It would make sense that teenage mothers have a lot of psychological stress in their lives, but a new study shows that the distress comes before the pregnancy, not because of it.
A stable, long-term marriage can be good for your health, but divorce or widowhood leave a lasting scar on the health of middle-aged and older people, according to a new study. Remarriage seems to reduce but not erase the damage done by losing a marriage, and those who remain single after a marriage ends show consistently worse health than those who remarried.
There is no evidence that giving infants a combination vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and hepatitis B along with a form of flu protects them as effectively as separate vaccines.
Progressive resistance muscle training improves strength in older adults and enhances their ability to do daily tasks such as walking, climbing steps or getting out of a chair.
Say a deadly campus shooting occurs. It might seem sensible to offer everyone on campus psychological support to prevent psychological repercussions, including PTSD. However, a new review suggests the opposite.
Seeking out multiple sources of expert advice is one of the best ways for patients to gather information before proceeding with a treatment plan. Don't think of it as an end-run around your doctor: think of it as assembling the best team possible to guide you through some critical, potentially life-altering choices.
Prohibiting tobacco use at home could reduce adolescent smoking rates, but the practice might be less common in black families than in white families.
A large new Cochrane review of studies that examined the affect of green tea on cancer prevention has yielded conflicting results.
No single non-drug method is clearly better for keeping a child calm and cooperative during the start of anesthesia. Having the parent present does not appear to help.
A new review of existing research says there is little evidence to support mandatory hearing-loss prevention programs at the workplace. Workers could simply wear earplugs and other devices that protect hearing, but even those are not always effective, the review authors found.
A Cochrane review found that patients with head and neck cancers who received erythropoietin in combination with radiation had poorer outcomes than those who received radiation treatment alone.
A new review of existing research confirms that a weight-loss drug raises blood pressure, posing a risk to obese patients who hope to reduce hypertension by shedding pounds.
Would the Cochrane review author recommend salicylate creams to consumers? "I wouldn't waste the money. You might as well rub your skin with a bit of spit."
Blame it on peer pressure. When college students think that other undergrads drink a lot of alcohol, they drink more themselves. But authors of a new review say that much of that peer influence is the result of incorrect perceptions.
Reducing children's exposure to a variety of allergens, rather than targeting a single "trigger," might be a better way to avoid asthma, according to a new review of studies.
A new review of the research on garlic pills was suggestive of benefit, but inconclusive.
A new Cochrane review of nine studies has found that NSAIDs are effective in reducing many cold symptoms. It is important to note, however, that NSAIDs can relieve symptoms of the common cold "“ not prevent or treat the illness.
New research suggests that casino workers face a higher risk of heart disease and lung cancer because they work in buildings filled with tobacco smoke.
New research shines a light on the phenomenon of "cyber bullying," suggesting that nearly 1 in 10 children are bullied through electronic means such as text messages, and girls are more likely to be victims than boys are.
Analysis of Popular Consumer Decision Aids; ebay, Consumer Reports: Car Buying Guide, U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Colleges, and the FDA's Nutrition Facts Panels reveals keys To developing resources to help patients find and use better healthcare.
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