IBD Flare-ups May Increase Blood Clot Risk

Non-hospitalized patients with a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease are 16 times more likely to develop potentially life-threatening blood clots as people without the bowel disorder, new research reveals.

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Feeling Gray? Colors May Match Moods

Depressed people prefer dull colors like gray over brighter hues, British researchers find.

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Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Stroke-Related Brain Damage

Following a Mediterranean diet may help lower risk of brain damage related to silent strokes, new research shows.

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Gout Raises Women's Heart Attack Risk

Women with gout may face an even greater risk of heart attack as a result of their condition than men.

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Less TV, More Family Dinners Fight Childhood Obesity

Simple lifestyle habits at home, such as having more family meals, could reduce obesity in preschoolers, new research suggests.

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Nearly 1 in 3 Overweight Teens in Denial

Nearly one in three overweight adolescents don't think they have a weight problem.

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Thirdhand Smoke Creates Indoor Cancer Risk

Tobacco smoke residue, or “thirdhand” smoke, mixes with indoor air pollutants to form cancer-causing substances.

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Autism Risk Rises With Mother's Age

Regardless of the father's age, a child's risk of autism rises with the age of the child's mother. Moms 40 and older are 77% more likely to have a child with autism, compared to mothers under age 25.

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Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Sodas?

Drinking as little as two soft drinks a week appears to nearly double the risk of getting pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.

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Can Beer Build Better Bones?

Drinking beer may be good for building more than just beer bellies. A new study suggests drinking beer may help build better bones thanks to its high silicon content.

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