Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: New Clue

A new clue to the cause of sudden infant death syndrome comes from baby mice that suddenly die when their brain serotonin levels go haywire.

117 West Nile Virus Deaths in 2007

As the 2008 West Nile virus season begins in the U.S., the CDC says last year there were 175,000 infections, with 1,227 serious cases and 117 deaths.

FDA Urged to Toughen Diabetes Drug Tests

Drug companies should be required to conduct stricter safety tests before marketing new diabetes drugs, expert advisors told the FDA.

Kroger Beef Recall Expands

The Kroger ground beef recall has been expanded to include seveeral supermarket chains in multiple states.

Erections: Use 'Em or Lose 'Em

The more times per week an aging man has sex, the lower his risk of erectile dysfunction, Finnish researchers find.

Microchip Detects Tumor Cells in Blood

An experimental technique for detecting and analyzing tumor cells in the blood has the potential to change the face of cancer treatment, researchers say.

New Screening Tool for Dementia

A new screening tool for dementia gauges the ability of older adults to perform everyday tasks.

Why People Vote: Is it in the Genes?

Studies suggest genes may play a role in people's desire to participate in social behavior like voting.

Age-21 Drinking Laws Cut Traffic Deaths

Tough minimum drinking age laws can curb drunk-driving deaths, according to a new study.

Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Halted

Myriad Genetics is halting work on its experimental Alzheimer's disease drug Flurizan after disappointing study results.

Nearly Half of Eye Injuries Occur at Home

Most Americans are unaware that almost half of eye injuries occur in the home and that protective eyewear could prevent almost all of them.

Green Tea Lowers Risk of Heart Disease

Drinking green tea rapidly improves the health of the cells lining the blood vessels and helps lower one's risk for heart disease.

Broccoli May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk

Men who eat broccoli a few times a week may have a lower prostate cancer risk than men who don't, new research suggests.

Watermelon: A Natural Viagra?

Watermelon may be a natural Viagra, says a researcher. That's because the popular summer fruit is richer than experts believed in an amino acid called citrulline.

HIV Death Gap Closing

Death from AIDS is the exception, not the rule, with early detection of HIV and state-of-the-art medical care, a JAMA study shows.

Many Sunscreens Ineffective, Group Says

An environmental research and advocacy group contends that most name-brand sunscreens are insufficiently effective or potentially unsafe.

Salmonella: FDA Looks Beyond Tomatoes

The FDA is expanding its salmonella outbreak probe to include not just tomatoes, but other produce items commonly served with tomatoes.

Preemies Face Painful Hospital Procedures

Newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) often undergo painful and stressful procedures without pain treatment, a new French study shows.

Possible to Predict In Vitro Success?

We’ve come a long way since the first test tube baby was born in 1978. Now researchers are looking at how to predict whether women will become pregnant from in vitro fertilization.

Beef Recalled Because of E. coli Risk

Nebraska Beef Ltd. of Omaha, Neb. has recalled about 531,707 pounds of beef used to make ground beef because of the risk of E. coli..

Moms Eat Junk Food, Kids Get Fat

Mothers who eat junk food during pregnancy and while breastfeeding have obesity-prone children, rat studies suggest.

Fatty Liver Disease Ups Kids' Heart Risk

A new study shows non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is associated with more serious heart disease risk factors in overweight and obese children.

Workplace Programs Help Shed Pounds

Workplace wellness programs are effective in helping employees lose weight, a research review shows.

U.S. Leads the World in Illegal Drug Use

Despite tough anti-drug laws, a new survey shows the U.S. has the highest level of illegal drug use in the world.

FDA OKs Concerta for Adult ADHD

The FDA has approved the drug Concerta for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults.