Study: Living in the Suburbs Can Make You Sick
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Living in the suburbs may have once been part of the American dream but it can lead to nightmares such as high blood pressure, arthritis and headaches, researchers reported on Monday.
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Paris - Churchgoing may be good for the soul but it could also be dangerous for the lungs, according to a study published on Friday in the specialist European Respiratory Journal.
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A new study suggests that children who grow up within a third of a mile of a freeway may be sustaining permanent respiratory problems.
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In a study that gives new meaning to the  concept of a "killer commute," researchers have concluded that  people caught in traffic are three times more likely to suffer  a heart attack within the hour than those who aren't tied up on  the road.
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By Randy Dotinga, HealthDay Reporter    HealthDayNews -- Do sprawling communities translate into expanding waistlines? Absolutely, according to a new study that adds to a growing body of evidence that suburban living makes people fat.    A Boston University researcher found that people who live in spread-out communities are heavier than their city-bound counterparts...
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New research shows that teenagers who grow up in areas with heavy air pollution, including Long Beach, have reduced lung capacity, putting them at risk for illness and premature death as adults.
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If you have a slight fever, or even just a cold, you could be risking serious heart problems if you go to work, say researchers in a news study.
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By LINDA A. JOHNSON     -- New research shows that teenagers who grow up in heavy air pollution have reduced lung capacity, putting them at risk for illness and premature death as adults...
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Lonely people are more likely to get  sick and die young, and researchers said on Thursday they may  have found out why -- their immune systems are haywire.
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Children in families facing chronic  stress such as conflict between parents or violence in the home  become sick more often than children under less stress,  according to a study published on Monday.
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AIR fresheners and aerosols may make homes unhealthier, research has suggested. Children and their mothers suffered more ill health in homes where these products were in daily use, the University
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Is your drive to work killing you? If you live in one of these major metros, the answer may be yes.
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NEW YORK  - A study shows that individuals can harbor the bacterium, Clostridium difficile, but may not become ill. However, these carriers frequently shed virus onto their skin and into the environment and, as a result, may contribute significantly to disease transmission.
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Few commuters will be surprised to hear that driving in traffic is bad for their health. A new study illustrates exactly how dangerous the roads can be.
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Children in overcrowded housing are up to 10 times more likely to contract meningitis, a report reveals.
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People who are ill with respiratory or urinary tract infections face a higher risk of heart attack or stroke while they are sick, researchers said on Wednesday.
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High levels of  may be killing off people living in cities around the world, experts suspect.