Latest articles by Catherine Winters
Fast-Food Consumption Slows Down
Americans are eating fewer fast foods but there's room for improvement.
Chew on This: 8 Foods for Healthy Teeth
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
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.
Sibling Bullying Is Under-Recognized, Study Finds
Bullying has become the focus of increased attention in recent years, but researchers say that one group of bullies has been overlooked: siblings.
Amoxicillin Doesn't Help Some Respiratory Infections
Amoxicillin is no better than a placebo at treating the symptoms of a lower respiratory-tract infection.
Post-Smoking Weight Gain Doesn't Harm Heart
People who quit smoking may gain some weight but their hearts still benefit.
Walking and Running May Offer Similar Heath Benefits
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
Eating peppers may lower the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study says.
Hormone Treatments May Reduce Women's Alzheimer's Risk
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
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
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
Regular walking improves quality of life in people who have suffered a stroke.
Colonoscopy Isn't Just for High-Risk People
Using colonoscopy to check for cancer in average-risk people saves lives.
Weight, Lack of Exercise Raise Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Getting more exercise will lower BMI and the risk for a type of colorectal cancer.
Could an Avocado a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
Avocado eaters have a better diet and a lower risk for metabolic syndrome.
CT Scans for Lung Cancer May Save Lives
A new study finds that regularly screening heavy smokers could save thousands of lives yearly.
Diabetes Control Has Gotten Much Better
More Americans are meeting three key goals for managing their diabetes.
Can Folic Acid Prevent Autism?
Folic acid supplements in early pregnancy may lower the risk of autistic disorder.
