Latest articles by Joe Brownstein
Unexplained Infant Deaths to be Recorded in New Database
Researchers are creating a new database to better understand cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Elderly Brains Stay Sharp After a Low Trans Fat Life
Eating a lot of trans fat harms thinking abilities in old age, a new study suggests.
Prozac Works Better When Given with Talk Therapy
Antidepressants and talk therapy work better when given together than either treatment does alone, a new study shows.
Testosterone Treatment Increases Muscle, Study Says, Fueling Debate
Testosterone treatments help men gain muscle and lose fat, a new study says, but researchers say the risks of heart problems and prostate cancer remain unclear.
If '250 Calorie' Label Doesn't Stop You, '50 Minute Jog' Label Might
Food labels that show us how much exercise we'd need to do to burn off the calories prompt healthier choices, a new study finds.
Baldness Treatments May Mimic Growth of Animals' Winter Coats
In some animals, the signals that trigger hair growth vary with the seasons.
Healthy Habits Are Most Contagious Among Similar Friends
Even people who were obese were more likely to pick up the new activity when grouped with other obese people than when grouped with thinner people.
Prostate Cancer May Be Linked to Birth Control Pill in Water Supply
The link held up across the globe.
Experimental Fat-Destroying Drug Could Aid in Weight Loss
Obese monkeys lost weight on the drug, while lean monkeys were not affected by taking it.
People with Asthma, Allergies Should Avoid Air Fresheners, Scented Products
The advice may apply to products that may be labeled "natural" as well.
Dads' Depression Linked to Kids' Behavior Problems
Fathers mental health issues have taken a back seat to those of moms.
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to 2,200 Deaths
The findings highlight the fact that ED may be a warning sign of heart or other health conditions.
Vitamins May Increase Women's Risk of Dying, Research Finds
The new study linked a number of individual vitamins and minerals to the slight mortality risk.
Health Value of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Questioned
Recent studies have failed to find evidence that omega-3s prevent deaths from heart disease.
Gentler Shock to Out-of-Rhythm Hearts Shows Promise
The use of defibrillators to reset a heart to its normal rhythm maybe become a thing of the past if high-frequency alternating currents can more gently do the trick.
The Best and Worst Words to Use When Discussing Kids' Weights
The wrong words stigmatize and demoralize kids, parents say.
Kids' Checkups Too Short to Address Health Issues
Chronic health problems may begin early in life.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria's Rise Tied to Antibiotic Cream
The origin of the USA300 strain has remained unknown, in part because, unlike other MRSA strains, it appears to have evolved outside of hospitals.
New Malaria Vaccine Made from Mosquito Spit
An intravenous injection would be a first for a vaccine.
Japan May Soon Lose Top Longevity Ranking
Japan, like the U.S, is likely to continue dropping in the rankings.
Bacteria Causing 'Black Death' Likely Extinct, Study Finds
The bacteria that killed millions differ from those responsible for current plague outbreaks.
