May 23, 2013: Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims
Acid in both can erode teeth over time

May 22, 2013: Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk
Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds

May 22, 2013: Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report

May 21, 2013: Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary
For older patients with hypertension, heart failure, different problems will likely cause death, study finds

May 20, 2013: Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study
Researchers looked at men who had the therapy after surgery

May 20, 2013: ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men

May 17, 2013: Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
Small study didn't find effect in former or never-smokers

May 17, 2013: College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Alcohol affects them differently, so safe limits are lower for women

May 17, 2013: Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles
Knowledge of performer's sexual orientation may not affect viewer perceptions, study finds

May 16, 2013: Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression
Risk rose steeply if a parent had been addicted to alcohol or drugs, study found

May 16, 2013: Anti-Gay Bullying Tied to Teen Depression, Suicide
Suicidal thoughts more likely for kids victimized over sexual orientation, research finds

May 16, 2013: 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17

May 16, 2013: H1N1 Flu Virus Detected in Seals Off California Coast
Influenza viruses can move among species, researchers say

May 15, 2013: Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study
Females tend to have more physical and mental problems prior to the event, researchers find

May 15, 2013: FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer
Xofigo was fast-tracked for approval and is meant for tumors that have spread to the bones

May 15, 2013: Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Long-Term Narcotic Use in Men
In study, more men on impotence meds were taking opioids for chronic back pain

May 14, 2013: No Drop in Teens' Use of 'Smokeless' Tobacco
Lower taxes on products like chew, snuff may be a factor, study says

May 13, 2013: Brain Anatomy in Dyslexics Varies By Gender, Study Finds
Discovery suggests interventions for reading disability need to be tailored accordingly

May 13, 2013: New Guidelines Say Doctors Should Screen All Adults for 'Risky' Drinking
One simple question is all it takes, expert task force finds

May 13, 2013: Many U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: Survey
Attacks that wouldn't be tolerated against adults may be shrugged off when children involved, expert says

May 13, 2013: Scientists Discover More Genetic Clues to Testicular Cancer
Disease risk is strongly tied to family history

May 10, 2013: Study Claims Marijuana Tied to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk
But experts question the study's design and are skeptical of the conclusion

May 10, 2013: Vaccine to Fight Heroin Addiction Shows Promise in Rats
Also doesn't interfere with opioid treatments for addicts, researchers say

May 10, 2013: Estrogen Levels Tied to Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Study
Tests reveal higher concentration of the sex hormone in women and men

May 10, 2013: Testosterone Supplements May Hurt Male Fertility, Study Finds
Infertility clinics find that many men seeking help were taking 'T'

May 09, 2013: Many Seniors Suffer Mental Decline in Silence: CDC
While 1 in 8 has memory problems and confusion, too few seek help

May 09, 2013: Pregnancy Adds Challenge for Teens Treated for Drug Abuse, Report Says
Substance-abuse programs may improve young women's education, income prospects

May 08, 2013: Treatment for Painful Curved Penis Shows Promise
Xiaflex up for FDA approval later this year, but some experts think injections required would be a tough sell

May 08, 2013: Birth Rates Good After Implanting 1 Embryo, Study Finds
IVF infertility treatments may have better outcomes with 1 'screened' embryo versus 2 'unscreened' embryos

May 07, 2013: Testicular Cancer on Rise in U.S., Especially Among Hispanic Men
Study finds slow, steady increase, but experts say condition remains uncommon

May 07, 2013: Buying Testosterone Supplements Online Can Be Risky
Most sellers extol benefits with little mention of potential health hazards, study finds

May 07, 2013: Sleep Woes Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk in Study
Men least likely to nod off were most likely to have severe disease, researchers found

May 07, 2013: Synthetic Pot Use Can Mimic Symptoms of Prenatal Disorder
Effects of this unregulated drug are unpredictable, researchers caution

May 06, 2013: Can High-Protein, Low-Carb Diet Boost Fertility Treatment?
That's the conclusion of small, early study of women undergoing in vitro fertilization

May 06, 2013: Most Men With Erectile Dysfunction Don't Seem to Get Treatment
In study of 6 million ED patients, 75 percent either didn't receive or fill prescriptions

May 03, 2013: Meth Addiction May Be Harder to Treat in Teen Girls
Small study suggests better methods needed

May 03, 2013: Urologists' Group Issues Updated Guidelines on PSA Test
Most younger men and those over 70 don't need prostate cancer screening; middle-aged men should talk with their doctor

May 03, 2013: Low-Dose 'Pill' Linked to Pain During Orgasm, Study Finds
Women on low-estrogen formulations report more pain overall, and during sex

April 30, 2013: Men Who Are Obese While Young Can Pay a Price Later
Danish study found overweight males in their 20s had worse health in middle age

April 29, 2013: Your Voice Carries Sexual Cues, Study Finds
Women prefer deep voices, men attracted to high-pitched, breathy tones

April 29, 2013: New Guidelines Suggest HIV Screening for All Adults
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says effectiveness of newer treatments, especially if given early, prompted change

April 29, 2013: Health Tip: After a Stressful Event
Avoid alcohol and drugs

April 27, 2013: Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
Study suggests women at higher risk for chronic liver disease

April 26, 2013: Magnetic Brain Stimulation May Temporarily Dull Nicotine Craving
Early study tested the noninvasive treatment on smokers

April 26, 2013: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Saturday
Event is an attempt to prevent the misuse of household meds, drug enforcement officials say

April 26, 2013: Roadside Breath Test for Drugs Could Be on Horizon
Swedish researchers detected signs of recent cocaine, marijuana, narcotic and other substance use

April 23, 2013: Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Tied to Risk for Other Cancers
Findings come from two large, long-term studies of U.S. health professionals

April 23, 2013: Even in Young Adults, Binge Drinking May Harm Circulation
Study of college students found changes that could lead to future heart troubles

April 23, 2013: Obesity Linked to Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
Men who had a biopsy that didn't find cancer were at raised risk for disease later if they were obese

April 23, 2013: Deadly Meningitis Cases Worry Gay Community
Outbreaks have killed men in New York, California, but officials now think cases on each coast unrelated