Healthy Living

Babies Exposed to Allergens are Less Likely to Develop Allergies and Asthma: Study

Jun 06, 2014 AM EDT

Children exposed to pet dander, allergens and dust at an early age are less likely to develop asthma, allergies and wheezing, according to a study.

Fasting Benefits Cancer Survivors and Seniors by Boosting Immune System: Study

Jun 06, 2014 AM EDT

Fasting for two or three days helps boost the immune system, according to a study.

Sleep Apnea Linked to the Development of Diabetes: Study

Jun 06, 2014 AM EDT

New study confirms the link between obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes.

HPV and Head and Neck Cancer Link Largely Unknown in US

Jun 05, 2014 PM EDT

More Americans should know about head and neck cancers. New research reveals that public awareness of head and neck cancers are very low, and few people know about how tobacco increases the risk of human papillomavirus (HPV).

MU Scientists Successfully Transplant, Grow Stem Cells in Pigs

Jun 05, 2014 PM EDT

One of the biggest challenges for medical researchers studying the effectiveness of stem cell therapies is that transplants or grafts of cells are often rejected by the hosts. This rejection can render experiments useless, making research into potent..

Couples sleep in sync when the wife is satisfied with their marriage

Jun 05, 2014 PM EDT

A new study suggests that couples are more likely to sleep in sync when the wife is more satisfied with their marriage.

Research Explains Why Malnourished Children Never Recover

Jun 05, 2014 AM EDT

Severe undernourishment can cause an imbalance in gut bacteria needed for further growth and revival in the body, according to a study.

Skipping Breakfast Has No Impact on the Body Weight: Study

Jun 05, 2014 AM EDT

Skipping breakfast does not help you lose weight, finds a new study.

Study Explains Why Stress Makes Us Crave For Sweets

Jun 05, 2014 AM EDT

Stress makes you crave for sweets and desserts, finds a study.

Smoking Cannabis Affects Sperm Morphology in Young Men: Study

Jun 05, 2014 AM EDT

Smoking cannabis affects size and shape of the sperm in young men causing infertility problems, according to a study.

Air Pollution Ups the Risk for Atrial Fibrillation and Blood Clot in Lungs: Study

Jun 05, 2014 AM EDT

Rising levels of air pollution pose a risk to heart health and lung functioning, warns a study.

High Blood Pressure Ups the Risk of Dementia in Old Age: Study

Jun 05, 2014 AM EDT

Having high blood pressure during middle age increases the risk of memory decline in later years, according to a study.

Doctors reluctant to discuss end-of-life care with heart failure patients

Jun 04, 2014 PM EDT

Healthcare providers are reluctant to discuss end-of-life care with heart failure patients and their families because they feel uncomfortable broaching the topic or lack time, according to a new study presented at the Quality of Care and Outcomes Res..