October 20, 2016 For some, treatment doesn't clear the mental fog of sleep apnea Many sleep apnea patients may have impaired attention and decision-making ability, even if they are being treated with CPAP, a small study suggests.
October 20, 2016 5 foods to help you stave off colds and flu With the vibrant colors of autumn also comes cold and flu season.
October 18, 2016 Signs and symptoms of bronchitis According to the CDC, flu season came early this year, which means secondary conditions like bronchitis, pneumonia and sinus infections may also be on the rise. Learn what to look out for to keep your family safe
October 18, 2016 Hispanic youth may be more tempted to smoke than other kids The appeal of smoking for children and teens may be tied at least in part to their race or ethnicity, a recent U.S. study suggests.
October 17, 2016 Woman puts e-cig liquid in her eye after mistaking it for eyedrops A woman in Scotland was injured after she mistook a small bottle containing e-cigarette liquid for eyedrops, according to a new report of her case
October 17, 2016 Sleep apnea may up risk of type 2 diabetes Obstructive sleep apnea is linked with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research shows.
October 14, 2016 Teens with celiac disease may be smaller than peers Girls diagnosed with celiac disease tend to be slightly shorter than their peers and boys to be underweight, but the size differences are not significant or concerning, Israeli researchers say.
October 14, 2016 Many people don't know own blood pressure or cholesterol levels People who go online to check their risk for cardiovascular disease often don't know two key numbers for assessing heart health: blood pressure and cholesterol levels, a U.K. study suggests.
October 14, 2016 Absent parent tied to smoking and drinking before adolescence Kids that have an absent parent may be more likely than other children to start drinking and smoking before they reach their teens, a U.K. study suggests.
October 13, 2016 Efforts to beat tuberculosis fall far short, WHO warns Health authorities worldwide need to move much faster to prevent, detect and treat a "deadly epidemic" of tuberculosis if they are to reduce TB infections and deaths by 2030, the World Health Organization warned on Thursday.