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New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone. More>>
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise. More>>
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report. More>>
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections. More>>
New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say. More>>
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Weill Cornell Dermatology is holding a free skin cancer screening clinic on Friday, May 17 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. More>>
How young is too young to wear makeup? You may change your mind after you hear about a shocking new study that says putting on a pretty face can have some ugly side effects. More>>
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension. More>>
Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates. More>>
An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows. More>>
Public funding of assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, broadens the range of couples who seek treatment for infertility by attracting a more diverse population. More>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is asking manufacturers of sleep medications containing zolpidem -- including Ambien -- to lower the recommended doses. More>>
New Yorker Bonnie Lemon has worked out six times per week for the past several years but she could never get rid of that "problem area." More>>
In the digital age up-to-the-minute updates are a click and a touch away. But a new study says all of our gadgets and all of this multitasking aren't necessarily good -- and may actually be making us dumber. More>>
If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life. More>>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands. More>>
For the second time in the last three years, estimated medical expenses for new retirees have fallen, according to a study released Wednesday by Fidelity Investments. More>>
Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says. More>>
As 72-year-old Mimi Scott knows all too well a troubled mind literally can break your heart. More>>
The music was pumping Tuesday afternoon at Amali restaurant on the Upper East Side. But Wednesday night will be much quieter. More>>
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. More>>
New York City health officials say deaths from prescription painkillers such as Oxycontin and Vicodin increased 261 percent between 2005 and 2011. More>>
Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found. More>>
Job stress increases the risk of heart disease, but living a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce that risk, a new study says. More>>
APThe popular psychologist, columnist, and television and film personality Joyce Brothers has died. She was 85. More>>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows. More>>
The Obama administration on Monday filed a last-minute appeal to delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription. More>>
Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study. More>>
At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds. More>>
Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn't increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds. More>>
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests. More>>
Hay fever and similar allergies increase the frequency and severity of respiratory problems in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows. More>>
About 13 percent of Americans 60 and older say they have increasing problems with thinking and memory and that they suffer growing confusion, a new report released Thursday shows. More>>
With summer approaching, researchers caution that swimming pools may pose a risk to patients with irregular heartbeats who've received implantable defibrillators. More>>
Whatever happened to being a good girl? With all the catfights on reality TV shows, and high-profile female feuds, some are wondering if bad behavior is becoming the new normal. Sometimes it seems like More>>
Some doctors say that false eyelashes can trap dirt and bacteria, be difficult to remove, can cause infection, can trigger an allergic reaction, and can cause permanent damage to your real eyelashes. More>>
The New York City Council passed 45-3 legislation that requires many employers to provide paid sick leave to workers. More>>
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study. More>>
Among women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) to become pregnant, there is no difference in delivery rates among those implanted with one prescreened embryo compared to those implanted with two unscreened embryos. More>>
Chemicals found in gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid and some insecticides and cleaning supplies are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States. More>>
Men who are uninsured or underinsured get advanced prostate cancer at nearly four times the national average and don't survive as long as other men with advanced disease, a new study says. More>>
A national push for paid sick days is poised to score a significant victory in New York City. More>>
Health officials are warning that two cases of a so-called "sex superbug" have been confirmed in Hawaii. More>>
The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals. More>>
Pimples have long been the bane of teenage existence, but pediatricians say there is now enough evidence on effective treatments to put out the first guidelines on battling acne in children. More>>
Nearly one-fifth of children and teens at risk for suicide say there are guns in their homes, and many know how to get their hands on both the guns and the bullets, a new study of U.S. emergency room patients found. More>>
The Dr. Oz show is launching a campaign on Monday aimed at reminding viewers that the Dr. Oz show does not sell or endorse any products. More>>
Children with cancer often have complex medication regimens -- sometimes as many as 20 drugs a day -- that they take at home, and mistakes are common, a new study finds. More>>
A much larger or much smaller birth weight than average may be associated with an increased risk of autism, according to a large new study. More>>
At 71, boxing legend Muhammad Ali -- the only three-time World Heavyweight Champion -- continues to fight his most challenging opponent ever: Parkinson's disease. More>>
Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows. More>>
Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other toxic metals. More>>
The Obama administration announced late Wednesday that it would appeal a federal judge's order to eliminate any age restrictions on who can buy morning-after birth control pills without a prescription. More>>
The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows. More>>
Extreme fatigue is common in U.S. teens and often goes untreated, a new study finds. More>>
More than 4,000 American children are injured on amusement rides each year, according to a new study that calls for standardized safety regulations. More>>
Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older -- and apparently wiser -- folks, according to a new government report. More>>
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of emergency-room visits related to sleep medications such as Ambien, according to a new U.S. study. More>>
The Westchester County Health Department says a hotel is undergoing an industrial cleaning after hundreds of people got sick with suspected norovirus. More>>
The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline. More>>
More than one-third of people having a stroke don't call 911, even though that's the fastest route to potentially lifesaving treatment, a new study reports. More>>
Young children are at high risk for accidentally strangling themselves with window blind cords and parents need to be aware of this threat, doctors report. More>>
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates. More>>
A 2-year-old born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells. More>>
Obese people who think health care workers aren't as sympathetic to them as they should be may be right. More>>
Danish scientists testing a novel HIV treatment in human trials contend that they're confident their strategy will result in a cure for the AIDS-causing virus, according to news reports. More>>
Tuesday the Obama administration unveiled simplified application forms for health insurance benefits under the federal health care overhaul. More>>
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms. More>>
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement on home births that includes a recommendation that there be a caregiver who's present solely to take care of the newborn. More>>
People with severe or frequent migraines often turn to drugs to prevent them. But do the medications work? More>>
A roadside breathalyzer test for marijuana, cocaine and other illegal drugs could be a step closer to reality, thanks to new research. More>>
Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, and many doubt the bigger price tags would trim the national waistline. More>>
Many people who were children and teens when they developed thyroid cancer after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 are now in total or nearly complete remission, a new study indicates. More>>
The number of Americans with heart failure could rise 46 percent, from 5 million in 2012 to 8 million in 2030, new research says. More>>
An estimated 5,000 motorcyclists were killed on U.S. roads in 2012, an increase of about 9 percent from the previous year, a new report shows. More>>
Although many Americans are now breathing cleaner air, others are living in cities that are more polluted than they were a decade ago, a new report shows. More>>
More than 40 percent of American parents give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to kids under age 4 even though they're too young for such products, a new survey finds. More>>
A Mount Sinai study revealed that cancer among 9/11 first responders is 15 percent higher than among people who were not exposed to the toxins at Ground Zero. More>>
The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens, with a new survey showing that 24 percent of high school students -- more than 5 million kids -- have abused these medications. More>>
Missed or wrong diagnoses made up the lion's share of U.S. malpractice payouts -- which totaled nearly $39 billion -- during the past 25 years, finds a new study of more than 350,000 claims. More>>
Contrary to conventional wisdom, a new Dutch study has found that the most likely way children get infected with the virus that causes warts is from close contact with family members or classmates. More>>
A pill may work as well as a puff when it comes to using marijuana to treat pain, according to a small but carefully controlled new study. More>>
Young athletes who train intensely for one sport are at greatly increased risk for severe overuse injuries such as stress fractures, a new study finds. More>>
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web. More>>
A hefty chunk of your happiness may depend on whether you believe you're having as much sex as your peers are, new research suggests. More>>
Hospitals are required to routinely plan and prepare for a wide range of disasters, conducting practice drills and developing partnerships within the local health-care community. More>>
Hair analysis can reveal if seniors have elevated stress hormone levels that may put them at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, a new study suggests. More>>
Faster heart rates in otherwise healthy men could be a harbinger of an earlier death, even among those who exercise, a new Danish study suggests. More>>
Laser-assisted liposuction might provide an option for people who want stubborn pockets of fat removed but fear they'll be left with loose skin. More>>
Lullabies have been used to soothe babies since time immemorial. Now, scientists say that premature infants in particular can benefit from combining this tactic with other forms of music therapy. More>>
Friends and family may be key in parents' decisions on whether to vaccinate their young children, a small study suggests. More>>
The more sleep teens get, the less likely they are to be overweight, a new study finds. More>>
Preparing meals can mean less time for exercise, according to a new study. More>>
Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD. More>>
Playing a certain type of sound stimulation during sleep might help improve your memory, a small new study suggests. More>>
Medical researchers are trying a new treatment for low back pain. Harvesting and then re-injecting the body's own bone marrow -- which is rich in stem cells -- may repair worn-out discs in the spine. More>>
The death from chickenpox of an otherwise healthy 15-year-old Ohio girl should remind parents of the importance of vaccination against the disease, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. More>>
Do women really need to wear a bra? A newly released 30-year study shows that no, we don't. New York women are not ready to say bye-bye to their bras just yet. More>>
U.S. veterans who suffered major limb injuries in combat showed little improvement with mental health problems in the two years after receiving treatment for their wounds. More>>
As anyone who's lost a job can attest, stress and worry often quickly follow. But the health of your heart after unemployment can also take a tumble. More>>
Drug company salespeople provide family doctors with little or no information about the harmful effects of medicines they are promoting, a new study says. More>>
A centuries-old bedbug remedy has scientists full of beans -- kidney beans to be precise. More>>
Internet searches for information about mental illnesses follow seasonal patterns, which suggests that there may be a stronger association between mental disorders and changing seasons than previously believed. More>>
Cash-strapped Americans often skip doses of pricey prescription drugs or take less than was prescribed by their doctor, new research shows. More>>
They say men are from Mars, women are from Venus. And it might just be true when it comes to our brains. More>>
In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares. More>>
A drug called amiodarone that's widely used to treat heartbeat irregularities might raise a patient's risk of cancer, Taiwanese researchers report. More>>
A novel but preliminary new treatment for ovarian cancer has apparently produced complete remission for one patient with an advanced form of the disease, researchers are reporting. More>>
A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests. More>>
It's not how much time teens spend watching TV but how intensely they watch that adds on the pounds, new research suggests. More>>
Current college athletes are twice as likely to be depressed as former athletes, researchers have found. More>>
Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies. More>>
A New York federal judge has ruled that the Food and Drug Administration must make emergency contraceptives available to women of all ages within 30 days. More>>
Although doctors treating people with lung cancer are aware of the importance of kicking the smoking habit, most don't routinely offer this type of assistance to their patients, according to new research. More>>
Exercise-related damage in cartilage can help identify people with the earliest stages of osteoarthritis, a new study reveals. More>>
Most American adults with asthma also have an allergy, according to a new study. More>>
The chickenpox vaccine is very effective at preventing the disease, and its protection doesn't wane over time, new research finds. More>>
Many parents of children with advanced cancer have high to severe levels of psychological distress, a new study finds. More>>
Invokana (canaglifozin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes, which affects about 24 million Americans. More>>
It's rare for children in the United States aged 10 to 12 to be sexually active, especially on a voluntary basis, a new study finds. However, almost one in five teens has had sex before age 15. More>>
The painting called "the nightmare" is one of the classic depictions of sleep paralysis, when people become conscious after sleep but are unable to move because their muscles are so relaxed. More>>
Parent behavior training is an effective and well-studied intervention for preschoolers at risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new review shows. More>>
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests. More>>
Children of highly educated parents have healthier diets, according to a new study. More>>
The first in a new class of Type 2 diabetes drugs was approved Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. More>>
When you're at the grocery store, do certain words draw you to specific products? The buzzwords that made you buy used to be "low fat" or "fat free." But now a new word sucks buyers in: "protein." More>>
A new drug called Tecfidera has been approved to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. More>>
In much of the United States, there's little evidence of spring yet, unless you have seasonal allergies. More>>
For many New York women, Kate Middleton's perky nose is fast becoming the most coveted, shall we say, accessory for spring. Kate's nose is now all the rage. More>>
Timely and adequate health care is needed to help U.S. military personnel and their families readjust to life after deployment, an Institute of Medicine report finds. More>>
Many people are still dying in hospitals, despite the fact that there has been a decrease in the number of patients who spend their final days in a setting that most would rather avoid, a new government report shows. More>>
A simple breath test may be able to tell if you are overweight or will be in the future, a new study suggests. More>>
People who suffer migraines may have certain structural differences in pain-related areas of the brain, a new study suggests. More>>
Child development experts advise parents not to introduce solid foods, such as baby cereal, into an infant's diet until the infant is at least 4 to 6 months old. More>>
To improve the quality of lifesaving devices called automated external defibrillators, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed Friday that the seven manufacturers of these devices be required to get agency approval. More>>
If physicians think their own fitness is important, chances are they'll advise exercise for their patients too, a new study finds. More>>
The spring allergy season is off to an early start and allergy sufferers need to take action to prevent symptoms, an expert says. More>>
Women who have a false-positive mammogram result -- when breast cancer is first suspected but then dispelled with further testing -- can have lingering anxiety and distress up to three years after the misdiagnosis. More>>
There's more troubling news for America's aging population: A new report finds that one in every three seniors now dies while suffering from Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. More>>
Although spring-cleaning may have become a thing of the past, germs haven't. More>>
Although experts recommend girls and young women be vaccinated against the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer, parents seem to be increasingly worried about the vaccine's safety, a new U.S. study shows. More>>
Despite claims to the contrary in "widespread marketing and advertising," expensive robotic surgery for hysterectomy is neither the only nor the best minimally invasive approach for the operation. More>>
Mistakes in text messages often make people laugh out loud, but it might not always be a laughing matter. Garbled text messages may be a sign that someone has suffered a stroke. More>>
Black Americans who take vitamin D supplements may significantly lower their blood pressure, a new study suggests. More>>
In an effort to quickly develop drugs that could prevent or slow Alzheimer's, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it plans to relax the approval process for experimental medications for the memory-robbing disease. More>>
About one in every 50 heterosexual Americans living in poorer urban neighborhoods is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. More>>
Fathers interested in creating a sense of closeness with their daughters should look for fun things to do together, a new study suggests. More>>
Fertility rates are about the same for women who undergo different types of treatments for ectopic pregnancy, according to a new study. More>>
More than half of all teens and young adults in the United States know a victim of dating violence or sexual assault, according to a new national survey. More>>
Older women who take an aspirin regularly may be lowering their risk of developing the deadly skin cancer melanoma, a new study suggests. More>>
Despite high levels of vaccination, the rate of whooping cough in the United States is at its highest level in decades, and one reason may be that immunity from the vaccine diminishes each year after the fifth dose is given. More>>
Obese young women who have recently given birth have a greatly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study. More>>
A new bioengineered, miniature organ dubbed the BioHub might one day offer people with Type 1 diabetes freedom from their disease. More>>
Insomnia may triple the risk of developing heart failure, a large new study from Norway suggests. More>>
Anxiety is far more common in the days after childbirth than depression, with nearly one in five new mothers reporting acute mental stress surrounding delivery and the transition to a larger family. More>>
Experts estimate that many tens of thousands of people in the United States die each year from medical errors, unproven treatments, bad diagnoses and preventable problems such as bedsores. More>>
Children with ADHD often grow up to be adults with ADHD, a new study suggests. More>>
Many women like gel manicures because they are durable and long-lasting, but frequent use can cause nail thinning, brittleness, peeling and cracking, and also hide nail disease, an expert warns. More>>
Children exposed to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) may run a higher risk of developing asthma, a new study suggests. More>>
Here's one possible treatment for dyslexia that kids won't complain about: video games. More>>
Score another heart-health win for the Mediterranean diet. More>>
For children with autism, trained dogs may offer not only a furry friend, but some therapeutic benefits, too, a new research review finds. More>>
Many American parents fail to see that their children are overweight or obese, a new poll finds. More>>
Oral cancer is being diagnosed at near epidemic proportions, and in many cases it strikes those people who would least suspect it. At 28, Jessica Tar appeared young and healthy. More>>
A few simple and inexpensive changes to school cafeterias can help encourage children to eat healthier foods at lunch, a new study finds. More>>
It's time for that heart to heart with your kids about the dangers of smoking, drinking or illicit drugs. One thing it's best not to bring up: Your own dabbling in such substances in your youth, a new study suggests. More>>
Exposure to smog is linked to higher death risk among people admitted to the hospital for a heart attack. More>>
The new SARS-like "coronavirus" that first emerged in the Middle East can invade the lungs and immune system as easily as the common cold. More>>
A staggering one in eight Americans has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. More>>
If you are like most New Yorkers, you have probably eaten at one of the hundreds of mobile food carts parked on almost every street corner in the city. More>>
The divide between rich and poor in the state where you live may affect your risk of being readmitted to the hospital, according to a new report. More>>
The number of U.S. women using the "morning-after" contraception pill has risen dramatically in the last decade, federal health officials report. More>>
Many people say they would avoid real-life contact with someone who unfriended them on Facebook, a new study finds. More>>
What you eat can affect how well you sleep, according to a new study. More>>
Molly is not a girl but the top trending drug at parties and on college campuses all across the country. Popping a Molly makes you feel happy and sexy, but experts say just one dose can mess up your brain More>>
We all know that lack of sleep can make us cranky and tired in the morning. Now, experts say that it can also be dangerous to our health. More>>
Leafy green vegetables are responsible for more foodborne illnesses than any other food, according to a new government report. More>>
U.S. military personnel who were the victims of sexual or physical assault as adults are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts or actions, according to a new study. More>>
Everyone has had that friend who was svelte when single and then became noticeably more plump after entering a state of marital bliss. More>>
Children often get colds, but when they are not feeling well enough to participate in their normal daily activities or not alert enough to learn or play, they are too sick to go to school, an expert advises. More>>
Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread flu activity, up from 47 last week, and the virus is proving particularly dangerous for the elderly, U.S. health officials reported Friday. More>>
If the headlines are any indication, this year's flu season is turning out to be a whopper. More>>
Some children who are diagnosed with autism at an early age will ultimately shed all signs and symptoms of the disorder as they enter adolescence or young adulthood, a new analysis contends. More>>
More than two-thirds of family doctors now use electronic health records, and the percentage doing so doubled between 2005 and 2011, a new study finds. More>>
Flu vaccination rates among U.S. children were lower than expected over a recent five-year period, a new study reports. More>>
Using Twitter may help people lose weight by providing them with social support, researchers report. More>>
Across much of the United States, the winter months are a fun time filled with falling flakes and holiday cheer. But high season for snow and ice can also entail broken bones. More>>
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