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Dec 30, 2015 08:12 AM EST

Childhood Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Shingles in Later Life

Childhood asthma may actually increase the risks of shingles.

Sep 23, 2015 04:49 PM EDT

Spirituality: Mental Health, Recovery From Injury Influenced By Religious Beliefs

Your religious beliefs could influence your recovery from an illness or even affect your mental health.

Sep 06, 2015 12:16 PM EDT

Work Stress Is As Bad As Secondhand Smoke?

New findings published in the journal Behavioral Science and Policy show that stress at work may be as damaging as second-hand smoke.

Sep 01, 2015 05:52 PM EDT

If You Don't Get Enough Sleep, You Might Catch A Cold

Most Americans aren't getting enough sleep and not only can that make you tired. It can also increase your risk for numerous health issues.

Aug 25, 2015 10:26 AM EDT

Long-Lasting Flu Vaccine May be Created with New Method

There may be a better, longer-lasting flu vaccine in the works. Researchers have discovered a way to induce antibodies to fight a wide range of influenza subtypes-work that could one day eliminate the need for repeated seasonal flu shots.

Aug 17, 2015 04:08 PM EDT

Back-To-School: Tension Headaches, Migraines Higher In Kids This Time Of Year

Recent findings from the Nationwide Children's Hospital demonstrates how headaches increase in the fall among children heading back to school. Researchers have found that certain health issues may trigger the problem, including poor hydration and prolonged screen time that could contribute to a chil...

Jun 25, 2015 02:01 PM EDT

A New Diagnositic Test For Pneumonia May Involve Analyzing Breath Specimens

New research examines the potential for a pneumonia breath test. Researchers found that chemically analyzing breath specimens from patients in intensive care can help reveal bacterial infection in the lower respiratory tract of ventilated patients at risk of infection.

Jun 02, 2015 11:32 PM EDT

Melanoma Rates Are Up Among Young People

Statistics show that melanoma rates are significantly higher among young adults since the 1970s. More specifically, researchers found a 250 percent increase, with young women appearing to be at highest risk for the health issue and accounting for roughly two-thirds of cases diagnosed in 2011, accord...