Tiny Tots in the Dentist's Chair Among Changes in Pediatric Dentistry
Options for kids now include sealants and early removal of wisdom teeth

From One Generation to the Next, Dental Care Changes
Mom of 3 notes less trepidation from kids, more choices from dentists

Underage Drinkers Can Easily Order Alcohol From the Internet
Study found young online buyers were successful nearly half the time

Gene Tests May Not Drive Patients to More Medical Care
Knowing personal risks for certain diseases doesn't seem to spur health care overuse, study finds

Melanoma a Big Threat to Older Men
They're less likely than women to take sun precautions and check for growths, survey results show

One-Third of U.S. Homeless Population Is Obese: Study
They may rely on cheap, fattening foods to fill up, researchers say

Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions
Study found they scored worse on visual memory tests, with symptoms lingering 2 weeks after injury

Fees Lead Some Kids to Skip After-School Sports: Survey
Total cost of participating in a sport averages $381, results show

Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis
One drop of blood can predict the joint disease before symptoms appear, scientists say

Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer
Inflammation of tissue lining the esophagus could be the cause, study says

Military Marriages Stay Strong in Face of Challenges: Study
U.S. service members no more likely to divorce than civilians, researchers say

Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions
And this psychological component may make it harder to control the blood-sugar disorder, experts say

Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
Review found fewer excess pounds and complications with healthy diet vs. exercise

FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix
Price of widely used blood thinner should drop for heart patients

Looking Away As You Get Needle Does Lower Pain, Study Shows
'See no needle' may be good advice, researchers say

Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids' Accidental Death: CDC
Swimming lessons can help protect toddlers, experts say

Being Obese May Make Job Search Tougher
'Employers' in study unknowingly rated same women higher after weight-loss surgery

OSHA's Safety Tests Protect Workers at Little Cost: Study
But some disagree with researchers' conclusions