< Feb. 15, 2012 > -- A Mediterranean diet is good for your heart - and now it looks like it may also be good for your brain.

< Aug. 31, 2011 > -- Although thousands of children and teens participate in boxing programs across the U.S., the sport isn't appropriate for young people, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says.

< Feb. 08, 2012 > -- Next time you book a flight, you might want to pick an aisle seat instead of one next to the window.

< Mar. 14, 2012 > -- If it seems that more people are reaching the centennial mark, you're right. Over the last 75 years in the U.S., the risk of dying at any given point in time has fallen by 60 percent.

< Jul. 13, 2011 > -- Summer is the time to enjoy the great outdoors - but keep an eye on the sky. Lightning in summer thunderstorms can be deadly.

< Jan. 25, 2012 > -- Staying active mentally when you're young and middle-aged may help protect your brain against the ravages of Alzheimer's disease later in life.

< Jun. 29, 2011 > -- Which is better at helping you lose weight - a diet that's low-fat/high-protein or low-fat/high-carb? Either, it turns out.

< Aug. 03, 2011 > -- Pregnant women exposed to high levels of electromagnetic fields - from power lines or electrical appliances - are more likely to have a child who later develops asthma.

< Nov. 09, 2011 > -- Although it’s not news that teens are drinking and using drugs, a more precise picture of who is engaging in these behaviors has been highlighted by new research.

< Jul. 27, 2011 > -- Chickenpox and its itchy rash were once almost a rite of childhood - but this illness could also be deadly, claiming the lives of more than 100 children each year.

< Jun. 01, 2011 > -- A year ago, tobacco companies were banned from using terms like light or mild on their cigarette packaging, but they've found another way to get the point across - with subtle color schemes or numbers.

< Sep. 28, 2011 > -- Go pour yourself another cup of coffee before you read this - that extra cup of joe may lower your risk for depression.

< Feb. 22, 2012 > -- The number of deaths from hepatitis C is on the upswing in the U.S., and the trend is likely to continue because many people infected with the virus don't know they have it.

< Nov. 16, 2011 > -- Although the American Heart Association (AHA) has long recommended that teen athletes be screened for heart problems before they hit the playing field, a new study found that less than half of doctors are following those guidelines.

< Nov. 23, 2011 > -- In the search for early markers of Alzheimer's disease - in hopes of eventually preventing it - researchers have found that low body weight may somehow play a role.

< Oct. 26, 2011 > -- The next time your back aches, instead of toughing it out with a few pain relievers, you might consider taking a yoga or stretching class.

< Mar. 21, 2012 > -- Synthetic marijuana can be much stronger than the real stuff - so much so that a growing number of teens are ending up in the emergency room.

< Jan. 18, 2012 > -- The number of drowning-related deaths among children has fallen dramatically since the early 1990s. And researchers say it's because parents have gotten the word that water safety is critical.

< Oct. 05, 2011 > -- Trying to lose those extra pounds? You may be more successful if you choose a weight-loss program that focuses on changing habits and behaviors. And if it also includes weight-loss medications, that's even better.

< Dec. 28, 2011 > -- What's your New Year's resolution? If you smoke, chances are, you've vowed to quit - again.

< Jul. 20, 2011 > -- Your kids may be safer riding with Grandma and Grandpa than with you, a new study says.

< Jan. 04, 2012 > -- Practicing random acts of kindness can help you feel good about yourself - and may actually improve depression and other mood disorders.

< Aug. 10, 2011 > -- With the start of the school year coming up fast, a new study on lunch safety may give parents reason to pause.

< Nov. 30, 2011 > -- Quitting is difficult for most smokers, but treating smoking as a disease to manage may make it easier to say goodbye to tobacco.

< Jul. 06, 2011 > -- Massage therapy appears to be on a par with pain killers and muscle relaxants in treating low back pain, one of the most common neurological problems in the U.S.

< Jun. 15, 2011 > -- Doctors who treat emergency patients are getting burned out by the work - primarily because so many patients use the ER for non-emergencies.

Children as young as 4 can now be diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

< Feb. 01, 2012 > -- Parents should be central to a child's medical care, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.

< Nov. 02, 2011 > -- Although pediatrics experts don't recommend sodas, energy drinks, or fruit drinks for children, youngsters still consume them, thanks in part to aggressive industry advertising, a new report says.

< Jan. 11, 2012 > -- Does diet make a difference for kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

< Mar. 28, 2012 > -- Women at risk for heart disease don't always realize it, and a new study suggests the perfect person to help assess that risk: the OB/GYN.

< Mar. 07, 2012 > -- Snoring can disrupt sleep, and when that disruption happens in kids, they can develop behavioral problems.

< Feb. 29, 2012 > -- Many people have occasional problems getting to sleep, but if you routinely take sleeping pills, you may be at higher risk for premature death or certain types of cancer.

< Aug. 17, 2011 > -- Here's a quick math quiz: How many hours a day do you watch TV?

< Apr. 04, 2012 > -- Women who calculate their body mass index (BMI) to figure out if they are obese may be missing the mark.

< Apr. 04, 2012 > -- Women who calculate their body mass index (BMI) to figure out if they are obese may be missing the mark.

< Apr. 04, 2012 > -- Women who calculate their body mass index (BMI) to figure out if they are obese may be missing the mark.

< Apr. 04, 2012 > -- Women who calculate their body mass index (BMI) to figure out if they are obese may be missing the mark.

< Apr. 04, 2012 > -- Women who calculate their body mass index (BMI) to figure out if they are obese may be missing the mark.

< May. 25, 2011 > -- It's nearly summer - time for romping on the beach, lounging by the pool, and suffering a painful bout of swimmer's ear.

< Oct. 12, 2011 > -- An important government advisory panel has weighed in against a screening test for prostate cancer, saying it does not help save lives in men who have no symptoms of the disease.

< Sep. 21, 2011 > -- If you have type 2 diabetes - or even prediabetes - you are at higher risk of developing dementia, a complication confirmed by a new, large-scale study.

< Sep. 07, 2011 > -- You know exercise is important, but you just can't seem to fit it into your busy day.

< Sep. 14, 2011 > -- Although virtual colonoscopy has been heralded as the next best screening test for colorectal cancer, not all experts are on board.

< Dec. 14, 2011 > -- As the American population continues to age, should doctors set an upper age limit for cancer screening?

< Jun. 08, 2011 > -- Ah, the wonders of modern American life, with its fast pace, 24/7 news, and abundant food - but does it go against our survival instincts?

< Dec. 07, 2011 > -- Consider adding cod and salmon to your weekly meal plan if you're a woman and want to cut your risk for heart disease.

< Aug. 24, 2011 > -- Working moms are less likely to be depressed than stay-at-home moms - but only if they have realistic expectations about balancing work and home life.