More Smoothies Cutting Calories

2007/08/12 08:49:44

More smoothie makers and sellers are cutting calories in an effort to make healthier blends....

Egyptian Girl Dies During Circumcision

2007/08/12 08:02:53

The death of a 13-year-old Egyptian girl during a circumcision has prompted health officials to call...

Study: U.S. Slipping Down Life Expectancy Rankings

2007/08/12 05:42:28

The U.S. has slipped to number 42 in the world in terms of life expectancy, down from number 11 two ...

FDA Studies Link Between Popular Heartburn Meds and Heart Di

2007/08/10 11:05:32

The FDA says there is currently no link between popular heartburn remedies and heart problems....

Court: Terminally Ill Cannot be Used as Guinea Pigs

2007/08/10 08:11:25

A new ruling from a U.S. Court of Appeals says terminally ill patients do not have a constitutional ...

MySpace, YouTube Asked to Ban Pro-Anorexia Content

2007/08/10 04:56:00

Charities involved with eating disorders are asking popular Web sites such as MySpace and YouTube to...

Report: In America, Fat is the New 'Normal'

2007/08/09 12:06:57

America ’s collectively growing waistline has made it more “socially acceptable” for people, espe...

Study: Stress May Ruin Teeth, Gums

2007/08/09 11:08:21

Stress may ruin your teeth and gums, according to a new study....

Bracelet Keeps Track of Alzheimer's Patients Whereabouts

2007/08/12 08:33:38

A new bracelet that resembles a toy helps caregivers find Alzheimer's sufferers who have wandered of...

Prostate Cancer Fact Sheet

2007/08/12 07:43:59

An explanation of the disease, its causes and treatments....

Study: Migraines Raise Stroke Risk for Some Women

2007/08/10 13:43:20

A new study says that having migraines with vision problems or "auras" raises a women's risk of havi...

Smokeless Tobacco More Carcinogenic than Cigarettes

2007/08/10 08:31:16

A new study shows that, even though smokeless tobacco is not inhaled into the lungs, smokeless tobac...

Report: Obese Children Miss More School Days

2007/08/10 06:11:12

A new study finds that obese children are likely to miss more school days due to illness than their ...

Health Commentary: A Longer View of Epilepsy

2007/08/10 02:04:55

Media coverage of the seizure suffered by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts failed to dr...

Panel: Plastics May Pose Health Hazards to Infants, Fetuses

2007/08/09 11:18:40

Federal advisory panel on Wednesday said there is not strong evidence to support a connection betwee...