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Test May Detect Diabetes-Related Vision Problems Early
A just-released study shows that a new vision screening device, already shown to give an early warning of eye disease, could give physicians and patients a head start on treating diabetes and its vision complications.

Some Children May Need Cholesterol Medication
A leading group of pediatricians has released new guidelines that advise kids as young as 8 years old should be given cholesterol-lowering medications in hopes of preventing heart problems later in life.

Enjoy Fireworks on the Fourth - From Afar
Backyard fireworks can produce their own thrills, but mainly for young boys who love to blow stuff up. And therein lies the danger.

Brain Injury Another Result of Falls in Seniors
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) due to falls caused nearly 8,000 deaths and 56,000 hospitalizations in 2005 among Americans age 65 and older.

Could Enhancing Food Flavors Promote Weight Loss?
A new study suggests that boosting the flavor of your food with calorie-free seasonings and sweeteners may help you feel fuller faster and decrease the amount you eat.

Salmonella Outbreak Likely Due to Raw Tomatoes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has alerted consumers that the recent outbreak of salmonella contamination seems to be linked with certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing these tomatoes.

Confidence Lacking in Performing CPR
While 89 percent of Americans say they are willing and able to help if they witness a medical emergency, only 21 percent are confident they could perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and only 15 percent believe they can use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Many Heart Disease Patients Unaware of Heart Attack Symptoms
A new study finds that almost half of patients with a history of heart disease are unfamiliar with the symptoms of a heart attack. In addition, these patients do not see themselves being at increased risk for one.

Teens May Not Be Best Blood Donors
US blood collection centers face a conundrum: At a time of decreasing blood donations, a new study shows that an important source of current and future donations, 16- and 17-year-olds, are more likely to bruise, faint or experience other complications when they donate.

Sunscreen May Not Be Enough Protection
Sunscreens are one of the most popular protections people use as the summer sun sizzles and threatens to burn their skin with harmful ultraviolet rays.

Medical Texts Lack Breastfeeding Information
Doctors coaching new nursing mothers will find little practical advice to share from some of the classic obstetrics textbooks, a new study suggests.

Many Toddlers Improperly Vaccinated
New statistics reveal that more than a quarter of American toddlers may be under-vaccinated.