Fast-Food Consumption Slows Down By Catherine Winters last updated 14 October 22 Americans are eating fewer fast foods but there's room for improvement.
Chew on This: 8 Foods for Healthy Teeth By Catherine Winters published 14 March 14 Brushing and flossing your teeth can help maintain oral health, but eating certain foods is also good for you teeth. Here's a look at eight foods that may help keep your mouth healthy.
Critical Care May Not Always Be Right Choice By Catherine Winters published 9 September 13 Physicians often view the treatment patients receive in intensive care units as being futile. What's more, such care runs up a huge price tag, a new study suggests.
Painful Problem: Why Kids Face Chronic Pain By Catherine Winters published 1 July 13 Chronic pain is on the rise in children.
Sibling Bullying Is Under-Recognized, Study Finds By Catherine Winters published 17 June 13 Bullying has become the focus of increased attention in recent years, but researchers say that one group of bullies has been overlooked: siblings.
Women Abused as Children More Likely to Have Kids with Autism By Catherine Winters published 30 May 13
Post-Smoking Weight Gain Doesn't Harm Heart By Catherine Winters published 30 May 13 People who quit smoking may gain some weight but their hearts still benefit.
Amoxicillin Doesn't Help Some Respiratory Infections By Catherine Winters published 30 May 13 Amoxicillin is no better than a placebo at treating the symptoms of a lower respiratory-tract infection.
Walking and Running May Offer Similar Heath Benefits By Catherine Winters published 30 May 13 Walkers and runners in a new study saw similar gains in heart health, as long as they covered the same distance.
Eating Peppers May Lower Parkinson's Risk By Catherine Winters published 30 May 13 Eating peppers may lower the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study says.
Hormone Treatments May Reduce Women's Alzheimer's Risk By Catherine Winters published 30 May 13 Hormone treatments aimed at easing the symptoms of menopause may also be good for a woman's brain, depending upon when she starts taking them.
Skin Cancer Linked with Lower Alzheimer's Risk By Catherine Winters published 15 May 13 People who've had the common forms of skin cancer may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
Live Music May Help Premature Babies, Study Says By Catherine Winters published 15 April 13 The sounds of live music confer health benefits on the tiniest and most vulnerable people—premature babies who are being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit, a new study says.
Brisk Walking Helps Stroke Survivors By Catherine Winters published 8 March 13 Regular walking improves quality of life in people who have suffered a stroke.
Colonoscopy Isn't Just for High-Risk People By Catherine Winters published 5 March 13 Using colonoscopy to check for cancer in average-risk people saves lives.
Weight, Lack of Exercise Raise Risk of Colorectal Cancer By Catherine Winters published 26 February 13 Getting more exercise will lower BMI and the risk for a type of colorectal cancer.
Could an Avocado a Day Keep the Doctor Away? By Catherine Winters published 25 February 13 Avocado eaters have a better diet and a lower risk for metabolic syndrome.
CT Scans for Lung Cancer May Save Lives By Catherine Winters published 25 February 13 A new study finds that regularly screening heavy smokers could save thousands of lives yearly.
Diabetes Control Has Gotten Much Better By Catherine Winters published 20 February 13 More Americans are meeting three key goals for managing their diabetes.
Can Folic Acid Prevent Autism? By Catherine Winters published 13 February 13 Folic acid supplements in early pregnancy may lower the risk of autistic disorder.
Slashing the Salt Would Save Lives By Catherine Winters published 12 February 13 Most Americans consume about a teaspoon and a half of salt a day.
Older Women Don't Need Mammograms Every Year By Catherine Winters published 5 February 13 Screening for breast cancer every other year does not harm older women.
