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• Colloidal Silver: FAQ

  Posted: September 5th, 2008, 7:34pm EDT

  Rosemary Jacobs, a 66-year-old Vermont woman, says she has permamently gray skin (argyria) due to colloidal silver.

• Omega-3s: Mixed Findings for Elderly

  Posted: September 5th, 2008, 5:42pm EDT

  Omega-3 fatty acids may help some older adults avoid dementia and live longer -- but they may not be brighten the moods of seniors who aren't depressed, three new studies show.

• Half of Adults Will Get Knee Arthritis

  Posted: September 5th, 2008, 3:44pm EDT

  Nearly half of Americans are likely to develop arthritis in at least one knee by age 85, a study shows.

• Analysis Finds No Singulair, Suicide Link

  Posted: September 5th, 2008, 3:18pm EDT

  A new analysis by the American Lung Association does not support a link between the asthma and allergy drug Singulair and depression and suicide.

• 20 Drugs FDA Is Watching

  Posted: September 5th, 2008, 2:54pm EDT

  U.S. law now requires the FDA to reveal which drugs it's investigating. The first of these quarterly reports lists 20 drugs possibly linked to adverse events.

• Hershey's Recalls Chocolate Shell Topping

  Posted: September 5th, 2008, 12:24pm EDT

  The Hershey Company is recalling 7.25-ounce bottles of Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping because of undeclared almonds.

• Hard Look at Soft Drinks in Schools

  Posted: September 5th, 2008, 12:11pm EDT

  Taking soft drink machines out of elementary schools may not be enough to stop kids from drinking soda, according to a new study.

• C-Section Affects Moms' Response to Baby

  Posted: September 4th, 2008, 8:18pm EDT

  Moms who deliver naturally may be more responsive to their newborn's cries than women who deliver via cesarean section, a study shows.

• Tobacco-Tied Cancer Cases Top 2 Million

  Posted: September 4th, 2008, 6:41pm EDT

  About 2.4 million cases of tobacco-related cancers were diagnosed in the U.S. from 1999 to 2004, says the CDC.

• Who Uses and Abuses Drugs and Alcohol?

  Posted: September 4th, 2008, 6:17pm EDT

  Young people ages 12 to 17 used less marijuana and cocaine in 2007 but abused prescription drugs more, according to new federal government figures that track drug, alcohol and tobacco use.

• Deaths Heighten Arthritis Drugs Warning

  Posted: September 4th, 2008, 5:37pm EDT

  The TNF blockers Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade will get stronger warnings about fungal infections, including one called histoplasmosis.

• Marijuana Ingredients May Fight MRSA

  Posted: September 4th, 2008, 3:41pm EDT

  Chemicals in marijuana may be useful in fighting MRSA, a kind of staph bacterium that is resistant to certain antibiotics, a study shows.

• Childhood Vaccination Rates High

  Posted: September 4th, 2008, 3:12pm EDT

  Childhood vaccination rates are high, with less than 1% of kids not getting any vaccines by age 19-35 months, the CDC reports.

• New Treatment for Gout

  Posted: September 4th, 2008, 12:46pm EDT

  A new drug designed to normalize levels of uric acid in the blood of patients with difficult-to-treat gout may help them cope with the painful joint condition, says a new study.

• Antipsychotic Drug May Ease Anxiety

  Posted: September 4th, 2008, 12:36pm EDT

  Seroquel XR, an antipsychotic drug approved to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, may ease generalized anxiety disorder, new research shows.

• Fire Retardant Toxins in Your Kid's Blood?

  Posted: September 4th, 2008, 12:24pm EDT

  Young children have three times the blood levels of fire retardant chemicals as their mothers, according to a new study by the Environmental Working Group.

• Autism, Measles Vaccine: No Link

  Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 8:08pm EDT

  A carefully designed study shows no link between measles-vaccine viruses lurking in the gut and either autism or intestinal disease.

• CDC: One in 20 Americans Depressed

  Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 6:08pm EDT

  More than one in 20 Americans aged 12 and older are currently depressed, according to the latest statistics from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta.

• Being Tall May Up Prostate Cancer Risk

  Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 5:28pm EDT

  If you're a tall man, you may have a slightly higher risk of developing prostate cancer than men of more modest height, a study shows.

• Bisphenol A: Some Concerns Remain

  Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 4:56pm EDT

  The National Toxicology Program today issued its final report on the safety of the plastic chemical bisphenol A.

• Calcium Levels Predict Prostate Cancer

  Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 4:10pm EDT

  Men with high-normal levels of calcium in their blood may have an increased risk for developing fatal prostate cancer, early research suggests.

• Heart Device May Not Hurt Life Quality

  Posted: September 3rd, 2008, 3:46pm EDT

  Getting an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may not hamper quality of life for patients with stable heart failure, a new study shows.

• 'Bonding' Gene Found in Men

  Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 7:50pm EDT

  Researchers have identified a "bonding" gene involved in the relationship behavior of men and their partners.

• Genetic Key to Longevity?

  Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 7:43pm EDT

  Scientists looking into aging say they've found a gene that's related to living a long and healthy life.

• Early Weight Gain Ups Adult Hypertension

  Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 7:03pm EDT

  Rapid weight gain during the first few months of life may increase high blood pressure risk in adulthood, a new study shows.

• Bipolar Risk for Kids Born to Older Dads

  Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 5:53pm EDT

  A new study suggests that children born from older fathers are at increased risk of developing bipolar disorder.

• Debate on Formula Samples for New Moms

  Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 5:25pm EDT

  Even though experts agree that breastfeeding is best for mother and child, the vast majority of American hospitals still send new moms home with goody bags that are financed by formula companies and include packets of formula.

• Kids Poisoned by Adult Prescriptions

  Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 5:09pm EDT

  Most prescriptions carry the ominous warning: "Keep away from children." But did you know that a child can die from swallowing just one single dose of the popular painkillers hydrocodone or oxycodone?

• ‘Active’ Video Games Burn Calories

  Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 5:06pm EDT

  Kids who play activity-oriented video games are getting quite a workout, a new study finds.

• Walking Boosts Brainpower

  Posted: September 2nd, 2008, 5:00pm EDT

  Brisk walking just three times a week may help older adults ward off memory-robbing illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease.