A new study found that participants whose body mass indexes (BMIs) went from the "obese" range in early adulthood down to the "overweight" range by their midlife halved their risk of an early death.Read More

Taking calcium and vitamin D might help older adults curb the risk of a bone fracture, but vitamin D alone does not do the job, a new research review concluded.Read More

The holidays are upon us, and as families visit Grandma and Grandpa's and other homes that may not be used to having little ones underfoot, it's an important reminder to safely store dangerous products. Household cleaning products represent a major source of exposures reported to US poison control centers, and they commonly involve the eyes,...Read More

A study which will involve parents filming their newborn infants with a smartphone app, could lead to earlier detection of brain impairments such as cerebral palsy, the West Australian (WA) state government said on Friday.Read More

Pediatricians routinely advise parents of children who snore regularly and have sleepiness, fatigue or other symptoms consistent with sleep disordered breathing, to get a sleep study; this can help determine whether their child has obstructive sleep apnea, which is often treated with surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoids (adenotonsillectomy). Often pediatricians make surgery recommendations...Read More

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become too high — a common health problem in the UK. But one of the best ways to prevent the condition is to make some simple diet changes, including drinking a certain tea. Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health...Read More

Stress in the evening may take more of a toll on your body than stress at other times of day, a new study suggests. The reason? Later in the day, the human body releases lower levels of the hormone that helps ease stress, according to researchers from Japan, UPI wrote. “Our study suggests a possible...Read More