Will Bonesso

A study of over 10 million runners of marathons and half-marathons has found that participating in these events is associated with a low risk of cardiac arrest compared with other athletic activities.

Low vitamin D levels are associated with an elevated risk of depression, researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have found.

'Doctor in Your Car' helps drivers monitor health and wellness while in their cars.

Altered levels of substances known as biomarkers in spinal fluid may predict the development of Alzheimer's disease up to 10 years before the condition can be diagnosed based on mental functioning, a new study by researchers in Sweden suggests.

Although alternative medicine is a good compliment to conventional medical treatment, Steve Jobs' sole reliance on alternative medicine treatment may be the primary factor for his untimely death.

Even though chest pain in children is typically not serious, a child's complaint to feeling such symptoms causes high anxiety for parents.

The rovaroxaban ROCKET-AF trial that was analyzed by the FDA committee during the decision process, presented many strengths, along with many weaknesses.

College students using cellphones to monitor their calories and physical activity through text messaging dropped significantly more weight that those who did not.

A cutting-edge procedure that involves freezing part of the heart in order to cure atrial fibrillation was successful.

The price to buy Colchicine is going through the roof, causing much concern from the hundreds of thousands of people taking the medication each year.

Although he has passed on, Steve Jobs' legacy will live on through the many innovations he left behind.

Australian researchers have found that sleep patterns are very important in regards to weight problems with teenagers.

the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug known as Remicade to treat ulcerative colitis (UC) in children 6 years and older.

Teenage smokers that are encouraged to both quit and exercise may boost their odds of truly managing the overcome their addiction, according to a recent study.

A new study has not found any evidence that a deficiency of vitamin D does not elevate a person's risk of atrial fibrillation.

The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority will fund the development of a new anthrax vaccine and antitoxin.

There is much evidence that heavy alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, responders continue to deal with health problems from the toxins that rose up from the destruction.

The Microsoft Kinect and Nintendo Wii are quickly proving themselves in the medical world as effective tools in prevention of patient falls.

Many researchers are blaming the national obesity epidemic for causing a growing number of Americans contracting gout, a painful form of arthritis.

New research shows that the common blood disorder, hyponatremia, may be a risk factor for fractures in elderly patients.

College students across the US are taking the ADHD drugs recreationally because they are performing better.

Pregnant women taking large doses of the drug fluconazole (Diflucan) may have an increased risk of having babies with birth defects.

A recent study out of Spain has found that wine may help protect skin from sunburn, sun-related aging, and even skin cancer.

A small plastic chip that costs no more than 10 cents to make can accurately diagnose HIV and syphilis in about 15 minutes.

The reality of a needle-free vaccine delivery system is even closer to being realized.

A new study has found that increasing muscle mass may also help lower the risk of the metabolic disease.

Matthew Green has become the first British man to receive an artificial heart thanks to groundbreaking surgery.

A new study from the WHO suggests that affluent counties tend to have higher rates of depression than lower-income nations such as Mexico.

McDonald's has announced that newer, healthier kid's menu tweaks will be implemented in the near future.