ATLANTA — The U.S. appears headed for its worst year for whooping cough in more than five decades, with the number of cases rising at an epidemic rate that experts say m...
Although the summer heat often limits daily exercise opportunities, pulling the bicycle out from the garage may help maintain a satisfactory fitness level.
And regular b...
BUTLER TWP — In response to community requests, Butler Memorial Hospital now is doing more for children.
George Pokrant, manager of the medical staff for Butler Health S...
BUTLER TWP — Dentistry has changed dramatically in the past 30 years. Traditionally, a patient visited a dentist every six months, or if a problem arose. But today, dent...
New tactics gain foothold
CHICAGO — New research shows a sharp escalation in the weapons race against cancer, with several high-tech approaches long dreamed of but not po...
Having trouble remembering phone numbers or a professor’s lecture? Try spitting out your chewing gum.
A new British study suggests that chewing flavorless gum can interf...
ATLANTA — While a full-size swimming pool is lovely if you have the space and the money, there are plenty of other water features that will help you soak tired muscles, ...
MILWAUKEE — One of life’s simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the ris...
WASHINGTON — In an age of long commutes, late sports practices, endless workdays and 24/7 television programming, the image of Mom hanging up her dish towel at 7 p.m. an...
For athletes, aging can be a real pain
MINNEAPOLIS — Dick Anderson reached the pinnacle of his rock-climbing endeavors — literally as well as figuratively — 10 years ago ...
