Using Computers to Avoid Dementia?

Computers can provide games and social connections for elderly people. But can using a computer help the mind stay strong?

Alcohol Slows Unborn Babies' Learning

Many studies have looked at differences in children whose mothers drank while pregnant compared to kids whose moms didn't. But what about differences before the babies are even born?

Time to Vaccinate Your Child Against Flu

September is the time to get your family ready for this year's flu season. When should children start getting vaccinated against flu?

Nighttime Breathing Issues Bad for Heart

Those scary moments when sleep apnea stops your breathing apparently does more than keep the oxygen from your brain, especially in the elderly.

Imaging Agent Helps “See” Prostate Cancer

For some patients, prostate cancer can reappear after surgery or treatment. The FDA recently approved an imaging agent that can help find the tissue where the cancer has returned.

Can Re-Runs Re-Charge Us?

Doesn’t watching TV make people couch potatoes? But it feels so good to sit and chill out for a while. Maybe it’s not all bad and there’s something to enjoying the occasional re-run.

Cutting Back Now Lowers Risk Later

Heavy drinking, smoking, obesity and poor diet are not the building blocks for a healthy human. But change now and in a few years the body can repair itself.

Why Stress Hurts Your Concentration

It is well known that stress can make it harder to concentrate. Math problems, for example, are more difficult when a person is stressed out. Until recently, researchers were not sure why.

Expectant Moms Need Fresh Air

If taking a breath of "fresh air" outside your door means inhaling exhaust, you might want to head to outlying parks more often during your pregnancy.

Most Damage, Most Gain in Knee Replacement

If you have knee osteoarthritis, you can take steps to prevent permanent damage. For those with the damage done, joint replacement surgery may relieve pain and boost knee function.

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