Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study - Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds
Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows - People eat until full regardless of the dinnerware, researcher says
Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds - Those who continue to 'dabble' into their 50s tend to be at greater risk for bad outcomes in general
Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought - Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates
Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? - Small study suggests 'biomarker' levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research needed
Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study - 21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say
Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients - Each of these anti-clotting drugs had similar effectiveness in preventing deaths, study found
Scientists May Be Closer to Developing 'Red Wine' Drug - Resveratrol's secrets revealed in work with mice
'People Pleasers' More Prone to Overeating: Study - They often yield to pressure to indulge more in social situations, researchers say
If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You - In study, women mimicked eating behavior of new acquaintances, matching them bite for bite
Pleasure in Scratching an Itch May Depend on Location - Sensation is especially intense in ankles, researchers say
Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego: Study - Female volunteers less apt to cooperate after taking the hormone supplement
Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds - Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack
Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study - Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being
Child Abuse, Neglect a Major Public Health Problem: CDC - Report found it costs U.S. $124 billion a year; overall price tag similar to diabetes, stroke
Worrying Too Much Might Raise Your Risk for Stroke - Study found a personality trait called 'harm avoidance' also marked by self-doubt, fatigue
Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study - It's not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeat
For Kids, Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine - Scans show that humor activates parts of the brain linked to resilience, well-being in children
When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises - This combination more than doubled odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds
More Newborns Suffering Drug Withdrawal at Birth - Doctors seeing more women taking illicit drugs, prescription painkillers during pregnancy
Even Strangers Can Make You Feel Left Out - Eye contact conveys a sense of belonging -- or not, researchers say
Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop - Study found toddlers with loving mothers had more growth in key brain area
Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk - Peripheral vascular disease may lead to stroke or early death, researchers say
What Would Jesus Do? Maybe Not What I'd Do, Survey of Christians Finds - Liberals and conservatives say they have views on morality, fellowship that might not mesh with teachings
Pets Help Women Cope With HIV/AIDS - Small study also found being a mother, worker, advocate made a difference, as did faith