ATLANTA — Children ages 2 to 5 should get flu shots, an advisory panel said Wednesday, widening the group of Americans urged to seek protection from a virus that kills t...
When researchers set out to test whether two nutritional supplements helped relieve arthritis pain, many were hopeful that a clear-cut answer would emerge about the popu...
Antibiotic, creatine may slow disease
WASHINGTON — An antibiotic and a muscle-related compound are leading candidates for a major government study of whether certain comp...
Birth control users warned of affects
ST. LOUIS — Women who use the Ortho Evra birth-control patch face twice the risk of developing blood clots than those who take the p...
Study shows disappointing bone protection
BOSTON — For years, doctors have been telling older women to take calcium and vitamin D tablets to protect their bones as they a...
BOSTON — A husband or wife with a debilitating illness can hasten your own death, a study suggests.
The researchers blame the stress and the loss of companionship, pract...
Adult day care often helps senior citizens improve their mental and physical health, maintain their level of independence and prevent mental deterioration.
In its adult...
CHICAGO — Swordfish is among the protein sources recommended in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, even though two other federal agencies say the sea...
The fact that the weight and fitness levels of our children is a grave concern today is not news, but the creative ways the epidemic is being tackled by some parents and...
Menus must offer healthy food choices
In an effort to tip the scales towards reversing childhood obesity, all public schools must adopt formal nutrition and exercise poli...
