The value of bed rest on human health will be the subject of a four-month study by NASA scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

Participants will stay in a special research unit for the duration of the study and eat a controlled diet

Ontario's tracking of wait times and its improved performance in reducing the wait merited the province A ratings from the Wait Time Alliance.

The province cut wait times for hip replacements, knee replacements, cataract surgery, radiation oncology and cardiac services. Ontario is the only Canadian province that has made substantial reduction in wait times for medical procedures

Women who ate foods recommended by a well-known diet for reducing high blood pressure had a lower risk of heart disease and stroke than women whose diets were normal, a new study has found.

Women who adhered to the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which is high in fruits and vegetables and low in animal protein, significantly lowered their risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a study published Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine

A new study revealed that low birth weight and excessive weight gain during adolescence and young adulthood are indicators for future heart disease risk.

The researchers followed 5,840 people from birth to the age of 31 in Finland and reveals low birth weight is linked to weight gain and possibly heart disease

Home renovation and repair contractors must adopt new working practices to protect children from exposure to poisonous lead paint dust.

Procedures for renovating lead-painted facilities are set forth in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's "Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program" include posting warning signs, restricting occupants from work areas, containing work areas to prevent dust and debris from spreading, conducting a thorough cleanup and verifying that cleanup was effective