May 14, 2012: 'Button' Batteries Sending More Kids to ER: Study
Emergency visits for accidental swallowing have doubled

May 02, 2012: Genes Might Cause Some to Shun Pork
People with certain DNA are turned off by the meat's smell, small study finds

April 30, 2012: More Evidence Bilingualism Aids Thinking Skills
Study finds speaking two languages boosts the brain's response to sound

April 06, 2012: Anxiety Might Help People Sniff Out Threats
Small study finds feeling anxious heightens the ability to detect potentially threatening odors

April 03, 2012: BBQ Danger: Wires From Grill Cleaners Swallowed in Food
Patients suffer from throat, stomach injuries

March 13, 2012: Health Tip: Calm a Canker Sore
Suggestions to help it heal

February 28, 2012: Hearing Loss Triples Risk of Falling: Study
Impaired hearing might reduce awareness of overall environment

February 15, 2012: Millions of Americans Have Untreated Hearing Loss: Study
Many people think the condition is inevitable and not a major concern, study finds

February 03, 2012: Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study
Especially in women over 60, hearing is much worse for those with poorly controlled disease

January 16, 2012: 'Nose Job' May Make You Look a Bit Younger, Too: Study
But several plastic surgeons say psychology may be at work as well

December 22, 2011: Noisy Toys Might Harm Kids' Hearing
If held too close to the ear, these toys might cause permanent damage, researchers say

December 20, 2011: Many Police Officers Battle Sleep Woes, Study Finds
Falling asleep while driving, losing temper with suspects linked to lack of Zzz's

November 21, 2011: More Sore Throats Seen in Acne Patients Taking Antibiotics
But drug resistance is probably not the culprit, researchers say

October 27, 2011: Health Tip: Coping With Nasal Problems During Pregnancy
Suggestions to ease stuffiness

September 23, 2011: Magnetic Field May Cause MRI-Induced Vertigo
MRI magnets put force on inner ear fluid, impacting balance, researchers say

September 21, 2011: Health Tip: Ease In-Flight Ear Pain
Keep kids comfortable while flying

August 08, 2011: Health Tip: Treating an Earache
Suggestions to soothe your child's pain

July 14, 2011: Health Tip: Why the Frequent Nosebleeds?
What can cause them in children

June 27, 2011: Health Tip: Reduce Infection Risk After Ear Piercing
And help speed healing

June 16, 2011: Health Tip: Prevent Swimmer's Ear
Keep ears as dry as possible

May 30, 2011: Health Tip: What's Causing My Earache?
Some common triggers

May 16, 2011: Tonsil Removal Might Cure Bedwetting in Some Kids With Sleep Apnea
Study shows additional benefit of the surgery for certain children

May 06, 2011: Chemicals May Raise Health Risks for Nail Salon Workers
One-third report problems such as headaches and irritation of the nose, throat, skin, study finds

May 04, 2011: Cotton Swabs Linked to Ruptured Eardrums, Study Shows
Most cases heal on their own, but that's no reason to be complacent, experts caution

February 23, 2011: Cigarette Smoke Fuels Mucus Production in People With Bronchitis
It suppresses protein that helps kill off excess mucus cells in the airways, study finds

February 16, 2011: 1 in 5 Kids With Cold Develops Middle Ear Infection: Study
But most mild cases can be treated without antibiotics, researchers say

January 17, 2011: Health Tip: Do You Have Enlarged Adenoids?
Here are classic warning signs

January 14, 2011: Riding With the Top Down May Put Hearing at Risk
Long drives at speeds over 55 mph expose most convertible passengers to unhealthy noise levels

December 24, 2010: Health Tip: Treating Canker Sores
Suggestions that may ease the pain

December 07, 2010: Teens in Smoking Homes May Get More Ear Infections
Doctors should educate parents on the dangers of secondhand smoke, researchers say

December 06, 2010: Littlest Kids in Big Day-Care Centers May Have Better Health Later On
Once in elementary school, ear and respiratory infections are fewer, study finds

November 29, 2010: Health Tip: Does Your Child Have Mastoiditis?
Common signs of the infection

November 19, 2010: Computer Imaging Adds to 'Nose Job' Satisfaction: Study
Rhinoplasty patients who previewed their new nose before surgery were happiest with results

November 16, 2010: Antibiotics a Mixed Bag for Kids' Ear Infections: Analysis
The number of kids who benefit is similar to the number experiencing side effects, researchers find

August 18, 2010: Health Tip: Warning Signs That You Have Strep Throat
Here are some typical symptoms

August 17, 2010: 1 in 5 U.S. Teens Has Developed Hearing Loss
Overuse of MP3 players is the likely cause, a leading expert suggests

July 20, 2010: Can Cell Phones Cause Another Kind of Ringing?
Small study spots link -- but not causal relationship -- with tinnitus; outside expert calls the research flawed

July 01, 2010: Health Tip: When It's Difficult to Swallow
Possible causes for dysphagia

June 21, 2010: Ear Tubes Appear to Be Safe Before Cochlear Implantation
No adverse effects noted in pediatric study

May 03, 2010: Ear Damage a Downside of Roller Coaster Rides
Rapid acceleration can cause pain, temporary hearing loss, experts say

April 30, 2010: Nasal Saline Rinses Reduce Ear Infections in Kids
Small study reports fewer acute infections after daily nasal washes

April 19, 2010: Secondhand Smoke Boosts Sinusitis Risk
About 40 percent of sinus problems can be tied to exposure, expert says

February 22, 2010: Health Tip: Why You Might Have an Earache
Here are possible causes

February 12, 2010: Health Tip: Prevent a Raspy Voice
Suggestions to ward off hoarseness

January 03, 2010: Ear Infections: New Thinking on What to Do
Doctors today often opt for pain relief and waiting to see if antibiotics are needed

November 25, 2009: Health Tip: What May Be Causing Painful Swallowing
It could indicate a serious problem

November 09, 2009: Sinus Rinses May Do More Harm Than Good
Researchers find long-term risks, but not all agree

October 09, 2009: HPV Tied to Rare Head-and-Neck Cancer
Origins of nasopharyngeal infection may mirror tonsil cancer epidemic, researchers say

October 06, 2009: Transplant Patients Should Be Monitored for Ear Infection
Transplantation failure can result from symptomless otitis media, research finds

September 30, 2009: Study Debunks Link Between Strep and Brain Disorders
Infection rates are found to be no higher among those with OCD or Tourette syndrome