A Health Adventure

Smoking heightens aortic rupture risk for women

November 19, 2008 on 10:34 pm | In Health | Comments Off Abdominal aortic aneurysms are more common in older male smokers but perhaps more deadly for women, a study reported.

XDR-TB prevention starts with TB treatment

November 19, 2008 on 10:34 pm | In Health | Comments Off A study stresses the need to treat tuberculosis carefully the first time around to curb the rise of resistant strains.

Steps to a nimble mind: Physical and mental exercise help keep the brain fit

November 13, 2008 on 7:33 am | In Health | Comments Off Neuroscience is uncovering techniques to prevent cognitive decline.

FDA launches drug safety information Web site

November 13, 2008 on 7:33 am | In Health | Comments Off This resource, which was required by a 2007 law, is now only a click away.

Intensive approaches advised for obese youth

November 3, 2008 on 2:32 pm | In Health | Comments Off Access to these services can be challenging, and experts say simpler strategies must be found to address this problem more widely.