A study in the latest Surgery issue finds that multiorgan failure and postoperative hemorrhage are independent predictors of mortality and that almost all patients undergoing necrosectomy develop both early or late complications.

Is exercise for low back pain worth the gain? Yes, studies show -- but only for long-term low back pain.

A new study shows the time-honored tradition of swaddling might help babies sleep longer.

A new study suggests parents cannot count on the current movie ratings system to determine how much violence is in a film.

Forbes)Higher-income Americans have rapidly packed on the pounds over the past three decades, new research released Monday claims. Researchers found that 26.8 percent of Americans whose families made $60,000 annually in 2001 and 2002 were obese, nearly a threefold increase

Broccoli rabe by any other name is still ... a leafy green. But broccoli rabe (pronounced "rahb") is also known is broccoli raab, rapini, turnip broccoli, Italian or Chinese broccoli, broccoli rape and Italian turnip. Despite its name (or most

Black cohosh, an herb widely used by breast cancer patients to alleviate hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, may alter the way that cells respond to drugs commonly used to treat breast cancer, according to a Yale School of Medicine

ConsumerLab.com has released its latest report on the quality of nutrition powders, shakes and drinks. These products are used for general nutrition, dieting, and meal-replacement and are frequently used by athletes and bodybuilders. All products in the report met their

Being social has its rewards. Men who are socially isolated have elevated levels of a blood marker for inflammation that's linked to CVD.

A father's longevity may influence his adult children's blood pressure, say French researchers.

You can lower your cholesterol with a low-fat diet. But you get twice the bang for your buck if you eat lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.