Radiation Treatment Is Hard on the Heart - 2020-02-17
"Radiation therapy that targets cancers in the chest area can tax the heart and trigger high levels of fatigue, breathing problems and a reduced ability to exercise, a new study suggests." More

Vaping Causes DNA Changes Similar to Those in Cancer: Study - 2020-02-17
"People who vape have potentially cancer-causing changes in their DNA similar to those found in cigarette smokers, according to a new study." More

Kids Raised by Grandparents More Likely to Pile on Pounds: Study - 2020-02-17
"Grandparents can be a bad influence on kids' weight, researchers say." More

14 Americans From Cruise Ship Hit By Coronavirus Test Positive for Infection - 2020-02-17
"Fourteen of the more than 300 U.S. passengers evacuated from a cruise ship hit by the coronavirus outbreak have tested positive for infection during their flights home, U.S. health officials said Monday." More

Don't Try to Kick the Smoking Habit Alone - 2020-02-16
"Going solo when trying to quit smoking isn't enough, one lung health expert says." More

Keep Your Kids Safe, Warm in Wintertime Fun - 2020-02-15
"Sledding, skiing and ice skating are big fun in the winter, but can lead to big injuries, too." More

Traumatic Brain Injuries Raise Risk of Psychiatric Ills in Soldiers - 2020-02-14
"U.S. soldiers who suffer a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to suffer other mental health woes than those with other serious injuries, a new study finds." More

5 Secrets to an Allergy-Free Valentine's Day - 2020-02-14
"Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to shower your loved one with gifts, but some may do more harm than good." More

Hot Chocolate Could Help Ease Painful Clogged Leg Vessels - 2020-02-14
"Could hot chocolate deliver relief to those suffering from the painful condition known as peripheral artery disease (PAD)? A small, new study says it's entirely possible." More

Antiviral Drug, Plasma Transfusions Show Promise in Treating Coronavirus - 2020-02-14
"The race is on to find effective treatments against the new COVID-19 coronavirus spreading through China, and two new therapies show real promise, researchers say." More

Restful Romance: Smelling Your Lover's Shirt Can Help You Sleep - 2020-02-14
"Bedtime without your partner on Valentine's Day could make sleep elusive. But a new study suggests one remedy: Cuddling up with a piece of his or her clothing." More

How to Dispel Your Child's Fears About the New Coronavirus - 2020-02-14
"With stories about the new coronavirus outbreak flooding the media, it's easy to get scared. And if you're scared, your kids might be, too -- but they don't have to be." More

Cholesterol Drugs Might Help Curb 'High-Risk' Prostate Cancers - 2020-02-14
"Drugs that many men with prostate cancer might already be taking -- cholesterol-lowering statins -- may help extend their survival if they have a "high-risk" form of the disease, new research suggests." More

Coronavirus Spreads Most Easily When Patients Are Sickest: CDC - 2020-02-14
"Coronavirus cases in China have nearly reached 64,000, while the death count is approaching 1,400, Chinese health officials reported Friday." More

FDA Requests Market Withdrawal of Diet Drug Belviq Due to Cancer Risk - 2020-02-14
"A clinical trial of the weight-loss drug Belviq (lorcaserin) shows an association with an increased risk of cancer, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting that its maker withdraw the drug from the U.S. market." More