Study: Added Progesterone No Help To Pregnant Women With Miscarriage History
Progesterone supplements given to pregnant women who have had multiple miscarriages may not prevent another miscarriage, according to new research from the University of Birmingham.
CDC: Nearly half of U.S. adults are infected with HPV
Nearly half of American men and women under 60 are infected with the human papillomavirus, or HPV, putting them at risk for certain cancers, federal health officials reported Thursday.
CDC: More People Quit Smoking In 2015 Than In Decades
The number of people in the United States who smoke cigarettes declined at a faster rate last year than it has in more than two decades, according to new research.
Indiana HIV Outbreak Tops 130 Cases
The situation report comes about two weeks after Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed legislation temporarily allowing a new needle-exchange program in the state.
Researcherst Tie Unexpected Part of Brain to Creativity
Researchers were surprised to learn in a study that the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for movement and planning, were not only important to creativity but can hamper it as well -- playing a key role in whether or not a person can access their creativity.
Study: Language barriers holding back global science
The domination of English and a lack of translation is hurting global science, new research suggests.
Minority women not getting proper care for cervical cancer: Study
Researchers at the University of Michigan found women with cervical cancer are not receiving appropriate guideline-based care, especially minorities.
Aetna, Humana cancel $34B merger agreement
Aetna and Humana canceled their $34 billion merger agreement Tuesday after a federal judge blocked the health insurance companies' deal on antitrust grounds.
Study: High-Potency Marijuana Linked With Neural Damage
In scanning the brains of drug users, researchers at Kings College London found smokers of high-potency pot had smaller amounts of white brain matter inside their corpus callosum, a neural pathway connecting the left and right halves of the brain.
More Than 1 in 8 Americans with HIV Unaware
Of the 1.2 million Americans living with the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, one out of every eight has not been diagnosed.
New Dietary Guidelines: Less Sugar, Less Meat, More Vegetables
New dietary guidelines released by the United States government suggest people cut their sugar and salt intake in half, and increase intake of fruits, vegetables, fiber and whole grains -- none of which is a great departure from previous recommendations.
CDC Issues Guidelines To Prevent Spread Of Zika Virus Through Sexual...
With the Zika virus having arrived in the United States, federal health officials on Friday outlined recommendations to prevent infected people from spreading the virus through sexual contact.
Teens and their phones: What you should know
In a world full of digitally charged teens, it would be unlikely to expect parents to cut their children off from smartphone use completely.
Study: Brain cells may prevent fat burning when dieting
Your brain may be the biggest obstacle to weight loss while dieting, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge.