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: Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk
Pregnant women who live with smog at higher risk, but experts caution the finding is not definitive

June 18, 2013: Scans Uncover Dangerous Hardening of Abdominal Aorta
MRI study found higher risk of future stroke, heart attack

June 17, 2013: Health, Not Age, Affects Benefits of Implanted Heart Device: Study
Issue is important to growing number of elderly living with heart disease, researcher says

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: Kids With Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant
MRI shows weaker connection to brain's reward center in those who have high-functioning autism

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: Sibling Bullying Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety in Victims
Study says it may be as damaging as abuse from peers

June 17, 2013: Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services: Study
Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care

June 16, 2013: Stepdads Must Navigate Tricky Waters
Study shows talking through issues, having shared parenting style help the new family survive the journey

June 14, 2013: Canine Research Sheds Light on OCD in Humans
Scientists found same areas of brain were changed in dogs and people with compulsive disorder

June 14, 2013: Video Gamers May Have Better Visual Recall
Study compared brain function of dedicated gamers to nongaming college students

June 14, 2013: Volunteering May Be Good for the Heart in More Ways Than One
Time spent helping others linked to lower blood pressure in older adults, study finds

June 13, 2013: Did Men's Yen for Younger Women Cause Menopause?
Study found bias may have sidelined older women sexually, prompted changes that led to infertility

June 13, 2013: 'Domestic' Dads Often Face Scorn at Work, Study Finds
When men or women step outside traditional gender roles, some colleagues react badly, research shows

June 13, 2013: Old Bones Give Clues to Leprosy's Demise in Europe
Genetic examination of medieval strains points to social isolation of victims as reason disease died out

June 13, 2013: Dads Who Bond With Kids Help Keep Marriage Strong
Sharing housework also key, study found, as is open communication with spouse

June 12, 2013: Medicine Might Help Shield Injection Drug Abusers From HIV
Study found 70 percent drop in new infections among addicts who adhered closely to tenofovir treatment

June 12, 2013: Restless Legs Syndrome Tied to Earlier Death Risk
Older men with condition have 39 percent increase in mortality, study suggests

June 12, 2013: Scientists Find New Clues to Early Onset Alzheimer's
Too much plaque-building protein produced in people with certain genes, study finds

June 12, 2013: Even 'Hands-Free' Devices Unsafe While Driving: Report
They cause mental distraction that can lead to crashes, experts warn

June 11, 2013: Mammography Doesn't Reduce Breast Cancer Death Rates: U.K. Study
But U.S. expert cites flaws in study, notes other research came to different conclusions

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: Chronic Illness Afflicts Most Childhood-Cancer Survivors, Study Finds
Treatment-related lung and hearing problems common at age 45

June 11, 2013: Social Toll of Hearing Loss Could Be Cause for Alarm
Higher rates of hospitalization, illness and depression for seniors reported in study

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 10, 2013: Too Little Known on How Primary Care Docs Can Prevent Child Abuse
U.S. panel couldn't make recommendations about kids without obvious signs of maltreatment

June 10, 2013: Study: Low Blood Pressure May Weaken Brains of Some Heart Patients
Pressure that's too low -- or too high -- might damage brain cells, new research suggests

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: Designated Drivers Often Drink Themselves, Study Finds
While most abstained, 35 percent had alcohol in bloodstreams and some were legally drunk

June 08, 2013: Drowning Prevention Measures to Keep Kids Safe in Water
Tragedy can occur with few warning signs, expert says

June 08, 2013: Summer Camp Health Tips for Parents
How to keep water sports from causing skin infections and other expert advice

June 07, 2013: Heart Device 'Shock' Anxiety May Hamper Sex Life
Study found more sexual dysfunction among men, women with implanted defibrillators

June 07, 2013: Pent-Up Stress Could Harm Health of Middle-Aged Women
Swedish study followed women since late 1960s

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: Consistent Bedtime Helps People Stick With Sleep Apnea Treatment
Study looked at use of CPAP device

June 07, 2013: Women Better at Remembering Faces, Study Finds
They spend more time 'scanning' facial features than men do, researchers say

June 07, 2013: Sleepy Men Might See Sexual Come-Ons Where None Exist
Study of 60 college students didn't find similar effect in women

June 07, 2013: For Alzheimer's Caregivers, a Much-Needed Break
Study confirms adult day care provides beneficial time off

June 06, 2013: Windows Add to Office Workers' Well-Being, Study Finds
More physical activity, better sleep associated with daylight exposure, researchers say

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: Physically Active Jobs Tied to Unusual Amounts of Sleep
Study found these workers are often long or short sleepers, which may not be healthy

June 06, 2013: Depression Common in Those With PTSD, Study Finds
Depressive disorder diagnosis often missed in men, researchers say

June 06, 2013: Autism, ADHD Often Occur Together, Research Shows
Study finds nearly one-third of kids with autism also have problems with attention and hyperactivity

June 05, 2013: 'Sensory-Focused' Autism Therapy Shows Early Promise
In small study, parents used variety of methods to stimulate boys' senses

June 05, 2013: Rape Survivors in War Zones May Benefit Most From Group Counseling
Study looked at therapy for women in the Democratic Republic of Congo

June 05, 2013: Almost Half of Cancer Doctors Report Symptoms of Burnout: Survey
Along with career satisfaction, many cite emotional exhaustion

June 05, 2013: Recession Forced Cutbacks in Care for Special Needs Kids: Study
Some families curtailed dental visits, medicines for children with chronic health problems

June 05, 2013: Alzheimer's Drugs May Benefit Heart, Study Finds
Fewer heart attacks, deaths for patients taking cholinesterase inhibitors