June 19, 2013: HPV Vaccine Lowering Infection Rates Among Girls: CDC
Extent of protection from sexually transmitted virus higher than expected, suggesting 'herd immunity' is at work, experts say

June 19, 2013: U.S. Doctors' Group Labels Obesity a Disease
Advocates say AMA's move will boost resources to fight weight-gain epidemic, but others question decision

June 19, 2013: A Deadly Form of Diabetes That Doctors Sometimes Miss
Common signs of type 1 diabetes often resemble symptoms of other illnesses

June 18, 2013: Fewer Young Americans Lack Health Care Coverage
But 45 million Americans overall still don't have health insurance

June 18, 2013: Blood Test Might Predict Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Study Finds
Evidence of two autoantibodies signaled a 70 percent risk, researchers say

June 18, 2013: Could Catching Up on Sleep Lower Your Diabetes Risk?
Early study supports weekend power sleeping

June 18, 2013: Gene Research May Help Spot Baby's Obesity Risk
Finding might lead to better ways to prevent those at higher risk from becoming overweight later

June 18, 2013: Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment May Not Work As Well for Heavier Patients
Although more medication taken by obese patients in study, remission was less likely

June 18, 2013: Health Tip: Cook With Lean Dairy Products
Cut the fat without losing calcium

June 17, 2013: Junk Food Ads May Help Drive Obesity in Hispanic Kids, Study Suggests
Many of the more than 4,200 TV pitches children view each year highlight fatty, sugary fare

June 17, 2013: Red Meat Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk
Large study finds higher consumption increases risk, but experts are at odds with findings

June 17, 2013: Saturated Fat May Make the Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer's
Researchers say a small, new study shows that fat cut the body's level of a chemical that keeps Alzheimer's at bay

June 17, 2013: Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well
Fewer legal-age smokers in states with tighter regulations, enforcement, study finds

June 17, 2013: Gene Variants May Play Role in Obesity
But findings don't explain exactly how they are connected

June 17, 2013: Health Tip: If You Have Braces
Don't eat too many sugar foods

June 17, 2013: Health Tip: At Greater Risk for Obesity?
Here are common risk factors

June 17, 2013: Skipping Breakfast May Raise Diabetes Risk
Overweight women who ate morning meal had lower blood sugar, better insulin response in small study

June 14, 2013: New Silicone Breast Implants Approved
MemoryShape OK'd for augmentation in women 22 and older

June 14, 2013: Health Tip: Vary Your Child's School Lunch
Make it appealing and nutritious

June 13, 2013: Xgeva Approved for Rare, Non-Malignant Tumor
Giant cell tumor of the bone

June 13, 2013: TV Commercials May Spur Junk Food Habit in Kids, Study Finds
Advertising exposure seems to up odds that preschoolers will become obese

June 13, 2013: Deep Brain Stimulation Studied as Last-Ditch Obesity Treatment
No major side effects seen in 3 patients over nearly 3 years

June 13, 2013: Tobacco Ads Spark Teen Smoking, Study Finds
Seeing just 10 advertisements boosts odds of smoking by 40 percent, researchers say

June 12, 2013: More Evidence Links BPA to Childhood Obesity
Study finds preteen girls who had high levels of common chemical were twice as likely to be overweight

June 12, 2013: Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of a Good Thing
Avoid excessively high doses, thyroid experts warn

June 12, 2013: Soda Size Limits Could Aid Fight Against Obesity, Experts Say
Ban would mostly affect overweight Americans, and would not discriminate against poor, findings suggest

June 12, 2013: Short Strolls After Meals May Lower Diabetes Risk
Walking 15 minutes three times a day was better for blood sugar levels than one 45-minute walk, small study found

June 11, 2013: Skepticism Needed When Buying Foods Labeled 'Healthy': Expert
Products to avoid include veggie chips, muffins and frozen yogurt, dietitian says

June 11, 2013: Sleep Apnea May Boost Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Study findings bolster suspected link between sleep disorder and heart-related death

June 11, 2013: Heavier Pregnant Women Tend to Deliver Prematurely
In large Swedish study, risk rose along with the mother's weight

June 11, 2013: College Kids Trend Toward Twitter, Adults Favor Facebook
Whatever the vehicle, it reflects growing signs of self-absorbed behavior, study says

June 11, 2013: More Evidence Shows Breast-Feeding Helps Babies' Brains
MRI study showed increased growth in areas related to language, emotional function, motor skills

June 11, 2013: CDC: 87 Now Sickened in Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berry Mix
All infections traced to product sold at Costco stores, agency says

June 10, 2013: Hurricane Readiness Tips for Pregnant Women
Planning ahead can reduce some of the stress in storm situations, New Orleans expert says

June 10, 2013: Cutting Unneeded CT Scans in Kids Could Lower Future Cancer Risk
Reducing radiation dosage would also help, study found

June 10, 2013: Junk Food Bans Help Schoolkids Avoid Unhealthy Snacks: Study
But most elementary schools are in districts or states that don't limit sales of fat, sugar, salt to students

June 10, 2013: Low Blood Sugar May Raise Dementia Risk in Diabetics: Study
Overly aggressive glucose control might backfire in older patients, findings suggest

June 10, 2013: Tweaking Dietary Fat Mix Might Boost Prostate Cancer Survival
Men who subbed vegetable oils, avocados, nuts for animal fats fared better in study

June 10, 2013: Kids With Past Concussions Take Longer to Recover
Study has implications for how long children should wait to resume activities, experts say

June 10, 2013: Health Tip: If You Use a Food Vending Machine
Look for these healthier choices

June 09, 2013: Prevent <i>Listeria</i> Infection This Summer
Unlike most bacteria, Listeria can grow in a cold refrigerator, experts warn

June 09, 2013: Healthy Grilling Tips for Summer Barbecues
Enjoy outdoor cooking while keeping cancer risk to a minimum, expert urges

June 07, 2013: Heavy Patients Trust Diet Advice From Overweight Docs Most: Study
Researcher suggests 'shared identity' might be the reason why

June 07, 2013: Even Mild Weight Loss May Lower Diabetes Risk in Obese Teens
Study worked with adolescents and their families to boost activity, healthy eating

June 07, 2013: FDA Panel Votes to Change Tight Restrictions on Diabetes Drug Avandia
Controversial decision comes after a second look at major data review focused on heart risks

June 06, 2013: Low Breast-Feeding Rate Linked to Early Deaths, Illnesses: Study
Cost to U.S. is $17 billion a year, researchers say, but experts question findings

June 06, 2013: Pedometers Can Keep You Moving
Research shows they're a low-cost motivator for sitting less, particularly for those with desk jobs

June 06, 2013: Your Stroke Risk Can Shrink With 7 Lifestyle Changes
Controlling blood pressure is most important, large U.S. study found

June 06, 2013: 61 Now Sickened in Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berry Mix
CDC says recalled product was sold at Costco, Harris Teeter stores

June 05, 2013: 49 Now Sickened in Hepatitis A Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berry Mix
CDC says recalled product was sold at Costco, Harris Teeter stores