Researchers Report Progress in Fight Against Fat
Two drugs and a genetic variation are focus of promising studies
full story » Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites
But e-mail intervention may spur some adolescents to change, study finds
full story » Brains of Bulimia Patients Wired Differently
Study found regions related to impulse control were less active
full story » Family History of Aneurism Raises Stroke Risk for Smokers
They're 6 times likely to suffer bleeding stroke, study finds
full story » Childhood Trauma Tied to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Finding means condition could be biologically driven, researchers say
full story » Gastric Bypass Halts Diabetes in Obese Teens
Surgery could help them avoid long-term complications of blood sugar disease, scientists say
full story » Car Key Device Jams Teens' Cell Phones
Inventor's ignition gadget prevents calls or texting while driving
full story » Lingering Cold Symptoms May Mean Sinusitis
Common wintertime problem stems from blocked sinus cavities
full story » To Protect Yourself, Wash Those Germs Away
Doctors say it's the best way to keep colds and flu at bay
full story » Dubious Drugs, Tainted Foods Top 2008's Health Stories
But deaths from heart disease, cancer show encouraging drop
full story » Risk-Takers May Lack Ability to Limit Brain Chemical
Finding might lead to new treatments for a variety of addictions, researchers say
full story » Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Fatal Lung Disease
Those with variant had cancer as well as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, study finds
full story » Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Discovered
Variant seems to help regulate amount of sodium in the body
full story » Rejection of Gay Teens Linked to Later Troubles
Suicide attempts, drug use higher among those whose families don't accept them
full story » Many Teens Don't Keep Virginity Pledges
Pledgers are also less likely to use birth control, study finds
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