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diet & nutrition
Tick Bite Brings on Red Meat Allergy
Tick bites are to blame for delayed allergic reactions to red meat, a recent analysis of case studies suggests.

sexual health
How Expressions of Love Differ for Men and Women
Both genders express their love with gestures of affection, but the kinds of affection take very different forms. Women tend to use compliments and kisses while men are more likely to initiate sex and spend more time with their partner.

prostate cancer
Robotic Prostate Surgery
Robotic prostate surgery is less invasive and more successful than open radical prostatectomy, a study suggests.

prostate cancer
What Prostate Size Says About Cancer Risk
Men with smaller prostates are more likely to have higher grade prostate cancer at time of surgery, according to a new study.

stroke
How Bats Are Helping Treat Stroke Patients
Researchers are testing a new drug that would use bat saliva to breakdown blood clots in the brain.

fitness
Outrunning Cystic Fibrosis
An active lifestyle helped Jerry Cahill stave off the effects of cystic fibrosis. Then doctors told him he needed a lung transplant.

heart health
Cardiac Risks Increase After Joint Replacement
Risk of a heart attack markedly increased in the first two weeks after both total hip replacement and total knee replacement surgery.

A New Beginning: Is Fear Holding You Back?
A New Beginning: Is Fear Holding You Back?

parkinson's-disease
Laser Technology Helps Parkinson's Patients Walk
Mayo Clinic neurologist Jay A. Van Gerpen has developed a device using laser technology that will help people with Parkinson's disease walk more easily. The Mobilaser is part of a new clinical trial.

ear, nose & throat
Rory Staunton's Death Prompts Hospital Rule Change
The death of Rory Staunton from an invasive Strep A infection has prompted a major New York City hospital to issue new rules for its emergency department.

fitness
US Olympic Team Says Everyone Should Take a Stab at Fencing
The US Olympic Fencing team is training hard for the games in London. But you don't have to be an olympic contender to suit up and take a stab at this sport.

alzheimer's disease
A Blood Test For Alzheimer's?
A new finding suggests that someday a blood test might be able to predict who will get Alzheimer’s Disease. According to a new study, people with the highest blood levels of one specific fat were 10 times more likely to get the condition.

kids' health
Exposure Therapy' May Be an Option for Kids Allergic to Eggs
Small studies found some children could tolerate common food 'triggers' like eggs with gradual, medically supervised treatment.

sleep health & hygiene
Snoring: A Sign of Serious Health Problems?
When Todd Kieffer struggled with symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, he hadn't had a decent night's sleep in years. Not only does obstructive sleep apnea deprive you of sound sleep, it can also lead to serious health issues.

pain management
Why Your Hip Replacement May Hurt
Patients with metal-on-metal hip implants can develop metallosis, an adverse tissue reaction to metal debris that can show up as dark fluid in a patient's hip joint. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Pritchett explains the this health complication.

kids' health
Is Your Kid's Dental Work Affecting Their Behavior?
A new study finds that certain types of dental fillings might lead to surprising problems in kids. Tooth-colored composite fillings, often made with BPA, are now linked to anxiety, depression, social stress, and other health concerns in children.

pregnancy
Pregnancy and H1N1: Safety of the Vaccine
Pregnant women faced serious illness, death and poor pregnancy outcomes during the 2009 H1N1 outbreak. But many fearful of the vaccine's impact on their offspring, did not get the shot. Now, a new study suggests most of those fears were unfounded.

skin & beauty
Why That Summer Rash May Not Be From Poison Ivy
Ali developed a rash on her leg after swimming in the ocean and thought it was a jellyfish sting, but Dr. Dawn Davis explains that the rash was actually dermatitis, caused by her skin's reaction to plant chemicals combined with UV light.

skin-cancer
A New App Can Help You Avoid Dermatitis
A dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic has developed an app that allows you to check skin-product ingredients you're sensitive or allergic to against a list of commonly available lotions, detergents, and other items.

longevity
Can Your Birth Month Determine Your Lifespan?
A study published in the Journal of Aging Research found that people born in the fall have a higher likelihood of reaching 100 compared to people born in the spring.

stroke
Surviving Stroke: A Coast Guardsman's Inspiring Recovery
A young petty officer in the US Coast Guard has fought his way back from a near fatal brain aneurysm and stroke. The incident robbed him of many basic skills, but one year later, he has re-learned to walk, talk and even smile again.

pregnancy
Is It Okay To Drink Caffeine During Pregnancy?
Expectant moms' coffee consumption doesn't contribute to problem behaviors. According to a new study, kids whose mothers drank more caffeine during pregnancy were at no greater risk of hyperactivity, inattentiveness or other problem behaviors.

fitness
Laila Ali’s Triathlon Training Tips
Recently, the boxing champ set her sights on a new goal: the 2012 Aquaphor NYC Triathlon. Find out how she became a biking, swimming, and running knockout — and how she thinks you can, too.

pain management
Unbearable Face Pain, Gone in 10 Minutes
For people who suffer from trigeminal neuralgia, basic facial movements like smiling and eating can cause intense stabbing pain. Fida Webb endured the pain for seven years before a quick surgery at Mayo Clinic changed everything.
