You Can't Blame it All on Soda

Soft drinks have been under fire lately for being a major contributing factor to the obesity epidemic among children. But some of that concern may be misplaced.

Pregnancy and Mental Wellness

While postpartum depression is a topic discussed with some regularity in the public sphere, mental health during pregnancy is an issue not often discussed. Though joyous and exciting, pregnancy can also be a stressful and difficult time for moms-to-be, and their mental health should be monitored along with their physical well being as they prepare for motherhood. From what’s normal to feel, to treatment for mental health issues, to how depression can manifest itself during delivery, there are a lot of elements to consider when exploring the interplay of pregnancy and mental health...

Cutting Calories for a Healthy Heart

Does calorie count, not just overall fitness have an effect on how the heart ages?

With IBS, What You Eat Matters

When you talk about irritable bowel syndrome, diet has a way of entering the conversation. It's been shown that certain foods trigger uncomfortable symptoms – but which ones?

Anti-Smoking Labels Work

Since 1985, the text-only Surgeon General warning has been on the side of every single cigarette pack sold in the United States.

Blood Donors Need Increasing

The demand for donor blood has increased significantly worldwide, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to urge individuals to voluntarily donate blood on a regular basis.

TV Star Jack Osbourne Has Multiple Sclerosis

Jack Osbourne , the 26-year old reality TV star whose teenage antics on The Osbournes jump-started his acting career, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Cancer Trials Assess the Fire, not the Smoke

About 50 percent of all cancers are related to tobacco use, which also interferes with the effectiveness of treatments. A person's history with tobacco is important if they're participating in a cancer study.

Thinking About Pain Can Make It Worse

When it comes to chronic pain, a positive attitude may be just as effective as a painkiller if a person can successfully put the pain out of their mind. And they’ll sleep better too.

Healing Children With Brain Injuries

Predicting how well children will heal from brain injuries is something of a mystery. However, doctors are getting clues from the growing numbers of cases in recent decades. After reviewing decades of studies on children with neurological trauma, Rob Forsyth, PhD, and Fennela Kirkham , MD, have published research that reveals some of the basic principles associated with treatments and outcomes. To the extent that the likely outcomes of particular disorders and injuries can be predicted, childhood neurology may develop into more of a mature science. Part of what makes under...