C-Section Affects Moms' Response to Baby

Moms who deliver naturally may be more responsive to their newborn's cries than women who deliver via cesarean section, a study shows.

Tobacco-Tied Cancer Cases Top 2 Million

About 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers were diagnosed in the U.S. from 1999 to 2004, says the CDC.

Who Uses and Abuses Drugs and Alcohol?

Young people ages 12 to 17 used less marijuana and cocaine in 2007 but abused prescription drugs more, according to new federal government figures that track drug, alcohol and tobacco use.

Deaths Heighten Arthritis Drugs Warning

The TNF blockers Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade will get stronger warnings about fungal infections, including one called histoplasmosis.

Marijuana Ingredients May Fight MRSA

Chemicals in marijuana may be useful in fighting MRSA, a kind of staph bacterium that is resistant to certain antibiotics, a study shows.

Childhood Vaccination Rates High

Childhood vaccination rates are high, with less than 1% of kids not getting any vaccines by age 19-35 months, the CDC reports.

New Treatment for Gout

A new drug designed to normalize levels of uric acid in the blood of patients with difficult-to-treat gout may help them cope with the painful joint condition, says a new study.

Antipsychotic Drug May Ease Anxiety

Seroquel XR, an antipsychotic drug approved to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, may ease generalized anxiety disorder, new research shows.

Fire Retardant Toxins in Your Kid's Blood?

Young children have three times the blood levels of fire retardant chemicals as their mothers, according to a new study by the Environmental Working Group.

Autism, Measles Vaccine: No Link

A carefully designed study shows no link between measles-vaccine viruses lurking in the gut and either autism or intestinal disease.

CDC: One in 20 Americans Depressed

More than one in 20 Americans aged 12 and older are currently depressed, according to the latest statistics from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta.

Being Tall May Up Prostate Cancer Risk

If you're a tall man, you may have a slightly higher risk of developing prostate cancer than men of more modest height, a study shows.

Bisphenol A: Some Concerns Remain

The National Toxicology Program today issued its final report on the safety of the plastic chemical bisphenol A.

Calcium Levels Predict Prostate Cancer

Men with high-normal levels of calcium in their blood may have an increased risk for developing fatal prostate cancer, early research suggests.

Heart Device May Not Hurt Life Quality

Getting an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may not hamper quality of life for patients with stable heart failure, a new study shows.

'Bonding' Gene Found in Men

Researchers have identified a "bonding" gene involved in the relationship behavior of men and their partners.

Genetic Key to Longevity?

Scientists looking into aging say they've found a gene that's related to living a long and healthy life.

Early Weight Gain Ups Adult Hypertension

Rapid weight gain during the first few months of life may increase high blood pressure risk in adulthood, a new study shows.

Bipolar Risk for Kids Born to Older Dads

A new study suggests that children born from older fathers are at increased risk of developing bipolar disorder.

Debate on Formula Samples for New Moms

Even though experts agree that breastfeeding is best for mother and child, the vast majority of American hospitals still send new moms home with goody bags that are financed by formula companies and include packets of formula.

Kids Poisoned by Adult Prescriptions

Most prescriptions carry the ominous warning: "Keep away from children." But did you know that a child can die from swallowing just one single dose of the popular painkillers hydrocodone or oxycodone?

‘Active’ Video Games Burn Calories

Kids who play activity-oriented video games are getting quite a workout, a new study finds.

Walking Boosts Brainpower

Brisk walking just three times a week may help older adults ward off memory-robbing illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease.

New Debate Over Vytorin and Cancer

Although two new trials failed to show a cancer link for Vytorin, the cholesterol-lowering drug isn't ready to be completely cleared, the editor of the New England Journal of Medicine says.

How Weight Loss Surgery Helps Diabetes

Obese diabetes patients who have gastric bypass weight loss surgery often show dramatic improvement in blood sugar control within days, long before significant weight loss occurs.