Few unmarried parents who are HIV-positive have made legally documented arrangements for who would care for their children if the parents die, according to a survey by the RAND Corporation issued today.
Studying mutations that give rise to a rare genetic disease, genetics researchers have identified a novel biological pathway that may have a broader role during human development, potentially in cases of mental retardation and autism.
Teenagers who spend a lot of time planted in front of the TV are more likely to have higher blood pressure, regardless of whether they are overweight.
With improvements in surgical technique and increases in the number of dangerously obese children, a group of four hospitals is starting a study examining how children respond to various types of weight loss surgery.
Alongside religion, this year’s Ardh Kumbh mela served as a platform for health campaigns.
South Dakota businessman Denny Sanford has set a new standard in healthcare philanthropy with an unprecedented gift of $400 million to Sioux Valley Hospitals & Health System.
As residents of Central Florida awoke this morning to updated reports of increased devastation in their community, some have begun to start the recovery process.
As part of its PR campaign to portray itself as a changed, responsible company, Philip Morris USA for the past two years has claimed that it has stopped opposing smoke-free workplace laws and the company?s web site advises that ?the public should be guided by the conclusions of public health officials regarding the health effects of secondhand smoke.?
Dental braces may straighten crooked teeth, but they’re unlikely to alter your self-esteem and satisfaction with life, revealed by UK researchers.
Adults have experienced increased rates of chronic diseases such as hypertension since Hurricane Katrina, and children in the area have experienced increased rates of mental health problems.