Health News Archives

Last of Woolly Mammoths Had North American Roots
Beasts established themselves earlier than presumed

Neighborhood Alcohol Outlets Tied to Kids’ Injury Risk
Parental supervision undermined in 'disordered' areas where liquor is sold, study says

Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count

One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones
Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address

DNA Helps Trace History of Human Migration
Findings reveal how cultures interacted, adopted advances, study says

Immigrant Children Less Likely to Exercise
Study finds they participate in fewer sports but watch less TV

Dementia Underestimated in Developing Countries
Standard criteria too restrictive, gap with higher-income nations smaller, group says

Geographical Pattern Eyed in 1991 Gulf War Cases of ALS
Environmental link to chemical rockets destroyed at one Iraq site focus of investigations

U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow
One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says

Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live
U.S. does better than Europe, although American whites do better than blacks, study finds