Teens who have high hopes for the future were less likely to threaten or injure someone with a weapon, a recent study reports.…
A routine childbirth proves expensive and complicated. Insurance company adjustments, inconsistent billing and mystery costs…
Scientists have long thought that regions of DNA called telomeres control how long you live. We are now learning that it…
Vaccines have long been considered safe, but many people still believe they are not. A new study shows that people who think…
As US mothers returned to breastfeeding, the market for infant formula dried up, leading formula makers to seek new markets…
Triclosan, an ingredient in soap and many household cleansers, has gained a bad reputation. A recent study looking for a…
Survivors of those who have died by suicide have special needs that many people do not quite understand. An expert in grief…
A new analysis shows that the US health care system will save money in the long run by screening people born in Asia and…
A recent study to assess the health benefits of alcohol was halted after investigators were found to have ties to the alcohol…
Stripping away preexisting conditions coverage would have far-reaching effects, but 50- to 64-year-olds are most vulnerable.…
A new type of antibiotic uses DNA to fight a common deadly microbe, _Clostridium difficile_. These new drugs are inexpensive…
Medical social workers coordinate care, an especially important job in complicated cases. Just as nurses and doctors are…
Over the past 45 years, women have married later, attained higher education and joined the workforce in record numbers.…
Hospitals have been designed throughout the years to be functional. But for patients, that often means cold and scary. Two…
Vaccination against the flu is the best way to stop its spread, but a recent study suggests increasing air circulation and…
A new e-cigarette called Juul may be gaining popularity among youth. A new study used a novel approach to see if kids are…
New research suggests that people who previously suffered from depression can thrive and live happier lives than before.…
Ayahuasca has long been used for indigenous healing and spiritual rituals. Now, a Brazilian clinical trial has confirmed…
Separating children from their parents is not just a psychological stress, it's a DNA stress. Scientific research shows…
Most European nations have seen suicide rates fall by 20 percent or more. Research is limited, but some studies blame US…