Varenicline May Help Smokers Not Yet Ready to Quit
But drug's side effects still worry some doctors
Data Lacking to Support Childhood Naps Above Age 2
Enforcing naps after children naturally outgrow them leads to less sleep overall
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Can Offer Cross-Protection Against H7N9
Research reveals protective response to more unique virus strains
CDC: Biggest Rise in Recent Measles Cases in Illinois
Latest CDC tally has 141 people sickened in 17 states and the District of Columbia
Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error
Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
Fatigue, Distraction Play Role in Risk of Low Back Pain
Another big culprit: manual labor that involves awkward positions
New Sleep Guidelines Issued by National Sleep Foundation
Biggest changes for infants, elderly
Moderate Exercise Twice Weekly Lowers CV Risk in Women
Findings in middle-aged women; exercising a lot more/harder doesn't lead to greater reductions in risk
Increasing Dietary Fiber Leads to Other Healthy Changes
Trial comparing simple dietary change to more complicated regimen found similar health benefits
Young Adult Sore Throat Could Be Due to F. Necrophorum
Fusobacterium necrophorum implicated in 20 percent of sore throats in young adults