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October 28, 2015

Football helmets do little to prevent concussions, study finds

Though they are crucial for preventing skull fractures, football helmets may do very little to protect players against concussions.

October 28, 2015

Smoking Pot May Hasten Onset of Mental Illness

Smoking marijuana has been linked with an increased risk of mental illness, and now researchers say that when pot smokers do become mentally ill, the disease starts earlier than it would if they didn't smoke pot

October 28, 2015

Can Vitamin D Lower Your Risk of Melanoma?

Taking vitamin D may help protect women who have already had non-melanoma skin cancers against a much deadlier form of the disease, suggests a new study

October 28, 2015

Couples Grow Old, Happy and Sad Together

As couples grow old together, their happiness levels also wax and wane in sync, a new study suggests

October 28, 2015

Is Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Ready to Go Home?

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has spent the last 2 1/2 months in rehabilitation learning how to speak again, walk and care for herself – but when will she be able to go home?

October 28, 2015

Smartphones may aid eye diagnoses in emergency room

Sending patient images to ophthalmologists via smartphone may be an option for emergency room doctors looking to make a quick eye-related diagnosis

October 28, 2015

Health effects plague communities hard-hit by Sandy

The neighborhoods hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy have become toxic wastelands, according to the residents who live there. But it's not only an eyesore - the debris and oil are making people sick

October 28, 2015

Top 10 foods to curb your appetite

Whether you are trying to lose weight or just eat healthier, keeping hunger and cravings at bay is essential to reaching your goal. Here are 10 foods to help curb your appetite

October 28, 2015

Pathological Gamblers May Recover Without Quitting

Pathological gamblers may often be able to recover from their destructive habits without giving up gambling altogether, a new study suggests

October 28, 2015

Boston Marathon first responders seek out counseling

First responders to the Boston Marathon bombing are openly seeking mental-health counseling, in a sign of how attitudes have changed toward the treatment of psychological trauma after Sept. 11, 2001, and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars