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Kids Who Feel Left Out Are Less Active

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 5:26pm CST

Children who feel left out, even for a little while, may be less active.

Smoking in Men Speeds Up Mental Decline

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 5:10pm CST

Men who smoke tend to have a more rapid mental decline than men who do not smoke, a new study shows. But the findings did not reveal a similar link between smoking and mental decline in female smokers.

School Vending Machines Still Offer Too Many Sugary Snacks

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 3:10pm CST

About half of elementary school students still have access to sugary snacks and other unhealthy options in school vending machines, according to a new study.

Heart Hormone Linked to Calorie-Burning Brown Fat

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 1:22pm CST

You may have heard about brown fat -- a unique type of fat that acts like a furnace in the body to burn calories instead of storing them as excess weight.

Hard-Boiled Egg Recall Hits 34 States

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:23pm CST

Listeria contamination of hard-cooked eggs has led to recalls of prepared salads, sandwiches, and other products in 34 states.

Teens Exposed to Less Secondhand Smoke in Cars

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 12:06pm CST

Secondhand smoke exposure in cars has declined in U.S. middle and high school students between 2000 and 2009.

Does Online Dating Make You Luckier at Love?

Posted: February 6th, 2012, 10:13am CST

A new study shows that Internet dating sites help us get together, but they probably don’t make us any luckier in love, despite some companies’ claims to the contrary.

Little Blows to Head Add Up to Big Risk

Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 6:03pm CST

Small hits to the head may add up to injuries for high school football players, according to a new study by the Purdue Neurotrauma Group at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purple Potatoes Lower Blood Pressure in Overweight People

Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 5:22pm CST

When overweight people included two servings of purple potatoes a day in their diet for a month, they not only reduced their blood pressure, but they also didn't gain weight in the process, a small study shows.

Can Too Much Texting Make Teens Shallow?

Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 5:16pm CST

Teens and young adults who text frequently -- such as more than 300 text messages a day -- may be risking more than sore thumbs, according to a new study.

Breastfeeding OK for Moms With Asthma

Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 4:30pm CST

New moms with asthma can safely breastfeed without worrying that the practice will increase their child’s asthma risk, a new study shows.

Blood Test May Help Diagnose Depression

Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 3:31pm CST

Researchers say they have developed a new blood test that may reliably detect depression.

Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May Tell

Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:57pm CST

When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease? This is the million dollar question, and the Alzheimer’s Questionnaire, a set of 21 yes or no questions that can be answered by a loved one or caregiver, may help answer it.

People Pleasers May Overeat at Parties

Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 2:23pm CST

People pleasers may want to steer clear of this weekend’s Super Bowl parties in order to avoid a dietary fumble.

Sex: 7 Mistakes Men Make

Posted: February 3rd, 2012, 1:46pm CST

Sex mistakes made by men who have sex with women are explained by experts.

Sex and the Elderly: STD Risk Often Ignored

Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 6:11pm CST

The rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has more than doubled among middle-aged adults and the elderly over the last decade, but the reasons for this are unclear.

Eating Behavior May Be Shaped by Who You Eat With

Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 5:21pm CST

How you eat may depend on who you’re eating with, according to a study published in the online journal PLoS ONE.

New Heart Failure Risks: Fractures and Memory Problems

Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 5:08pm CST

Two new studies shine a light on some lesser known consequences of heart failure: fractures and memory problems.

1 in 2 Stroke Survivors Has High Blood Pressure

Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 4:04pm CST

A disturbing 47% of people who have had a stroke have poorly controlled high blood pressure, researchers say.

Itch Intensity and Scratching Pleasure Vary at Different Body Sites

Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 3:45pm CST

Did you know that scratching one part of the body is more pleasurable than scratching another?

Taylor Lautner Workout: Your Version

Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 2:16pm CST

WebMD talks to trainer Jordan Yaum, who helped actor Taylor Lautner get fit.

Norovirus Causes Most Hospital Infection Outbreaks

Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 12:50pm CST

Norovirus is the leading cause of infection outbreaks in hospitals throughout the country, a new study reveals.

Not in the Mood? How to Get Your Groove Back

Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:33am CST

WebMD talks to experts about how to get in the mood with your partner when you're not in the mood.

Sunny Skies Linked to Lower Stroke Risk

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 5:39pm CST

People who live in sunny places may have a lower risk of stroke, new research suggests.

In Dollars Alone, Cost of U.S. Child Abuse High

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 5:06pm CST

Each year in the U.S., there are no fewer than 579,000 new cases of child abuse -- and as many as 2.2 million. The annual cost, $124-$585 billion, is higher than that of diabetes or stroke.

New Drug Treats Fibroids With Fewer Side Effects

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 4:25pm CST

The drug ulipristal acetate effectively controlled bleeding and shrunk uterine fibroids in two new studies.

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Signs of Alzheimer’s May Show Up Years Before Symptoms

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 3:38pm CST

Amyloid protein plaques in the brain are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Now, new research shows that this plaque actually builds up gradually and causes subtle changes in memory and mental status even in some adults who are healthy.

Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 3:02pm CST

A common sleep disorder is associated with an increased risk of symptomless, but serious, strokes called “silent strokes,” German researchers report.

Massage May Help Sore Muscles Recover

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 1:08pm CST

There may be more to love about massage than just the ahhhhh. A new study shows that kneading muscles after hard exercise decreases inflammation and helps your muscles recover.

Americans Sweet on Sugar: Time to Regulate?

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 12:04pm CST

Americans are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar, say researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, and excess sugar should be regulated like alcohol and tobacco, they contend.

Madonna at 53: What It Takes to Be That Fit

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 10:40am CST

WebMD talks to celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson about what it takes to be as fit as Madonna is.

1 Million Birth Control Pill Packs Recalled

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 10:19am CST

Pfizer has recalled 1 million packs of Lo/Ovral 28 and generic norgestrel/ethinyl estradiol birth control pills. The pills, which must be taken in the correct sequence, are mixed up. Women using the products risk pregnancy.

Antidepressants Take Time to Work, Time to Quit

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 9:33am CST

Thinking about quitting your antidepressant? Find out what you should do before you take matters into your own hands.

Study: Stents as Good as Surgery at Keeping Neck Arteries Open

Posted: February 1st, 2012, 8:02am CST

A less invasive approach for clearing neck arteries of dangerous plaque works just as well as surgical treatment for most people at high risk of stroke, according to the largest comparison of the two procedures to date.

New Type of Prostate Cancer Pill Extends Lives

Posted: January 31st, 2012, 6:11pm CST

An experimental pill that works differently than other prostate cancer drugs extended the lives of men with spreading cancer by an average of nearly five months.

Heartburn Drugs Linked to Hip Fractures in Women

Posted: January 31st, 2012, 6:00pm CST

Postmenopausal women with a history of smoking who take heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for two years or longer may be more likely to sustain a hip fracture.

Study: Radioactive Seeds Beat Out Other Prostate Cancer Treatments

Posted: January 31st, 2012, 5:27pm CST

For most men with prostate cancer, having radioactive seeds implanted in the prostate is associated with fewer serious side effects than either surgery to remove the prostate or having a beam of high-energy radiation aimed directly at the cancer, researchers say.

First Drug to Target Cause of Cystic Fibrosis Approved

Posted: January 31st, 2012, 5:03pm CST

The FDA has approved Vertex's Kalydeco, the first drug to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis for 4% of patients. Vertex hopes the combination of Kalydeco with another new drug will help 90% of cystic fibrosis patients.

Sense of Humor Starts Early in Children

Posted: January 31st, 2012, 3:55pm CST

Researchers found the same parts of the brain that respond to humor in adults are active in children as young as 6 years old. But the circuitry within the brain associated with a sense of humor becomes more sophisticated with age.

Shocking Heart Deaths: What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Posted: January 31st, 2012, 3:30pm CST

WebMD discusses sudden cardiac arrest, including causes, screening, and how it differs from a heart attack.

1 in 4 Partial Mastectomy Patients Have Second Surgery

Posted: January 31st, 2012, 2:17pm CST

Close to 1 in 4 breast cancer patients who have partial mastectomies undergo a second surgery to remove suspicious tissue, but there is little agreement about when the second surgery is needed.

Learn the Symptoms of a Female Heart Attack

Posted: January 31st, 2012, 1:46pm CST

The warning signs of a female heart attack are different than men’s.

Doctor Overweight? Slim Chance of Getting Weight Loss Advice

Posted: January 31st, 2012, 1:29pm CST

Doctors who are normal weight are more likely to give their patients advice on diet and exercise, compared with their heavier-set peers, according to a new study.

Skin Cancer Drug Erivedge Approved

Posted: January 31st, 2012, 12:21pm CST

The FDA has approved Erivedge, a once-daily pill that can shrink disfiguring or metastatic basal cell carcinoma (BCC) tumors.

Study: Constipation May Cause Bed-wetting

Posted: January 30th, 2012, 5:55pm CST

A surprising new study suggests that for many children who wet the bed, the cause may start with their bowels and not their bladders.

Does Obesity Cause Pain?

Posted: January 30th, 2012, 5:42pm CST

A large new study shows that obesity and pain often go hand-in-hand. That appears to be true even if an obese person is otherwise healthy.

Should Blood Pressure Be Taken in Both Arms?

Posted: January 30th, 2012, 5:29pm CST

Differences in blood pressure readings taken from the left and right arms may be a sign of heart and blood vessel disease and death risk, according to a new review of recent research.

FDA and EPA: Orange Juice Is Safe to Drink

Posted: January 30th, 2012, 3:29pm CST

The FDA is continuing to ensure consumers that orange juice is safe to drink despite possible contamination by carbendazim, a fungicide used by growers in some foreign countries but which is illegal for use on citrus fruits in the United States.

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Mom’s Support Tied to Child's Brain Development

Posted: January 30th, 2012, 3:02pm CST

Moms who are more supportive of their young children through the stresses and frustrations of life are doing more than heading off full-blown tantrums. They may actually be encouraging healthy brain development, a new study shows.

New Weight Loss Strategy: Postponing a Snack

Posted: January 30th, 2012, 2:03pm CST

Those who postpone a snack they crave actually desire it less and are able to delay eating it, says researcher Nicole Mead, PhD, an assistant professor at Catolica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics in Portugal.

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