Health News

The Power of Exercise
Working up a sweat is a well-known way to lose weight and boost heart health. And those effects of exercise, among others, could help you live longer.
A Little Fitness May Go a Long Way
Regular exercise may be one of the best ways to live a longer, healthier life. And new evidence suggests that even low levels of activity can make a difference.
Buying Breast Milk Online? Be Careful
Buying breast milk online is often cheaper than buying it from a milk bank, and it can be convenient for mothers who are unable to breastfeed their babies. Parents who purchase breast milk online, however, should make sure they're getting what they're paying for.
ADHD Treatment: Too Much Medication, Too Little Therapy
All children have those days when they’re bouncing off the walls, but kids with ADHD may need more help than average to manage their behavior. And the kind of help they get may make a big difference in their health.
Travelers Bringing Home Troubling Stomach Bug
Most people appreciate a souvenir from a faraway place, but some travelers are coming home with more than they bargained for.
Cancer Prevention: Progress and Problems
Controlling cancer requires multiple prevention strategies. The United States has made some notable progress in recent years, but there's still room for improvement.
How TV Time Might Affect Diabetes Risk
Could routinely watching that extra episode on TV affect your risk for a serious condition? New evidence suggests that it could.
No More Kitchen Spoons for Children's Medicine
A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but new recommendations stress that the medicine shouldn't be measured by the spoonful.
Ultrasound First, Possible Benefits Later
Doctors use several tools to examine women who might have pelvic problems. These tools include CT scans, MRIs, X-rays and ultrasounds. One of those tools may now be the preferred first choice.
Blood Pressure After Heart Problems: New Treatment Guidelines
Keeping blood pressure in check is important for avoiding a heart attack — especially if you've already survived one. New guidelines could help doctors and patients keep blood pressure on track after heart problems.