Sexually transmitted infections increase, topping 2016 record
Untreated infections can affect health and fertility. Know how to talk to your doctor about safer sex and STI testing.Published: 09/21/2018
Marijuana's THC can linger in breast milk for days
It can take almost a week for marijuana's mind-altering ingredient to leave a mom's breast milk.Published: 09/20/2018
Weight-control drug lorcaserin doesn't appear to increase heart risk
Research sheds light on the safety of this appetite suppressant.Published: 09/19/2018
A link between E. coli and UTIs
Painful and even deadly urinary tract infections may start with a trip to the grocery store. Learn how this study linked E. coli to poultry.Published: 09/18/2018
A new report highlights family struggles with smartphones
Many teens say they spend too much time on their phones. But they aren't the only ones who admit to being digitally distracted.Published: 09/17/2018
Published: 09/16/2018
Learn about one of the culprits of all that fall sneezing
A single ragweed plant can release 1 million grains of pollen into the air in just one day.Published: 09/15/2018
Published: 09/14/2018
Experts update guidelines to protect kids
Children should stay in rear-facing seats as long as possible, say new recommendations.Published: 09/13/2018
Induced labor may actually decrease cesarean births
This info could help make a woman's delivery decision easier.Published: 09/12/2018
Cervical cancer drops to No. 2 as the most common HPV-related cancer
Learn what's likely behind this change.Published: 09/11/2018
Daily vaping boosts heart attack risk
For would-be quitters, e-cigarette use can backfire, new research shows.Published: 09/10/2018
Top baby names—oh, how they change!
Only two names were still top 10 picks 100 years later.Published: 09/09/2018
Published: 09/08/2018
Losing some weight is good for you; losing more is even better
A new study found that the more weight people lost, the greater their protection from three of the biggest health threats.Published: 09/07/2018
How to plate-up more fruits and veggies for kids
Getting kids to eat healthy foods isn't always easy. A relatively simple change might help, according to research.Published: 09/06/2018
Phantom odors: 1 in 15 American adults smells them
Find out why some people are more likely to smell phantom odors.Published: 09/05/2018
Online dating: What to know if you're pursuing people out of your league
Scientists put online dating strategies to the test. Find out what they learned.Published: 09/04/2018
When couples have nasty spats, their guts may suffer
Bad fights with your partner can cause a little-understood but potentially dangerous intestinal condition.Published: 09/03/2018
Head lice: How to ban these bugs
Follow these tips to help prevent an outbreak at your house.Published: 09/02/2018
Safe canning 101: Techniques to swear by
Using a pressure cooker is the only way to protect against this deadly bacteria.Published: 09/01/2018
Too much screen time might hurt a child's vision
Learn how to protect your child's eyes.Published: 08/31/2018
Speak up about an irritable bowel
Many people don't seek treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. But a doctor can help you manage symptoms of this common condition.Published: 08/30/2018
Zika: Babies who seem fine at birth may have problems later
Babies affected by Zika need special monitoring throughout early childhood.Published: 08/29/2018
Hookah: The smoking health risk that’ll blow you away
Marketing claims about the hookah are going up in smoke. A new study explains why the popular pipe is no safer than cigarettes.Published: 08/28/2018