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New research finds little support for the hypothesis that marijuana is a "gateway" drug leading to the use of harder drugs in adulthood.

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- An experimental test that can diagnose tuberculosis in less than two hours, making only one doctor visit necessary before treatment starts, is being hailed as a potentially significant advance against a disease that kills nearly...

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- Smoking increases depressive symptoms in teens, especially among those who say they smoke to improve their mood, researchers have found. The new study included 662 Canadian students between grades 7 and 11 who completed up to...

The journey toward health care reform reached a historic milestone March 22 when the House approved legislation that would extend coverage to 32 million more Americans and impose new restrictions on the insurance industry.

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- When it comes to online social networking, people are more likely to change habits that might affect their health when encouraged to do so by cyber conversations with friends they already know well and with whom they are in...

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- Most Americans are willing to have their genetic information shared in a national database, but they first want to be asked, researchers report. The new study included participants in the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) study, a...

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- Older people prefer to read negative news stories about the young, possibly because it makes them feel better about themselves, a new study suggests. "The more time they spent with negative news about young people, the higher...

If you’re new to massages, all the types and techniques can be a little overwhelming. WebMD answers common massage questions and explains the different styles.

If you’re new to massages, all the types and techniques can be a little overwhelming. WebMD answers common massage questions and explains the different styles.

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- Over the last 10 years, the percentage of Americans who took at least one prescription drug in the past month increased from 44 percent to 48 percent, says a federal government study released Thursday. Use of two or more drugs...

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- The mystery of why some people are more likely to become addicted to opioid painkillers has been partially unraveled by the Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania. Its researchers found that the group most vulnerable to...

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- As Hurricane Earl, packing 145 mph winds, crept closer to the U.S. east coast Thursday, federal officials urged residents to take steps to protect themselves and their property. Forecasters were trying to pinpoint how close the...

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- As the provisions of the Affordable Care Act begin to be implemented, many small businesses in the United States will be able to take advantage of new tax credits, a new report shows. During the first phase of the act, some...

People who take Abbott's weight-loss pill Meridia have a higher risk of non-fatal heart attack and stroke, a study sponsored by the drug's maker finds.

-- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com: Type 2 Diabetes If you qualify for this study of type 2 diabetes, you will receive, at no cost study medication, study-related health exams and possible compensation for...

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Michael Douglas Says He'll Beat Throat Cancer Actor Michael Douglas says he's treating his recently-diagnosed throat tumor as "a curable...

-- Cirrhosis is the medical term used to describe the slow deterioration of the liver as a result of chronic injury to the organ. The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse says cirrhosis causes scarring of the liver, which can...

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- Military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, are more likely to develop dementia than those without the disorder, according to researchers at a Veterans Affairs medical center in Texas. The results were...

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 -- Many Americans have skewed perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise, a new poll finds. As part of the Harris...

-- A bit of preparation can make bath time less stressful for parents and safer for baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions: Fill the tub before you put baby into it. Place the soap and shampoo next to the tub. Grab one or...