Work with adult cells proves fruitful
NEW YORK — A few months ago, Dr. Thomas Einhorn was treating a patient with a broken ankle that wouldn't heal, even with multiple su...
NEW YORK — Over the long term, a low-carb diet works just as well as a low-fat diet at taking off the pounds — and it might be better for your heart, new research sugges...
LOS ANGELES — People who undergo gastric bypass surgery at the same time as a family member are likely to succeed far better than people who undergo the surgery alone, a...
LOS ANGELES — Circumcision not only protects against HIV in heterosexual men, but it also helps prevent two other sexually transmitted infections, a new study found.
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Take proper precautions to keep family, self safe
As families vacation at pools, lakes and oceans this summer, parents and children can take measures to ensure water safe...
Primary care physicians could have bigger role
CHICAGO — An influential government-appointed medical panel is urging doctors to routinely screen all American teens for de...
Pediatric dentists provide child-friendly care
An effort for a healthy set of teeth for a newborn starts before a child even has teeth, and pediatric dentists work to ens...
Cutting intake fends off aging
WASHINGTON — Eat less, live longer? It seems to work for monkeys: A 20-year study found cutting calories by almost a third slowed their agi...
BUTLER TWP — VA Butler Healthcare is one of a few VA facilities with an on-site chiropractor.
"There are few hospitals in America that have chiropractors on staff," said...
Modern shoes change stride
WASHINGTON — Harvard biologist and runner Daniel Lieberman had a simple question: "How did people run without shoes?"
The answer he got is: Muc...
