Health News Archives

Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites
But e-mail intervention may spur some adolescents to change, study finds

Electronic Prescribing Saves Patients Money
It steers doctors toward lower-cost drugs, study finds

Bogus Stem Cell Therapies Sold on Internet
New guidelines are aimed at combating less responsible uses, claims, experts say

Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Studies are taking place at more than 1,100 facilities across the U.S.

Less Exposure to Violent Media Makes Youths Less Aggressive
Study found they were less likely to bully others, get into fights

Sex Partners Get STD Alerts by E-mail
Report shows 30,000 have used Internet service to handle delivery of delicate news

Surfing the Web Stimulates Your Brain
Internet searches keep the mind active, study finds

Active Video Games Help Kids Exercise
They burn many more calories and have higher heart rates, researchers say

Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors
Confusing information, complex language makes site hard to use, researchers say

Study Probes Internet Health-Related Search Patterns
Use of Google Trends mirrors data sought in other countries as well, researchers say