Texting Food Diaries Helps Kids Stick With Diets
Study found hi-tech method improved compliance more than paper and pencil
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Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
More carotid artery thickening in these young adults points to danger, study finds
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Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
It saves lives and slows the progression of AIDS, study confirms
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Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find
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Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
High kynurenic acid levels like 'gasoline on the fire' of affected neurotransmitters
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Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
At school or home, they can raise long-term health risks, studies say
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Not All Smiles Are Created Equal
Study finds people struggling with rejection can spot a phony grin
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Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
Weight-loss procedure may change fertility, nutritional needs, study suggests
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Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain
Even when given before birth, glucocorticoids tied to cognitive, motor control problems in mice
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Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk
The most vulnerable use the least sunscreen, have greatest desire to tan
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Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
Report also cites drug given to U.S. troops to protect them from nerve gas
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Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo
Study in mice points to real damage, scientists say
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Most Single Adults Not Using Condoms
British study finds less than half of people in 30s, 40s use them when with a new partner
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U.S. Teens Brimming With Self-Esteem
But parent-instilled 'overconfidence' may be spurring unrealistic expectations, study suggests
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Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
14% for whites, 19% for blacks, 21% for Hispanics and 27% for others, study says
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