Less TV, More Family Dinners Fight Childhood Obesity

Simple lifestyle habits at home, such as having more family meals, could reduce obesity in preschoolers, new research suggests.

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Nearly 1 in 3 Overweight Teens in Denial

Nearly one in three overweight adolescents don't think they have a weight problem.

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Thirdhand Smoke Creates Indoor Cancer Risk

Tobacco smoke residue, or “thirdhand” smoke, mixes with indoor air pollutants to form cancer-causing substances.

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Autism Risk Rises With Mother's Age

Regardless of the father's age, a child's risk of autism rises with the age of the child's mother. Moms 40 and older are 77% more likely to have a child with autism, compared to mothers under age 25.

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Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Sodas?

Drinking as little as two soft drinks a week appears to nearly double the risk of getting pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.

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Can Beer Build Better Bones?

Drinking beer may be good for building more than just beer bellies. A new study suggests drinking beer may help build better bones thanks to its high silicon content.

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Serotonin May Be a Key to Treat Osteoporosis

An experimental oral drug that targets the hormone serotonin in the gut successfully reversed bone loss and built new bone in mice.

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H1N1 Swine Flu Down, Not Out

H1N1 swine flu is no longer widespread in any state, but new infections continue and the death rate remains high. Three-fourths of Americans remain unvaccinated.

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Just How Real Is 'Pregnancy Brain'?

Pregnancy and motherhood don't cause women to have memory lapses and other cognitive problems, even though the concept of ''pregnancy brain'' and ''momnesia'' are widely accepted, according to a new study.

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High-Traffic Areas May Lead to Kids’ Obesity

Traffic congestion may increase the risk of extra weight gain and obesity among children living in areas closer to heavy traffic, new research indicates.

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