Air Pollution Raises Risk of Heart Disease, Death
2010-05-10
Danger comes from microscopic contaminants from fuel combustion, report saysContinue Reading
Eating Nuts May Help Cholesterol Levels
2010-05-10
High calorie count, though, means restraint would be wise, expert saysContinue Reading
FDA Investigating Arizona Farm as Source of Tainted Lettuce
2010-05-07
19 people sickened by E. coli, recall involves produce sold in 23 statesContinue Reading
Diabetes Test Results May Be Deceptive in Black Children
2010-05-07
Study finds racial disparities in hemoglobin A1c screeningsContinue Reading
Cancer Society Says U.S. Report Failed to Prove Health Risks
2010-05-07
President’s Cancer Panel called for more public awareness of harm from common chemicalsContinue Reading
Gulf Oil Spill Could Threaten Human Health
2010-05-07
Short-term effects include skin and respiratory woes, while longer-term risks are uncertainContinue Reading
U.S. Must Do More to Cut Cases of Environmental Cancers
2010-05-06
President’s Cancer Panel report urges more public awareness of harm from common chemicalsContinue Reading
H1N1 Often Hit the Young and Healthy
2010-05-05
WHO report, issued a year after outbreak began, finds this flu had new targetsContinue Reading
Bar Codes Cut Down on Hospital Medication Errors
2010-05-05
Study found electronic safety system halved potentially adverse eventsContinue Reading
Car Crashes Leading Cause of Teen Deaths in U.S.
2010-05-05
But CDC report finds murder, suicide and illnesses also kill many teensContinue Reading
FDA Found Bacteria in Ingredients for Recalled Tylenol, Benadryl
2010-05-05
Agency also cited maker Johnson & Johnson for ‘numerous deficiencies’ at plantContinue Reading
H1N1 Fears Led to Overcrowded ERs
2010-05-04
Last year’s scare had people rushing for care even before the disease appeared, study showsContinue Reading
As FDA Eyes Prostate Cancer Drugs, Experts Urge Caution
2010-05-04
Hormonal meds linked to heart risks, but men should not abandon themContinue Reading