Health News Archives

Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds

After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline
Changing priorities may play a role, but expert urges employers to take heed

World Trade Center Workers Have More Cases of Acid Reflux
Study shows they have doubled risk of GERD, may be linked to mental fallout

Exposure to Holocaust May Have Raised Cancer Risks
Survivors offer clues to the impact of severe physical, psychosocial suffering, researchers say

Green Spaces Boost the Body and the Mind
Study finds measurable health benefits for those with easy access to nature

Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Parkinson’s
Treatment tested in monkeys addresses only motor issues, though, experts say

Troubled Minds Can Mean Wider Waistlines
Repeat episodes of anxiety, depression tied to weight gain, study finds

Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients’ Health Issues
Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests

Anxious Kids at Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Treating emotional problems early could improve long-term health, researchers say

Treating Workers’ Mental Woes May Boost Productivity
But not treating problems resulted in roughly same outcome, research shows