Health News

Group Therapy for Inattentive Youth
Children with ADHD might find it easier to follow through with a treatment program that incorporates other children with the same issues.
Up in Smoke: Anti-Tobacco Campaign Blocked
The images on cigarette packs were to have been so disgusting that consumers would think twice about smoking. Now they may never be seen, because the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) anti-smoking campaign may have gone up in smoke.
Younger Heart Transplant Patients Live Longer
Heart transplant patients who are younger and receive organs at experienced hospitals are significantly more likely to survive a decade after transplantation.
Depression, Delinquency, and Relationships
If your child is overly negative—either feeling habitually gloomy or acting out—its likely to affect their relationships with others.
Condoms Aren't Cool to Freshman Girls
If you’re daughter is in her first year of college, it might be a good time to remind her about the importance of safe sex. According to new research, freshman girls use condoms less and less as the year progresses.
The Dream of a Universal Flu Vaccine
It's the medical breakthrough that disease experts have long dreamed about: A “universal” flu vaccine that would last for years and protect against all strains of flu virus.
Overweight Elders Live Longer? Perhaps
We all know that excessive weight is adverse to our health.  Many times, obesity limits our quality of life and increases our chances of an early death.  But this may not be the case for seniors over the age of 85.
Hyperactive Brain Related to Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Researchers are headed further down the rabbit hole - exploring the causes of this chemical imbalance.
Anorexia Sees No Age, Color, or Gender
Many people believe that anorexia and bulimia are disorders most apparent amongst white teenage girls, yet a recent report demonstrates that they’re increasingly affecting minorities, children, and boys.
Is Your Lung Connected to Heart Failure
Poor lung function may be more than just a symptom of respiratory disease. A new study has shown a link between lung function and the increased risk of heart failure.