June 19, 2013: Study Reveals How New Respiratory Virus Spreads
Infectious-disease experts went to Middle East to gather information on often deadly MERS virus

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

June 19, 2013: Many U.S. Adults Under-Vaccinated Against Whooping Cough, Survey Finds
Only 20 percent got shot within last 10 years

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

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 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 14, 2013: Steroid Injections for Back Pain Linked to Spinal Fracture Risk
Study of older adults doesn't prove that steroids are to blame, but experts advise caution

June 13, 2013: Which Women Might Benefit From Drugs to Prevent Breast Cancer?
New research suggests it depends on certain gene variations

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: Standard Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy as Good as Costlier Newcomer: Study
Biologic drug Enbrel wasn't better for patients who didn't respond to methotrexate alone

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: Blood Tests May Predict COPD Flare-Ups
Signs of chronic inflammation in the blood linked to faster deterioration of lung function

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

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

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 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 04, 2013: Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Moderately Obese, Too
It reduces symptoms of type 2 diabetes, studies found, but surgical risks exist

June 04, 2013: Summer Deadliest Time of Year for Teen Drivers
Crashes often linked to distracted driving

June 03, 2013: More Men Taking Testosterone, But Risks Unclear
Study finds upsurge in use among men worried about 'low T,' but research suggests the drug has hazards

June 03, 2013: Fine-Tuning Breast Cancer Treatments: What Works Better?
Studies compared side effects with different Taxol schedules, and between radiation and surgery

June 03, 2013: Experimental Drug Shows Benefits Against Melanoma in Early Study
Lambrolizumab activates body's immune system to kill cancerous cells, researchers say

June 03, 2013: Drug May Work Against Advanced Thyroid Cancer
Sorafenib appeared to delay disease progression, shrink tumors in early study

June 03, 2013: Health Tip: Is Your Asthma Getting Worse?
Symptoms may become more severe

May 31, 2013: Many Parents Unaware of Teens' Abuse of ADHD Drugs
So-called 'study drugs' don't boost grades, and abusing them is dangerous, researchers warn

May 31, 2013: Bullied Kids More Likely to Self-Harm as Teens
There are no harmless forms of bullying, study warns

May 30, 2013: Transfusions With Heart Surgery Might Raise Infection Risk
Delicate balance exists between treating anemia, avoiding side effects from infusion of red blood cells, study says

May 30, 2013: Sunless Tanners Still a Tough Sell, Survey Finds
Despite health risks associated with tanning, many young women still prefer the real thing

May 29, 2013: One in 600 Flights Involves Medical Emergency, Study Says
Physician passengers assist in nearly half of cases

May 29, 2013: Mental Ills in Kids With Epilepsy May Depend on Seizure Location
Psychiatric symptoms more common when brain's temporal lobe is involved, researchers find

May 28, 2013: More Booze in Movies for Kids, Study Finds
But scenes with tobacco have dropped, researchers say

May 28, 2013: Women's Weight-Loss Surgery May Benefit Later Offspring
Study links procedure to genetic activity in children

May 27, 2013: Military Families May Need Help With Mental Health
Depression, anxiety and sleep problems can arise during long deployments of loved ones

May 26, 2013: Lawn Mower Injuries Often Caused by Distraction
Docs offer safety tips to protect fingers, hands and feet

May 24, 2013: Common Glaucoma Drug May Cause Droopy Eyelids, Study Finds
Doctors should be cautious when prescribing specific eyedrops, researchers say

May 24, 2013: Parents Underestimate Influence Over Teens' Substance Abuse: Survey
1 in 5 thought child wouldn't listen to advice on the issue, but research suggests otherwise

May 24, 2013: How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again
Diners underestimated by as much as 500 calories in study

May 23, 2013: Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds
High blood pressure, other complications seen in adolescence

May 23, 2013: Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition
Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds

May 23, 2013: Statins May Hamper Workout Results
Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study

May 23, 2013: U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report
Physical activity helps them do better academically and socially, experts say

May 23, 2013: Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds
Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge

May 23, 2013: U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report
Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find

May 22, 2013: COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured
Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study

May 22, 2013: Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk
Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds

May 21, 2013: Student Suicide May Spur Similar Thoughts in Teens
'Suicide contagion' occurs even among those who didn't know victim, study found

May 21, 2013: COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids
Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says