Federal officials say another 10 states are getting a total of $230 million to set up new health insurance markets under President Barack Obama's overhaul.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to take a second look at the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday, after initially rejecting it because of concerns about heart problems and possible birth defects.
Wednesday, February 22 2012 3:09 AM EST2012-02-22 08:09:00 GMT
According to researchers from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, high fructose corn syrup sweeteners should not get all the blame for weight gain.
Watching a lot of movies that feature alcohol doubles the likelihood that young teens will start drinking, and these teens are more likely to progress to binge drinking, according to a new study.
Kids left in the car, either accidentally or not, can be at risk for hyperthermia, a potentially dangerous elevation of body temperature. This can happen even in mild weather and in a short period of time.
While football helmets don't prevent concussions, good helmet fit might help reduce loss of consciousness that can follow a blow to the head, a new study finds.
Black children with autism tend to be diagnosed later than white children with the disorder, and this delay can lead to longer and more intensive treatment, researchers say.
U.S. National Guard soldiers have a high risk of developing alcohol abuse during and after deployment, and this risk is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, researchers say.
Pregnant women who own a dog are 50 percent more likely to get the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day by going for brisk walks, a new study finds.
Obesity becomes more common as successive generations of Mexican-American teens turn their backs on the eating habits of their native country, according to a new study.
Tuesday, February 21 2012 10:03 AM EST2012-02-21 15:03:36 GMT
Alabama state health officials are investigating several cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, a contagious viral illness which has struck the state more severely than normal this year.Based on testing
Celiac Disease - or gluten intolerance - is a gastrointestinal disorder that affects more than 3,000,000 Americans, even though many don't know they have it.
Texting has changed the way we communicate, and for kids growing up today, it's changed the way they're developing. There is no doubt kids these days are plugged in.
It's late afternoon and your energy is waning. You might think your body wants coffee, soda, candy or chips ... but what is it you're really craving? Peggy Hall shares the surprising truth.
Can a steady stream of java help perk you up? A new study tracking 50,000 women over 10 years shows a few cups of joe a day may help chase the blues away. Experts at the Cleveland Clinic weigh in on why this could be and the potential benefits of caffeine.
New studies show that children struggling with their gender identity also face higher risks for abuse and mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
Monday, February 20 2012 10:24 AM EST2012-02-20 15:24:48 GMT
RODRIQUE NGOWI, Associated PressBOSTON (AP) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its
Monday, February 20 2012 6:29 AM EST2012-02-20 11:29:31 GMT
Hospital personnel and volunteers met Saturday in Stroud Hall at the St. Bernards Annex Building. They attended the first of two classes aimed at preparing operators for an FCC licensing exam.
If you hear the words "heavy user" or "addict," one of the last things you think about is lip balm. Some people say they just can't stop applying lip balm products, and others claim they can't find a brand that works.
About 30 percent of all men carry what's known as "the warrior gene" - a tiny bit of DNA that pre-disposes them to violent behavior. A simple DNA test can identify which men carry the gene, and we put three people to the test to see if their outward personalities match their genetic make-up.
"Jagger" isn't your average, adorable puppy. He has been specially trained to detect changes in his diabetic owner's blood sugar before they reach dangerous levels.
When it comes to getting pregnant, many times fertility problems are blamed on the woman. But medical experts say 40 percent of the time, the problem is actually with the man.
According to the CDC a food allergy sends someone to the emergency room every three minutes. Dr. Cara Natterson explains some of the most common triggers in children and how adults should react in an emergency.
The worldwide diabetes epidemic continues to worsen, with an estimated 366 million people struggling with the disease, 4.6 million deaths due to it each year, and annual health-care spending pegged at $465 billion.
Getting divorced at a younger age causes more harm to health than getting divorced later in life, perhaps because older people have more coping skills to deal with the stress of divorce.
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