Health
Severely Obese Donors Raise Risks for Kids With Liver Transplant
Children who receive a liver from a severely obese adult organ donor are at greater risk for graft loss and death following their transplant surgery, according to a new study.
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Brain's Connections May Predict Intelligence: Study
New research suggests that human intelligence may have a lot to do with the strength of connections between the brain's left lateral prefrontal cortex to the rest of the brain.
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Hormone May Boost Aging, Failing Brains
Treatment with growth hormone-releasing hormone improves memory and focus in healthy adults and in those who already show some signs of mental decline, new research finds.
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More Evidence That Exercise Helps Fight Diabetes
People with diabetes who boost their level of physical activity can reduce their risk of premature death, according to a new study.
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Options Increasing for Coping With Kids' Food Allergies
Kids with a serious food allergy generally have to steer clear of the offending food, but methods now under development could change that common scenario.
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Researchers Make Critical Antibiotic Alternative Discovery
Researchers in Australia say they have made a critical discovery in the search for an alternative to antibiotics. Scientists say it is important to find new ways to treat illnesses without antibiotics, many of which are becoming less effective because microbes are becoming more resistant.
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Living Without Lies Might Make You Healthier
For good health, be sure to eat fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and lie as seldom as possible.
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Child Abuse Might Alter Onset of Menstruation in Girls
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Sleep Loss Often Disruptive for City Kids With Asthma
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Allergies May Plague Renters More Than Homeowners
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