Health News
Date: Aug-16-2016
Contrary to previous studies, new research shows that immunizing children with the flu nasal spray provides similar protection to the standard flu shot.
Date: Aug-16-2016
Learn all about BUN levels, how they are measured, and when a BUN test might be used. This article also looks at ways to keep BUN levels healthy.
Date: Aug-15-2016
A study suggests that acetaminophen use, generally considered safe during pregnancy, may lead to a higher rate of behavioral issues in children.
Date: Aug-15-2016
Gout is both painful and common, yet the mechanisms behind it are not known. A new analysis of old data shows that easy dietary changes may keep it at bay.
Date: Aug-15-2016
Swapping an 8-ounce sugary drink for water reduces calorie intake, obesity prevalence, and benefits overall health, say Virginia Tech researchers.
Date: Aug-15-2016
Learn all about nine different superfoods for people with diabetes. This article looks at walnuts, Ezekiel bread, and chia seeds among others.
Date: Aug-15-2016
Researchers find watching food commercials changes children's brain activity, influencing their food decisions by altering taste preferences.
Date: Aug-15-2016
People who use cars as their primary form of transport may be putting their health at risk, after research reveals they weigh more than cyclists.
Date: Aug-14-2016
Scientists have uncovered a feature that HIV uses to infect cells while avoiding immune system detection. This finding could lead to improved treatments.
Date: Aug-14-2016
Using mouse models, researchers shed light on how a protein called AGGF1 forms new blood vessels, which could help treat heart disease and heart attack.