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Health

CDC: Arthritis Affects Half of US Diabetics

CDC: Arthritis Affects Half of US Diabetics


Forty-six million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis, which is the most common cause of...
» read full story May 09th, 2008 - 11:08
CDC: Decreased Sleep Time Is Hazardous to Our Health

CDC: Decreased Sleep Time Is Hazardous to Our Health


A new survey by the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the U.S. Centers for Disease...
» read full story May 08th, 2008 - 15:38
Dark Chocolate during Pregnancy Cuts Preeclamsia Risk

Dark Chocolate during Pregnancy Cuts Preeclamsia Risk


Sweet…dark…in endless flavors and forms…who can say no to chocolate? I guess no one, especially...
» read full story April 30th, 2008 - 16:29
Digitek Heart Drug Recalled over Double Dosage Risk

Digitek Heart Drug Recalled over Double Dosage Risk


A widely used drug in heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms patients has been recalled because...
» read full story April 30th, 2008 - 13:45
New Test to Detect Sleep Apnea before Surgery

New Test to Detect Sleep Apnea before Surgery


Anesthesiology researchers from University of Toronto have come to the aid of people suffering from...
» read full story April 26th, 2008 - 11:36
The Wealthier You Are, the Lower Your Risk of Stroke

The Wealthier You Are, the Lower Your Risk of Stroke


A study of middle-aged Americans reveals that there is a clear link between wealth and health not...
» read full story April 25th, 2008 - 14:56
AHA: Heart Tests for All Kids before Starting ADHD Treatment

AHA: Heart Tests for All Kids before Starting ADHD Treatment


Children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should get a cardiac...
» read full story April 22nd, 2008 - 12:32
Alcohol Use, Smoking and Cholesterol Boost Alzheimer’s Risk

Alcohol Use, Smoking and Cholesterol Boost Alzheimer’s Risk


Alcohol use and smoking have long been known to have noxious influences on our health. New...
» read full story April 17th, 2008 - 13:00
Study: DASH Diet Prevents Heart Attacks, Strokes

Study: DASH Diet Prevents Heart Attacks, Strokes


It has long been known that a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in fat is good...
» read full story April 15th, 2008 - 12:29
Study: Hypertension Prevents Migraines

Study: Hypertension Prevents Migraines


Despite being the cause of many serious health problems, high blood pressure seems to have great...
» read full story April 15th, 2008 - 11:12
Lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure May Annul Diabetics’ Heart Risk

Lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure May Annul Diabetics’ Heart Risk


New research shows that aggressive use of drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure may help...
» read full story April 09th, 2008 - 14:49
FDA: Heparin Deaths Triple to 62 from 19 Initially Reported

FDA: Heparin Deaths Triple to 62 from 19 Initially Reported


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that the number of reported patients who died...
» read full story April 09th, 2008 - 11:33
Kids with Sedentary Life Show Early Signs of Metabolic Syndrome

Kids with Sedentary Life Show Early Signs of Metabolic Syndrome


It’s no longer a secret that a sedentary life can’t do you any better. New research comes to...
» read full story April 05th, 2008 - 09:48
Report: Obese Pregnant Women Need More Medical Attention

Report: Obese Pregnant Women Need More Medical Attention


Gaining too much weight during pregnancy is linked to greater use of health care services and...
» read full story April 04th, 2008 - 12:22
Home Defibrillators Questioned

Home Defibrillators Questioned


New research, designed to see whether automated external defibrillators (AED) could extend the...
» read full story April 02nd, 2008 - 11:30
Blood Pressure Treatment Cuts Heart Risks in the Elderly

Blood Pressure Treatment Cuts Heart Risks in the Elderly


New research finds that treating high blood pressure in patients aged 80 and older can reduce the...
» read full story April 01st, 2008 - 11:50
‘Hands-only’ CPR Significantly Boosts Survival Chances, AHA Says

‘Hands-only’ CPR Significantly Boosts Survival Chances, AHA Says


Whether or not you’re trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), you still can help a person...
» read full story April 01st, 2008 - 10:56
Compassion – Something You Can Learn via Meditation

Compassion – Something You Can Learn via Meditation


Practice is the only way to improve qualities like love, kindness and compassion, new research...
» read full story March 28th, 2008 - 13:13
A Happy Marriage Keeps Spouses away from Heart Troubles

A Happy Marriage Keeps Spouses away from Heart Troubles


Although some would say, marriage is not for everyone, a new research shows happily married...
» read full story March 20th, 2008 - 16:25
Cocaine Use May Result in Heart Attack Symptoms in Youths

Cocaine Use May Result in Heart Attack Symptoms in Youths


A new study by the American Heart Association warned Monday that cocaine use in young or otherwise...
» read full story March 18th, 2008 - 12:56
Question Marks Rise over Aromatherapy's Effectiveness

Question Marks Rise over Aromatherapy's Effectiveness


A new study reveals that aromatherapy may help your mood, may relax you, but doesn’t do much...
» read full story March 05th, 2008 - 11:54
Long Work Hours Lead Americans to Sleep Deprivation

Long Work Hours Lead Americans to Sleep Deprivation


A new survey by the National Sleep Foundation, a Washington-based organization that studies sleep...
» read full story March 03rd, 2008 - 15:51
Daily Breakfast Keeps Teens Slimmer and Healthier

Daily Breakfast Keeps Teens Slimmer and Healthier


It is already known that breakfast keeps us healthy, but now researchers say that it also keeps us...
» read full story March 03rd, 2008 - 12:31
Report: Baxter Recalls All of Its Remaining Heparin Products

Report: Baxter Recalls All of Its Remaining Heparin Products


Baxter International Inc. said yesterday that it was recalling all of its remaining heparin...
» read full story February 29th, 2008 - 11:37
Americans - Too Busy Doing Anything Else Rather than Sleeping

Americans - Too Busy Doing Anything Else Rather than Sleeping


A new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that adults in...
» read full story February 29th, 2008 - 10:49
Walk Vest – Best Way to Lose Weight

Walk Vest – Best Way to Lose Weight


Looking for a way to tone up much more quickly? The Walk Vest seems to be the perfect...
» read full story February 26th, 2008 - 11:50
US Health Care Spending Expected to Boom over the Next Decade

US Health Care Spending Expected to Boom over the Next Decade


A new federal study revealed that government spending on health care could double by 2017,...
» read full story February 26th, 2008 - 10:43
Education, Income, Better Care Linked to Better Memory in Seniors

Education, Income, Better Care Linked to Better Memory in Seniors


Older Americans today seem to have significantly less risk of memory loss and dementia than a...
» read full story February 21st, 2008 - 12:03
Pfizer to Buy Encysive and Its Thelin Lung-Disorder Drug

Pfizer to Buy Encysive and Its Thelin Lung-Disorder Drug


Drug manufacturer Pfizer Inc. said Wednesday that it would buy biopharmaceutical company Encysive...
» read full story February 20th, 2008 - 16:58
Chinese Heparin Factory Under Scrutiny

Chinese Heparin Factory Under Scrutiny


The Food and Drug Administration plans to perform an inspection at the Chinese plant that...
» read full story February 14th, 2008 - 15:15
US Evangelist Billy Graham in Fair Condition after Brain Surgery

US Evangelist Billy Graham in Fair Condition after Brain Surgery


World-known evangelist Billy Graham underwent successful surgery Wednesday to update a shunt that...
» read full story February 14th, 2008 - 06:55
High Blood Pressure Mostly Affects American Women

High Blood Pressure Mostly Affects American Women


A new analysis showed that rates of uncontrolled hypertension appear to be reaching a...
» read full story February 12th, 2008 - 16:18
Baxter Halts Production of Blood Thinner Drug Heparin

Baxter Halts Production of Blood Thinner Drug Heparin


Baxter Healthcare has temporarily stopped making its multiple-dose vials of heparin sodium...
» read full story February 12th, 2008 - 15:11
Healthy Lifestyle Is the Secret to Longer Life, Researchers Say

Healthy Lifestyle Is the Secret to Longer Life, Researchers Say


Not smoking, regular exercise, maintaining normal weight, and avoiding diabetes and high blood...
» read full story February 12th, 2008 - 11:23
Go Red For Women

Go Red For Women


The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Movement has gained momentum as the First Lady...
» read full story February 01st, 2008 - 21:47
Bayer’s Liver Cancer, Nexavar Raises Blood Pressure

Bayer’s Liver Cancer, Nexavar Raises Blood Pressure


A new study revealed that a kidney liver cancer drug called Nexavar has been shown to raise the...
» read full story January 24th, 2008 - 15:11
Heart, Stroke Death Rates Decline in U.S.

Heart, Stroke Death Rates Decline in U.S.


U.S. deaths from heart disease and stroke dropped about 25 percent from 1999 to 2005, thanks to...
» read full story January 23rd, 2008 - 13:09
Meat, Fries and Diet Soda Boost Heart, Diabetes Risk

Meat, Fries and Diet Soda Boost Heart, Diabetes Risk


People who frequently eat more than two servings of red meat a day increase their risk of incident...
» read full story January 23rd, 2008 - 10:21
Celera to Develop a Gene Test, Which Can Identify Heart Disease

Celera to Develop a Gene Test, Which Can Identify Heart Disease


A gene variant that increases the risk of heart disease can be identified with a new test, which...
» read full story January 22nd, 2008 - 10:54
US Troops Exposed to Undetected Brain Injuries

US Troops Exposed to Undetected Brain Injuries


Army officials announced on Thursday worrisome figures about undetected brain injuries of U.S....
» read full story January 18th, 2008 - 21:20
Scientists Say Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Heart Disease Risk

Scientists Say Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Heart Disease Risk


Drinking milk or eating eggs may help more than you knew. According to a new report released today...
» read full story January 07th, 2008 - 23:33
Moderate Exercise Improves Metabolic Profile

Moderate Exercise Improves Metabolic Profile


Moderate exercise on daily basis, rather than intense activity, can help people lose weight,...
» read full story December 18th, 2007 - 12:28
High Blood Pressure – Main Cause for Cardiovascular Disease

High Blood Pressure – Main Cause for Cardiovascular Disease


Nearly three-quarters of adults in the United States with conditions such as coronary heart...
» read full story December 12th, 2007 - 17:33
Childhood Obesity Linked to Heart Disease in Adult Life

Childhood Obesity Linked to Heart Disease in Adult Life


The number of children having problems with their weight will grow considerably in the years to...
» read full story December 11th, 2007 - 16:28
Overweight Children More Likely to Develop Heart Disease

Overweight Children More Likely to Develop Heart Disease


The number of children having problems with their weight will grow considerably in the years to...
» read full story December 06th, 2007 - 12:54
Too Much Salt in the Americans Diet

Too Much Salt in the Americans Diet


There is too much hidden salt in everyday foods and experts consider this as a real danger. They...
» read full story November 29th, 2007 - 21:38
More Women under 45 Dying of Heart Disease

More Women under 45 Dying of Heart Disease


U.S. death rates from coronary disease have dropped in the last two decades, but may be increasing...
» read full story November 22nd, 2007 - 13:59
Pedometers Help People Improve Their Health

Pedometers Help People Improve Their Health


A recent study on people using pedometers showed that they have a better physical condition, lose...
» read full story November 21st, 2007 - 09:12
Anti-Obesity Drugs Have Modest Success in Losing Weight

Anti-Obesity Drugs Have Modest Success in Losing Weight


Three drugs known to be helpful for people who have weight problems seem to have minimal results,...
» read full story November 16th, 2007 - 12:30
Herbal Sex Pills Not Quite Safe

Herbal Sex Pills Not Quite Safe


Pills marketed as safe herbal alternatives to prescription sex medication such as Viagra are not as...
» read full story November 13th, 2007 - 15:58
Energy Drinks Increase Heart Risk

Energy Drinks Increase Heart Risk


A recent study conducted by Dr. James Kalus, senior manager of Patient Care Services at Henry Ford...
» read full story November 09th, 2007 - 17:39
Overweight People Present Lower Death Risk

Overweight People Present Lower Death Risk


A group of federal researchers concluded that people with little extra pounds have a lower chance...
» read full story November 07th, 2007 - 12:27
Blood Pressure May Vary with the Season

Blood Pressure May Vary with the Season


A study conducted by researchers from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs found that veterans...
» read full story November 06th, 2007 - 12:00
FDA Orders Recall of Dubious "Natural" Impotence Drugs

FDA Orders Recall of Dubious "Natural" Impotence Drugs


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered the immediate recall of True Man Sexual Energy...
» read full story November 04th, 2007 - 14:35
US Researchers Find Garlic Beneficial For Your Health

US Researchers Find Garlic Beneficial For Your Health


A US study conducted by a team of biologists from the University of Alabama in Birmingham shows...
» read full story October 16th, 2007 - 15:29
New Study Reveals Who Are The  Steroid Users

New Study Reveals Who Are The Steroid Users


If you had the impression that the majority of non-medical anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) users...
» read full story October 13th, 2007 - 23:02
US and UK Researchers In Genetics Get Nobel 2007 Medicine Prize

US and UK Researchers In Genetics Get Nobel 2007 Medicine Prize


The successful manipulation of embryonic mice cells by a research team formed by Sir Martin Evans,...
» read full story October 08th, 2007 - 18:01
Obese women need to be careful about weight gain during pregnancy

Obese women need to be careful about weight gain during pregnancy


Women are advised to gain weight during pregnancy for their baby’s wellbeing but a new study...
» read full story October 05th, 2007 - 17:36
Europeans Healthier Than Americans

Europeans Healthier Than Americans


Recent studies found that the US spends more than 100 billion dollars on annual healthcare clearly...
» read full story October 04th, 2007 - 01:49
SIDS Cause of Death May Be Overcome

SIDS Cause of Death May Be Overcome


According to a recent study conducted by pediatric anesthesiologist Daniel Rubens of Children's...
» read full story October 02nd, 2007 - 16:47
Diabetes Treatment, a Burden

Diabetes Treatment, a Burden


Although the treatment for diabetes has come long way as the means for treatment have been greatly...
» read full story September 29th, 2007 - 19:32
Americans Grow Older, Live More

Americans Grow Older, Live More


According to a preliminary report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans...
» read full story September 13th, 2007 - 14:54
Children eat too much salt, risk high blood pressure

Children eat too much salt, risk high blood pressure


British researchers warn that a diet with high levels of salt can raise children’s blood...
» read full story September 10th, 2007 - 13:24
Sleep Deprivation Can Lead To Hypertension Risk in Women

Sleep Deprivation Can Lead To Hypertension Risk in Women


A new study by British researchers shows that women who deprive themselves of sleep may be more...
» read full story September 09th, 2007 - 23:08
Schizophrenia Could Be Treated with Fewer Side Effects

Schizophrenia Could Be Treated with Fewer Side Effects


A new drug that addresses schizophrenia symptoms has shown considerably less side effects than the...
» read full story September 03rd, 2007 - 21:54
Sex Is Nice When Older Too

Sex Is Nice When Older Too


A comprehensive study of Americans between the ages of 57 and 85 shows that senior citizens do not...
» read full story August 23rd, 2007 - 14:24
FDA Warns Children's Cough Medicine Is False Friend

FDA Warns Children's Cough Medicine Is False Friend


The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning this week, advising parents to be careful about...
» read full story August 17th, 2007 - 16:39
Low Life Expectancy In The US

Low Life Expectancy In The US


Americans’ life span cannot equal life expectancy in 41 other countries, according to a new...
» read full story August 15th, 2007 - 12:36
Dark Chocolate May Reduce Blood Pressure

Dark Chocolate May Reduce Blood Pressure


Eating a small amount of dark chocolate every day is good for lowering blood pressure, according...
» read full story July 04th, 2007 - 23:32
Study: Stress Linked to Obesity

Study: Stress Linked to Obesity


A team of researchers announced Sunday that obesity may well be brought on by stress – and it...
» read full story July 02nd, 2007 - 15:56
New Meta-Study: Aspirin May Reduce The Risk Of Pre-Eclampsia

New Meta-Study: Aspirin May Reduce The Risk Of Pre-Eclampsia


According to a new study, aspirin reduces the risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. ...
» read full story May 18th, 2007 - 15:47
Neupro Patch Approved by FDA

Neupro Patch Approved by FDA


The first transdermal patch for treatment of of symptoms of Parkinson's disease was approved by...
» read full story May 11th, 2007 - 14:37
Better Health Consuming Less Salt

Better Health Consuming Less Salt


A diet poor in salt could lower blood pressure and significantly reduce the chances of developing...
» read full story April 23rd, 2007 - 12:42
Chocolate Is Good For Your Brain

Chocolate Is Good For Your Brain


This weekend had a chocolatey feeling to it as yesterday’s annual meeting of the American...
» read full story February 19th, 2007 - 16:29
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Specials

Consumer Group Presses FDA for Birth Control Patch Withdrawn

Consumer Group Presses FDA for Birth Control Patch Withdrawn


A consumer advocacy group petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday for the...
» read full story May 10th, 2008 - 12:00
Report Warns on Serious Mental Problems in Teens Using Pot

Report Warns on Serious Mental Problems in Teens Using Pot


Marijuana is one of the world’s most commonly used illegal drugs. There are approximately 300...
» read full story May 10th, 2008 - 11:06
Alarming Disparities in Life Expectancy across the US

Alarming Disparities in Life Expectancy across the US


Americans’ life expectancy is stagnating or falling as obesity, high blood pressure, different...
» read full story April 22nd, 2008 - 11:38
Evangelist Billy Graham Back Home Following Brain Surgery

Evangelist Billy Graham Back Home Following Brain Surgery


World-known evangelist Billy Graham returned to his home in Montreal, N.C., early this afternoon,...
» read full story February 20th, 2008 - 16:24
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People

Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson Hospitalized after Stroke

Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson Hospitalized after Stroke


Pullman, Wa. mayor Glenn Johnson was admitted to a Pullman hospital late Sunday or early Monday...
» read full story April 21st, 2008 - 23:57
Tricia Walsh-Smith’s Divorce Goes YouTube

Tricia Walsh-Smith’s Divorce Goes YouTube


Tricia Walsh-Smith, a playwright/trophy wife and her future ex-husband, Broadway mogul Philip J....
» read full story April 16th, 2008 - 22:16
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Music

Family of Sean Levert Seeks FBI's Involvement

Family of Sean Levert Seeks FBI's Involvement


Family members of the late Sean Levert want the Federal Bureau of Investigation to look into the...
» read full story April 03rd, 2008 - 10:45
American Idol: Ramiele Malubay Is Gone

American Idol: Ramiele Malubay Is Gone


Last night, Ramiele Malubay was given the boot from Americal Idol. As I have predicted, Brooke...
» read full story April 03rd, 2008 - 09:23

David Cook From “American Idol” Released From Hospital


David Cook, one of the nine contestants from “American Idol” is back on the show, after he was...
» read full story April 02nd, 2008 - 23:17
Sean Levert's Death to Involve FBI Probe?

Sean Levert's Death to Involve FBI Probe?


R&B singer Sean Levert collapsed in his cell at Cuyahoga County Jail, in Cuyahoga County, OH. on...
» read full story April 02nd, 2008 - 14:24
Navaira Is Now In Stable Condition

Navaira Is Now In Stable Condition


Tejano singer Emilio Navaira, who has been clinging to his life over the past few days after...
» read full story March 26th, 2008 - 12:25
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Science

Scientists Find Safe, But Smelly Method For Suspended Animation

Scientists Find Safe, But Smelly Method For Suspended Animation


What is the latest discovery in terms of “suspended animation” sustainers? Researchers concluded...
» read full story March 26th, 2008 - 13:58
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World

Iraqi Archbishop Kidnapped At Gunpoint Found Dead in Mosul

Iraqi Archbishop Kidnapped At Gunpoint Found Dead in Mosul


Christians all over Iraq gathered today for the funeral service of the Chaldean Catholic...
» read full story March 14th, 2008 - 10:41
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Technology

Microsoft Launches HealthVault

Microsoft Launches HealthVault


In a quite unexpected move Microsoft launched a new Web service med at helping people better...
» read full story October 07th, 2007 - 15:52
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Sports

Four-Time Discus Champ Al Oerter Dies at 71

Four-Time Discus Champ Al Oerter Dies at 71


Al Oerter, the legendary disc thrower that became a gold medalist when still a student at Kansas,...
» read full story October 02nd, 2007 - 11:49
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