Health News

Exercise May Enhance Attention Span in Young Adults
Research has shown that exercise can improve health and raise mood, but the benefits might not stop there. New research suggests exercise may improve attention span.
Obesity Weighed Down Worker Performance
One in three US adults are now considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and this weight problem may be taking its toll in the workplace.
Macular Degeneration May Affect Younger Age Group
Macular degeneration is a common cause of visual impairment and blindness in the elderly. But recent research suggests this disorder can also be found in much younger people.
Dangers of Your Desk Job
We've all come down with a case of the Mondays, but could your job really be putting your health at risk?
Teen Vaccinations Were up, but HPV Vaccination Still Lagged
Opting for a vaccine that could possibly prevent cancer may seem simple on paper, but families across the nation have been slow to adopt one such vaccine.
Texas Firm Recalls Ready-to-Eat Products For Possible Listeria Contamination
Great American Marketing, a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 475 pounds of FSIS and FDA-regulated, ready-to-eat products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Myths and Facts About Pregnancy
It seems like there’s an endless supply of advice for mothers-to-be, from the well-meaning stranger at the store to your mother-in-law. Some myths may be harmless, but others could put you and your baby at risk. Learning what is myth and what is fact about pregnancy helps you know what you should really be worrying about and when you can relax.
Irregular Shift Work May Be Linked to Diabetes
People who work the graveyard shift may have bigger health problems to worry about than irregular sleep patterns.
Reducing Risk of Heart Disease for Men
Guidelines issued in November aim to reduce cholesterol and cardiovascular disease in adults across the board, but they highlight the risk men face when it comes to heart disease. Doctors may need to go even further than the guidelines suggest to keep men healthy.
Many Seniors Had Multiple Chronic Illnesses
Many older Americans deal with more than one serious medical condition at a time. New research looked at how having more than one chronic disease affected average life expectancy.
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