Author Archives: Medline Plus

The best way to celebrate “March Madness” is to get out and shoot some hoops yourself, an expert says.

Adults with diabetes are vulnerable to flu and its complications, experts say. Now a large new study finds they’re also at higher risk of being hospitalized for flu.

Could your warm and cozy home be hindering your weight-loss efforts?
Dutch researchers say keeping temperatures a little chillier at home and the office might be an additional weapon in the fight against obesity.

If you can’t get relief from your asthma, the way you communicate with your allergist might be part of the problem, according to two new studies.

Teen girls struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from sexual abuse do well when treated with a type of therapy that asks them to repeatedly confront their traumatic memories, according to a small new study.

Combining Tylenol and even light consumption of alcohol can more than double someone’s risk of kidney disease, researchers say.

The risk of domestic violence often is passed from parents to their children, a new study finds.

Middle-aged women who follow a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet may live a healthier, longer life, a new study suggests.