Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits - 2010-09-07
"Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggests." More

Fillings, Sealants May Leach BPA Into Kids' Mouths - 2010-09-07
"But analysis finds exposure to the controversial chemical is short-lived, with health effects unclear." More

Health Tip: Making Healthy Lunch Choices - 2010-09-07
"Offer kids healthier alternatives " More

Health Care Reform: Will It Empower or Perplex Consumers? - 2010-09-07
"Choosing health plans, managing chronic conditions requires basic health literacy" More

Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks - 2010-09-07
"But vegetable-based low-carb plans lowered death rates from cancer and heart disease, study finds." More

Chemicals in Rugs, Cookware May Be Linked to Raised Cholesterol in Teens - 2010-09-07
"Long-term effect of exposure to PFOAs, PFOS compounds still unknown, researchers say." More

Autistic Toddlers Prefer to Gaze at Geometric Patterns Rather than Other Toddlers - 2010-09-07
"Finding could help spot the disorder early, when treatments are most effective, researchers say." More

Keep Health in Mind When Planning School Day Menus - 2010-09-06
"Expert urges parents to pack some variety and nutrition into kids' lunch boxes." More

Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being - 2010-09-04
"Pediatrician offers tips to start the school year right." More

Mouse Study Clarifies Fish Oil Anti-Inflammatory Effect - 2010-09-03
"The ω-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are able to reduce obesity-related inflammation and insulin resistance by stimulating the anti-inflammatory effects of the G protein-coupled receptor 120, which is found only on pro-inflammatory macrophages in mature fat cells, according to a study in mice published in the Sept. 3 issue of Cell." More

Lower Risk of Surgery Than Thought for Kids With Crohn's - 2010-09-03
"More study needed on early treatments to alter course of the bowel disease, researchers say." More

Life's Key Moments Occur Within Relationships, Study Finds - 2010-09-03
"Personal highs, lows less important than events shared with others, researchers say." More

Predictors of Kidney Transplant Failure Identified - 2010-09-03
"Kidney transplant recipients with interstitial fibrosis and subclinical inflammation after one year are at an increased risk of transplant failure, according to a study published online Sept. 2 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology." More

Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study - 2010-09-03
"Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers say." More

Sickle Cell Kids at Greater Risk of 'Swine Flu' Complications - 2010-09-03
"Findings highlight need to vaccinate against H1N1, seasonal flu, researchers say." More