Stronger Statins Don't Up Kidney Injury Risk, Study Finds
Higher doses of cholesterol-fighting drugs did not increase threat among heart attack patients, researchers say

New Clues to Cancer Resistance From Long-Lived Rodents
A substance outside their cells may inhibit spread of the disease, researchers report

A Deadly Form of Diabetes That Doctors Sometimes Miss
Common signs of type 1 diabetes often resemble symptoms of other illnesses

U.S. Doctors' Group Labels Obesity a Disease
Advocates say AMA's move will boost resources to fight weight-gain epidemic, but others question decision

Many U.S. Adults Under-Vaccinated Against Whooping Cough, Survey Finds
Only 20 percent got shot within last 10 years

Character Counts When It Comes to Organ, Blood Donations
Patients prefer getting both from people with personality, behavior traits similar to their own, study finds

Lots of Americans Want Health Care Via Their Smartphone
But all too often, the demand outpaces the technology to deliver it, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds

Fewer Young Americans Lack Health Care Coverage
But 45 million Americans overall still don't have health insurance

Health-Care Shoppers Still in the Dark, Study Says
Information on state websites isn't useful, researchers find

Blood Test Might Predict Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Study Finds
Evidence of two autoantibodies signaled a 70 percent risk, researchers say

MRIs Spot 'Hidden' Fungal Infections From Tainted Steroid Shots
More cases will continue to surface, study author predicts

Every Minute Counts for Stroke Victims, Study Confirms
Quick treatment improves odds for survival and mobility, researchers find

Common Childhood Vaccine Won't Worsen Juvenile Arthritis: Study
Safety of measles-mumps-rubella booster shot had previously been called into question

Polluted Air Linked to Autism Risk
Pregnant women who live with smog at higher risk, but experts caution the finding is not definitive

Could Catching Up on Sleep Lower Your Diabetes Risk?
Early study supports weekend power sleeping

Gene Research May Help Spot Baby's Obesity Risk
Finding might lead to better ways to prevent those at higher risk from becoming overweight later

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment May Not Work As Well for Heavier Patients
Although more medication taken by obese patients in study, remission was less likely

Could 'Moderate' Drinking Be Safe During Pregnancy?
British study finds no problems with balance in kids, but some experts have concerns about the findings