A lot has been written about the potential dangers of marijuana and the health risks associated with the drug- including short-term memory loss. So it may seem surprising that scientists have found it can have the complete opposite effect on people with Alzheimer's.
An alarming study regarding teenage girls and sexually transmitted disease. Apparently, it's a lot more common than you may think.
Half of us deal with snoring every night. It can lead to groggy days for both the person snoring and the one forced to listen to the noise.
If you're a parent, you've probably done this before- when your baby drops a pacifier, you swoop it up, stick it in your own mouth for a quick cleaning, and then put it back into your child's mouth.
Addictions can dominate a person's life, and they can also ruin relationships with friends and family. But now doctors are treating a new kind of addiction.
Surgeons at a local hospital are facing the future, saying they're ready to go forward with becoming the first hospital in the nation to perform face transplant surgery.
It is the least studied and most under-documented type of ID theft. But not knowing about it could literally kill you. And there's very little that can be done to stop it from happening.
It's been called the most important meal of the day. Breakfast gives us the energy and brainpower we need to start the day off right.
If you're trying to quit smoking, but aren't having much luck, soon a new type of cigarette could be just the thing to help you stop.
A new survey confirms what you've probably already known- Americans are working more, and sleeping less. And drowsiness doesn't just make you less productive; it could put your life and others at risk.
You may have thought about getting Botox for your wrinkles, but have been worried about using a toxin or want to try something that lasts longer. Now doctors say there's a new treatment that may be the next big thing when it comes to getting rid of wrinkles.
Researchers say there is now a new device that can help doctors detect memory loss early on and it may be able to prevent the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
An important warning is out today from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It says the crib your baby is sleeping in could be dangerous.
The Federal Government wants your child to get a flu shot. Before today, the vaccine was only routinely recommended for children six months to five years old. But new evidence suggests more coverage could lead to less flu, not just for kids, but their parents, too.
Slamming the brakes, on back pain- if you suffer from a stiff neck or an aching lower back, your daily commute could be to blame. But there are ways to fight back.
Some important health news for women and their doctors regarding hormone replacement therapy- research has already shown that long-term use of hormones after menopause poses significant risks. Now, a new study raises questions about whether short-term hormone use may be putting women at a different kind of risk.
Getting rid of unwanted hair is a big business, and now a new option is about to hit the market- a home hair removal laser.
It's a common ingredient found in many foods, and it could be a hidden risk for childhood obesity. A new study says cutting the salt may help kids stay thin.
For many new mothers, it's hard to find time or even think about hitting the gym. So how soon should you start exercising again following the birth of your baby?