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Many Americans may believe that private insurance can keep major medical bills at bay. But a new survey finds that one-fifth of people with private plans still spend at least 5 percent of their income on out-of-pocket health care costs. More>>
As the winter's first big snowstorm hits the Midwest and an Arctic blast barrels toward the East Coast this week, experts are offering tips on how to deal with the cold and snow. More>>
The "Obamacare" marketplaces are now gearing up for a new challenge: persuading Americans who slogged through last year's troubled open enrollment to renew their coverage. More>>
In an attempt to make smoking less attractive, Australia recently mandated that cigarette packs there be sold in plain wrappers with large, graphic health warnings. More>>
Annual lung cancer screenings for long-term smokers may soon be covered by Medicare, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Monday. More>>
Laundry detergent "pods" seriously sickened more than 700 U.S. children and killed at least one in a recent two-year period, a new report reveals. More>>
The approaching holiday season can pose challenges for the 18 million Americans with an alcohol use disorder, an addiction specialist warns. More>>
Another study finds that having a sense of meaning and purpose in your life might do more than just give you focus -- it might help you live longer, too. More>>
Kids who believe their friends like them, no matter what, may be less prone to feeling bad about themselves when things go wrong, a new study hints. More>>
Since its initial launch in 2013, Google Glass has been touted as a revolutionary entry into the world of "smart" eyewear. More>>
Throwing another wrinkle into the ongoing debate over the effects of media violence, new research suggests that movies and video games might not deserve the blame for real-life crime. More>>
Working non-standard hours -- often called "shift work" -- for many years is not only hard on the body, but may also dull the mind, new research suggests. More>>
Nearly three-quarters of people whose hearts are found to be healthy after being checked for coronary artery disease continue to have persistent symptoms such as chest pain, a new study finds. More>>
Infants are exposed to more speech from mothers during their first year of life, which may be why they often pay more attention to mom, new research suggests. More>>
Despite recent efforts to create awareness about concussion among young athletes, a new study found that high school football players still don't know enough about the symptoms and consequences of this type of head injury. More>>
A few simple steps can help make this weekend's time change easier to cope with, a sleep expert says. More>>
Almost one-fifth of Americans do daily battle with crippling, chronic pain, a large new survey reveals, with the elderly and women struggling the most. More>>
New research supports replacing the traditional way of reimbursing doctors for care -- paying for each service provided -- with an alternative system that gives a set amount of money to health care organizations for patient care. More>>
Drinking lots of milk could be bad for your health, a new study reports. More>>
In a cutting-edge look at the biology of crime, a team of Swedish investigators has identified two specific genetic mutations that appear to be linked to a higher risk for extremely violent behavior. More>>
"Social host" laws, which hold adults accountable for any underage drinking that takes place on their property, may help curb teenage drinking, according to the preliminary findings of a new study. More>>
More than 10 percent of babies born with an infection called cytomegalovirus will suffer permanent hearing loss, a new study reports. More>>
Although drinking during pregnancy has long been considered taboo, new research suggests that as many as one in 20 U.S. children may have health or behavioral problems related to alcohol exposure before birth. More>>
On Friday, the governors of New York and New Jersey announced strict new quarantine measures for anyone returning via Kennedy and Newark Liberty airports who may have had contacts with Ebola patients. More>>
For those teens who try to avoid spending time with their parents and siblings, new research suggests that sitting down for family meals might help them stay slim as adults. More>>
Riding a bus or an elevator full of sniffles, coughs and sneezes is one of the more unpleasant aspects of the flu season. More>>
Teens' conflicts at home increase the risk of problems at school for up to two days, according to a new study. More>>
Besides the danger and worry from the disease itself, many Americans battling cancer are faced with high bills for medical care, two new reports show. More>>
A crucial part of conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) -- the incubation of embryos in a laboratory dish -- can instead take place in a device inside the vagina, new research suggests. More>>
Binge drinking among young adult men may lead to increased blood pressure, according to a new study. More>>
Headlines remain riveted on the three Ebola cases in Dallas. But, mental health specialists say overblown fear is a much bigger health threat to Americans. More>>
A man's love of coffee could hamper the success of a couple's infertility treatment, a small new study suggests. More>>
"Diagnosing Ebola is very different from treating Ebola." More>>
A large number of American teens continue to send and receive sexual images on their cellphones -- a practice dubbed sexting, according to a new study. More>>
President Barack Obama says he's considering appointing an "Ebola czar" to oversee the federal government's response to the small but anxiety-producing presence of the often lethal virus in the United States. More>>
The second nurse at a Dallas hospital to be diagnosed with Ebola was transferred Wednesday night to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. More>>
Residents of major U.S. metropolitan areas who need a psychiatrist are often likely to come up empty-handed, regardless of ability to pay, new research suggests. More>>
There's no magic bullet in the foreseeable future for the treatment of people infected by Ebola, infectious-disease experts say. More>>
Being a parent makes cancer patients more likely to seek life-extending treatments, a new study says. More>>
Although exercise has long been thought to help improve the symptoms of depression, teenagers may not reap these benefits, a new British study suggests. More>>
Eating disorders can begin before puberty and may be linked with other mental health issues, a new study shows. More>>
Another study suggests that coffee might actually be healthy for your liver, and that even decaffeinated coffee may have this effect. More>>
One-quarter of Americans now view Ebola as a major public health threat to the United States, with many saying they'd change their travel plans due to Ebola fears, a new Harris Poll/HealthDay survey reveals. More>>
College athletes in contact sports such as football and soccer are more than twice as likely as other college athletes to carry a superbug known as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), new research finds. More>>
When it comes to pain relief during labor and delivery, mom probably knows best, new research suggests. More>>
Five major U.S. airports will begin screening travelers entering the country from the three West African nations hit hardest by the ongoing Ebola epidemic, federal health officials announced Wednesday. More>>
Average life expectancy in the United States reached an all-time high of 78.8 years in 2012, federal officials reported Wednesday. More>>
Eating out might not be as bad for your waistline as you might think. More>>
Thinking about taking a drive after popping some over-the-counter medications? Better check the label first, warn experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. More>>
Folks who chug lots of coffee may have their genetics to thank for their java cravings, a new study says. More>>
President Barack Obama said Monday that his administration is preparing additional screening measures to prevent the Ebola epidemic ravaging West Africa from gaining a foothold in the United States. More>>
New research confirms that you have your parents to thank for how tall or short you are. More>>
The first Ebola patient to be diagnosed in the United States has "taken a turn for the worse," federal health officials said Sunday. More>>
Cyberbullying and negative messages targeting overweight and obese people are common on social media, a new study finds. More>>
The more alcohol young men drink, the lower their sperm count and quality may be, new research suggests. More>>
Although teens and young adults who abuse prescription painkillers face a high risk of overdose, most don't know how to respond when one occurs, new research shows. More>>
When unemployment rates climb, women tend to put the brakes on motherhood. And for many young women, that decision may turn out to be a permanent choice, new research suggests. More>>
The first confirmed case of Ebola has surfaced in the United States, involving a man who recently flew here from Liberia, federal health officials announced late Tuesday. More>>
In books and movies, plots involving older men chasing much younger women abound. More>>
For millions of overweight Americans, regular exercise remains a prime weapon against excess weight and the threat of Type 2 diabetes. More>>
Regular daily exercise appears to improve children's attention and multi-tasking skills, according to a new study. More>>
Long-acting contraceptive devices should be the first choice of birth control for teenage girls, new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics state. More>>
Antidepressants are commonly used to treat social phobia, but a new report argues that "talk therapy" is the better first option. More>>
The U.S. government announced Thursday that it will launch a massive research effort to explore alternative ways of managing chronic pain among members of the military. More>>
Working long hours may increase your risk for diabetes, a new study suggests. But the finding seems to depend on your job. More>>
Multitasking with smartphones, laptop computers and other media devices could change the structure of your brain, according to a new study. More>>
The top U.S. soda makers have agreed to help reduce Americans' consumption of calories from sugary beverages by one-fifth during the next decade -- by shrinking drink sizes and marketing healthier options. More>>
People tend to drink more alcohol on days when they're more physically active, a new study finds. More>>
Younger college graduates are more likely to trust health information from questionable sources on the Internet than older high school grads would, new research reports. More>>
The U.S. National Institutes of Health is investing $10 million in additional funding in scientific trials to encourage researchers to consider gender in their preclinical and clinical studies. More>>
Fear of losing your job can increase the risk for developing asthma, according to a new European study. More>>
New research raises doubts about the possible benefits of e-cigarettes for people with cancer. More>>
Pregnant women who live in leafy, green neighborhoods are less likely to have premature or low birth weight babies, a new study suggests. More>>
When it comes to firearm deaths, Hawaii has the fewest gun deaths in the United States, while the District of Columbia has the highest, according to new research. More>>
Teens and young adults who've been mentored may be more likely to get a job that provides them with greater responsibility and independence early on in their career, according to a new study. More>>
When it comes to emergency room waiting times, patients seeking care at larger urban hospitals are likely to spend more time staring down the clock than those seen at smaller or more rural facilities, new research suggests. More>>
Twelve states now have confirmed cases of Enterovirus D68, the severe respiratory illnesses that may have sickened hundreds of children, U.S. health officials report. More>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is focusing on the "Low T" fad, questioning whether the boom in testosterone replacement therapy is helping or harming the health of aging American males. More>>
A new blood test is the first objective scientific way to diagnose major depression in adults, a new study claims. More>>
One in five American men admits to using violence against his spouse or partner, a new survey shows. More>>
Illegal drug use among teens in the United States is on the decline, according to a new federal report. More>>
Trading the gas pedal for foot power or bike power to get to your job can also improve your mental health, British researchers report. More>>
A relatively small number of medications are responsible for sending thousands of young children to the hospital for accidental ingestion, a U.S. government study finds. More>>
Some parents may make things worse for their anxious kids by falling into what researchers call the "protection trap" -- reassuring them, lavishing them with attention or making the threat go away, according to the... More>>
Combining two medications with parent training appears to improve anger, irritability and violent tendencies in children whose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is coupled with severe aggression, a new study... More>>
Obese people may be more vulnerable to environmental food cues than thin people because of differences in their brain chemistry, a new study suggests. More>>
Most adults can remember the battery of health services they endured as kids: hearing and vision tests, dental exams, regular checkups and vaccinations. More>>
A mother's response to her baby's crying may be influenced by her own childhood, a new study reports. More>>
Taking really short but frequent walks can counteract the harm caused by sitting for long periods of time, a new study suggests. More>>
Among infants as young as 6 months old who exhibited symptoms of autism, therapy provided by parents seemed to prevent developmental delays by age 3 in most of the tots, a small new study suggests. More>>
While a burly kid on the playground may be the stereotype of a childhood bully, a new study suggests some of the most damaging bullies are as close to home as you can get: They're siblings who tease, make fun of and... More>>
A new single-dose, injected drug appears safe and effective at helping ease flu symptoms, two new studies show. More>>
When it comes to breast cancer risk, women's bras are off the hook, a new study says. More>>
More than 20 states have obesity rates topping one-third of their population, and six states saw a rise in obesity rates last year, according to two new reports on America's worrisome, widening girth. More>>
Breast-feeding may help women lose their pregnancy weight and keep it off if they were obese before they became pregnant, according to new research. More>>
Female animals or cells are rarely used in surgical research studies, even though sex differences can have a major impact on medical research, a new study finds. More>>
Some people may be allergic to the antibiotics used to keep pests away from fruits and vegetables. More>>
Secondhand vapor created by one brand of electronic cigarette harbors fewer hazardous chemicals than regular cigarette smoke, although the researchers report the finding doesn't leave e-cigarettes in the clear. More>>
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The impact of 'burning the midnight oil' is more far-reaching than you think.
The impact of 'burning the midnight oil' is more far-reaching than you think.
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