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Measles Leaves People More Vulnerable to Future Infections
That's because measles virus attacks the cells that serve as the immune system's memory, wiping out established resistance to disease, a pair of new studies report.
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Nestlé Recalls Cookie Dough for Contamination
Nestlé USA is voluntarily recalling ready-to-bake refrigerated Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough products because they may be contaminated with rubber pieces.
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Recall: Frozen Berries Sold at Aldi and Raley’s
People who catch hepatitis A typically get sick 15 to 50 days after eating or drinking contaminated food or water.
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With Time Change, Use That Extra Hour for Sleep
If you're sleep-deprived and want to get an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends, the academy suggests this strategy.
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ADHD Rates Doubled Among U.S. Adults Over 10 Years
However, the rate among children remains much higher than in adults.
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High-Tech Pacifier Might Monitor Baby's Blood Sugar
While baby sucks on the pacifier, it collects saliva, tests the sugar (glucose) levels and wirelessly sends results to a receiver that a parent/caregiver can see.
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Mom With Breast Cancer Has Healthy Baby After Chemo
Jade Devis was just a few months pregnant when she learned she had a fast-growing type of breast cancer.
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Mutant Gene Kept Woman From Getting Alzheimer's
Researchers report on a potentially groundbreaking case of a woman whose genetic mutation staved off dementia for decades, even though her brain had already been damaged by Alzheimer's disease.
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Running - Even a Little -- Helps You Live Longer
Even a little running on a regular basis can extend your life, Australian researchers say.
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Many on Medicare Face Crippling Medical Bills
Even with Medicare coverage, older Americans with serious health conditions are often burdened by medical bills, a new study finds.
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Many Areas in U.S. Lack Child Psychiatrists
Despite a growing need for mental health care for children and teens -- including a rise in youth suicide -- many areas of the United States lack any child psychiatrists, new research reports.
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Meatless Meat Sparks Backlash
The rise in popularity of next-generation vegan "meat" is sparking push back from industry groups and others.
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Too Much Screen Time May Stunt Toddlers' Brains
Toddlers who spend loads of time looking at tablets, smartphones or TVs may be changing their brains, and not for the better.
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1 in 4 High School Kids Vape, Mint Flavor Preferred
More than one in every four U.S. high school students (27.5%) currently vape, a new study shows.
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People Turn to Social Media to Diagnose STDs
People worried that they have a sexually transmitted disease are more often turning to social media to receive a diagnosis, according to a new report.
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New Alzheimer’s Drug from China: Hope or Hype?
Some are urging caution about a new drug approved in China that claims to improve brain function in people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Vitamin D Key to Muscle Strength in Older Adults
Vitamin D deficiency is linked with poor muscle health in older adults, a new study finds.
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U.S. ERs See Doubling of Teen Sexual Abuse Cases
Sexually abused youths are turning more often to U.S. emergency departments for help, a new study finds.
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Tough Childhoods Can Leave a Lifetime of Harm
Traumatic experiences in childhood can do lifelong harm to physical and mental health, education and work, the CDC says.
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Experts: Climate Change 'Threat to Human Well-Being'
A global coalition of more than 11,000 scientists warns that planet Earth is facing a "climate emergency" that will cause "untold human suffering" unless drastic steps are taken.
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