Some Dietary Supplements Linked to Liver DamageCompare
Wed, 23 May 2012 15:25:40 EST
Bodybuilding and weight loss supplements may help you look better, but with some of these supplements there's an ugly tradeoff: a very real risk of liver damage.

Bodybuilding and weight loss supplements may help you look better, but with some of these supplements there's an ugly tradeoff: a very real risk of liver damage.

The 6 Dirtiest Work PlacesCompare
Wed, 23 May 2012 00:05:37 EST
What's the dirtiest place in your office? Break-room sink faucet handles, followed by microwave door handles, keyboards, water-fountain buttons, and refrigerator door handles, a Kimberley-Clark study finds.

What's the dirtiest place in your office? Break-room sink faucet handles, followed by microwave door handles, keyboards, water-fountain buttons, and refrigerator door handles, a Kimberley-Clark study finds.

Sleep Apnea: Treatment May Help Keep BP LowCompare
Tue, 22 May 2012 19:40:16 EST
People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk for high blood pressure and heart disease, and now two new studies suggest that treating the disorder may lower this risk.

People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk for high blood pressure and heart disease, and now two new studies suggest that treating the disorder may lower this risk.

People With Diabetes May Need Earlier Colon ScreenCompare
Tue, 22 May 2012 19:04:14 EST
Should people with diabetes be screened for colon cancer at younger ages than is usually recommended? That may very well be the case, say researchers.

Should people with diabetes be screened for colon cancer at younger ages than is usually recommended? That may very well be the case, say researchers.

Death Rate Dropping for People With DiabetesCompare
Tue, 22 May 2012 17:45:17 EST
New research shows that people with diabetes are living longer, and this is likely due to heart-healthy habits and better control of blood sugar levels.

New research shows that people with diabetes are living longer, and this is likely due to heart-healthy habits and better control of blood sugar levels.

Smoking Gene May Reveal Why Some People Smoke MoreCompare
Tue, 22 May 2012 11:54:35 EST
A "smoking gun" gene may play a role in how many cigarettes certain smokers puff each day.

A "smoking gun" gene may play a role in how many cigarettes certain smokers puff each day.

Pain Doctor, Pain Patient: How Chronic Pain Affected Howard Heit, MDCompare
Tue, 22 May 2012 10:51:48 EST
WebMD talks to pain management specialist and chronic pain patient Howard Heit, MD, FACP, FASAM.

WebMD talks to pain management specialist and chronic pain patient Howard Heit, MD, FACP, FASAM.

U.S. States With Most, Least Deaths From InjuriesCompare
Tue, 22 May 2012 10:05:37 EST
Thousands of injuries could be prevented and billions of dollars in medical costs could be saved each year if states implemented more research-based prevention policies, concludes a new report released today.

Thousands of injuries could be prevented and billions of dollars in medical costs could be saved each year if states implemented more research-based prevention policies, concludes a new report released today.

Nationwide Recall of Bagged Salads ExpandsCompare
Mon, 21 May 2012 18:00:04 EST
Various bagged salads, ranging from iceberg lettuce to slaw mix, may be contaminated with listeria bacteria. The brands, some sold nationwide, are River Ranch, Farm Stand, Hy-Vee, Shurfresh, and The Farmer’s Market.

Various bagged salads, ranging from iceberg lettuce to slaw mix, may be contaminated with listeria bacteria. The brands, some sold nationwide, are River Ranch, Farm Stand, Hy-Vee, Shurfresh, and The Farmer’s Market.

Panel: Don't Get PSA Prostate Cancer ScreenCompare
Mon, 21 May 2012 17:32:52 EST
The USPSTF, the independent panel that sets U.S. policy on cancer screening, has finalized its draft guideline finding that men get more harm than benefit from routine PSA tests for prostate cancer.

The USPSTF, the independent panel that sets U.S. policy on cancer screening, has finalized its draft guideline finding that men get more harm than benefit from routine PSA tests for prostate cancer.

Some Cholesterol Drugs May Slow Prostate GrowthCompare
Mon, 21 May 2012 17:02:20 EST
Cholesterol-lowering statins may also slow the growth of the prostate, according to researchers at Duke University.

Cholesterol-lowering statins may also slow the growth of the prostate, according to researchers at Duke University.

C. diff on Rise in Kids -- and Outside HospitalCompare
Mon, 21 May 2012 16:20:42 EST
The potentially deadly diarrhea bug Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, is spreading among kids in the community, a new study shows.

The potentially deadly diarrhea bug Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, is spreading among kids in the community, a new study shows.

Spider Phobia: Brain Scan Shows Cure in 1 SessionCompare
Mon, 21 May 2012 15:56:51 EST
Before receiving treatment for her lifelong fear of spiders, one Chicago college student would flee her dorm for days if she merely suspected one’s presence.

Before receiving treatment for her lifelong fear of spiders, one Chicago college student would flee her dorm for days if she merely suspected one’s presence.

Sigmoidoscopy Cuts Colon Cancer Cases, DeathsCompare
Mon, 21 May 2012 13:47:09 EST
Regular colon cancer screening with flexible sigmoidoscopy substantially reduces the odds of developing or dying from the cancer, suggests a 12-year government-funded study.

Regular colon cancer screening with flexible sigmoidoscopy substantially reduces the odds of developing or dying from the cancer, suggests a 12-year government-funded study.

Overweight, Obese Teens Show Early Heart RisksCompare
Mon, 21 May 2012 01:31:26 EST
Two new studies show the early health risks the ever-enlarging number of obese U.S. teens face, from diabetes to heart damage.

Two new studies show the early health risks the ever-enlarging number of obese U.S. teens face, from diabetes to heart damage.

Study: Trash Old, Unused DrugsCompare
Fri, 18 May 2012 18:41:39 EST
Prescription medication "take-back" programs are increasingly promoted as a way to safely dispose of unused drugs, but they are no better for the environment than simply throwing old drugs in the trash, a new study suggests.

Prescription medication "take-back" programs are increasingly promoted as a way to safely dispose of unused drugs, but they are no better for the environment than simply throwing old drugs in the trash, a new study suggests.

CDC: All Baby Boomers Should Get Tested for Hepatitis CCompare
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:37:35 EST
One in 30 baby boomers may be infected with the hepatitis C virus, but few know it until it's too late for their livers.

One in 30 baby boomers may be infected with the hepatitis C virus, but few know it until it's too late for their livers.

Athletes Better Equipped to Play Through the PainCompare
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:09:47 EST
New research confirms that athletes have a higher tolerance for pain than couch potatoes or even weekend warriors, and the finding could help investigators discover better ways to manage pain.

New research confirms that athletes have a higher tolerance for pain than couch potatoes or even weekend warriors, and the finding could help investigators discover better ways to manage pain.

FDA Approves Generic Versions of PlavixCompare
Fri, 18 May 2012 13:58:01 EST
The FDA has approved several generic versions of the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel).

The FDA has approved several generic versions of the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel).

Chinese Herb Kudzu May Help Drinkers Cut DownCompare
Thu, 17 May 2012 18:30:20 EST
An extract from the Chinese herb kudzu may help drinkers cut down on drinking, according to a new, pilot study.

An extract from the Chinese herb kudzu may help drinkers cut down on drinking, according to a new, pilot study.

Drowning Top Cause of Injury Deaths in Kids 1-4Compare
Thu, 17 May 2012 17:55:05 EST
Although the death rate for drowning in the U.S. has gone down in the last decade, drowning leads to more deaths among young children aged 1 to 4 than any other cause except birth defects, a new report from the CDC reveals.

Although the death rate for drowning in the U.S. has gone down in the last decade, drowning leads to more deaths among young children aged 1 to 4 than any other cause except birth defects, a new report from the CDC reveals.

Cognitive Therapy for DepressionCompare
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:01:26 EST
Cognitive therapy for depression teaches people how to use a mental "toolkit" to challenge negative thoughts. Over the long term, this process can bring about positive changes in how a depressed person sees the world.

Cognitive therapy for depression teaches people how to use a mental "toolkit" to challenge negative thoughts. Over the long term, this process can bring about positive changes in how a depressed person sees the world.

More People -- Even Kids -- Need to Wear SunglassesCompare
Thu, 17 May 2012 00:03:28 EST
With summer nearly upon us, our sunglass habits could use improvement, according to a new report issued today by The Vision Council, an industry group.

With summer nearly upon us, our sunglass habits could use improvement, according to a new report issued today by The Vision Council, an industry group.

Fewer U.S. Teens and Young Adults SmokeCompare
Thu, 17 May 2012 00:03:28 EST
Fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes, a new government report shows.

Fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes, a new government report shows.

For Some Athletes, Head Blows May Hamper LearningCompare
Wed, 16 May 2012 19:03:35 EST
College football and hockey players sustain numerous blows to the head every season. Those hits, according to a new study, may add up to brain injuries that impact learning.

College football and hockey players sustain numerous blows to the head every season. Those hits, according to a new study, may add up to brain injuries that impact learning.

Raising HDL Levels May Not Lower Heart Attack RiskCompare
Wed, 16 May 2012 18:51:02 EST
It is widely believed that raising "good" cholesterol levels lowers heart attack risk, but surprising new research finds evidence that this may not be the case.

It is widely believed that raising "good" cholesterol levels lowers heart attack risk, but surprising new research finds evidence that this may not be the case.

Z-Pak Heart Attack?Compare
Wed, 16 May 2012 17:16:58 EST
Study: People taking the commonly prescribed antibiotic azithromycin -- better known as Zithromax or Z-Pak -- have an increased risk of sudden heart death. The risk is higher for those with heart failure or diabetes.

Study: People taking the commonly prescribed antibiotic azithromycin -- better known as Zithromax or Z-Pak -- have an increased risk of sudden heart death. The risk is higher for those with heart failure or diabetes.

Coffee May Be Part of the Recipe for a Longer LifeCompare
Wed, 16 May 2012 17:01:29 EST
Whatever you call it -- joe, java, mud -- it is likely a key way to jump-start your day, and now new research suggests it may not only be good at that -- but it may make your life longer.

Whatever you call it -- joe, java, mud -- it is likely a key way to jump-start your day, and now new research suggests it may not only be good at that -- but it may make your life longer.

Sunscreen Safety: Ingredients, Labels, and MoreCompare
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:39:28 EST
WebMD talks to dermatologists about sunscreen safety, ingredients, and labels.

WebMD talks to dermatologists about sunscreen safety, ingredients, and labels.

Amanda de Cadenet Starts ‘The Conversation’Compare
Wed, 16 May 2012 13:24:19 EST
The LA-based photographer’s new show dishes body image, motherhood, healthy aging, and more with top women celebrities.

The LA-based photographer’s new show dishes body image, motherhood, healthy aging, and more with top women celebrities.

Infant Head Lag May Signal AutismCompare
Wed, 16 May 2012 11:06:40 EST
Infants who show developmental delays in head and neck muscle control may be at increased risk for autism, a new study suggests.

Infants who show developmental delays in head and neck muscle control may be at increased risk for autism, a new study suggests.

Americans Living Longer but Obesity RisingCompare
Wed, 16 May 2012 00:01:50 EST
The CDC today released its annual state of the union’s health, and there’s good news and bad. We’re living longer, for example. But we’re also gaining more weight.

The CDC today released its annual state of the union’s health, and there’s good news and bad. We’re living longer, for example. But we’re also gaining more weight.

First At-Home HIV Test Nears ApprovalCompare
Tue, 15 May 2012 18:11:52 EST
An FDA advisory panel says the agency should approve over-the-counter sale of the OraQuick home HIV test. Results take only 20 minutes. One problem: About 1 in 14 people with HIV will get a negative result.

An FDA advisory panel says the agency should approve over-the-counter sale of the OraQuick home HIV test. Results take only 20 minutes. One problem: About 1 in 14 people with HIV will get a negative result.

New Sunscreen Guide: 1 in 4 Products Deemed SafeCompare
Tue, 15 May 2012 17:55:02 EST
With warmer weather on the way, the Environmental Working Group has just released a new edition of their popular sunscreen guide.

With warmer weather on the way, the Environmental Working Group has just released a new edition of their popular sunscreen guide.

Paralyzed Man's Hand Movement Partially RestoredCompare
Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:20 EST
Surgeons in St. Louis have restored partial function to a 71-year-old man's hands, which had been paralyzed following a spinal cord injury sustained in a car accident two years before the surgery.

Surgeons in St. Louis have restored partial function to a 71-year-old man's hands, which had been paralyzed following a spinal cord injury sustained in a car accident two years before the surgery.

New Clues to SchizophreniaCompare
Tue, 15 May 2012 04:02:30 EST
Scientists have developed a test that may be able to predict who is at risk for schizophrenia, a complex mental illness that is thought to run in families.

Scientists have developed a test that may be able to predict who is at risk for schizophrenia, a complex mental illness that is thought to run in families.

Flesh Eating Bacteria and LupusCompare
Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:39 EST
Aimee Copeland, the young Georgia woman battling infection with flesh-eating bacteria, reportedly has lupus. In this expert Q&A, rheumatologist Chaim Putterman discusses lupus and the risk of necrotizing fasciitis.

Aimee Copeland, the young Georgia woman battling infection with flesh-eating bacteria, reportedly has lupus. In this expert Q&A, rheumatologist Chaim Putterman discusses lupus and the risk of necrotizing fasciitis.

The Laxative-Free 'Virtual Colonoscopy'Compare
Mon, 14 May 2012 17:32:00 EST
A new study suggests that a laxative-free “virtual colonoscopy” -- which uses computerized tomography, or CT scanning, to create a three-dimensional view of the colon’s interior -- can pick up about 90% of precancerous polyps that are 10 millimeters (0.4 inches) or larger.

A new study suggests that a laxative-free “virtual colonoscopy” -- which uses computerized tomography, or CT scanning, to create a three-dimensional view of the colon’s interior -- can pick up about 90% of precancerous polyps that are 10 millimeters (0.4 inches) or larger.

Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure GenesCompare
Mon, 14 May 2012 16:11:39 EST
Does high blood pressure run in your family? Keeping physically fit may lower your odds of developing high blood pressure by a third.

Does high blood pressure run in your family? Keeping physically fit may lower your odds of developing high blood pressure by a third.

Stretching: How to Stretch, When to StretchCompare
Mon, 14 May 2012 16:04:44 EST
Should you stretch before or after a workout, and how should you stretch? WebMD talks to experts about stretching.

Should you stretch before or after a workout, and how should you stretch? WebMD talks to experts about stretching.

Sleepwalking May Be More Common Than You ThinkCompare
Mon, 14 May 2012 16:02:39 EST
Sleepwalking may be more common than experts have estimated, says a California psychiatrist. "The numbers are very big," says researcher Maurice Ohayon, MD, PhD, DSc, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of the Stanford University Sleep Epidemiology Research Center. In his poll of nearly 16,000 adults, he found nearly 30% reported a history of sleepwalking. That included episodes in childhood and adolescence.

Sleepwalking may be more common than experts have estimated, says a California psychiatrist. "The numbers are very big," says researcher Maurice Ohayon, MD, PhD, DSc, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of the Stanford University Sleep Epidemiology Research Center. In his poll of nearly 16,000 adults, he found nearly 30% reported a history of sleepwalking. That included episodes in childhood and adolescence.

Acupuncture May Be Worth a Shot for COPDCompare
Mon, 14 May 2012 13:36:58 EST
Acupuncture may allow people with the lung disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to breathe a little bit easier.

Acupuncture may allow people with the lung disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) to breathe a little bit easier.

Autism: Life After High School a Challenging TimeCompare
Mon, 14 May 2012 00:06:33 EST
This year in the U.S. about 50,000 children with autism will transition to young adulthood, and for many -- especially those without economic advantages -- this transition is far from smooth, new research shows.

This year in the U.S. about 50,000 children with autism will transition to young adulthood, and for many -- especially those without economic advantages -- this transition is far from smooth, new research shows.

Bottles, Binkies, and Batteries Send Kids to ERCompare
Mon, 14 May 2012 00:02:05 EST
The same bottle or toy that comforts small children may prove dangerous as they get older and more curious.

The same bottle or toy that comforts small children may prove dangerous as they get older and more curious.

Eggs at Breakfast May Delay HungerCompare
Fri, 11 May 2012 18:02:37 EST
Starting your day off with an egg may help curb your appetite better than cereal, new research suggests.

Starting your day off with an egg may help curb your appetite better than cereal, new research suggests.

A Better Way to Assess Body Fat and Health Risk?Compare
Fri, 11 May 2012 18:02:37 EST
BMI's days as a top way to measure body fat and associated health risks may be numbered. New research suggests that the better way to know where you stand concerning health risks related to your amount of body fat is your waist-to-height ratio.

BMI's days as a top way to measure body fat and associated health risks may be numbered. New research suggests that the better way to know where you stand concerning health risks related to your amount of body fat is your waist-to-height ratio.

Concussions: Girls Have Longer Recovery TimeCompare
Fri, 11 May 2012 17:17:40 EST
Girls take longer to recover from sports-related concussions than boys do, according to new research.

Girls take longer to recover from sports-related concussions than boys do, according to new research.

Sunscreen Ingredient Linked to EndometriosisCompare
Fri, 11 May 2012 15:41:02 EST
Certain chemicals that are widely used in sunscreens and other products because they protect against UV light are associated with an increased risk of developing the gynecological condition endometriosis, a new study shows.

Certain chemicals that are widely used in sunscreens and other products because they protect against UV light are associated with an increased risk of developing the gynecological condition endometriosis, a new study shows.

Arm and Hand Exercises for Stroke RehabCompare
Fri, 11 May 2012 13:02:42 EST
WebMD asked stroke rehab experts to describe the types of exercises that are used to help stroke survivors regain the use of their affected arm.

WebMD asked stroke rehab experts to describe the types of exercises that are used to help stroke survivors regain the use of their affected arm.

Stroke Recovery and Rehab: 10 Important QuestionsCompare
Fri, 11 May 2012 12:59:36 EST
WebMD answers questions about what to expect following a stroke, from recovery and rehab to preventing future strokes and finding support.

WebMD answers questions about what to expect following a stroke, from recovery and rehab to preventing future strokes and finding support.