February 09, 2012: More U.S. Doctors Are Urging Patients to Exercise: CDC
But majority of adults still not told to get active during office visit, report finds

February 08, 2012: Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S.
But meds remain a significant burden for those with low incomes, chronic illnesses, study finds

February 08, 2012: More Success With Gene Therapy for Blindness
Repeat treatment improves vision for three adults with rare eye disease

February 07, 2012: New Antibiotic for Bladder Infection Disappoints in Trial
But other drugs can still get the job done, experts say

February 07, 2012: Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems
Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, study finds

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

February 03, 2012: Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study
21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say

February 02, 2012: Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC
Though three vaccines showed increases in coverage rates, coverage remains low for essential ones

February 01, 2012: Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles
Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain

January 24, 2012: Enriched Skim Milk Good for Gout, Study Suggests
Pain, uric acid levels improved in those drinking shakes made of skim milk powders

January 23, 2012: Pain Intensity Greater for Women Than Men, Study Finds
Medical record analysis reveals that pain scores are higher among females for a wide range of diseases

January 19, 2012: Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed: Study
Fibrous tissue disorder raises risks for high blood pressure, stroke and aneurysm

January 18, 2012: New Drug Combo for Hepatitis C Shows Promise
Called 'watershed' research, study reports success with oral meds

January 17, 2012: Knee Arthritis May Speed Up Process Linked to Cell Aging
People with osteoarthritis have increased cell deterioration nearest to damaged joint, study finds

January 16, 2012: Is Continued Lip-Reading an Early Sign of Autism?
Researchers say that typically developing infants focus on a speaker's eyes after age 1

January 13, 2012: Recent Rotavirus Vaccines Safe, Study Says
Gastrointestinal complications not associated with updated formulations

January 11, 2012: Gene Research Sheds Light on Rare Immune Disease
One symptom, cold urticaria, is a potentially serious disorder triggered by exposure to low temperatures

January 11, 2012: Americans Living Longer, Report Finds
Better treatments, screening for many diseases may explain trend, experts say

January 06, 2012: As Nations Develop, So May Bowel Disease
Researchers identify inflammatory bowel disease as a global problem

January 06, 2012: Mice Exposed to Smoke Helped by Blood Pressure Drug: Study
Research may hold hope for treating smoking-related lung diseases in humans

December 29, 2011: Hand-Washing Key to Stopping Spread of Disease
Hands should be washed with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds, experts recommend

December 28, 2011: Columbus Voyage Tied to Syphilis Spread?
Skeletal evidence indicates the disease was nonexistent in Europe before his historic sail, study says

December 22, 2011: Journal Retracts Faulty Chronic Fatigue Study
Science statement puts to rest two-year controversy, dashes hopes for treatments

December 12, 2011: Gene Therapy a Boon for 6 Hemophilia Patients
Severity of the bleeding condition was reduced for men with type B disorder, study finds

December 12, 2011: Adult Sickle Cell Drug May Benefit Kids, Too
It was well-tolerated by children younger than 4, study finds

December 07, 2011: MS May Take a Different Pathway Than Previously Thought
'Outside-in' disease progression could change approach to diagnosis, treatment, researchers say

December 02, 2011: New Guidelines for Treating Psoriasis When Pregnant or Nursing
Try moisturizers, emollients before resorting to steroids, experts say

December 01, 2011: Younger Americans Face Greater Health Disparities: Study
Large gap between most and least healthy has opened up among those born after 1980

November 28, 2011: Second Cancer Often Same Type as the First, Study Finds
Risk varies depending on original disease, Danish researchers report

November 28, 2011: Fatty Liver Disease Doesn't Affect Survival, Study Finds
Researchers surprised that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease had no impact on health, longevity

November 21, 2011: Psoriasis Treatment's Convenience May Be Key for Patients
Study assesses patient priorities

November 10, 2011: Black Children Less Likely to Get Kidney Transplant Before Dialysis
Researchers say lack of affordable health care is probably a factor for some

November 01, 2011: Hepatitis May Lurk at Barbershops, Nail Salons
Better training, tighter controls needed to reduce infection risk, researcher says

October 31, 2011: Past Trauma May Contribute to Bowel Disorder
Many people with irritable bowel syndrome have suffered stressful events over many years, study finds

October 28, 2011: Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Cold Sores
Findings could eventually lead to new treatments for outbreaks of oral herpes, researchers say

October 26, 2011: Experimental Psoriasis Drug Bests Older Treatment
Majority treated had 75 percent improvement in skin symptoms, study finds

October 26, 2011: For Those With Mystery Illnesses, a 'Clinic of Last Resort'
Americans with rare, debilitating diseases come to national center hoping for diagnosis

October 19, 2011: Start HIV Drug Treatment Early in Patients With TB: Studies
Just a few weeks' difference affects survival for the very sick, researchers say

October 19, 2011: New Guidelines Issued for Common Tremor Disorder
American Academy of Neurology has updated recommendations for treating essential tremor

October 18, 2011: Promising Malaria Vaccine May Save Children's Lives
Phase 3 study finds it's not perfect, but could still prevent tens of millions of cases a year

October 17, 2011: Shift Work May Put Teens at Risk for Multiple Sclerosis
Disruption of normal sleep cycle at young age could be partly to blame, Swedish researchers say

October 14, 2011: Foundation Aims to Raise Awareness of Brain Diseases
American Academy of Neurology Foundation marks 20th anniversary with call for research support

October 14, 2011: Hormonal Disorder Linked to Pregnancy Complications: Study
Doubled risk of developing diabetes, premature birth seen in polycystic ovary syndrome patients

October 13, 2011: 1 in 4 With Psoriasis May Have Undiagnosed Arthritis
Missed psoriatic arthritis diagnosis leads to treatment delays, more joint damage, experts warn

October 10, 2011: Restless Legs Syndrome May Boost Blood Pressure
Disrupted sleep might cause the hypertension, expert says

October 07, 2011: Is Female Hormone Disorder Tied to Familial Heart Risk?
Various forms of heart disease seen in parents of polycystic ovary syndrome patients, study says

October 07, 2011: FDA Approves First Combo Drug for Diabetes, Cholesterol
Juvisync combines Januvia and Zocor in one pill to lower blood sugar and bad cholesterol

October 07, 2011: Bicycle May Speed Up Parkinson's Diagnosis
Ability to ride a bike may help doctors distinguish between motor disorders, study says

October 06, 2011: Anemia Could Add to Surgical Risks
Likelihood of complications, death higher for patients with this blood disorder, study says

October 05, 2011: Experimental MS Drug Shows Promise
Oral med reduces attacks, slows progression, researchers say