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Health

Lack of Sunshine Vitamin May Trigger Colds

Lack of Sunshine Vitamin May Trigger Colds

Lack of sunshine vitamin may trigger colds, according to a study published this week in the...
» read full story February 24th, 2009 - 15:28
Calcium May Lower Digestive Cancer Risk

Calcium May Lower Digestive Cancer Risk

People with the highest levels of calcium intake had significantly fewer cancers of the digestive...
» read full story February 24th, 2009 - 14:09
Sequencing of Virus DNA May Help Scientists Find a Cure for Common Cold

Sequencing of Virus DNA May Help Scientists Find a Cure for Common Cold

Scientists are hoping to find a cure for the common cold and a new discovery brings them closer to...
» read full story February 15th, 2009 - 14:32
Is It Possible to Completely Cure the Common Cold?

Is It Possible to Completely Cure the Common Cold?

Researchers announced on Thursday that they had decrypted the genomes of the 99 strains belonging...
» read full story February 14th, 2009 - 13:10
Doctors Closing in on Cure for Cold

Doctors Closing in on Cure for Cold

  Thursday, researchers announced that they were getting closer to finding a cure for the...
» read full story February 13th, 2009 - 20:39
Experimental Drug Protects Mice from Emphysema

Experimental Drug Protects Mice from Emphysema

Mice exposed to cigarette smoke on daily basis avoided lung damage thanks to an experimental...
» read full story December 23rd, 2008 - 14:50
FDA Panel Calls for Restriction on Two Asthma Drugs

FDA Panel Calls for Restriction on Two Asthma Drugs

A US Food and Drug Administration panel decided on Thursday that two asthma drugs pose serious...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 13:51
More Study Is Needed for Off-Label Use of Drugs, Study Says

More Study Is Needed for Off-Label Use of Drugs, Study Says

American researchers have identified 14 widely prescribed drugs that are used for other conditions...
» read full story November 25th, 2008 - 15:44
Study Shows Flu Shots May Cut Risk of Blood Clots Forming in Veins

Study Shows Flu Shots May Cut Risk of Blood Clots Forming in Veins

According to a new study, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions,...
» read full story November 10th, 2008 - 15:20
No More Than Two Cups of Coffee a Day for Pregnant Women

No More Than Two Cups of Coffee a Day for Pregnant Women

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recently altered their recommendations for pregnant women with...
» read full story November 03rd, 2008 - 20:25
Today’s Smokers More Hooked on Nicotine

Today’s Smokers More Hooked on Nicotine

People trying to quit smoking these days need much more intensive and individualized treatment, as...
» read full story October 29th, 2008 - 14:30
Statins May Cut Pneumonia Death Risk, New Study Shows

Statins May Cut Pneumonia Death Risk, New Study Shows

According to the results of a new study featured in the October 27 issue of Archives of Internal...
» read full story October 29th, 2008 - 13:40
HealthGrades Annual Hospital Quality Study Released

HealthGrades Annual Hospital Quality Study Released

Analyzing 17 procedures undergone at 5,000 US hospitals from 2005 to 2007, HealthGrades, a leader...
» read full story October 16th, 2008 - 14:54
First Death Caused by West Nile Virus in Westchester

First Death Caused by West Nile Virus in Westchester

The Westchester County officials confirmed the first identified human case of West Nile virus...
» read full story September 27th, 2008 - 15:30
Widely Prescribed COPD Drugs May Increase the Risk of Heart Attack

Widely Prescribed COPD Drugs May Increase the Risk of Heart Attack

Widely prescribed drugs recommended as therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
» read full story September 26th, 2008 - 16:15
Inhalers May Increase Risk Of Heart Death

Inhalers May Increase Risk Of Heart Death

Certain lung-disease medications used by millions of people suffering from emphysema and bronchitis...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 20:11
Common COPD Drugs Increase Risk Of Heart Attack

Common COPD Drugs Increase Risk Of Heart Attack

However efficient drugs may be for treating one condition, it is no longer a secret that they can...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 14:15
Broccoli Could Benefit COPD Patients

Broccoli Could Benefit COPD Patients

Besides lowering the risk of cancer and coronary heart disease due to high levels of vitamin C and...
» read full story September 13th, 2008 - 15:00
Environmental Protection Agency Warns Of Climate Change Toll On Health

Environmental Protection Agency Warns Of Climate Change Toll On Health

The United States Environmental Protection Agency warned of the effects of climate change on our...
» read full story July 18th, 2008 - 14:48
FDA Encourages Patients to Kick CFC Inhalers Now

FDA Encourages Patients to Kick CFC Inhalers Now

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended that patients no longer use classical...
» read full story May 30th, 2008 - 22:54
Pollution Boosts Risk of Blood Clots As Well

Pollution Boosts Risk of Blood Clots As Well

It has long been known that pollution has noxious repercussions on our health, but no study stated...
» read full story May 13th, 2008 - 10:27
Quitting Smoking Results in Significant and Rapid Health Benefits

Quitting Smoking Results in Significant and Rapid Health Benefits

It’s always a good time to quit smoking and enjoy the benefits that come from it, according to a...
» read full story May 07th, 2008 - 09:53

China On Nationwide Alert As Deadly Virus Spreads

China ordered a nationwide alert in order to control the outbreak of a fatal virus that managed to...
» read full story May 03rd, 2008 - 18:40
Pollution Leads to 'High Mortality Rates' from Pneumonia

Pollution Leads to 'High Mortality Rates' from Pneumonia

It has long been known that pollution has noxious repercussions on our health, but no study has...
» read full story April 15th, 2008 - 15:41
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
Vitamin E Linked to a Higher Risk of Developing Lung Cancer

Vitamin E Linked to a Higher Risk of Developing Lung Cancer

A recent study by researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle revealed that vitamin...
» read full story February 29th, 2008 - 16:24
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
Viagra Might Cause Sudden Hearing Loss

Viagra Might Cause Sudden Hearing Loss

FDA decided that entire class of PD-5 medications would bear an extra warning on their label about...
» read full story October 22nd, 2007 - 14:11
Air Pollution Harmful for Heart Disease Patients

Air Pollution Harmful for Heart Disease Patients

A European study shows that air pollution can worsen the health condition of people with heart...
» read full story September 13th, 2007 - 15:36
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U.S.

FDA Panel Warns Over Two Asthma Drugs

FDA Panel Warns Over Two Asthma Drugs

A US Food and Drug Administration panel decided on Thursday that two asthma drugs pose serious...
» read full story December 12th, 2008 - 23:42
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Movies

UCLA To Host Bernie Brillstein Memorial Tribute

UCLA To Host Bernie Brillstein Memorial Tribute

A memorial tribute to Iconic Hollywood producer and manager Bernie Brillstein will be held at...
» read full story August 12th, 2008 - 00:11
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Business

The Gates Foundation Delivers On Its Projects

The Gates Foundation Delivers On Its Projects

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced earlier today the kickoff of a $6.9 million...
» read full story December 19th, 2008 - 16:10
Arena Pharmaceuticals’ Obesity Drug Proven Safe

Arena Pharmaceuticals’ Obesity Drug Proven Safe

Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today that its experimental pill against obesity passed a...
» read full story March 17th, 2008 - 14:03
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Specials

Odetta’s Left Behind an Abiding Talent

Odetta’s Left Behind an Abiding Talent

Odetta Holmes, a folk and blues singer often referred to as “The Voice of the Civil Rights...
» read full story December 04th, 2008 - 16:14
Odetta’s Voice and Humanism Will Always Be Remembered

Odetta’s Voice and Humanism Will Always Be Remembered

One of the great folk singers of late-20th-century America, Odetta Holmes known as Odetta, died of...
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 23:27
Today’s Smokers More Addicted than Ever, Alarming Rise in Nicotine Dependence

Today’s Smokers More Addicted than Ever, Alarming Rise in Nicotine Dependence

Nicotine dependence has risen 12 percent from 1989 to 2006, and the percentage of people classed...
» read full story October 30th, 2008 - 16:00
Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Double Risk of Heart Attack

Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Double Risk of Heart Attack

Three studies scheduled to be presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology's annual...
» read full story October 28th, 2008 - 13:00
EPA Strengthens Air Quality Standards For Lead Emissions

EPA Strengthens Air Quality Standards For Lead Emissions

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday strengthened the nation’s air quality...
» read full story October 17th, 2008 - 15:59
COPD Drugs Questioned for Increased Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack

COPD Drugs Questioned for Increased Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack

Spiriva and Atrovent, two drugs widely prescribed in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),...
» read full story September 25th, 2008 - 15:50
US Surgeon General Issues 'Call to Action' to Cut DVT and PE Numbers

US Surgeon General Issues 'Call to Action' to Cut DVT and PE Numbers

In an attempt to reduce the number of people dying from deep vein thrombosis and...
» read full story September 16th, 2008 - 14:30
Hollywood Leading Light Bernie Brillstein Dies at 77

Hollywood Leading Light Bernie Brillstein Dies at 77

Hollywood producer and talent agent Bernie Brillstein who contributed to the molding of...
» read full story August 10th, 2008 - 14:21
FDA: Patients Should Switch to HFA Inhalers

FDA: Patients Should Switch to HFA Inhalers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an advisory Friday saying patients should give up...
» read full story June 02nd, 2008 - 15:38
Sanofi-Aventis Teams up with Danish SSI to Develop New TB Vaccine

Sanofi-Aventis Teams up with Danish SSI to Develop New TB Vaccine

French drugs group Sanofi-Aventis announced on Thursday its intention to team up with Danish...
» read full story February 14th, 2008 - 09:24
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People

The Legendary Daredevil Evel Knievel Dies At 69

The Legendary Daredevil Evel Knievel Dies At 69

The U.S. legendary motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel died Friday after lengthy illnesses aged 69,...
» read full story December 01st, 2007 - 01:55
Robert Goulet Passes Away at 73

Robert Goulet Passes Away at 73

Broadway actor Robert Goulet passed away Tuesday at a Los Angeles hospital, aged 73. He had been...
» read full story October 31st, 2007 - 11:29
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