A new Harvard study showed increased screenings could eliminate cervical cancer from the U.S. in the next two decades. Researchers say while HPV vaccination helps reduce cervical cancer over time, screening plays a critical,…

A new study is telling doctors to consider shortness of breath and coughing as possible predictors of lung cancer. Researchers in the U.K. tracked 28,000 cases and found those symptoms are becoming more common…

The Trump administration appears to be moving forward with a partial ban on flavored vaping products. According to The Wall Street Journal, the ban would only apply to e-cigarette pods, which are the kind…

Simple changes to one's diet might help save as much as 50-billion dollars in health care costs nationally. That's according to a new study in Boston. Researchers found that increasing consumption of fruits, vegetables,…

A new study shows there are not enough therapists to treat children with autism. The number of children diagnosed with autism is rising. Currently, one in 59 children , up from 1 in 125…

The CDC said 14% of people with HIV are unaware of their status, and only two-thirds of those who know they have the virus are treating it effectively. The agency also said less…

The CDC reports flu activity continues to increase. The South and West are seeing the most cases, and another child death associated with the flu was reported this week, bringing the total to five…

A Mayo Clinic study found people with inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes or blood clots may be at increased risk of developing Rheumatoid Arthritis. Researchers also found patients who develop Rheumatoid Arthritis are…

High schools across the country are reporting challenges in implementing state concussion laws affecting student athletes. That's according to researchers at nationwide children's hospital in Ohio. Doctors found athletes' unwillingness to disclose symptoms along…

A new national poll shows many parents face barriers when it comes to diagnosing depression in their own teenagers. Researchers in Michigan reported 40% of parents struggle to differentiate the disorder from normal mood…

Sports injuries account for 2.7 million emergency room visits each year. That's according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics which looked at children and young adults. It found football accounted…

A new study finds children in the U.S. are developing unhealthy eating habits... at an early age. Researchers found nearly two-thirds of infants, and mostly all toddlers, consumed added sugars in their daily diets,…

A new review of research found more evidence that vaping can harm the heart and blood vessels. Researchers at Ohio State University College of Medicine said e-cigarettes contain small particles and metals, which could…

A new FDA report looked at the causes of drug shortages in the U.S., and is offering recommendations to the government and drug industry. Federal health officials said they are considering creating a system…

Researchers looked at the costs and benefits of antidepressants and talk therapy. They found both end up being equal after five years. A team from the University of Michigan and Harvard University said their…

Teens who use candy or fruit-flavored e-cigarettes are more likely to stick with vaping and vape more. That's according to a new study from the University of Southern California. Several states have banned flavors…

Teen use of both flavored and non-flavored tobacco products went down in one Massachusetts town six months after it restricted flavored tobacco products. They could only be sold in vape shops, bars and other…

A new report drives home the importance of good hand-washing. British researchers found antibiotic resistant strains of E. coli are more likely to be spread from poor toilet hygiene than under-cooked food. In recent…

A new worldwide study suggests death rates from colorectal and pancreatic cancers are up 10% in the last 30 years. The study spanning 195 countries found the number of pancreatic cancer cases up 130%…

One out of every five children suffers from a mental disorder that could jeopardize their health later on. That's according to the "American Academy of Pediatrics," which said few children are getting services because…

A new CDC report found more than half of pregnant women in the U.S. are not getting vaccinated for the flu and whooping cough. Federal health experts said the vaccines are necessary to protect…

The CDC said it confirmed two more cases of measles last week, bringing this year's total to 1, 243. That's the most since 1992, eight years before measles was declared eradicated in the U.S.…

Children who have asthma are more likely to also suffer from anxiety and depression. That's according to a new study from U.C. San Francisco. Researchers tracked 65,000 kids with asthma and found those who…

One in three breast cancer cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes including managing weight, getting more physical activity and drinking less alcohol. The latest research is being presented at the North American Menopause…

It's been three and a half years since the criteria for pediatric heart transplants was revised in the U.S. Despite the changes, a new study suggests there's been no reduction in the number of…

Researchers said they've found a breakthrough in cancer treatment to prevent the devastating side effect of hair loss. Scientists at the University of Manchester said a newer class of drugs can target cancer without…

Nearly all preterm infants receive antibiotics in their first weeks of life to protect against infections, but new research found preemies who were heavily treated with antibiotics can develop more drug-resistant gut bacteria. Researchers found…

A new study from the American Heart Association found nearly 2/3 of medical students had some degree of Hypertension. Researchers suggested that stress, anxiety, and poor sleep are detrimental to a healthy blood pressure.…

A new study examined the benefits of hearing aids for older adults. Researchers at the University of Michigan found the devices actually lowered the risk of dementia, depression, anxiety, and serious falls in hearing…