As kids in our area enjoy their summer break, many parents are left with the challenge of keeping them on track with healthy routines - especially when it comes to snacking. Now is the perfect time to help you with some healthy snack options.More>>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 8:34 AM EDT2013-06-04 12:34:57 GMT
Scientists now say they believe a new study shows genetic mutations associated with breast cancer are more common in African-American women than women of other races.More >>
Scientists now say they believe a new study shows genetic mutations associated with breast cancer are more common in African-American women than women of other races.More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-29 22:12:50 GMT
Most people associate the word strep with strep throat, the bacterial infection. But imagine a strain of strep with side effects that could lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder!More >>
Most people associate the word strep with strep throat, the bacterial infection. But imagine a strain of strep with side effects that could lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder!More >>
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.More >>
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:56:53 GMT
Caffeine is being added to foods more and more these days. But the caffeine craze is worrying the FDA, which is now looking into regulating America's favorite drug.More >>
Caffeine is being added to foods more and more these days. But the caffeine craze is worrying the FDA, which is now looking into regulating America's favorite drug.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 9:23 PM EDT2013-05-03 01:23:01 GMT
College can be stressful and more and more students are turning to prescription medications to deal with the everyday workload. However, drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or A.D.H.D.,More >>
College can be stressful and more and more students are turning to prescription medications to deal with the everyday workload.
However, drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or A.D.H.D., are becoming easily accessible to students who are not prescribedMore >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 12:20 AM EDT2013-05-02 04:20:56 GMT
HONOLULU (Hawaii News Now) - Scientists are warning about an aggressive superbug that's spread by unprotected sex. It's been dubbed the sex superbug because it's a strain of gonorrhea that's resistantMore >>
Scientists are warning about an aggressive superbug that's spread by unprotected sex. It's been dubbed the sex superbug because it's a strain of gonorrhea that's resistantMore >>
Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done.More >>
Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done -- in a bid to develop a new treatment option for severely obese people who fail to shed pounds even after weight-loss surgery.More >>
A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More >>
A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More >>
Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight.More >>
Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight people.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.More >>
In a new finding sure to be shared with some skeptical parents, it seems that the brains of video game enthusiasts make better and faster use of visual input.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>