Does Dopamine Explain Why Slackers Slack? May 1, 2012 — Don’t have any motivation at work today? You may be able to blame your brain and its relationship with the chemical dopamine. The way your brain handles dopamine may predict whether you are a hard worker or a slacker, new research suggests. “If you look [...]

Losing Weight May Help Lower Cancer Risk May 1, 2012 — For postmenopausal women who are overweight or obese, new research offers more incentive to start shedding pounds. According to a study published in the journal Cancer Research, losing even a small proportion of your overall body weight significantly reduces inflammation in your body and [...]

1/3 With Arthritis Report Anxiety or Depression April 30, 2012 — One-third of people 45 and older with arthritis report that they are depressed or anxious, a new study shows. ? And anxiety may even be more common than depression among these people. “The emotional consequences of arthritis are high,” says researcher Louise Murphy, PhD. [...]

No Safe Way to Text and Drive for Teens April 29, 2012 — Texting or even the thought of texting on a cell phone while driving may be distracting enough to cause a car crash for teens. Two new studies suggest that teen drivers who text with their cell phone in any position or even [...]

For a Healthy Aging Brain, ‘Use It or Lose It’ April 27, 2012 — Newly minted octogenarian Burt Garrett says he doesn’t actively work to keep his mind and memory sharp, but a new research review suggests that he’s doing a lot of things right. Days before his 80th birthday earlier this month, Garrett drove [...]

Defeating Dandruff April 27, 2012 — Doctors have been scratching their heads over how to treat bad cases of dandruff for more than century. Over-the-counter shampoos and scalp treatments can help when dandruff is mild, says Thomas L. Dawson, PhD, a scientist at Procter Gamble who works on Head Shoulders shampoo. But they may not [...]

30% of Workers Get Far Too Little Sleep April 26, 2012 — U.S. workers are not getting nearly enough sleep. Fully 30% of U.S. adults — or 40.6 million workers — sleep six or fewer hours a day, a new CDC report shows. The National Sleep Foundation recommends we get seven to nine hours of [...]

New Guidelines Link Lifestyle to Cancer Survival April 26, 2012 — Cancer survivors who eat right, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight improve their chances of survival, the American Cancer Society says. In guidelines released today, the group affirmed the importance of following a healthy lifestyle following a cancer diagnosis. The Society has long [...]

Mad Cow in U.S. Raises Food Safety Questions April 25, 2012 — There’s no threat from the single California dairy cow yesterday reported to have mad cow disease. But what about other cows? The USDA says the detection of the California cow and its removal from the food chain shows that our food safety program [...]

Survey: 1 in 3 Kids Hurt Playing Sports April 24, 2012 — About 1 in 3 kids who plays sports will need medical attention due to injuries sustained on the field or court, such as concussions, broken bones, and dehydration, a new survey shows. While some of these injuries can be serious, some easy-to-follow prevention [...]