Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study
But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report

Statins May Hamper Workout Results
Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study

Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development
Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say

Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds
Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge

CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
But questions remain about widespread screening

Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant
Rare, worsening condition led to emergency FDA approval to use splint

Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk
Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds

Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count
Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs

Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet
Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms

Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain
But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients

Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report
An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says

Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements

Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study
Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest

American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says

Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters
Keeping your animal with you, and making sure pet carries ID are two key issues, experts say

More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds
Researchers looked at whether change in U.S. donor criteria made a difference

Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report

Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk
Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds