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Epigenetics Finds That Our Genes Are Not the Whole Story
Researchers are looking at how chemical changes can affect our DNA—and disease risk.
January 08, 2010 - Sarah Baldauf - Managing Your Healthcare
Health Buzz: Mammograms May Heighten Breast Cancer Risk in Some and Other Health News
Loneliness is contagious, so try these 4 ways to stay connected; a self-assessment for diabetes.
December 02, 2009 - Megan Johnson - Cancer
Health Buzz: E. Coli Blamed for 2 Deaths and Other Health News
Lifestyle factors and Alzheimer's disease; what teens believe about Facebook and MySpace.
November 03, 2009 - Megan Johnson - Living Well
Inflammation, Genes, and Hypertension All Contribute to Alzheimer's Risk
While you can't control your genes, you can improve the other two and lower your risk of dementia.
November 02, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - Brain & Behavior
Alzheimer's Disease Is Sharply Rising, But You Can Lower Your Odds
Research is mounting that diet, exercise, and social and mental engagement play a protective role.
September 21, 2009 - Sarah Baldauf - Brain & Behavior
America's 10 Brainiest States
A new study ranks the 'brain health' of all 50 states with a heavy emphasis on a healthful omega-3 fat.
August 17, 2009 - Zach Miners - Brain & Behavior
America's Best Hospitals Rankings: Definitions
The meaning of reputation, patient safety index, and other factors that weighed into the rankings
July 15, 2009 - Avery Comarow - Best Hospitals
Embryonic Stem Cells—and Other Stem Cells—Promise to Advance Treatments
Adult stem cells may reach patients first, and induced pluripotent stem cells have greatest potential.
July 02, 2009 - Katherine Hobson - Heart Health
Is Coffee Bad for You? Actually, Drinking Coffee May Be Good for You
Excess coffee consumption is bad for pregnant women, but it may benefit health in certain other groups.
June 25, 2009 - January W. Payne - Diet & Fitness
Health Buzz: Swine Flu Targets Young People and Other Health News
6 ways to motivate yourself to work out; how doctors might diagnose Alzheimer's more quickly.
May 18, 2009 - Infectious Diseases

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