Scientists have discovered proof that music is its own kind of medicine, at least when it comes to patients on a ventilator. In a study out of the University of Pittsburgh, 22 males and six females coming off of mechanical ventilation after at least four…

Older people who eat healthy, with more fruits and vegetables, nuts and fish in their diets, may be less likely to experience declines in thinking and memory over time, according to a new international study. “It is likely that a healthy diet has effects on…

In people who become infected with the difficult-to-treat gut bacteria called C. diff, the infection often comes back after treatment. But a new study suggests a way to ward off future infections: Give patients a nontoxic strain of the same bacteria that is causing the…

Connecticut police say they are investigating a batch of tainted synthetic marijuana that has sent about a dozen people to the hospital.Cpl. Stanley Parizo Jr. with the Willimantic Police Department says they began receiving calls at about 8 a.m. Monday of people exhibiting psychotic…

Samantha Jenkins was only 19-years-old when she died on June 3, 2011, from what is believed to be complications stemming from her excessive chewing gum habit. An investigation into her death revealed that the teen, from Llanelli, south Wales consumed up to 14 sticks a…

In the largest study ever to look at relationships between body weight and likelihood of developing dementia, researchers found that being too thin appears to carry the greatest risk.Among nearly two million people in the U.K. observed over time, those who were underweight had…

Strength training might help prevent tension headaches, or at least reduce their pain, according to a small Danish study.Researchers found that neck and shoulder muscles were up to 26 percent weaker in people with regular tension headaches, compared to those without. They also saw…

The food industry has helped push the belief that people's sedentary lifestyles are solely to blame for widespread obesity, three researchers argue in a new editorial. And by doing so, the industry has deflected attention from the role that sugary drinks and junk food play…

Most of us may be enjoying the spring weather, but experts agree this year will be a rough one for allergy sufferers. And for parents who are looking to avoid over-the-counter drugs and all their potential side effects, herbal remedies might be a natural, alternative…

It’s often hard enough to eat right when you have time, but when you’re racing against the clock it becomes even more challenging. “Plan ahead! It’s a little change you can make with big benefits. When you are prepared with healthy snacks, a packed lunch…