkable' Communities More Close-Knit, Study Finds
Residents are also healthier, happier, with a higher quality of life

November 19, 2010: Some Consumers See Brands as Extensions of Themselves
'Separation anxiety' can set in if they're forced to buy different product, study finds