Age-Linked Memory Loss May Be Worse for Men, Study Finds

And, early plaque build-up in brain may not play as strong a role in recall issues as suspected


American With Ebola Now in Critical Condition

CDC monitoring other health care workers who may have had contact with the patient


Could Your Child Have Migraines?

Symptoms can include nausea, abdominal pain, experts say


E-Cigarette Ads Linked to Tobacco Cravings

Effect was seen in study of current and former smokers


Health Highlights: March 16, 2015
  • France May Outlaw Anorexic Models in Ads

  • Listeriosis Not Cause of Patient Deaths at Kansas Hospital: Officials

  • Homeopathy Doesn't Work: Study


Health Tip: Balance Work and Home Life

And feel less stressed at home


Health Tip: Dish Up a Healthy Party Buffet

And make the presentation fun


Hepatitis C Drugs Will 'Strain Budgets' at Current Prices: Study

The new therapies have remarkably high cure rates


Low Vaccination Rates Likely Behind Disney Measles Outbreak: Study

Disease may continue to spread unless more people get shots to protect against infection, experts warn


Manual Clot Removal After Heart Attack May Not Help, Could Harm

Researchers also report that procedure appears to increase the risk for stroke


Procedure May Beat Drug in Patients With Heart Failure, Irregular Heartbeat

Catheter ablation appears to outperform Amiodarone in people with both conditions, study finds


Smokers Fare Worse After Heart Procedures, Study Finds

They had much higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death than nonsmokers or those who quit


Some Older Heart Patients Might Benefit From Aggressive Treatments

Those who suffered milder type of heart attack or unstable chest pain did worse if only given medication


Spring Allergies Coming Into Bloom

Expert offers tips to minimize discomfort


Tackling Obesity May Ease a Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat

Keeping the weight off over time was key to curbing atrial fibrillation, study found


Vitamin D Won't Help Fight High Blood Pressure, Researchers Say

Review of data from dozens of prior studies finds no benefit


White House Reports Historic Drop in Uninsured Americans

More than 16 million have gained coverage since Affordable Care Act took effect, officials say