Health Tip: Practice Winter Sports Safety

(HealthDay News) -- Whether sledding, skiing or just having fun in the snow, kids should take precautions to protect themselves from injuries during winter sports.

Health Tip: Take Care of Mold Problems

(HealthDay News) -- Promptly and thoroughly cleaning up mold can help prevent health problems associated with breathing contaminated air.

Consumers View Foods With Green Labeling as Healthier: Study

MONDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- The color of calorie labels on food packaging may lead people to believe they're healthier than they actually are, according to a new study.

Evolution May Keep Birds From Becoming Roadkill

MONDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- Cliff swallows in Nebraska with shorter wingspans that help them take off more quickly and pivot away from passing cars have a reduced risk of becoming roadkill, a new study reports.

Parents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise: Study

MONDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- Although experts recommend girls and young women be vaccinated against the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer, parents seem to be increasingly worried about the vaccine's safety, a new U.S. study shows.

Health Highlights: March 18, 2013

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: