What Tossin' and Turnin' Really Means

Tossing and turning and having trouble sleeping well may be signs of having anxiety. But could it indicate depression as well? Or could depression cause sleeping problems?

A Diet to Ward Off Diseases

Your diet can greatly affect the development of many chronic diseases, and it may also reduce your risk for having multiple diseases at once.

Too Much Media, Too Little Sleep

Monsters under the bed may not be what's keeping your kids up at night. The real culprits could be your television and computer.

It's Not the Shots, It's What's Inside

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regularly update the recommendations for children's shots to help parents better understand new vaccinations. Some parents may be concerned that children receive more vaccines today than they had when the parents were young.

Weight Control for the Active Athlete

In a time where more people are overweight, many young athletes may come to their sport carrying some extra pounds. These athletes may want to lose weight to compete hard and improve performance. But it can be hard to keep off that weight all year round. So, how can athletes maintain a healthy weight?

Can Cancer Cancel Alzheimer's?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer's is not a normal part of aging, although it typically develops in later adulthood. Research is ongoing to find causes and cures for Alzheimer's, including links between Alzheimer's and other diseases.

Voluntary Recall of Specified Lots of Nova Max Glucose Test Strips

Nova Diabetes Care today announced it is initiating a voluntary recall of 21 lots of the Nova Max Glucose Test Strips distributed both in the USA and outside the continental USA. Nova Max® Plus™ glucose meter kits that include test strips from the recalled lots are also included in this voluntary recall.

FDA Approves Label Changes for Antimalarial Drug Mefloquine Hydrochloride

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising the public about strengthened and updated warnings regarding neurologic and psychiatric side effects associated with the antimalarial drug mefloquine hydrochloride.

Heart Disease: It’s Not Just for Men

Coronary artery disease is seen by many as a man's disease. This potentially fatal heart problem, though, strikes at least as many women as men.

Hepatitis is a Global Concern

Ask some people to name the world's most dangerous diseases and they just may tick off several illnesses that dominate health news headlines. Hepatitis also should be on their radar, according to organizers of World Hepatitis Day.