Health News

Sunshine for the Outside and In
While soaking up rays in moderation can be beneficial for the skin, sunlight and the vitamin D that comes with it can also help women on the inside.
Take a Walk on the Safe Side
One of the first things we learn as children is to look both ways before crossing the street. No matter your age, this childhood lesson can mean the difference between life and death.
Long-Term Lift for Sleep Apnea Sufferers
Obesity can worsen obstructive sleep apnea. But if someone with this disorder learns how to eat right, exercise and lose weight, will it actually make a difference in the long run?
Uptick in Foodborne Infection
When it comes to episodes of food poisoning in the US, there is good news and there is bad news.
Quality Care Isn’t Always a Picnic
Being satisfied with surgical care and receiving quality surgical care aren't the same thing. Being unsatisfied with surgical care doesn’t necessarily mean the surgical staff flubbed the job.
Genes Make the Cancer Difference
Scientists are continuing to discover that the location of a cancer isn’t the whole story. The genetic make-up of the tumors makes a huge difference in how the cancer behaves and how it can be treated.
A Prime Climate for Lyme Disease
As summer activities approach, Lyme disease-carrying ticks may put a damper on outdoor activities in parts of the country where they previously weren't a big concern.
Sidelined from Sports Specialization
Competition among young athletes can be fierce—so fierce, in fact, that some athletes may play their sport more than they can handle. And that intense focus on one sport may put these growing athletes at risk of serious injury.
Bird Flu May Pass from Human to Human
The reports of the H7N9 bird flu strain in China have had health officials on alert. The latest development could cause further concern and potentially mean easier transmission of infection.
More Advanced Cancer in Medicaid Patients
Rates of cancers that develop in the head and neck are growing in the United States and around the world. In part, this increase can be blamed on the human papillomavirus.