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Bacteria Flourish in Select Areas of the Human Body
Study maps out areas favored amongst specific microbial communities.
November 06, 2009 - Science
Lack of Sleep Could be Deadly
Getting too little sleep can impair body and brain, and could even be deadly.
October 10, 2009 - Science
Snorting Stem Cells
Snorting can deliver cells to the brain, research shows.
September 22, 2009 - Science
Lessons From Michael Jackson's Death: 9 Safe Ways to Help Cure Insomnia
For insomnia treatment, avoid daytime naps and caffeine and alcohol near bedtime, other tips.
August 25, 2009 - January W. Payne - Sleep
America's Best Hospitals: Here's How We Selected Them
Deaths, reputation, and patient safety were among the factors the rankings took into account.
July 15, 2009 - Avery Comarow - Hospitals
America's Best Hospitals: the 2009–10 Honor Roll
They're the best of the best—the 0.4 percent of all hospitals with high scores in 6 or more specialties
July 15, 2009 - Avery Comarow - Best Hospitals
4 Common Diarrhea Causes—and What to Do if You Get Sick
Diarrhea and accompanying woes are among the most common illnesses in the U.S.
June 05, 2009 - January W. Payne - Health
4 Promising Autism Treatments, From Vitamin B12 to Alzheimer’s Drug Namenda
And 4 "treatments" that are untested and unproven. Plus, how to spot a bogus autism therapy.
April 02, 2009 - Nancy Shute - Brain & Behavior
Beneficial Bacteria? 7 Amazing Jobs Your Gut Bacteria Do
Trillions of microbes live inside you. But don't be frightened; some bacteria do good things.
February 02, 2009 - Katherine Hobson - Digestive Disorders
7 Common Digestive Problems and How to End Them
Dealing with stomach pain, ulcers, reflux, constipation, Crohn’s disease, and more.
November 19, 2008 - January W. Payne - Digestive Disorders

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