How many adults in each state engage in all 5 key health habits? Just 6 percent of adults in the U.S. have adopted all five key health habits that are linked with better health or longer life, according to a new report.
Chronic sleep deprivation tied to more depression for young women One night of short sleep may lead to less depression the following day, but chronic short sleep is tied to greater depression overall for young women, according to a new study.
EU drug agency: ecstasy is making a comeback among the young The European Union's drug agency says ecstasy is becoming popular again, with online sales and targeted marketing helping to drive the revival among a new generation of users.
Programs to reduce drinking may not work on fraternity members College students who are in so-called Greek letter organizations seem to be immune to programs that work for other students to reduce the use and abuse of alcohol, according to a new review of research on the topic.
Online alcohol marketing linked to drinking among European teens Adolescents in Europe may be just as susceptible to online alcohol marketing as their counterparts elsewhere, according to a recent study in four countries that links the ads with kids' likelihood of drinking and of binge drinking.
FDA approves first drug-oozing implant to control addiction WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health officials on Thursday approved an innovative new option for Americans struggling with addiction to heroin and painkillers: a drug-oozing implant that curbs craving and withdrawal symptoms for six months at a time.
Girls' early puberty and breast development tied to depression Girls who go through puberty and develop breasts earlier than peers may have a higher risk of depression as well, a Chinese study suggests.
Concussions tied to more school problems than other injuries High school and college students who get concussions may struggle more with academics than their peers who get other types of sports injuries, a small U.S. study suggests.
Infertility can take the fun out of women's sex lives Women seeking fertility treatment, particularly young women, may experience a negative impact on their sex lives, although it will likely dissipate over time, according to a U.S. study.
In US Army, enlisted soldiers' risk of suicide attempts varies over time The risk of attempted suicide peaks at several points during enlisted soldiers' time in the U.S. Army, a new study found.
