Could Drinking Help Thwart Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Early study suggests it might, but that's no reason to imbibe heavily, experts say
Level of Parent-Child Conflict Seems to Differ Among Nations - Study finds higher rates of disharmony in U.S. families
In Young Girls, Obesity Linked to Early Puberty, Analysis Reveals - Unanswered questions remain, including psychological impact, researcher says
For Some Female Birds, Infidelity Boosts Offspring's Survival - Seychelles warblers pair up for life, but females often go elsewhere to sire their young, research shows
Anesthesia's Role in Hip, Knee Replacement Infections Studied - Greater risk noted in patients who had general versus spinal/epidural method, researchers say
Close Ties With Others Might Lengthen Life, Review Finds - Strong support system seems to have significant health benefits, researchers say
Mom's Affection Helps Babies Grow Into Less Stressed Adults - Study finds link between maternal attention, child's mental state decades later
Does a Foreign Accent Hurt Credibility? - Study contends finding significant as more people find work in foreign lands
Longer Time Frame for Clot-Busting Drug May Help Beat Stroke - Expanding the time limit from 3 to 4.5 hours doesn't appear to delay treatment, study suggests
Americans Seem More Prone to Depression Than Russians - 'Negative' cultural tendency may insulate people against distress, research indicates
Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Chronic Pain - Finding suggests connection to family history and frame of mind
Link Between Depression, Cholesterol May Differ by Gender - Regulating 'good' and 'bad' levels may help prevent mood disorder among elderly, researchers say
Not All Epilepsy Drugs Raise Suicide Risk: Study - Only newer meds tied to depression appear linked to self-harm, researchers say
Witness Testimony May Be Affected By Negative Feelings - In 'emotional memory' test, kids' accuracy was poor, but better than adults: study
Childhood Cancer May Be Linked to Later Heart Problems - 27% of survivors had long-term cardiac dysfunction, Dutch study found
Relationship Insecurity May Undermine Your Health - People who feel anxious and needy at higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic pain and stroke, researchers find
Playgrounds More Fun When Safety Rules Come Into Play - More than 200,000 U.S. kids go from the playground to the hospital each year, group reports
Each Summer, Falls Top the List of Ways Kids Get Hurt - Injuries are often 'predictable and preventable,' expert says
FDA Panels Reject Plan to Curb Opioid Painkiller Abuse - Stumbling block was lack of mandatory training for prescribing doctors, official says
Colleges Not Doing Enough to Combat Student Drinking: Report - More focus urged for monitoring illegal sales of alcohol and limiting number of alcohol outlets
In Adolescence, Happier Often Means Healthier - Study finds close ties between positive emotions, physical well-being
Schizophrenia Linked to Raised Risk of Injury While Hospitalized - Expert says docs may not take physical complaints seriously because of patient's mental illness
Nitric Oxide Doesn't Seem to Help Preemies' Lungs: Report - Jury still out on whether the treatment works in some infants, another doctor says
Docs May Be Slow to Diagnose Arthritis of Back, Study Suggests - As first step, radiofrequency denervation would slash costs, researchers say
Giving Kids Booze, Medicines Can Be Child Abuse - Parents' motives range from punishment or sedation to amusement, research suggests