Keep On Practicing

Practice makes perfect, they say, but keep on practicing even after perfection. Continued practice makes the body more efficient - so that the same tasks use less energy.

Teen Pregnancy Lowest in 40 Years

Since their peak in the 1990s , teen pregnancies in the United States declined to their lowest level in nearly 40 years, in 2008.

Does Anesthesia Alter Tumor Recurrence?

Occasionally, studies of medical data find unexpected trends. Recently, an analysis of anesthetic use during liver surgery found a surprising relationship for tumor recurrence.

Bad Break? Cut the Bone Boosting Drugs

Bisphosphonates are a tricky drug. While doctors say the benefits of these osteoporosis drugs are greater than the risk, mounting evidence shows that they can also cause certain fractures.

Got HIV? Avoid the flu

For most people, getting the flu is an unpleasant, seasonal occurrence. But for people with HIV, the flu can be devastating for their already-compromised health.

FDA Recalls RegenArouse

Regeneca , Inc. notifed the public of a nationwide recall of RegenArouse , Lot Number 130100. FDA lab analysis confirmed the presence of Tadalafil , an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED), making this product an unapproved new drug.

Get Control of Your Asthma

Controlling asthma and asthma symptoms has been the focal point of doctors and patients alike. Researchers are looking at the small-airways of the lungs to better control asthma.

Children Exposed to Chemotherapy Develop Normally

Pregnant women undergoing cancer therapy worry that the treatment will hurt their baby's health. But rest assured, chemotherapy does not put a growing baby at risk of health problems, reports a new study.

Good Child Care Now, Better Payoff Later

Not only does high-quality childcare prepare children for school, it also appears to increase mother's involvement with their children.

Doctors are singing "Let's Get Physical"

Among the most common pieces of advice offered by doctors to their patients: start running, biking, walking, swimming, playing tennis or whatever it takes to get in regular exercise.