Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men

High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep

Number of cases would drop dramatically if parents did not sleep with their babies, researchers noted

But benefits of 'bronchodilators' tend to outweigh risks, specialist adds

Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame

Those who heard well-loved tunes in study needed less sedation medicine

Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy

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Set a good example

Enforce basic rules

Medication use is a prime contributor

Don't use headphones

Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

Infants may have higher risk for conditions like pneumonia, study found

Taking azithromycin for a year cut down on re-hospitalizations for disease flare-ups, study found

Study found shedding pounds reduced GERD symptoms among overweight, obese patients

These and other foot disorders are 'highly inheritable,' study finds

Researchers looked at men who had the therapy after surgery

Patients do just as well with medical residents and nurses, researchers say

Both pollution sources associated with hardening of arteries, study suggests

Narcotic pain relievers frequently used by patients with chronic lung condition, study finds

Government-appointed panel says family physicians can apply fluoride to children's teeth to prevent decay

Blacks less likely, Hispanics more likely than whites to undergo surgery as early treatment, study shows

New survey finds 1 in 7 products still claim an 'SPF' rating of 50 or higher

Problems included carelessness, difficulty staying awake, study finds

But each patient must make decision with doctor's input

But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes

But at least one expert questions benefits of the alternative treatment

Psychologist offers advice for coping with tragedies like the Oklahoma tornado

Study found 21 percent higher chance of accident among those who slept less than 6 hours a night

More research into factors behind trend, effects on outcomes is needed, study author says