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China to punish those concealing swine flu info

China's health ministry said it will punish officials who underreport cases of swine flu after a doctor famous for exposing the extent of the 2003 SARS epidemic said he believes the true number of swine flu deaths is being... More>>

US survey shows southern counties most obese

The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia. High rates of obesity and diabetes were reported in more than 80 percent of... More>>

Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu

Health experts say extraordinary measures against swine flu - most notably quarantines imposed by China, where entire planeloads of passengers were isolated if one traveler had symptoms - have failed to contain the disease. More>>

Health tip: determining migraines in children

Migraines are common in kids, affecting up to 5 percent of grade-school children, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. More>>

Health tip: managing gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, resulting in high blood sugar levels that can pose dangers for mom and baby. The National Diabetes Clearinghouse offers suggestions about possible treatments for gestational diabetes. More>>

Study: CT scans rule out heart attacks faster

A CT scan - a kind of super X-ray - provides a faster, cheaper way to diagnose a heart attack when someone goes to the emergency room withchest pains, a new study suggests. More>>

Saving on health care: the 6 don'ts

Cutting costs isn't justified if it jeopardizes your health. Here are some common mistakes to avoid. More>>

Don't blame fast food: Mummies had heart disease

You can't blame this one on McDonald's: Researchers have found signs of heart disease in 3,500-year-old mummies. More>>

Study: New device boosts heart failure survival

For the first time, a miniature heart pump shows the potential to become a widely used, permanent treatment for many older people with severe heart failure. But can we afford it? More>>

Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes

Malaria. Tuberculosis. Alzheimer's disease. AIDS. Pandemic flu. Genital herpes. Urinary tract infections. Grass allergies. Traveler's diarrhea. You name it, the pharmaceutical industry is working on a vaccine to prevent it. More>>

FDA says heartburn drugs can interfere with Plavix

Federal health officials said Tuesday a popular variety of heartburn medications can interfere with the blood thinner Plavix, a drug taken by millions of Americans to reduce risks of heart attack and stroke. More>>

Morphine may help tumors spread in cancer patients

Two new studies add to growing evidence that morphine and other opiate-based painkillers may promote the growth and spread of cancer cells. More>>

Study shows hospital report cards unlikely to spur improvement

One might assume that public report cards ranking their performance would encourage hospitals to improve, but a new Canadian study finds that isn't the case. More>>

MS need not preclude pregnancy

New research suggests that having multiple sclerosis puts pregnant women at slightly higher risk for giving birth via cesarean deliveries or having babies that grow at a slower rate in the womb. More>>

Toddlers, obese kids suffer most from smoke

Secondhand smoke harms the cardiovascular health of children, especially toddlers and obese youngsters, U.S. researchers say. More>>

Lifelong exercise keeps seniors young at heart

Lifelong exercise helps seniors keep their hearts healthy, new research shows. More>>

Diuretics still best treatment for high blood pressure

Tried-and-true diuretics maintain their status as the best first-line treatment in older men and women with high blood pressure, new research concludes. More>>

Medtronic gets FDA warning on heart implant unit

Medtronic said Wednesday it is responding to a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration about procedures at the Minnesota headquarters of its heart implants division. More>>

Health tip: help prevent bunions

A bunion is a painful protrusion at the base of the big toe that can make even walking a chore. A severe bunion can affect the alignment of several toes, causing some to overlap. More>>

New heart attack treatment guidelines stress coordination

There's a message for doctors, hospitals and communities in new guidelines for treatment of coronary disease and heart attacks: Get organized. More>>

Pregnancy complication may be linked to thyroid problems

New research offers bad news for women who develop a condition known as preeclampsia during pregnancy: They're at higher risk of reduced thyroid function and may be more likely to have thyroid problems in later life. More>>

Health tip: thinking about organ donation?

Being an organ donor means you agree to allow your healthy organs and tissues to be donated upon your death to others who need transplants. More>>

Heart failure drug may help more in higher doses

For people with heart failure, high doses of the drug losartan, an angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB), reduce the risk for hospital admission and death, a new study shows. More>>

US AIDS program undaunted by recession, head says

The global recession is not dampening America's internationaldrive to stop AIDS, the head of the campaign said Wednesday. More>>

Sexually spread diseases up, better testing cited

Sexually spread diseases continue to rise, with reported chlamydia cases setting yet another record in 2008, government health officials said Monday. More>>

Obesity rolling back gains in heart health

Surging obesity rates, especially among children, may be putting the brakes on progress made in the past few decades against heart disease, researchers report. More>>

Stem cells may improve heart bypass results

Patients who received bone marrow stem cell transplants during coronary bypass surgery (CABG) experienced "excellent long-term safety and survival," say German researchers, who also noted the first promising results for stem cell transplantation during mitral valve repair. More>>

Folic acid fortification might boost cancer risk

Although folic acid fortification of foods can prevent many birth defects, it may also increase the risk for developing cancer, Norwegian researchers report. More>>

Viagra helpful for children with heart defect

The erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, boosts the heart's pumping ability in children and young adults who've had the Fontan operation to correct single-ventricle heart defects, researchers report. More>>

The basics of pancreatic cancer

Learn about the risks and symptoms of pancreatic cancer. More>>

Natural remedies: can they help you fight allergies?

Can natural remedies help you fight allergies? Learn the facts. More>>

Selenium supplements may pose heart risk

Taking selenium supplements could boost your cholesterol levels and increase your risk of heart disease, English researchers suggest. More>>

Health tip: when baby is teething

When babies are teething, they're generally miserable from the pain, swelling and tenderness in their gums. Here are suggestions from the Nemours Foundation to help comfort little ones who are teething. More>>

Experts urge school screening of athletes' hearts

A new, inexpensive screening method could help reduce the risk for sudden cardiac death among high school athletes, U.S. researchers report. More>>

Low vitamin D levels linked to heart disease

If your levels of vitamin D are too low, you may be at significantly increased risk for stroke, heart disease and death, a new study suggests. More>>

Gene linked to breast cancer might boost heart health

The over-activity of a gene known to boost a woman's risk for breast cancer may have a good side, making arteries healthier, a new study suggests. More>>

Health tip: remedy a hammer toe

A hammer toe occurs when a toe bends over in a hammer-like or claw-like shape. Most common in the second toe, the condition can affect any toe. More>>

Why watching TV sports increases heart attacks

Reduced blood flow to the heart may help explain why men who've had a heart attack are at increased risk for another while watching exciting sporting events, Chinese researchers report. More>>

Rapid cooling might help heart attack patients

Rapid cooling of heart attack patients may boost their chance of survival without brain damage, Swedish researchers report. More>>

Certain reflux drugs tied to higher post-angioplasty death rate

People taking the acid reflux drugs Prilosec or Protonix in combination with blood thinners such as Plavix have a higher risk for death after angioplasty than people who don't take the two popular antacids, a new study has found. More>>

Child food allergies on the rise in U.S.

Pediatric food allergies, which can sometimes be life-threatening, are increasing at a dramatic rate in the United States, new research shows. More>>

Elderly treated less aggressively for heart attack

While overall care of heart attack patients in the United States is good, gaps remain in the treatment of patients 80 and older, a new study suggests. More>>

CDC's swine flu toll: 4,000 dead, 22 million ill

Estimates of deaths caused by the swine flu have grown to nearly 4,000 since April, roughly quadrupling previous estimates. But that doesn't mean swine flu suddenly has worsened. More>>

Tapping into curry's health benefits

Tiny capsules could increase the body's absorption of the yellow curry ingredient curcumin, which is being tested in clinical trials for the treatment of colon cancer, psoriasis and Alzheimer's disease. More>>

New understanding of how the brain detects emotion

An area of the brain that responds to both facial and vocal expressions of emotion has been identified by British researchers. More>>

Another H1N1 vaccine approved for children

CSL Limited's H1N1 influenza vaccine has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to include children 6 months and older, the agency said. Previously, the shot had been approved only for adults. More>>

US adult smoking rate rises slightly

Cigarette smoking rose slightly for the first time in almost 15 years, dashing health officials' hopes that the U.S. smoking rate had moved permanently below 20 percent. More>>

Health tip: signs that you might be malnourished

You know that it's important to eat a healthy, balanced diet with all the nutrients that your body needs. A poor diet lacking in essential vitamins and minerals can lead to serious health problems. More>>

Health tip: dealing with peripheral artery disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) raises the risk of a stroke or heart attack. But PAD can be managed by making certain lifestyle changes, notably getting enough physical activity. More>>

Lab study slows breast cancer spread to bone in mice

An experimental drug reduced the spread of breast cancer into bone in mice, researchers say. More>>

Wireless phones alter levels of brain chemical

Wireless phones have a biological effect on the brain, but it's too early to say whether this poses any health risks, a Swedish medical researcher reports. More>>

Quitting smoking simplifies surgical recovery

Want to boost the odds that you'll thrive after surgery and avoid complications? The American Society of Anesthesiologists has a recommendation: Drop that butt. More>>

Less HRT, fewer cases of possible breast cancer precursor

Declining use of hormone replacement therapy may be driving down rates of a condition called "atypical ductal hyperplasia," a known risk factor for breast cancer, new research suggests. More>>

Progress in stamping out smoking has stalled

After decades of progress, the number of Americans who smoke hasn't budged over the last five years and actually rose slightly from 2007 to 2008, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More>>

What's for dinner? Brain chemical helps people decide

The brain chemical dopamine influences how people make simple and complex decisions, from what to make for dinner to whether to have children, according to a new English study. More>>

Leukemia drug may help some ovarian cancer patients

A drug for people with a form of leukemia holds promise as a possible treatment for ovarian cancer, new research suggests. More>>

Health tip: what causes urinary tract infections in women?

A urinary tract infection occurs when certain bacteria invade the urinary tract. Symptoms may include itching, burning, and painful urination. The National Women's Health Information Center lists these common causes of urinary tract infections in women. More>>

Health tip: help control constipation

Constipation occurs when it becomes difficult or painful to have regular bowel movements. What's "regular" varies by person, however. More>>

WHO: Give at-risk groups anti-flu drugs early

Doctors should give anti-viral drugs to pregnant women, young children and other at-risk groups as soon as they show clinical symptoms of swine flu to prevent them developing serious complications, the World Health... More>>

Cancer can strain marriages to breaking point

Cancer can put an enormous strain on a marriage, and couples are much more likely to fall apart if the woman is the patient. In fact, the odds of separation or divorce are six times higher compared to when the man is the one with the illness, a new study shows. More>>

Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 found in Canadian father

Researchers report that a father in a Canadian family developed a strain of the H1N1 swine flu that was resistant to the antiviral Tamiflu, after being given the drug to prevent the disease. More>>

Sharing prescriptions can bring harm, not healing

Sharing prescription medication with a family member or friend who needs care may seem like the right thing to do, even an act of kindness. But new research highlights the potential hazards of passing these medicines around. More>>

Staying active: as good as exercise?

Moderate activity - like walking the dog or cleaning the house - can be just as beneficial as lifting weights. Find out how performing everyday activities can protect your health. More>>

Health tip: signs that you have cataracts

Cataracts are an eye condition characterized by a cloudiness of the eye's lens. They usually develop slowly as a person gets older. The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list of cataract symptoms. More>>

Health tip: check your blood glucose

The American Diabetes Association says anyone who is diabetic can benefit from blood glucose checks, especially if the person. More>>

WHO: AIDS leading cause of death, disease in women

In its first study of women's health around the globe, the World Health Organization said Monday that the AIDS virus is the leading cause of death and disease among women between the ages of 15 and 44. More>>

Medical association backs health system reform

The American Medical Association on Monday rebuffed dissident members and voted to stick with support for ongoing health reform efforts, while reiterating wariness over proposals that threaten doctors' pocketbooks and... More>>

Expanding drug treatment: Is US ready to step up?

Based on the rhetoric, America's war on drugs seems poised to shift into a more enlightened phase where treatment of addicts gains favor over imprisonment of low-level offenders. Questions abound, however, about the nation's... More>>

Breast cancer may be gone, but pain lingers

Even three years after finishing treatment for breast cancer, almost 50 percent of women report long-term pain, a new Danish study finds. More>>

The revolving door of heart failure hospitalization

Almost a quarter of the people on Medicare who are hospitalized for heart failure are back in the hospital within a month of discharge, a new study reveals. More>>

9 ways to exercise ... When you don't have the time

Think you have no time to exercise? These strategies will help you get fit in just minutes a day. More>>

Health tip: sources of childhood stress

Kids often get stressed, even without the pressures of adult life. Just as in adults, stress needs to be addressed in children. More>>

Health tip: symptoms of postpartum depression

Welcoming a new baby is a happy and exciting time, but it's also full of stress. Postpartum depression affects many new moms, and it's important to recognize the signs and seek treatment. More>>

How to take your blood pressure at home

Learn how to check your blood pressure at home and what types of monitors you can buy. More>>

Poor countries see troubling rise in breast cancer

Nurses were training womenin rural Mexico to examine their breasts for cancer when one raised her hand to object. If she lost her breast, Harvard public health specialist Felicia Knaul recalls the woman saying, "My man would... More>>

Breast cancer drugs may fight cervical cancer, too

Two drugs used to treat breast cancer and osteoporosis eliminated cervical cancer in mice, according to a new study. More>>

Dense breasts raise risk of cancer recurrence

After a lumpectomy, women with very dense breasts have a higher risk of cancer recurrence in the affected breast, a new study shows. More>>

Handwriting skills may lag in kids with autism

Autistic children are more likely to have handwriting problems, including trouble forming letters, than those without autism, researchers say. More>>

To feel better, low-fat diet may be best

Both a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet such as the popular Atkins program and a low-fat, high-carb diet appear to help people lose pounds over the course of a year. More>>

Obesity seems to alter heart structure

Obesity is a major risk factor for left atrial enlargement, which increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke and death, a new study shows. More>>

Depressed and pregnant? Flu shot may be needed

Pregnant women who are depressed may suffer severe symptoms if they catch seasonal flu, a new study suggests. More>>

Health tip: recording your child's medical history

Your child's pediatrician may need a medical history when your child is sick or injured. To avoid having to remember everything in an emergency, it's best to start logging the child's history now. More>>

Retirement brings most a big health boost

The self-reported health of the newly retired improves so much that most feel eight years younger, a new European study suggests. More>>

1 dose of flu vaccine working in pregnant women

A single dose of the swine flu vaccine works well for almost all pregnant women, but young children will still need two doses for best results, federal health officials said Monday. More>>

Poll: One-third able to get swine flu vaccine

Only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine havebeen able to get it, according to a new national poll released Friday. More>>

House health care overhaul faces Senate stone wall

The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama on Sunday as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the Senate. More>>

Depression after a heart attack: why it happens and how to beat it

Depression is common after a heart attack. Why does it happen and what can you do about it? More>>

Govt says swine flu vaccine catching up to demand

A senior adviser to President Barack Obama says the government will catch up to the demand for swine flu vaccine within a week. More>>

New gene therapy halts 2 boys' rare brain disease

French scientists mixed genetherapy and bone marrow transplants in two boys to seemingly halt a brain disease that can kill by adolescence. More>>

WHO: Swine flu virus is top strain worldwide

The World Health Organization's flu chief said the swine flu virus has now become the predominant flu strain worldwide. More>>

Goldman Sachs, Citigroup got swine flu vaccine

Some of New York's biggest companies, including Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, received doses of swine flu vaccine for at-risk employees, drawing criticism that the hard-to-find vaccine is going first to the... More>>

Old method of heart bypass better than 'off-pump'

It seemed like a great idea - doing bypass surgery while the heart is still beating, sparing patients the complications that can come from going on a heart-lung machine. Now the first big test of this method has produced a... More>>

Thyroid cancer higher in volcanic areas

New research suggests that living near a volcano puts people at higher risk of getting a type of thyroid cancer. More>>

Health Tip: Follow directions when taking medication

A number of adverse effects can result if you don't take a medication as directed. More>>

Low cholesterol may prevent some prostate cancers

Men may protect more than their hearts if they keep cholesterol in line: Their chances of getting aggressive prostate cancer may be lower, new research suggests. More>>

Drug could help treat small HER2-positive breast tumors

Women with a relatively uncommon type of breast cancer are significantly more likely to face its recurrence and spread, but researchers now say these women may benefit from treatment with the breast cancer drug Herceptin. More>>

Psychotherapy beats light treatment for SAD

As daylight hours dwindle, people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can often feel the onset of wintertime depression, but a new study suggests that cognitive behaviorial therapy may work best at banishing the SAD blues. More>>

FDA approves Glaxo's cervical cancer vaccine - October 16

British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline said Friday U.S. regulators approved its vaccine Cervarix to prevent the leading cause of cervical cancer in women. More>>

Panel recommends 2nd cervical cancer vaccine

A federal vaccine advisory panel has voted to recommend a second vaccine against cervical cancer for girls and young women. More>>

Sperm donor passed on sudden death heart defect

A sperm donor passed on a potentially deadly genetic heart condition to nine of his 24 children, including one who died at age 2 from heart failure, according to a medical journal report. More>>

US report: Smoking bans protect nonsmokers' hearts

A major U.S. report confirms what health officials long have believed: Bans on smoking in restaurants, bars and other gathering spots reduce the risk of heart attacks among nonsmokers. More>>

Near half of swine flu patients otherwise healthy

The largest U.S. analysis of hospitalized adult swine flu patients has found almost half were healthy people who did not have asthma or any other chronic illnesses before they got sick. More>>

Swine flu and kids: Heed warning signs, MDs say

Max Gomez was a bright-eyed 5-year-old happy to have just started kindergarten when he developed sniffles and a fever. His mother figured it was only a cold. More>>

CDC official downplays risk from swine flu vaccine

A top U.S. health official says the risks from not getting the swine flu vaccine are greater than any potential risks associated with the vaccine. More>>

Sickest swine flu cases in Canada, Mexico detailed

Rapidly worsening breathing problems in the sickest swine flu patients in Mexico and Canada present a scary worst-case scenario and could foreshadow what U.S. doctors face as winter flu season sets in, new reports suggest. More>>

New US law helps ill students keep health coverage

A federal law inspired by a New Hampshire woman's courage and enacted through her mother's determination took effect Friday, sparing seriously ill or injured college students from having to choose between taking time off and... More>>

Calif. doc who hailed herbal cancer cure arrested

Dr. Christine Daniel promised to her patients what many considered the improbable - the chance to cure cancer through an herbal treatment. More>>

AP Poll: Third of parents oppose swine flu vaccine

As the first wave of swine flu vaccine crosses the country, more than a third of parents don't want their kids vaccinated, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll. More>>

UN: 4 million on AIDS drugs, others still in need

About 4 million people are now getting AIDS drugs worldwide - a 10-fold jump in five years - but 5 million others are still in dire need of the medicine, U.N. health officials estimated in a report issued Wednesday. More>>

EU drug agency: License 2 swine flu vaccines

The European Union's drug regulator recommended Friday that two swine flu vaccines be licensed in the 27-nation bloc to ensure their availability before the start of the normal flu season. More>>

Precancer? Earliest cancer? Milk-duct cells vexing

Some doctors tell patients they have "stage zero" breast cancer. Others call it a precancer. More>>

Obesity could become top cancer cause

Being fat could become the leading cause of cancer in women in Western countries in the coming years, European researchers said Thursday. More>>

Notable dates in the AIDS epidemic

Key dates in the AIDS epidemic: More>>

Prostate cancer treatment may spark heart problems

A common treatment for prostate cancer may slightly increase patients' risk of heart problems, new research says. More>>

Study: Flu viruses can spark heart attacks

Heart patients who catch the flu may have more to worry about than just a fever or the sniffles: the virus could also spark a heart attack, new research shows. More>>

Study tries to detect flu before the first sneeze

Coughed on by somebody with the flu? Duke University researchers are developing a test to determine - with a mere drop of blood - who will get sick before the sniffling and fever set in. And they're turning to hundreds of... More>>

Govt: 1 swine flu shot enough for older kids

Studies of the new swine flu vaccine show children 10 and older will need just one shot for protection - but younger kids almost certainly will need two. More>>

US orders more lots more swine flu vaccine

U.S. health officials have ordered more swine flu vaccine - bringing the nation's eventual total to 251 million doses. More>>

Researchers: Aspirin cuts colon cancer risk

People with a genetic susceptibility to colon cancer could cut their chances of developing the disease in half by taking a daily dose of aspirin, researchers said Monday. More>>

WHO: Pandemic flu vaccine production to fall short

Global production of swine flu vaccines will be "substantially less" than the previous maximum forecast of 94 million doses a week, the World Health Organization said Friday. More>>

CDC: First swine flu vaccines may be nasal spray

The first doses of swine flu vaccine may all be the nasal spray version, government health officials said Friday. More>>

CDC: 1 in 3 teen girls got cervical cancer vaccine

One in three teenage girls have rolled up their sleeves for a vaccine against cervical cancer, but vaccination rates vary dramatically between states, according to a federal report released Thursday. More>>

Fight obesity? Add sales tax to soda tab

In a bid to ramp up the public health battle against obesity, a group of nutrition and economics experts are pushing for a tax of 1 cent on every of ounce of sodas and other sweetened beverages. More>>

Panel urges some swine flu vaccine next month

The government should speed availability of at least a little swine flu vaccine next month instead of in October, the president's scientific advisers recommended Monday. More>>

Gene variant predicts hepatitis treatment success

Scientists say they've found a big reason why treatment for chronic hepatitis C infection works better for white patients than for African-Americans. It's a tiny variation in a gene. More>>

FDA warns of faulty results with blood sugar tests

The Food and Drug Administration is warning diabetes patients that certain blood sugar tests can give inaccurate results in patients taking other medications. More>>

Swine flu: How-to tips for school flu vaccinations

Giving injections to thousands of children - even something as easy and safe as influenza vaccine - is complicated. But there are resources to help schools plan flu-vaccine clinics. More>>

FDA: Arthritis drugs pose cancer risk to children

WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal regulators on Tuesday added stronger warnings to a group of best-selling drugs used to treat arthritis andother inflammatory diseases, saying they can increase the risk of cancer in children and... More>>

Pregnancy likely to be swine flu shot priority

ATLANTA (AP) — Swine flu has been hitting pregnant women unusually hard, so they are likely to be among the first group advised to get a new swine flu shot this fall. More>>

Study: Tanning beds definitely cause cancer

LONDON (AP) — International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category deeming both to be definite causes of cancer. More>>

SAfrica stops funding for AIDS vaccine research

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa has stopped funding research on an AIDS vaccine, a leading scientist said Monday, even as a major vaccine trial on humans began in the country ravaged by the world's worst AIDS... More>>

Human trials of swine flu drug start in Australia

SYDNEY (AP) — An Australian pharmaceutical company will begin trials Wednesday of its experimental swine flu vaccine. More>>

WHO: global death toll from swine flu now over 700

GENEVA (AP) — The worldwide death toll from swine flu has doubled in the past month, reaching over 700 since the start of the outbreak last spring, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. More>>

FDA probes heart problems with asthma drug Xolair

Associated Press - July 16, 2009 3:13 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal regulators are reviewing data that suggest the asthma medication Xolair can cause heart attacks, strokes and other... More>>

Vaccinations expected to be ready this fall

Associated Press - July 9, 2009 1:03 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government is telling the states it's time to come up with a plan for vaccinating people against swine flu. More>>

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Rabid Cat Bites Wichita Woman

The cat had to be euthanized after biting the woman near Harry and Woodlawn. Click to listen to her story. More>>

Clinical Trial Offers Hope for Alzheimer's Patients

It’s something that’s never been done before in the United States. A drug trial attempting to cure Alzheimer’s disease and give patients their memory back. More>>

New Mammogram Advice Raises Questions, Concerns

Women in their 40s are reacting with confusion and skepticism over the recommendations of a government task force concerning mammograms. More>>

Questions For Open Enrollment

How to make sure you get the most from your health insurance coverage. More>>

Galichia Hospital Offers Discounts to Uninsured

Galichia Heart Hospital will begin offering across-the-board discounts to patients without health insurance. More>>

House Health Care Bill Has Nowhere to Go in Senate

The 220-215 vote late Saturday cleared the way for the Senate to begin a long-delayed debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. More>>

Medical Community Signs Petition to Fund Child Abuse Center

Doctors, nurses sign petition to push for new Child Advocacy Center. More>>

FDA Launches Plan to Curb Accidental Overdoses

The Food and Drug Administration is launching a program to try and prevent millions of accidental drug overdoses that occur each year due to medication errors, misuse and other problems. More>>

Study: One in Five Kids Get Little Vitamin D

A recent analysis suggests at least one in five U.S. children aged 1 to 11 don't get enough vitamin D and the main author says the number is between 80 and 90 percent for minority kids. More>>

Concussions Taken Seriously By Local HS Teams

While Congress looks at violent hits in the NFL, local coaches and trainers have a new tool to evaluate players' concussions. More>>

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