Exercise a Defense Against Dementia: Study
Odds of dying from brain deterioration were less for physically fit individuals
full story » Handling Divorce May Be Easier Later in Life
Study found those who split at younger ages reported more health problems
full story » John, Mary, Joe: Simpler Names May Help You Get Ahead
Study suggests easy moniker can help people win promotions, make friends
full story » Kindergartners Who Can Pay Attention May Reap Benefits Later
Study showed the skill served them well in later grades
full story » Pot Use Could Double Risk of Car Crash, Research Shows
No reliable roadside test available to identify drugged drivers, experts say
full story » HIV Severity, Treatment Unrelated to Kids' Mental Woes: Study
No evidence found to link antiretroviral therapy with severity of psychiatric symptoms
full story » Most Teens Who Self-Harm Are Not Evaluated for Mental Health in ER
Researchers say suicide risk is highest soon after such an incident
full story » Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barrett's Esophagus Patients
Study suggests that only quitting, not cutting back, might lower threat
full story » Obesity Appears Linked to Pain
The more overweight people are, the more likely they are to experience pain, study finds
full story » Illicit Drugs Bought Off Internet May Be Poisons, Experts Warn
Case report says victims thought they'd ordered amphetamine, but got drug that turned their skin blue
full story » Depressed Kids May Be Targets for Bullying, Study Suggests
New research challenges notion that bullying leads to mental health woes
full story » Obesity Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms
As weight increases, so do patient reports of greater pain, poor quality of life, researchers say
full story » Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S.
But meds remain a significant burden for those with low incomes, chronic illnesses, study finds
full story » Facebook Might Be Tough on Users With Low Self-Esteem
Inundating friends with negative life details makes 'poster' less likeable, study finds
full story » Moving Homes Often in Childhood Might Affect Long-Term Health
Frequently uprooted kids were more likely to drink heavily, smoke as adults, study says
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