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Number of U.S. kids with health insurance on rise
Posted: November 29th, 2011, 5:05pm CST by msnbc.com health
1 million more kids covered than in 2008 -
Big Sky championship ring taken in marijuana raids
Posted: November 29th, 2011, 3:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
Big Sky championship ring taken in marijuana raids -
Obama, Bush, Clinton to participate in AIDS talk
Posted: November 29th, 2011, 3:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
Obama, Bush, Clinton to participate in AIDS talk -
Closer look at teeth may mean unneeded fillings
Posted: November 29th, 2011, 2:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
With new technology, dentists are finding more tooth imperfections that may never turn into cavities -
China prepares for big entry into vaccine market
Posted: November 29th, 2011, 12:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
China prepares for big entry into vaccine market -
MSU nursing program denied national accreditation
Posted: November 29th, 2011, 10:19am CST by msnbc.com health
MSU nursing program denied national accreditation -
Morning snacking may be damaging your diet
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 6:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
Morning snacking may be damaging your diet -
$184K seized from ex-Griz QB in marijuana probe
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 2:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
$184K seized from ex-Griz QB in marijuana probe -
Diabetics swap finger pricks for new sensors
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 1:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Under-the-skin devices monitor blood-sugar levels around the clock -
Wifi-enabled laptops may be nuking sperm
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 10:54am CST by msnbc.com health
Wifi-enabled laptops may be nuking sperm -
AP IMPACT: More kids skip school shots in 8 states
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 9:12am CST by msnbc.com health
AP IMPACT: More kids skip school shots in 8 states -
Family's illness makes ER staffers sick
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 9:00am CST by msnbc.com health
Family's illness makes ER staffers sick -
Schoolkids skipping shots getting 'much worse'
Posted: November 28th, 2011, 8:59am CST by msnbc.com health
Schoolkids skipping shots getting 'much worse' -
Another hurdle to exercise: embarrassment
Posted: November 27th, 2011, 6:30pm CST by msnbc.com health
Fear of looking fat, silly prevents many people from breaking a sweat -
Dangerous drugs stolen from paramedics recovered
Posted: November 27th, 2011, 5:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Dangerous drugs stolen from paramedics recovered -
Why I rue my tattoo
Posted: November 27th, 2011, 3:54pm CST by msnbc.com health
For every tattoo cherished, there's another that brings regret -
Ohio puts 200-pound third-grader in foster care
Posted: November 27th, 2011, 3:00pm CST by msnbc.com health
Ohio puts 200-pound third-grader in foster care -
NJ zoning boards reject medical marijuana vendors
Posted: November 27th, 2011, 12:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
NJ zoning boards reject medical marijuana vendors -
Pill-free diet swaps to lower your cholesterol
Posted: November 27th, 2011, 11:43am CST by msnbc.com health
Pill-free diet swaps to lower your cholesterol -
Heart patients prefer longevity over quality of life
Posted: November 25th, 2011, 7:53pm CST by msnbc.com health
Heart patients prefer longevity over quality of life -
Aging in place: a little help can go a long way
Posted: November 25th, 2011, 5:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Aging in place: a little help can go a long way -
US regulators revoke approval of blockbuster drug Avastin as breast cancer treatment
Posted: November 24th, 2011, 7:15pm CST by msnbc.com health
US regulators revoke approval of blockbuster drug Avastin as breast cancer treatment -
Scientist pleads guilty to helping mom die in NZ
Posted: November 24th, 2011, 6:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
Scientist pleads guilty to helping mom die in NZ -
McCaw faces long rehab after foot surgery
Posted: November 24th, 2011, 6:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
McCaw faces long rehab after foot surgery -
NJ: No changes to medical marijuana regulations
Posted: November 24th, 2011, 6:35am CST by msnbc.com health
NJ: No changes to medical marijuana regulations -
At 84, man becomes oldest transplant patient
Posted: November 23rd, 2011, 2:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
Daughter donated a kidney for her ailing father -
FDA approves middle-of-the-night insomnia pill
Posted: November 23rd, 2011, 2:20pm CST by msnbc.com health
FDA approves middle-of-the-night insomnia pill -
Pepper spray's fallout, from crowd control to mocking images
Posted: November 23rd, 2011, 1:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Pepper spray's fallout, from crowd control to mocking images -
Crematoria send prosthetics as scrap for recycling
Posted: November 23rd, 2011, 10:13am CST by msnbc.com health
Crematoria send prosthetics as scrap for recycling -
Antipsychotic drugs tied to diabetes risk in kids
Posted: November 22nd, 2011, 11:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Antipsychotic drugs tied to diabetes risk in kids -
Factbox: Drugmakers' big settlements for off-label promotion
Posted: November 22nd, 2011, 11:30pm CST by msnbc.com health
Factbox: Drugmakers' big settlements for off-label promotion -
Sharp rise in hospitalizations tied to energy drinks
Posted: November 22nd, 2011, 5:45pm CST by msnbc.com health
Sharp rise in hospitalizations tied to energy drinks -
At DC DMV: Driver's license, tag renewal, HIV test
Posted: November 22nd, 2011, 3:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
At DC DMV: Driver's license, tag renewal, HIV test -
George W. Bush to raise cancer awareness in Africa
Posted: November 22nd, 2011, 2:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
George W. Bush to raise cancer awareness in Africa -
US woman mauled by chimp praised for new face
Posted: November 22nd, 2011, 10:07am CST by msnbc.com health
US woman mauled by chimp praised for new face -
George W. Bush to raise cancer awareness in Africa
Posted: November 22nd, 2011, 7:01am CST by msnbc.com health
George W. Bush to raise cancer awareness in Africa -
Underweight people at higher post-surgery risk
Posted: November 21st, 2011, 3:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Underweight people at higher post-surgery risk -
Three million Afghans face hunger as winter looms: aid
Posted: November 21st, 2011, 2:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Three million Afghans face hunger as winter looms: aid -
Gilead Sciences to buy Pharmasset for $11 billion
Posted: November 21st, 2011, 12:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
Gilead Sciences to buy Pharmasset for $11 billion -
UN: AIDS epidemic stabilizing, still work to do
Posted: November 21st, 2011, 11:46am CST by msnbc.com health
UN: AIDS epidemic stabilizing, still work to do -
High rates of foster kids given antipsychotic meds, study finds
Posted: November 21st, 2011, 10:44am CST by msnbc.com health
Foster children given drugs for schizophrenia, severe bipolar disorder as often as severely mentally disabled kids, study finds -
FDA sees rare but serious issue with stents
Posted: November 20th, 2011, 8:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
FDA sees rare but serious issue with stents -
Humane Society pushes to ban pet sales to labs
Posted: November 20th, 2011, 7:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Lost animals gathered, sold for research, group says; Congress considers bill -
Samples of Einstein's brain come to US museum
Posted: November 20th, 2011, 4:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Samples of Einstein's brain come to US museum -
Future cancers from Fukushima disaster may be hidden
Posted: November 20th, 2011, 1:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
Future cancers from Fukushima disaster may be hidden -
Aging in place: Most seniors want to stay put
Posted: November 20th, 2011, 12:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
'I just couldn't be around old people,' Beryl O' Connor says -
McDonald's, Target drop egg supplier
Posted: November 20th, 2011, 6:06am CST by msnbc.com health
McDonald's, Target drop egg supplier -
Taxpayers overbilled for chiropractic work
Posted: November 19th, 2011, 11:45am CST by msnbc.com health
Government unnecessarily paid $285 million last year -
Do you have too much body fat?
Posted: November 19th, 2011, 6:02am CST by msnbc.com health
Technology to measure body-mass levels is now readily available -
FDA sees rare but serious issue with stents
Posted: November 18th, 2011, 5:22pm CST by msnbc.com health
FDA sees rare but serious issue with stents -
FDA revokes approval of Avastin for breast cancer
Posted: November 18th, 2011, 12:57pm CST by msnbc.com health
FDA revokes approval of Avastin for breast cancer -
Opposites attract: Compatibility's in the genes
Posted: November 18th, 2011, 5:05am CST by msnbc.com health
Sexual chemistry, likelihood to cheat may be in your DNA, study says -
5,000 cases of bagged salad recalled over E. coli fears
Posted: November 17th, 2011, 8:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
5,000 cases of bagged salad recalled over E. coli fears -
Alcohol may thwart breast cancer's spread
Posted: November 17th, 2011, 8:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Alcohol may thwart breast cancer's spread -
Strattera associated with suicide risks in kids
Posted: November 17th, 2011, 4:03pm CST by msnbc.com health
Medication used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -
Syphilis rates drop, but STDs still big problem
Posted: November 17th, 2011, 2:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Syphilis rates drop, but STDs still big problem -
Birth rate for teens, young women hits new lows
Posted: November 17th, 2011, 12:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
The economy likely is causing young couples to wait on having kids, experts say -
US lawmaker faces long road to return to job
Posted: November 16th, 2011, 1:08am CST by msnbc.com health
US lawmaker faces long road to return to job -
Scorpion-sting antivenom has huge US price tag
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 10:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Scorpion-sting antivenom has huge US price tag -
Mom given remains of 19-week-old fetus in cooler
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 4:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Mom given remains of 19-week-old fetus in cooler -
More meds, more erectile dysfunction risk, study finds
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 3:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
More meds, more erectile dysfunction risk, study finds -
Congress pushes back on healthier school lunches
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 2:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Congress pushes back on healthier school lunches -
Best and worst vending machine snacks
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 12:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
If you must give in to cravings, try these tips for healthier choices -
Frequent snacking linked to healthier diet
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 12:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Frequent snacking linked to healthier diet -
Talk therapy by phone may ease fibromyalgia: study
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 12:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
Talk therapy by phone may ease fibromyalgia: study -
Rare white kiwi is seeing red after surgery
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 11:39am CST by msnbc.com health
Rare white kiwi is seeing red after surgery -
Drug boosts 'good' cholesterol in trial
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 11:03am CST by msnbc.com health
Drug boosts 'good' cholesterol in trial -
Military's many PTSD program may overlap, survey finds
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 9:03am CST by msnbc.com health
Military's many PTSD program may overlap, survey finds -
Furry friends flock to pet programming
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 5:01am CST by msnbc.com health
Couch-potato dogs and cats are TV's newest audience -
Prostate cancer may be tied to the Pill in water supply
Posted: November 15th, 2011, 2:04am CST by msnbc.com health
Prostate cancer may be tied to the Pill in water supply -
Once conjoined California twins set to go home
Posted: November 14th, 2011, 9:58pm CST by msnbc.com health
Once conjoined California twins set to go home -
McGovern says US shouldn't act alone with Iran
Posted: November 14th, 2011, 7:04pm CST by msnbc.com health
McGovern says US shouldn't act alone with Iran -
Cleaning your teeth can cut heart attack risk
Posted: November 14th, 2011, 12:21pm CST by msnbc.com health
Cleaning your teeth can cut heart attack risk -
No gluten? No fat? Dealing with diet restrictions
Posted: November 14th, 2011, 10:13am CST by msnbc.com health
No gluten? No fat? Dealing with diet restrictions -
Early sexual abuse increases heart risks
Posted: November 14th, 2011, 1:03am CST by msnbc.com health
Early sexual abuse increases heart risks -
522 million people could have diabetes by 2030
Posted: November 13th, 2011, 6:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
522 million people could have diabetes by 2030 -
Police say Ohio woman stole from cancer fund
Posted: November 13th, 2011, 5:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
Police say Ohio woman stole from cancer fund -
Study: New drug cuts deaths after heart attack
Posted: November 13th, 2011, 2:59pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: New drug cuts deaths after heart attack -
Eli Lilly faces tough times with patent losses
Posted: November 13th, 2011, 2:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Eli Lilly faces tough times with patent losses -
Early sexual abuse takes toll on women's hearts
Posted: November 13th, 2011, 1:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Early sexual abuse takes toll on women's hearts -
Sugary drinks hurt even skinny women's hearts
Posted: November 13th, 2011, 1:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
Sugary drinks hurt even skinny women's hearts -
For weight loss that really counts, count calories
Posted: November 12th, 2011, 10:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study finds those who shed pounds and kept them off limited portions -
Mediterranean diet tied to better fertility
Posted: November 12th, 2011, 6:24am CST by msnbc.com health
Mediterranean diet tied to better fertility -
Doctors: Test all kids for cholesterol by age 11
Posted: November 11th, 2011, 3:01pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors: Test all kids for cholesterol by age 11 -
Schuette: Police don't have to return medical pot
Posted: November 11th, 2011, 12:10pm CST by msnbc.com health
Schuette: Police don't have to return medical pot -
Diabetes a growing threat to young and slim
Posted: November 11th, 2011, 7:47am CST by msnbc.com health
Seemingly fit females increasingly at risk due to skinny-fat' condition -
New diabetes device tests tears instead of blood
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 8:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
New diabetes device tests tears instead of blood -
New advice on kids' cholesterol tests
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 6:21pm CST by msnbc.com health
New advice on kids' cholesterol tests -
Tens of thousands of tots die from flu each year
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 5:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Tens of thousands of tots die from flu each year -
Europe health check shows TB, measles, other worries
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 2:54pm CST by msnbc.com health
Europe health check shows TB, measles, other worries -
Insight: In Greek crisis, HIV gains ground
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 2:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
Insight: In Greek crisis, HIV gains ground -
Online program doesn't help kids stay slim
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 2:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Online program doesn't help kids stay slim -
Animal building ID'd as source of NC E. coli cases
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 1:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Animal building ID'd as source of NC E. coli cases -
Some people in vegetative state are aware, MRI shows
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 12:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Brain activity test showed 3 of 16 patients thought to be 'entirely unconscious' were actually aware of surroundings -
Walmart denies plan to build major health platform
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 10:58am CST by msnbc.com health
Walmart denies plan to build major health platform -
Stiletto strength? Summer's hot exercise trends
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 10:01am CST by msnbc.com health
'Theatrical fitness' classes aim to excite the mind as they work the body -
Mental health worker who reported child porn fired
Posted: November 10th, 2011, 12:19am CST by msnbc.com health
Mental health worker who reported child porn fired -
Bedside test finds awareness in vegetative brains
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 5:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
Bedside test finds awareness in vegetative brains -
Feds reopen malpractice database, with caveats
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 4:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
Feds reopen malpractice database, with caveats -
Study sees no folic acid, asthma link
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 4:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study sees no folic acid, asthma link -
New liver for alcoholics? Study reopens debate
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 4:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
New liver for alcoholics? Study reopens debate -
Online registry seeks sobriety stories from addicts
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 3:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
Online registry seeks sobriety stories from addicts -
Drug helps 'couch potato' monkeys lose weight
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 1:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Drug helps 'couch potato' monkeys lose weight -
'Personhood' effort still alive after Miss. defeat
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 12:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
'Personhood' effort still alive after Miss. defeat -
Low-salt diets may raise heart disease risk
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 12:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
Low-salt diets may raise heart disease risk -
Doctors often fail to report child abuse, says study
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 12:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors often fail to report child abuse, says study -
Sexual harassment tied to depression, suicide
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 11:43am CST by msnbc.com health
Sexual harassment tied to depression, suicide -
DeGeneres named AIDS envoy; US pledges new funding
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 10:09am CST by msnbc.com health
DeGeneres named AIDS envoy; US pledges new funding -
Sick Americans more likely to be in medical debt
Posted: November 9th, 2011, 9:05am CST by msnbc.com health
Sick Americans more likely to be in medical debt -
Seven-billionth human marks demographic change: expert
Posted: November 8th, 2011, 11:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
Seven-billionth human marks demographic change: expert -
Idaho hospital to pay $52M to former partner
Posted: November 6th, 2011, 10:51am CST by msnbc.com health
Idaho hospital to pay $52M to former partner -
"Freshman 15" weight gain is a myth: study
Posted: November 6th, 2011, 7:23am CST by msnbc.com health
"Freshman 15" weight gain is a myth: study -
Ex-heavyweight champ Joe Frazier has liver cancer
Posted: November 5th, 2011, 8:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ex-heavyweight champ Joe Frazier has liver cancer -
Fort Carson unit heading to Afghanistan
Posted: November 5th, 2011, 11:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Fort Carson unit heading to Afghanistan -
Cain defends ad with smoking campaign manager
Posted: November 5th, 2011, 10:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cain defends ad with smoking campaign manager -
FDA clears blood thinner for irregular heart beat
Posted: November 5th, 2011, 4:03am CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA clears blood thinner for irregular heart beat -
Gene map shows no two cancers alike
Posted: November 4th, 2011, 8:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study suggests changing tacks to target pathways where genes cluster -
Study: Weight Watchers better than doctor-led plans
Posted: November 4th, 2011, 11:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Weight Watchers better than doctor-led plans -
Coroner says Bubba Smith died of drug intoxication
Posted: November 3rd, 2011, 10:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Coroner says Bubba Smith died of drug intoxication -
Number of E. coli cases climbs to 26
Posted: November 3rd, 2011, 3:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Health officials eye grocery chain's salad bar -
Cancer drug may cause heart damage
Posted: November 3rd, 2011, 1:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors should monitor leukemia patients taking Gleevec, researchers say -
Older, cheaper diabetes drugs as good as new
Posted: November 3rd, 2011, 11:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Findings that earlier pills are just as safe, effective may hurt Avandia sales -
Weight loss after surgery seen in patient's family
Posted: November 3rd, 2011, 11:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Weight loss after surgery seen in patient's family -
1st-degree murder conviction in yoga shop killing
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 7:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
1st-degree murder conviction in yoga shop killing -
FDA approves non-invasive heart valve
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 7:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Offers option for patients who are too old or frail for open-heart surgery -
Is it mind over meds in depression treatment?
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 6:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Is it mind over meds in depression treatment? -
New study says Chantix raises suicide risks
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 5:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New study says Chantix raises suicide risks -
28 now dead in listeria outbreak in cantaloupe
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 4:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
28 now dead in listeria outbreak in cantaloupe -
Cancer patients find help, comfort with 'navigator'
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 3:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cancer patients find help, comfort with 'navigator' -
Benign breast lumps don't raise long-term risk
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 3:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But type of abnormality is key to determining later cancer odds, study finds -
Legalized medical pot didn't spur teen use, says study
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 3:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Legalized medical pot didn't spur teen use, says study -
RI investigates hospital medication mix up
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
RI investigates hospital medication mix up -
Autism can be an 'advantage,' says researcher
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 1:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Differences in autistic brains can be viewed as 'alternative, yet sometimes successful, brain organization' -
New device uses light to screen for melanoma
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
MelaFind approved for use on growths that don't have obvious signs of cancer -
ADHD drugs do not increase heart problems in kids
Posted: November 2nd, 2011, 6:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
ADHD drugs do not increase heart problems in kids -
Chinese navy brings medical aid to Jamaica
Posted: November 1st, 2011, 10:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chinese navy brings medical aid to Jamaica -
Surgeons separate California conjoined twins
Posted: November 1st, 2011, 7:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Surgeons separate California conjoined twins -
5 pitfalls to avoid during open enrollment season
Posted: November 1st, 2011, 1:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
5 pitfalls to avoid during open enrollment season -
Deaths from painkiller overdose triple in decade
Posted: November 1st, 2011, 12:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Deaths from painkiller overdose triple in decade -
Toxic tub? Activists call for boycott of Johnson & Johnson over chemicals in baby shampoo
Posted: November 1st, 2011, 4:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Campaigners have tried for more than two years to get Johnson & Johnson to remove the trace amounts of potentially cancer-causing substances -
Reformed skinhead endures agony to remove tattoos
Posted: October 31st, 2011, 7:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Reformed skinhead endures agony to remove tattoos -
Violence more common in kids of combat veterans
Posted: October 31st, 2011, 6:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Violence more common in kids of combat veterans -
AMA apologizes to black doctors for racism
Posted: October 31st, 2011, 3:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New efforts to bring attention to racial disparities in health -
Casino winner: No to liposuction, yes to cash
Posted: October 31st, 2011, 12:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Casino winner: No to liposuction, yes to cash -
Ala immigration law sparking public health worries
Posted: October 31st, 2011, 10:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ala immigration law sparking public health worries -
Binge eating a hidden problem among men
Posted: October 31st, 2011, 9:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Binge eating a hidden problem among men -
Correction: Kansas-Abortion Clinics story
Posted: October 29th, 2011, 1:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Correction: Kansas-Abortion Clinics story -
Tents return to Occupy Oakland protest site
Posted: October 28th, 2011, 7:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tents return to Occupy Oakland protest site -
Why you can't hear me now on your cell phone
Posted: October 28th, 2011, 6:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The devices cut off the highest-pitched ranges of our voices -
No anthrax vaccine testing on children — for now
Posted: October 28th, 2011, 5:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
No anthrax vaccine testing on children — for now -
Let kids gorge on Halloween candy, dentists say
Posted: October 28th, 2011, 4:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Let kids gorge on Halloween candy, dentists say -
DEA to hold prescription drug take-back day
Posted: October 28th, 2011, 9:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
DEA to hold prescription drug take-back day -
Good grades may actually help you live longer
Posted: October 27th, 2011, 7:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Good grades may actually help you live longer -
Aspirin reduces cancer in high-risk patients
Posted: October 27th, 2011, 6:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Daily aspirin dose helps Lynch syndrome sufferers diffuse chance of colon cancer -
NYC man pleads guilty to kidney trafficking
Posted: October 27th, 2011, 4:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Man brokered illegal transplants for customers in exchange for payments -
NC investigating up to 21 possible E. coli cases
Posted: October 27th, 2011, 4:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NC investigating up to 21 possible E. coli cases -
Pa. boy, 13, ill after smoking synthetic pot, dies
Posted: October 27th, 2011, 3:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pa. boy, 13, ill after smoking synthetic pot, dies -
Teen dies after smoking synthetic pot
Posted: October 27th, 2011, 3:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
13-year-old boy sustained chemical burns to his lungs after smoking from plastic candy dispenser -
'Muffin test' could help diagnose diabetes
Posted: October 26th, 2011, 6:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Glucose drink used to look for the disease isn't well tolerated by some people -
Lawyer: Defendant 'lost it' after yoga shop fight
Posted: October 26th, 2011, 6:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawyer: Defendant 'lost it' after yoga shop fight -
Murder, suicide top medical deaths in pregnancy
Posted: October 26th, 2011, 5:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Murder, suicide top medical deaths in pregnancy -
Can't keep the pounds off? It's your hormones
Posted: October 26th, 2011, 5:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Australian study shows that dieters are struggling against a persistent biological urge -
UK scientists grow super broccoli
Posted: October 26th, 2011, 4:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UK scientists grow super broccoli -
Colo. medical marijuana dispensaries join union
Posted: October 26th, 2011, 2:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Colo. medical marijuana dispensaries join union -
Poll: Many boomers expect to retire where they are
Posted: October 26th, 2011, 2:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Poll: Many boomers expect to retire where they are -
Ultrasound viewing part of NC abortion law blocked
Posted: October 26th, 2011, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ultrasound viewing part of NC abortion law blocked -
Chest X-rays don't prevent lung cancer deaths, says study
Posted: October 26th, 2011, 12:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CT scans are more beneficial, according to large government study -
British scientists breed new 'super broccoli'
Posted: October 26th, 2011, 11:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
New veggie packs extra glucoraphanin, a nutrient believed to help ward off heart disease -
Panel: Boys should get routine vaccine for HPV
Posted: October 25th, 2011, 9:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Panel: Boys should get routine vaccine for HPV -
Nurses join Chicago's anti-Wall Street protests
Posted: October 25th, 2011, 6:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Nurses join Chicago's anti-Wall Street protests -
Think tank retracts study on marijuana clinics
Posted: October 24th, 2011, 6:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Los Angeles city attorney's office calls report linking rising crime rates to closing of dispenaries 'deeply flawed' -
Preemies more vocal when parents are near
Posted: October 24th, 2011, 5:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Preemies more vocal when parents are near -
HPV may raise women's risk of heart disease
Posted: October 24th, 2011, 5:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New study shows women with the virus are twice as likely to have had heart attack or stroke -
Social Security benefits to rise 3.6 percent
Posted: October 24th, 2011, 3:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Social Security benefits to rise 3.6 percent -
FDA: Studies do not tie Chantix to psych problems
Posted: October 24th, 2011, 2:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA: Studies do not tie Chantix to psych problems -
A hearing aid that cuts out all the clatter
Posted: October 24th, 2011, 11:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
New device, installed in public places, lets some hear clearly for the first time in years -
Nasty intestinal bug spikes in U.S. hospitals
Posted: October 24th, 2011, 10:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
Diarrhea-causing C. diff germ much more common than thought, study says -
Personal trainer gains 70 pounds to empathize with overweight
Posted: October 23rd, 2011, 6:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Personal trainer gains 70 pounds to empathize with overweight -
Nassau recalls candy on peanut allergy worries
Posted: October 23rd, 2011, 4:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nassau recalls candy on peanut allergy worries -
More than one in 10 Americans use antidepressants
Posted: October 23rd, 2011, 12:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than one in 10 Americans use antidepressants -
Fresh & Easy recalls bagged spinach
Posted: October 23rd, 2011, 10:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Fresh & Easy recalls bagged spinach -
You can be a big 'Loser' at any age — here's how
Posted: October 23rd, 2011, 9:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
You can be a big 'Loser' at any age — here's how -
Winfrey meditates with women during Iowa visit
Posted: October 23rd, 2011, 9:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
Winfrey meditates with women during Iowa visit -
Avian flu found at SW Missouri poultry farm
Posted: October 23rd, 2011, 3:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
Avian flu found at SW Missouri poultry farm -
Slow down: Speed reading is bunk, studies say
Posted: October 22nd, 2011, 7:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Eyes' visual span allows for up to only 300 words a minute -
FDA cites dirty equipment in cantaloupe outbreak
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 10:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA cites dirty equipment in cantaloupe outbreak -
Maine officials probe strain of swine influenza
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 9:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Maine officials probe strain of swine influenza -
'Bath salts' chemical banned in U.S.
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 6:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Bath salts' chemical banned in U.S. -
UN: 500,000 Haiti cholera cases likely by year end
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 5:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UN: 500,000 Haiti cholera cases likely by year end -
Talk of treaty ban on mercury concerns scientists
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Talk of treaty ban on mercury concerns scientists -
Unrelenting sex drive may signal deadly rabies
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Unrelenting sex drive may signal deadly rabies -
Congress to probe listeria outbreak in cantaloupes
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Congress to probe listeria outbreak in cantaloupes -
Wal-Mart cuts some health care coverage
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Wal-Mart cuts some health care coverage -
Newborn preemies more vocal with their parents
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 11:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Newborn preemies more vocal with their parents -
Local pharmacies oppose Medco-Express merger
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 9:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
Local pharmacies oppose Medco-Express merger -
Fed threat gets results as Calif pot shops close
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 8:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Fed threat gets results as Calif pot shops close -
Talk of treaty ban on mercury concerns scientists
Posted: October 21st, 2011, 6:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Talk of treaty ban on mercury concerns scientists -
Drug-resistant skin infections spreading fast
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 11:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Over half of ER cases caused by potentially fatal superbug, researchers say -
RI leads in suicide attempts, but not deaths
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 7:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
RI leads in suicide attempts, but not deaths -
Your cellphone isn't giving you cancer, largest study assures
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 6:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Your cellphone isn't giving you cancer, largest study assures -
Parents go online before going to the ER
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 6:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Parents go online before going to the ER -
Report: Lions RB Jerome Harrison has brain tumor
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 4:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Report: Lions RB Jerome Harrison has brain tumor -
BPA may be tied to diabetes, after all
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 3:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
BPA may be tied to diabetes, after all -
Abbott Labs plans to split into 2 companies
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 3:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Abbott Labs plans to split into 2 companies -
Food labels need Energy Star-like ratings, report finds
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 1:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Food labels need Energy Star-like ratings, report finds -
Device may be Viagra-free way to treat erectile dysfunction
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 1:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Could help heart patients unable to medications due to side effects -
Device may be Viagra-free way to treat erectile dysfunction
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 1:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Could help heart patients unable to medications due to side effects -
Gallons of benefits in just two cups of tea
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 1:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Drink up to prevent ovarian cancer, latest study suggests -
Gallons of benefits in just two cups of tea
Posted: October 20th, 2011, 1:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Drink up to prevent ovarian cancer, latest study suggests -
CA lawmakers decry federal crackdown on pot clubs
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 10:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CA lawmakers decry federal crackdown on pot clubs -
Think you're in bad health? Your dementia risk is higher
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 7:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
People who rated their health as poor were nearly twice as likely to develop dementia, says new study -
Steroids given to preemies may harm their brains
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 5:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hydrocortisone, dexamethasone administered to speed lung development -
Pakistani poor hit by decision to spurn US aid
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 2:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pakistani poor hit by decision to spurn US aid -
Okla. judge blocks abortion law from taking effect
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 1:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Okla. judge blocks abortion law from taking effect -
Teens' IQs can go up and down, says study
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 1:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Teens' IQs can go up and down, says study -
1 in 25 adolescents takes drugs for depression
Posted: October 19th, 2011, 12:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
1 in 25 adolescents takes drugs for depression -
Sorry, ladies. Pap still best test for cervical cancer
Posted: October 18th, 2011, 8:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
HPV screening more likely to require possibly harmful invasive follow-up tests, doctors say -
Autism 5 times more common among low birth weight babies
Posted: October 17th, 2011, 6:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Autism 5 times more common among low birth weight babies -
1 in 2 will have false alarm from yearly mammogram
Posted: October 17th, 2011, 5:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
7 to 9 percent of those who have false negative also have biopsy, new study shows -
Half of teens shy, but for a few it's more serious
Posted: October 17th, 2011, 4:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Half of teens shy, but for a few it's more serious -
Mo. teen loses 110 pounds through diet, exercise
Posted: October 17th, 2011, 4:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mo. teen loses 110 pounds through diet, exercise -
Docs charged for removing organs from live patients
Posted: October 17th, 2011, 12:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Docs charged for removing organs from live patients -
How safe is your hospital? New website lets you check
Posted: October 17th, 2011, 8:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Government website lists rates of surgical complications, infections and other problems -
Hugo Chavez travels to Cuba for medical tests
Posted: October 17th, 2011, 6:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Hugo Chavez travels to Cuba for medical tests -
US doctors' group backs legalizing pot
Posted: October 17th, 2011, 2:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
US doctors' group backs legalizing pot -
Smokers hit menopause younger, study finds
Posted: October 16th, 2011, 11:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Smokers hit menopause younger, study finds -
Cardiac cells might help fix heart attack damage
Posted: October 16th, 2011, 10:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cells in mice made new muscle after a heart attack, researchers say -
Today's tykes: Secure kids or rudest in history?
Posted: October 16th, 2011, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Parents' focus on building self-esteem may neglect compassion for others -
Botulism case may be linked to Botox injections
Posted: October 16th, 2011, 9:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
But no connection has been confirmed, health officials say -
AARP poll finds support for medical marijuana
Posted: October 16th, 2011, 9:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
Over half questioned say they believe pot has medicinal benefits -
Health overhaul law suffers first major casualty
Posted: October 15th, 2011, 11:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Health overhaul law suffers first major casualty -
Health overhaul law suffers first major casualty
Posted: October 15th, 2011, 5:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Health overhaul law suffers first major casualty -
Obama pulls plug on part of health overhaul law
Posted: October 15th, 2011, 12:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama pulls plug on part of health overhaul law -
Scientists crack Black Death's genetic code
Posted: October 15th, 2011, 12:03am CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists crack Black Death's genetic code -
Obama administration pulls part of healthcare law
Posted: October 14th, 2011, 9:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama administration pulls part of healthcare law -
Listeria outbreak devastates Calif. cantaloupes
Posted: October 14th, 2011, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Listeria outbreak devastates Calif. cantaloupes -
ER visits for kids' mental health issues on rise
Posted: October 14th, 2011, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Shortage of pediatric mental health workers partly to blame, researcher suggests -
Professor defends treatment of stutterer
Posted: October 14th, 2011, 2:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
College student said teacher told him not to ask questions in class -
NH holds summit on prescription drug abuse
Posted: October 14th, 2011, 2:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NH holds summit on prescription drug abuse -
No sex please, we're British and over 60
Posted: October 14th, 2011, 12:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
No sex please, we're British and over 60 -
Lawmakers attack plan to limit food ads to kids
Posted: October 14th, 2011, 11:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawmakers attack plan to limit food ads to kids -
Giant Eagle recalls lettuce on listeria threat
Posted: October 14th, 2011, 10:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Giant Eagle recalls lettuce on listeria threat -
Re-energized Chavez floods Venezuela's airwaves
Posted: October 13th, 2011, 11:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
Re-energized Chavez floods Venezuela's airwaves -
Flu shots safe, suggested for babies, toddlers
Posted: October 12th, 2011, 8:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal study of 45,000 youngsters found few serious side effects of vaccine -
Brain growth, not size, predicts IQ in preterm babies
Posted: October 12th, 2011, 6:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Growth rate of cerebral cortex linked to scores on tests that measured attention, language, memory -
Many cancer survivors suffer from PTSD, says study
Posted: October 12th, 2011, 5:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Symptoms include being extra jumpy, having disturbing thoughts about the cancer and its treatment -
Folic acid in pregnancy tied to better toddler talk
Posted: October 12th, 2011, 3:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Folic acid in pregnancy tied to better toddler talk -
When prostate tests do more harm than good
Posted: October 12th, 2011, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
PSA test can trigger unneccesary biopsies and treatments, life-threatening infections -
New stem cell method makes functioning liver cells
Posted: October 12th, 2011, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New stem cell method makes functioning liver cells -
House panel OKs punishing illegal immigrant hires
Posted: October 12th, 2011, 2:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
House panel OKs punishing illegal immigrant hires -
'White' fruits, veggies take a bite out of stroke risk
Posted: October 12th, 2011, 2:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'White' fruits, veggies take a bite out of stroke risk -
Vitamin E pills linked with prostate cancer risk
Posted: October 12th, 2011, 1:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vitamin E pills linked with prostate cancer risk -
Saudi king to undergo back surgery
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 7:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Saudi king to undergo back surgery -
Medical marijuana family member to plead guilty
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 6:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana family member to plead guilty -
US study on marijuana clinics and crime is removed
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 6:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US study on marijuana clinics and crime is removed -
LA firm recalls ground beef over possible E. coli
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
LA firm recalls ground beef over possible E. coli -
Defibrillator shock may signal future trouble
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 4:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Heart patients who got zapped were far more likely to die within 4 years -
Women who exercise a lot hit menopause earlier
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 3:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Women who exercise a lot hit menopause earlier -
Utah inmates sick after drinking homemade alcohol
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 1:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Utah inmates sick after drinking homemade alcohol -
First ever decline in world TB cases a 'milestone'
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 1:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First ever decline in world TB cases a 'milestone' -
NH has more dentists, call for more fluoridation
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 9:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
NH has more dentists, call for more fluoridation -
Vitamins A, C and E don't help you live longer
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 6:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Review of dozens of studies delivers blow to popular antioxidants -
Senate finds home healthcare companies at fault
Posted: October 11th, 2011, 1:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Senate finds home healthcare companies at fault -
Obese mothers put children at higher risk of asthma
Posted: October 10th, 2011, 11:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obese mothers put children at higher risk of asthma -
Not feeling sexy? Chug some Peruvian frog juice
Posted: October 10th, 2011, 10:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Blended drink is said to cure asthma, bronchitis — and low sex drive -
Brown signs California health care legislation
Posted: October 10th, 2011, 6:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Brown signs California health care legislation -
Study: Worst hospitals treat larger share of poor
Posted: October 9th, 2011, 11:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Worst hospitals treat larger share of poor -
Taking extra vitamins? It could be too much of a good thing
Posted: October 9th, 2011, 6:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Taking extra vitamins? It could be too much of a good thing -
California bans use of tanning beds by minors
Posted: October 9th, 2011, 4:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
California bans use of tanning beds by minors -
Healthy diet tied to fewer birth defects
Posted: October 9th, 2011, 2:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Healthy diet tied to fewer birth defects -
Threat of crackdown doesn't stop Calif. pot expo
Posted: October 9th, 2011, 2:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Threat of crackdown doesn't stop Calif. pot expo -
Strong field headlines Chicago Marathon
Posted: October 9th, 2011, 12:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Strong field headlines Chicago Marathon -
Listeria outbreak draws Seattle lawyer to battle
Posted: October 9th, 2011, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Listeria outbreak draws Seattle lawyer to battle -
Chile Supreme Court OKs medical marijuana company
Posted: October 9th, 2011, 2:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Chile Supreme Court OKs medical marijuana company -
Soldotna surgeon changed by overseas charity work
Posted: October 8th, 2011, 11:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Soldotna surgeon changed by overseas charity work -
Q&A: Concussion crisis a game-changer, authors reveal
Posted: October 8th, 2011, 10:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Q&A: Concussion crisis a game-changer, authors reveal -
Feds vow crackdown on Calif. pot operations
Posted: October 8th, 2011, 7:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Feds vow crackdown on Calif. pot operations -
14 percent increase in WA whooping cough cases
Posted: October 8th, 2011, 2:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
14 percent increase in WA whooping cough cases -
More Americans slimming -- but most still overweight
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 6:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More Americans slimming -- but most still overweight -
Prostate cancer test: More 'discomfort' not knowing?
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 6:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Prostate cancer test: More 'discomfort' not knowing? -
Libyan fighters push deep into Gadhafi's hometown
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 5:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Libyan fighters push deep into Gadhafi's hometown -
New prostate cancer test advice overturns dogma
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 5:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New prostate cancer test advice overturns dogma -
Beware text neck from too much gadget use
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 2:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hunching over devices to watch videos, text, type causing 'global epidemic' of neck, shoulder strain, some say -
CDC: 21 dead, 109 sick as cantaloupe outbreak expands
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 2:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: 21 dead, 109 sick as cantaloupe outbreak expands -
Newborns left vulnerable when mom waits to get whooping cough vaccine
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 1:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Women should be vaccinated during pregnancy since shot takes 2 weeks to protect, study says -
Canada caps caffeine in energy drinks
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 11:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Canada caps caffeine in energy drinks -
First diabetes-cholesterol combo pill approved
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 11:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
First diabetes-cholesterol combo pill approved -
No prostate test: 'Throwing baby out with bath water'
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 8:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical groups say recommendation against routine screening will increase cancer deaths in men -
Panel advises against prostate cancer screening
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 7:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Panel advises against prostate cancer screening -
Moody's: new generics will aid some supermarkets
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 6:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
Moody's: new generics will aid some supermarkets -
Breast cancer drug tied to diabetes in older women
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 6:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
Breast cancer drug tied to diabetes in older women -
Calif. nurses file complaint with feds
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 1:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. nurses file complaint with feds -
Researchers set to begin brain stem cell trial
Posted: October 7th, 2011, 12:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Experiment aimed at halting progression of fatal genetic disease in kids -
Reports: Gov't panel to recommend against PSA
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 10:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Reports: Gov't panel to recommend against PSA -
You're wasting your probiotic yogurt on your kids
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 10:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
You're wasting your probiotic yogurt on your kids -
Feds to design health insurance for the masses
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 7:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Feds to design health insurance for the masses -
Pancreatic cancer declining, but among most deadly
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 5:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pancreatic cancer declining, but among most deadly -
Being a little heavy may have some benefits
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 4:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Those up to 25 pounds overweight may better survive some illnesses -
Listeria fear: Cantaloupe recalled in western NY
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Listeria fear: Cantaloupe recalled in western NY -
Risky pregnancy drug raised daughters' cancer odds
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 3:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Risky pregnancy drug raised daughters' cancer odds -
Appeals court overturns CA city's marijuana law
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Appeals court overturns CA city's marijuana law -
Report: ER visits for kids' concussions on the rise
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 12:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Football, bicycling top the list of head injuries among young people under age 20 -
Risky pregnancy drug raised daughters' cancer odds
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 8:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Risky pregnancy drug raised daughters' cancer odds -
Doctors say cancer likely killed Steve Jobs
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 8:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors say cancer likely killed Steve Jobs -
Food ads have more clout than parents, study suggests
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 8:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Food ads have more clout than parents, study suggests -
Experts say cancer likely killed Steve Jobs
Posted: October 6th, 2011, 12:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts say cancer likely killed Steve Jobs -
Lawmaker probes sellers on drug shortages
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 11:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Demands secondary distributors reveal sources for short-supply drugs -
South Korean cloning scientist Hwang indicted
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 10:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scandal over faked stem cell research rattled the scientific community -
Time to shop: Some Medicare plan prices drop
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Annual enrollment starts earlier than normal, on Oct. 15 -
New infertility option: frozen donor eggs
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Two U.S. agencies offer more convenient, less expensive method -
Self-reported drunk driving is down, says CDC
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 7:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Decline may be due to the economy: It's cheaper to drink at home -
Male menopause out of the closet
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 6:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More men being treated as concerns about condition grow -
New treatment combo safer for aggressive breast cancer
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 5:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New treatment combo safer for aggressive breast cancer -
Risky pregnancy drug raised daughters' cancer odds
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 5:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Synthetic estrogen, called DES, was used to prevent miscarriage decades ago -
One-quarter of Americans travel farther for trauma care
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hundreds of trauma centers have closed over the past two decades -
Lives altered by 10 years of war in Afghanistan
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 4:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lives altered by 10 years of war in Afghanistan -
Woman's miscarriage blamed on listeria-tainted cantaloupe
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Woman's miscarriage blamed on listeria-tainted cantaloupe -
Worst hospitals treat larger share of poor, says study
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hospitals also face financial failure, since new health care law withholds some funds for bad care -
Don't fear the cloned human stem cells: They're not people
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 1:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Don't fear the cloned human stem cells: They're not people -
Report: Stem cells created from cloned human embryos
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 12:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Report: Stem cells created from cloned human embryos -
IRS hits Oakland pot shop with $2.4M tax bill
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 10:33am CDT by msnbc.com health
IRS hits Oakland pot shop with $2.4M tax bill -
Higher testosterone can protect the heart in older men
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 9:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Higher testosterone can protect the heart in older men -
Symptom tracker: Cold, flu — or H1N1?
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 8:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Symptom tracker: Cold, flu — or H1N1? -
Cloris Leachman's genes may unlock aging secrets
Posted: October 4th, 2011, 8:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers hope to unravel the how the actress and other healthy elderly stay vital -
As farmers markets thrive, so do concerns
Posted: October 4th, 2011, 7:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Local food sellers set their own safety rules — and have less federal and local oversight -
Calif. lettuce recall covers 19 states, Canada
Posted: October 4th, 2011, 4:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. lettuce recall covers 19 states, Canada -
Thorntons recalls salads over salmonella threat
Posted: October 4th, 2011, 2:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Thorntons recalls salads over salmonella threat -
Hormonal contraception ups HIV risk in women
Posted: October 3rd, 2011, 7:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hormonal contraception ups HIV risk in women -
Plastic surgery makes 60 the new middle age
Posted: October 3rd, 2011, 5:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Surgeon's scalpel changes not only how we look, but how we feel -
Immune system discoveries win 2011 medicine Nobel
Posted: October 3rd, 2011, 5:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
Immune system discoveries win 2011 medicine Nobel -
Adult day care gives caregivers a break
Posted: October 3rd, 2011, 2:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
Services range from providing medical care to recreational activities -
Long road from farm to fork worsens food outbreaks
Posted: October 3rd, 2011, 1:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
Long road from farm to fork worsens food outbreaks -
When the nurse wants to be called 'doctor'
Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 12:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
When the nurse wants to be called 'doctor' -
Destroyed Joplin hospital workers find a way back
Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 11:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Destroyed Joplin hospital workers find a way back -
Kansas man talks about surviving brain injury
Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 1:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Kansas man talks about surviving brain injury -
French lessons: Eat petite, take your time
Posted: October 1st, 2011, 7:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Smaller portions, lingering meals could help Americans fight obesity -
Mexico recalls cream tied to US mercury poisoning
Posted: October 1st, 2011, 3:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mexico recalls cream tied to US mercury poisoning -
Nurturing mom may keep the doctor away
Posted: October 1st, 2011, 1:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nurturing mom may keep the doctor away -
Mediterranean diet helps cut Alzheimer's risk
Posted: October 1st, 2011, 8:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Heart-healthy foods protect brain against mind-robbing disease, study finds -
Fear in Colo. town at heart of listeria outbreak
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 5:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fear in Colo. town at heart of listeria outbreak -
Rates of diabetes-related amputation vary across U.S.
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 4:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Rates of diabetes-related amputation vary across U.S. -
CDC: Cantaloupe listeria outbreak infects 84, kills 15
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: Cantaloupe listeria outbreak infects 84, kills 15 -
Docs admit hospital VIPs get faster care in the ER
Posted: September 30th, 2011, 7:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Docs admit hospital VIPs get faster care in the ER -
Judge tosses case, derides Nevada marijuana law
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 11:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Judge tosses case, derides Nevada marijuana law -
Cantaloupe illnesses and deaths expected to rise
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 11:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cantaloupe illnesses and deaths expected to rise -
Few poor kids get asthma meds after ER visit
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 10:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Few poor kids get asthma meds after ER visit -
'Diabulimics' skipping insulin to slim down
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 9:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Practice results in grave diabetic complications earlier in life, expert warns -
Are cherries the new wonder fruit?
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 9:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Science suggests they're good for more than just pies -
Diabetes again linked to colon cancer risk
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 7:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But the reasons for the connection, and what should be done about it, remain unclear -
Dementia patients suffer dubious hospitalizations
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 5:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients often endure tube feeding and intensive care that prolongs their demise -
Soviet-era pill from Bulgaria helps smokers quit
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 4:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But it's unclear whether the inexpensive drug will ever reach the U.S. or Western Europe -
Gentler heart restarter shows promise
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 3:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
High frequency, low voltage shocks avoid some of the problems associated with defibrillator shocks -
Tainted cantaloupe likely gone, but more illness expected
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 2:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Listeria can affect people weeks, even months, after they eat contaminated food -
Steady rise in use of ADHD meds in kids, teens
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 2:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medication increased most in teens aged 13 to 18, says new study -
Lowering blood sugar does not help memory
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lowering blood sugar does not help memory -
ATF memo: Illegal to sell guns to marijuana users
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 10:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
ATF memo: Illegal to sell guns to marijuana users -
E. coli scare prompts Tyson to recall ground beef
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 10:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
E. coli scare prompts Tyson to recall ground beef -
Man flu, explained: Guys may have weaker immune response
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 8:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
Man flu, explained: Guys may have weaker immune response -
After abuse, shattered smiles bring shame, stigma
Posted: September 28th, 2011, 8:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
Tooth loss delivers lingering blow to self-esteem and job opportunities -
Arizona woman fights for immigrant husband's care
Posted: September 27th, 2011, 10:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Arizona woman fights for immigrant husband's care -
Poll: Young people say online meanness pervasive
Posted: September 27th, 2011, 8:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Poll: Young people say online meanness pervasive -
Patients don't mind casual dress doctors
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 6:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Attire doesn't affect satisfaction with treatment, survey finds -
Dads less likely to die of heart problems
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Major study proposes link between infertility and death -
Coffee cuts depression risk in women
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 4:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Those who drank 3 cups of coffee a day were 15 percent less likely to develop the mental illness -
Sleep-deprived teens engage in more risky behavior
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 1:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sleep-deprived teens engage in more risky behavior -
Cancer costs 'becoming unsustainable' in many countries
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 12:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fairer access to medicines, balancing value of a few extra months of life versus expensive treatments needed, experts say -
Therapy can improve sex after prostate cancer
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 10:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Couples counseling helps patients beyond medications such as Viagra, new study shows -
Athens plan for stray dogs outrages activists
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 10:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Animal welfare groups fear possible poisoning of strays -
Looking for a fitness buddy? Get a dog
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 7:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Looking for a fitness buddy? Get a dog -
Online rogue pharmacies still booming
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 7:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Despite crackdown, hundreds of Web sites ship illegal prescriptions -
Bruni-Sarkozy 'superstitious' about pregnancy
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 6:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Bruni-Sarkozy 'superstitious' about pregnancy -
Preemies may face higher death rates as adults
Posted: September 26th, 2011, 5:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Preemies may face higher death rates as adults -
Young people worldwide having more unsafe sex
Posted: September 25th, 2011, 6:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Young people worldwide having more unsafe sex -
Fight diabetes with the fat-fighting 4
Posted: September 25th, 2011, 4:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New science-based diet takes on America's fastest growing health problem -
Dutch doctors urge end to male circumcision
Posted: September 24th, 2011, 8:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Dutch doctors urge end to male circumcision -
FDA says cantaloupe recall widens to include Kansas firm
Posted: September 23rd, 2011, 10:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA says cantaloupe recall widens to include Kansas firm -
Dialysis 3 times week might not be enough, study finds
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 2:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients 22 percent more likely to die when they've had a two-day break between sessions -
Nurses at dozens of Calif. hospitals strike
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nurses at dozens of Calif. hospitals strike -
Bedbug battle leaves dozens sick, one dead
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 1:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC report shows toll of illnesses related to using pesticides -
Wife sues after husband's brain is removed
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 1:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Wife sues after husband's brain is removed -
Scores got sick, 1 died trying to kill bedbugs
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scores got sick, 1 died trying to kill bedbugs -
Poor Libyans hope revolution will improve services
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Poor Libyans hope revolution will improve services -
OTC inhalers to be phased out to protect ozone layer
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 11:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Asthma patients will need to switch to prescription-only alternatives by Dec. 31 as part of US efforts to protect environment -
Doctors predict impotence after prostate treatment
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 9:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors predict impotence after prostate treatment -
Are you bored in bed?
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 8:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Tell us about your experiences -
Easing your pet's pain
Posted: September 22nd, 2011, 8:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
A long-overlooked issue, vets are now focusing more on how animals hurt -
DHH confirms 1 new case of West Nile virus
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 11:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
DHH confirms 1 new case of West Nile virus -
Tainted cantaloupe toll rises to 55 illnesses, 8 deaths
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 5:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tainted cantaloupe toll rises to 55 illnesses, 8 deaths -
Tainted cantaloupe toll rises to 55 illnesses, 8 deaths
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 5:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tainted cantaloupe toll rises to 55 illnesses, 8 deaths -
Dialysis 3 times weekly might not be enough, says study
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 4:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Deaths, heart attacks much higher on the day after the two-day interval between treatments -
Dialysis 3 times weekly might not be enough, says study
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 4:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Deaths, heart attacks much higher on the day after the two-day interval between treatments -
Dialysis 3 times weekly might not be enough, says study
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 4:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Deaths, heart attacks much higher on the day after the two-day interval between treatments -
CDC urges all Americans to get flu vaccine
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 1:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
There's plenty to go around, say experts, and four different ways to administer it -
CDC urges all Americans to get flu vaccine
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 1:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
There's plenty to go around, say experts, and four different ways to administer it -
CDC urges all Americans to get flu vaccine
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 1:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
There's plenty to go around, say experts, and four different ways to administer it -
Setbacks plague drug addiction remedy
Posted: September 21st, 2011, 12:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Prometa pilot program loses funding amid questions over effectiveness -
Can junk food ever really be good for you?
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some new snack food health claims may be a stretch, nutrition experts say -
Second wipe-maker issues recall after bacteria detected
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 7:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Second wipe-maker issues recall after bacteria detected -
Troops amputations up sharply in Afghan war
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 6:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Number is up from 86 in 2009, to 187 in 2010 — with 147 so far this year -
Doctors predict impotence after prostate treatment
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 6:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors predict impotence after prostate treatment -
Playing in the grass may ease ADHD
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 1:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kids who regularly play outside in settings with lots of green have milder symptoms, study finds -
New bird flu outbreak spreads to India's poultry
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 12:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Unclear whether related to mutant strain of H5N1 virus found in Asia -
Scientists find new way to 'disarm' AIDS virus
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 9:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists find new way to 'disarm' AIDS virus -
Eat, drink and be sleepy with these surprising natural remedies
Posted: September 20th, 2011, 8:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Need some shut-eye? The solution could be as close as your kitchen -
Mom wants to know why soldier-son died of rabies
Posted: September 17th, 2011, 3:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mom wants to know why soldier-son died of rabies -
Calif. schools turn away unvaccinated students
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 11:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. schools turn away unvaccinated students -
AP Exclusive: Navy clears gay WWII vet's record
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 8:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
AP Exclusive: Navy clears gay WWII vet's record -
U.S. to develop chip that tests if a drug is toxic
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 8:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. to develop chip that tests if a drug is toxic -
Ob-gyn guidelines often based on opinion, weak data
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 5:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ob-gyn guidelines often based on opinion, weak data -
Asian Tiger mosquitoes found in LA county
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 5:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Asian Tiger mosquitoes found in LA county -
How can 72 bags of cocaine fit in man's belly?
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 4:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Colon expands like a snake swallowing a mouse, expert explains -
Calif. schools turn away unvaccinated students
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 3:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. schools turn away unvaccinated students -
Montana asbestos victims win $43M settlement
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 3:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Montana asbestos victims win $43M settlement -
West Texas teen girl accused of faking cancer
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 12:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
West Texas teen girl accused of faking cancer -
Ariz. to use US money for reports for gun checks
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 9:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ariz. to use US money for reports for gun checks -
Yellow eyelid blobs hint at hidden heart disease
Posted: September 16th, 2011, 8:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Patches often seen as cosmetic issue, but new study shows issue more than skin deep -
Serotonin levels can affect brain's response to anger
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 9:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Serotonin levels can affect brain's response to anger -
Malpractice claims common outside of the hospital
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Malpractice claims common outside of the hospital -
115 U.S. children, teens died from flu last season: CDC
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 7:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
115 U.S. children, teens died from flu last season: CDC -
Bachmann shot at Perry over vaccine stings her too
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 5:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bachmann shot at Perry over vaccine stings her too -
Smokers don't make better lovers: study
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 5:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Smokers don't make better lovers: study -
Colorado cantaloupe still being investigated
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 4:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Colorado cantaloupe still being investigated -
'Til death': Unless you have Alzheimer's?
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 4:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson stirs anger -- and support -- over comments on divorcing a spouse with dementia -
What you need to know about Listeria
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 3:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Common food-borne germ especially dangerous for pregnant women -
Pat Robertson: Divorcing a spouse with Alzheimer's is justifiable
Posted: September 15th, 2011, 4:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Asked about marriage vows to stay together 'til death do us part,' he says: 'This is a kind of death' -
Body odor? Could be your genes
Posted: September 14th, 2011, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sufferers of 'fish-odor syndrome' inherit the gene from both parents -
FDA to Dr. Oz: Apple juice is safe after all
Posted: September 14th, 2011, 12:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Show says their report revealed high levels of arsenic in juice; FDA says it was measuring the wrong form -
Flesh-eating bacteria's rise tied to antibiotic cream
Posted: September 14th, 2011, 12:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Avoid overuse of over-the-counter ointments bacitracin and neomycin, researchers say -
Doorknobs, TV remotes are germ hot spots
Posted: September 14th, 2011, 11:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cold sufferers leave remnants of the bug there, where it can live for days -
Missing autistic boy, 8, found in Calif wilderness
Posted: September 14th, 2011, 10:20am CDT by msnbc.com health
Missing autistic boy, 8, found in Calif wilderness -
Abuse of Xanax leads clinic to halt supply
Posted: September 14th, 2011, 10:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Experiment to cut off prescriptions for controlled substances called too rigid by some doctors -
New global killers: heart, lung disease and cancer
Posted: September 14th, 2011, 9:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
New global killers: heart, lung disease and cancer -
Michigan to require body weight reports on kids
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 7:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Governor wants doctors to submit BMI information to state registry to track obesity -
Curbs on youngest drivers may have bad side effect
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 6:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Curbs on youngest drivers may have bad side effect -
Drug-resistant TB spreading fast in Europe
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 6:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
WHO launches plan to diagnose 85 percent, treat 75 percent of victims by 2015 -
Teen driving restrictions show mixed results
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 4:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
16-year-olds had fewer crashes, but 18-year-olds had 12 percent more, study finds -
Guyana rejects criminalizing HIV transmission
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 4:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Guyana rejects criminalizing HIV transmission -
HPV vaccine attack could harm 'innocent' girls
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 4:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
GOP's Bachmann claims shot to prevent cervical cancer can cause mental retardation. That is simply a lie -
3 die from Listeria infections in New Mexico
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 3:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
3 die from Listeria infections in New Mexico -
Perry facing new criticism for Texas vaccine order
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 3:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Perry facing new criticism for Texas vaccine order -
Winehouse's death points to dangers of detoxing alone
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 3:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
About 5 percent of untreated patients going through alcohol withdrawal have seizures -
Amphetamine drugs nearly as common as pot
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 2:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Amphetamine drugs nearly as common as pot -
E. coli victim helped push for change in USDA rules
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 12:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal officials ban six strains of toxin-producing bacteria from beef supply -
Dangerous bacteria spreading in warming oceans
Posted: September 13th, 2011, 10:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
Vibrios bacteria can cause food poisoning, gastroenteritis, septicemia and cholera -
Bachmann attacks Perry's HPV vaccine mandate
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 10:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bachmann attacks Perry's HPV vaccine mandate -
Johnston writes of Bristol Palin's pregnancy
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 9:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Johnston writes of Bristol Palin's pregnancy -
Older pills often safer but many think new is better
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 5:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
4 in 10 wrongly believe the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves only 'extremely effective' drugs, survey finds -
Malaria deaths could reach zero by 2015, WHO says
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 5:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Deaths have declined by nearly 40 percent in past 10 years -
Insulin nasal spray may slow Alzheimer's
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 3:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Memory function improved in up to three-fourths of patients using special device, new study finds -
Superstrong spider skin: Art or scientific miracle?
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 3:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Superstrong spider skin: Art or scientific miracle? -
USDA to ban six new E. coli strains from meat supply
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
USDA to ban six new E. coli strains from meat supply -
Testosterone takes a dip in new dads, may wire them to nurture
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 2:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers found main male sex hormone fell 34 percent after men became fathers -
Which cartoon character do you resemble?
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 2:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tell us about your body shape -
Genetic breast cancer may be striking earlier
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some women with BRCA mutations may need to be screened younger than age 25, researcher suggests -
Correction: South Africa-Aging Girl Story
Posted: September 12th, 2011, 10:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Correction: South Africa-Aging Girl Story -
Hundreds dying daily from famine in Somalia: United Nations
Posted: September 11th, 2011, 1:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Hundreds dying daily from famine in Somalia: United Nations -
FDA advisers urge closer scrutiny of pelvic mesh
Posted: September 10th, 2011, 10:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA advisers urge closer scrutiny of pelvic mesh -
Parent sleep counseling may improve kids' shut-eye
Posted: September 10th, 2011, 10:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Parent sleep counseling may improve kids' shut-eye -
Study casts wider net for risky blood pressure in kids
Posted: September 9th, 2011, 5:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study casts wider net for risky blood pressure in kids -
Female smokers have more bladder symptoms
Posted: September 9th, 2011, 4:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Female smokers have more bladder symptoms -
Some herbs, supplements may treat hypertension
Posted: September 9th, 2011, 1:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some herbs, supplements may treat hypertension -
Storms, floods take toll on mental health
Posted: September 9th, 2011, 10:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Anxiety, stress will continue to worsen along with changing climate, experts say -
NHL enforcer Todd Fedoruk fighting drug abuse
Posted: September 9th, 2011, 8:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
NHL enforcer Todd Fedoruk fighting drug abuse -
Scientists find gene that controls chronic pain
Posted: September 9th, 2011, 8:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists find gene that controls chronic pain -
Don't count on masks if bird flu strikes
Posted: September 9th, 2011, 7:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
Devices offer little protection, could lead to false sense of security -
Parents make their own rituals to welcome baby
Posted: September 9th, 2011, 7:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
Baby blessing ceremonies can meld spiritual beliefs, families' wishes -
'Contagion' leaves CDC's real scientists eager for details
Posted: September 9th, 2011, 7:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
Star-struck staffers speculate about fictional killer virus that could easily come true -
Weight Watchers works, scientific study finds
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 11:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Weight Watchers works, scientific study finds -
Fla. passes up over $100 million in federal grants
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 9:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fla. passes up over $100 million in federal grants -
Smoker's kids have more ear infections
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 5:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kids twice as likely to need surgery for recurrent ear infections, study finds -
84-year-old driver hits actress: Time to give up the keys?
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 4:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
After an elderly woman struck Reese Witherspoon with her car, experts note there's no 'magic age' for unsafe driving -
Marijuana use rising in U.S., national survey shows
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 2:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Use of methamphetamines is waning -
Andrea Mitchell has cancer; prognosis 'terrific'
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 12:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Andrea Mitchell has cancer; prognosis 'terrific' -
'Bath salts' drugs temporarily banned as hazardous
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 11:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Bath salts' drugs temporarily banned as hazardous -
Britain to lift ban on gay men donating blood
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 11:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
Britain to lift ban on gay men donating blood -
Move over dad: Mom's better at soothing baby's pain
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 9:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
Preemies show less pain when mom holds them than when dad comforts them, study finds -
Brain stents for stroke may cause more harm than drugs
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 8:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
Aggressive medical therapy alone does less harm than device, study finds -
Liechtenstein prince threatens to veto referendum
Posted: September 8th, 2011, 7:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Liechtenstein prince threatens to veto referendum -
Need help with nasal allergies? Try a little CO2
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 9:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: A shot of carbon dioxide to nose may relieve allergies related to dust, mold and pet dander -
Weight Watchers works, scientific study finds
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 6:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Overweight patients sent to program lose twice as much as those who don't go -
U.S. says 91 charged over $295 million in Medicare fraud
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 4:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. says 91 charged over $295 million in Medicare fraud -
Husband must pay up for sexless marriage. Is that a win?
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Husband must pay up for sexless marriage. Is that a win? -
FDA warning tries to untangle Brazilian Blowout claims
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 2:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Agency says popular hair-straightening product contains formaldehyde, is 'adulterated' -
Common pain meds don't provide relief for most
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 2:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds that asipirin or acetaminophen were only effective 30 percent of the time -
Global health experts: Healthier living could cut millions of cancer cases
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 1:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cancer deaths could be prevented by curbing alcohol, improving diets, and promoting physical activity -
"Sleep debt" tied to attention trouble in teens
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 12:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
"Sleep debt" tied to attention trouble in teens -
Plant-rich diets tied to lower breast cancer risk
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 12:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Plant-rich diets tied to lower breast cancer risk -
Scientists decode dogspeak
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 11:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
Software analyzed barks sparked by fights, strangers, playtime -
Chad, Somalia "worst places for child to fall ill"
Posted: September 7th, 2011, 12:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Chad, Somalia "worst places for child to fall ill" -
FDA delivers blow to experimental stroke drug
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 8:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Xarelto, drug angling to replace risky warfarin, is not ready for approval, agency says -
Plenty of pals and playtime may turn bad fat into good
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 5:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mice given lots of toys, housemates and food lost 50 percent more of their abdominal fat than control mice -
FDA may get two more months to review new drugs
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 5:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA may get two more months to review new drugs -
Rare surgery spurs greater weight loss, but more risks
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 4:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Despite shedding pounds, duodenal switch patients had problems like abdominal pain, vomiting -
Fewer smokers, but rate of decline is slowing, says CDC
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 4:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Reports shows 19.3 percent of American adults smoked in 2010, down from 20.9 percent in 2005 -
Kids who live with smokers miss more school
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 4:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Absenteeism may be due to a higher rate of respiratory infections, a new study suggests -
Porn star's false-positive HIV test raises questions
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 4:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Adult film shoots came to a stop — until it turned out the test was wrong -
Fewer American adults smoking but decline is slowing
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 12:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fewer American adults smoking but decline is slowing -
Miscarriage risk doubles with use of anti-inflammatory drugs
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 11:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Women who used NSAIDs in first 20 weeks more likely to suffer pregnancy loss, study finds -
Scared of shots? New flu vaccine has teeny needle
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 11:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Adults-only, less-scary skin prick available this fall, but they may be hard to find -
Excerpts from recent Texas editorials
Posted: September 6th, 2011, 10:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Excerpts from recent Texas editorials -
Tick-borne parasite infecting U.S. blood supply, CDC says
Posted: September 5th, 2011, 8:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
No tests can detect Babesiosis before blood donation -
Paramedics filling health care gap as need grows
Posted: September 5th, 2011, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Paramedics filling health care gap as need grows -
Black kids twice as likely to have food sensitivities to peanuts, eggs, milk
Posted: September 5th, 2011, 1:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Genes, environment may play a role, say authors of new study -
Black race, African ancestry tied to food allergies
Posted: September 5th, 2011, 10:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Black race, African ancestry tied to food allergies -
Nearly 40 percent of Europeans suffer mental illness
Posted: September 4th, 2011, 7:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Depression, dementia, alcohol dependency and stroke are common culprits -
Without Lewis, MDA asks US to give a little more in telethon
Posted: September 4th, 2011, 1:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Revamped fundraiser seeks to raise at least $1 beyond the $58.9 million donated last year -
Skin recovery: 4 ways to reverse sun damage
Posted: September 4th, 2011, 12:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UV radiation alters the actual DNA of your skin cells, but you can halt the process -
APNewsBreak: Porn performer retests HIV-negative
Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 10:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
APNewsBreak: Porn performer retests HIV-negative -
FDA cooking up helpful new nutrition facts label
Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 8:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA cooking up helpful new nutrition facts label -
Outrage explodes over rhyming 'diet' picture book
Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 6:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Outrage explodes over rhyming 'diet' picture book -
Report: And the healthiest state in the U.S. is...
Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 11:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Minnesota tops annual survey for 4th year; Louisiana among lowest ranked -
Keep kids from heaving hefty backpacks
Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 10:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Limit load to 10 to 15 percent of student's body weight, study suggests -
5 smart snacking tips to help you slim down
Posted: September 3rd, 2011, 1:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
The real trick is what you pick to help you stave off hunger and overeating -
Mom of dead NHL player says he had depression
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 11:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mom of dead NHL player says he had depression -
Grandparents play a bigger role in child-rearing
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 10:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Grandparents play a bigger role in child-rearing -
Litke: Troubling death of another NHL enforcer
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 9:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Litke: Troubling death of another NHL enforcer -
Yoga shows some benefit for diabetes
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 4:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Yoga shows some benefit for diabetes -
Calif. bill to regulate insurance rates pulled
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 3:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. bill to regulate insurance rates pulled -
Decline in altruism could worsen organ shortage
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 2:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Decline in altruism could worsen organ shortage -
Two children infected with new swine flu strain
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 12:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Two children infected with new swine flu strain -
Outrage explodes over rhyming 'diet' picture book
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 11:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Outrage explodes over rhyming 'diet' picture book -
FDA warns of allergy risk with Merck antipsychotic
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 10:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA warns of allergy risk with Merck antipsychotic -
Bad batteries in defibrillators tied to cardiac deaths
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 8:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 1,000 deaths in 15 years linked to AED failures, new research finds -
Insurer UnitedHealth to buy California doc group
Posted: September 2nd, 2011, 1:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Insurer UnitedHealth to buy California doc group -
9/11 firefighters have higher cancer risk
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 6:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Rates of cancers of all kinds 19 percent higher among those exposed -
CDC: Doctors prescribing fewer antibiotics to kids
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 2:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: Doctors prescribing fewer antibiotics to kids -
Few U.S. ob-gyns provide abortions: study
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 2:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Few U.S. ob-gyns provide abortions: study -
Cancer-fighting virus shown to target tumors alone
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cancer-fighting virus shown to target tumors alone -
Flu vaccine advised even if kids got shots in 2010
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 12:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Flu vaccine advised even if kids got shots in 2010 -
Eye injections of cancer drug tied to blindness
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 12:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Avastin, used off-label, may have been tainted when it was divided into tiny doses -
Why Sjogren's syndrome caused Venus Williams to quit U.S. open
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 11:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Why Sjogren's syndrome caused Venus Williams to quit U.S. open -
Potatoes may help lower blood pressure. Purple ones, that is
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 8:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Eating potatoes can benefit blood pressure without causing weight gain -
Hurricane power outages endanger those on home medical machines
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 8:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
1.7 million on the East Coast still without power, including some who need home oxygen -
Diabetes risk may be slightly higher for preemies
Posted: September 1st, 2011, 12:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Diabetes risk may be slightly higher for preemies -
Do you practice parkour? Send photos
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 11:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Are you a devotee of the extreme sport? Send in your pictures or videos and tell us why you love it — we'll select some entries for a photo gallery -
Speedy eaters likely to be heavier
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 9:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Speedy eaters likely to be heavier -
Half of Americans drink daily soda, sweet beverage
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 7:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Half of Americans drink daily soda, sweet beverage -
More Americans developing gout; obesity blamed
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 3:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More Americans developing gout; obesity blamed -
Why are some naturally skinny? Gene 'overdose' may be responsible
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New finding may explain why some kids who are failing to thrive don't want to eat -
Repackaged Avastin leads to eye infections
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 2:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Repackaged Avastin leads to eye infections -
Half of Americans guzzle sugary drinks daily
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 11:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Teenage boys downing the most soda, sports beverages and other sugary liquids, CDC report finds -
Lawmakers support more hospital translation rules
Posted: August 31st, 2011, 10:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawmakers support more hospital translation rules -
Judge strikes down key parts of Texas sonogram law
Posted: August 30th, 2011, 11:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Judge strikes down key parts of Texas sonogram law -
Jail no place for the mentally ill
Posted: August 30th, 2011, 9:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Jail no place for the mentally ill -
Pre-chewed food may pose HIV threat to infants
Posted: August 30th, 2011, 9:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pre-chewed food may pose HIV threat to infants -
Japan may soon lose its top longevity ranking
Posted: August 30th, 2011, 8:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Suicides, obesity, smoking and poor quality health coverage all contribute, study says -
Beleaguered wipe-maker hires new COO; prepares to reopen
Posted: August 30th, 2011, 5:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
H&P Industries hires former Abbott Laboratories executive to rebuild firm -
Wife of Okla. doctor who killed son sues relatives
Posted: August 30th, 2011, 4:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Wife of Okla. doctor who killed son sues relatives -
Why some people don't get the flu
Posted: August 30th, 2011, 7:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
After exposure, some have a 'behind the scenes' immune response — saving them from being bed-ridden for days -
New HIV case causes LA porn industry shutdown
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 8:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New HIV case causes LA porn industry shutdown -
New HIV case causes LA porn industry shutdown
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 7:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New HIV case causes LA porn industry shutdown -
New HIV case causes LA porn industry shutdown
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 5:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New HIV case causes LA porn industry shutdown -
'Black Death' bacteria likely extinct, study finds
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 4:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Black Death' bacteria likely extinct, study finds -
U.S. researchers broke rules in Guatemala syphilis study
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 4:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. researchers broke rules in Guatemala syphilis study -
Women may get unneeded osteoporosis screening
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 2:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Women may get unneeded osteoporosis screening -
Hurricane Irene spawns baby boom in some hospitals
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 2:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But there's no science to peg it to the drop in barometric pressure, docs say -
Wis. clinic warns of possible disease exposures
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Wis. clinic warns of possible disease exposures -
Hospital stops gastric bypass surgery
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 1:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Suspension of operation follows death of 27-year-old man -
Man calls his 12 fingers and 12 toes a 'blessing'
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 1:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Man calls his 12 fingers and 12 toes a 'blessing' -
U.N. agency warns of possible bird flu resurgence
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 11:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
U.N. agency warns of possible bird flu resurgence -
Chocolate may be good for heart, but don't go crazy
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 11:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
Five out of seven studies showed it aided heart health, but experts say there are better ways to improve cardiac health -
Ariz. doctor reaches out to Hispanic patients
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 11:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ariz. doctor reaches out to Hispanic patients -
Child has sleep problems? Your doc may be little help
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 8:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Child has sleep problems? Your doc may be little help -
Youth boxing opposed by leading doctors
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 7:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
Youth boxing opposed by leading doctors -
Chavez set to begin new round of cancer treatment
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 6:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez set to begin new round of cancer treatment -
Taiwan hospital transplants 5 HIV-infected organs
Posted: August 29th, 2011, 12:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Taiwan hospital transplants 5 HIV-infected organs -
Tennessee authorities expect surge in heroin use
Posted: August 28th, 2011, 10:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tennessee authorities expect surge in heroin use -
New mothers choose 'tied tubes' over IUDs
Posted: August 28th, 2011, 5:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New mothers choose 'tied tubes' over IUDs -
Montana town provides glimpse of 9/11 patriotism
Posted: August 28th, 2011, 2:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Montana town provides glimpse of 9/11 patriotism -
Spice up your love life with the great sex diet
Posted: August 27th, 2011, 10:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Which foods enhance your mojo in the bedroom? Read on -
Kidney trouble speeds up heart disease
Posted: August 27th, 2011, 3:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cardiac problems can also trigger kidney destruction, study finds -
Response to sad movies linked to depression relapse
Posted: August 26th, 2011, 11:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Response to sad movies linked to depression relapse -
Rare nerve disorder leaves girl pain-free
Posted: August 26th, 2011, 7:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Condition results in numerous injuries -
New FDA safety warning issued for embattled Wis. wipe-maker
Posted: August 26th, 2011, 6:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
H&P Industries had no system for testing recalled povidone iodine prep products -
FDA warns about massage machine after strangulation
Posted: August 26th, 2011, 12:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Jewelry, hair can get tangled in ShoulderFlex Massager; one death linked to device -
Half of hospitals buy back-door drugs, new survey shows
Posted: August 26th, 2011, 7:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Desperation fueled by growing shortages creates demand for 'gray-market' suppliers -
FDA blocks Mexican papayas for salmonella link
Posted: August 25th, 2011, 9:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA blocks Mexican papayas for salmonella link -
Why some in Irene's way won't evacuate
Posted: August 25th, 2011, 8:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Why some in Irene's way won't evacuate -
Teen vaccinations against cervical cancer lagging
Posted: August 25th, 2011, 7:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Teen vaccinations against cervical cancer lagging -
Back-to-school can mean vaccines for tweens, teens
Posted: August 24th, 2011, 11:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Back-to-school can mean vaccines for tweens, teens -
Unplanned pregnancies rising among poor women
Posted: August 24th, 2011, 8:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Unplanned pregnancies rising among poor women -
Tennessee's Summitt has early onset dementia
Posted: August 24th, 2011, 2:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Tennessee's Summitt has early onset dementia -
Wild stock market could make you eat more
Posted: August 23rd, 2011, 10:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Wild stock market could make you eat more -
Doctors disagree on need for penis removal consult
Posted: August 23rd, 2011, 4:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors disagree on need for penis removal consult -
Tennessee's Summitt has early onset dementia
Posted: August 23rd, 2011, 3:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tennessee's Summitt has early onset dementia -
For sleeping babies, softer isn't safer
Posted: August 23rd, 2011, 2:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
For sleeping babies, softer isn't safer -
Tennessee's Summitt has early onset dementia
Posted: August 23rd, 2011, 2:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tennessee's Summitt has early onset dementia -
Global warming causing disease to rise
Posted: August 23rd, 2011, 2:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Malaria, dengue fever increasing as temperature heats up, experts warn -
Obesity's big fat cost to states: $15 billion per year
Posted: August 23rd, 2011, 11:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Obesity's big fat cost to states: $15 billion per year -
No surprise for bisexual men: They really exist
Posted: August 23rd, 2011, 8:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
For some, attraction often not limited to one sex; contradicts prior research -
2 Ohio girls near Toledo have rare aging disorder
Posted: August 22nd, 2011, 8:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
2 Ohio girls near Toledo have rare aging disorder -
Glaxo HPV vaccine protects women from anal cancer
Posted: August 22nd, 2011, 7:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Glaxo HPV vaccine protects women from anal cancer -
$100,000 price tag for treatment with new cancer drug
Posted: August 22nd, 2011, 5:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First medicine approved for anaplastic large cell lymphoma costs $4,500 a vial -
Heart attack victims get speedier care, study says
Posted: August 22nd, 2011, 5:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Almost all patients with major problems treated within recommended 90-minute window -
Passengers on Amtrak train may have been exposed to measles
Posted: August 22nd, 2011, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Traveler on train from Boston to Virginia diagnosed with the contagious disease -
Falls from windows injure 5,100 kids every year
Posted: August 22nd, 2011, 8:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Most hurt after spills from second stories; toddlers account for two-thirds of cases -
Social Security disability on verge of insolvency
Posted: August 22nd, 2011, 6:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Social Security disability on verge of insolvency -
Bahrain nursing official freed from custody
Posted: August 22nd, 2011, 1:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Bahrain nursing official freed from custody -
Natural defense mechanism may fight C. difficile
Posted: August 21st, 2011, 8:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Natural defense mechanism may fight C. difficile -
Chavez's supporters shave heads in solidarity
Posted: August 21st, 2011, 5:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez's supporters shave heads in solidarity -
New data spill shows risk of online health records
Posted: August 21st, 2011, 5:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New data spill shows risk of online health records -
Some see trade deals as threatening states' powers
Posted: August 21st, 2011, 3:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some see trade deals as threatening states' powers -
Americans fall in love slower than Europeans, study finds
Posted: August 21st, 2011, 3:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Also, those in U.S. say friendship is key aspect, while Eastern Europeans don't feel that way -
Hypnosis as health care quietly gains ground
Posted: August 21st, 2011, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The last decade has produced a number of studies suggesting benefits -
Who is going to church? Not who you think, study finds
Posted: August 21st, 2011, 12:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Contrary to popular perception, college educated white Americans more likely to practice religion than the working class -
Study finds fear 'on-off' switch in brain
Posted: August 20th, 2011, 10:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Research could lead to new treatment for anxiety disorders -
Soldier suicide rate may set record again
Posted: August 20th, 2011, 1:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Army: Number of suicides per 100,000 could pass that of civilian population -
Many doctors face malpractice claims, but few pay
Posted: August 20th, 2011, 1:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Many doctors face malpractice claims, but few pay -
The eye doctor is in
Posted: August 20th, 2011, 10:33am CDT by msnbc.com health
Answers to frequently asked questions -
Scotland defends decision to free Lockerbie bomber
Posted: August 20th, 2011, 8:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Scotland defends decision to free Lockerbie bomber -
Doctor: Lockerbie bomber may live for years
Posted: August 20th, 2011, 5:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Scottish leader says he has no regrets about the release of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi on compassionate grounds -
US scrambles to ease shortage of vital medicine
Posted: August 19th, 2011, 11:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Critical lack of drugs called 'pressing public health issue' -
Gov. Perry's stem cell 'treatment' sends wrong message
Posted: August 19th, 2011, 5:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
If presidential candidate ignores evidence-based medicine for himself, what could it mean for the country? -
US says Legionnaires cases triple over decade
Posted: August 19th, 2011, 12:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US says Legionnaires cases triple over decade -
Are military pensions too 'generous'?
Posted: August 19th, 2011, 9:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Are military pensions too 'generous'? -
Maker of tainted wipes sues vendor who won't pay
Posted: August 19th, 2011, 9:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Firm backs out of contract with Triad Group after reports of bacterial contamination -
$1 million may not be enough for retirement
Posted: August 19th, 2011, 7:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
A quick primer on how you should look at saving for your Golden Years -
Psoriasis may increase stroke risk, study says
Posted: August 18th, 2011, 6:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Psoriasis may increase stroke risk, study says -
Ground turkey salmonella toll climbs to 111, CDC says
Posted: August 18th, 2011, 6:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ground turkey salmonella toll climbs to 111, CDC says -
Blacks win fewer health research grants in U.S.
Posted: August 18th, 2011, 4:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Out of 100 applications from white researchers, 30 are funded, but out of 100 from black researchers, only 20 are, finds new NIH study -
Can "biofield healing" relieve cancer fatigue?
Posted: August 18th, 2011, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Can "biofield healing" relieve cancer fatigue? -
Benefits for severely disabled children scrutinized
Posted: August 18th, 2011, 12:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
While some in Congress want to cut SSI program, families that have been helped by it are prepared to fight -
1 in 10 US kids have ADHD, study finds
Posted: August 18th, 2011, 11:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Increase in diagnoses due to more awareness, rise of cases in minority and poor children -
Single people may die younger, new study finds
Posted: August 18th, 2011, 8:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Single men could die about a decade earlier than married men. Single women don't fare much better, new research finds -
J&J, Lilly drugs found among best for manic episodes
Posted: August 18th, 2011, 1:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
J&J, Lilly drugs found among best for manic episodes -
Frenzy stirred after drilling-related STD remark
Posted: August 17th, 2011, 8:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Frenzy stirred after drilling-related STD remark -
3 die of rare brain infection from amoeba in water
Posted: August 17th, 2011, 8:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
3 die of rare brain infection from amoeba in water -
Kansas schools take drug testing to extreme
Posted: August 17th, 2011, 8:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Screening required to even just attend a school dance, game or play -
Study finds mother's fat harms embryo development
Posted: August 17th, 2011, 6:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
High levels of saturated fatty acids commonly found in the ovaries of obese women and those with diabetes -
Training helps doctors talk to dying patients
Posted: August 17th, 2011, 6:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Program teaches how to offer emotional support and involve the patient's family -
Cigarette lawsuit could delay bolder warnings
Posted: August 17th, 2011, 6:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cigarette lawsuit could delay bolder warnings -
Dozens fall ill after clogging competition in Ky.
Posted: August 17th, 2011, 5:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cloggers and their families got sick with upset stomach, vomiting, and diarrhea -
Many doctors face malpractice claims, but few pay
Posted: August 17th, 2011, 4:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Psychiatrists, pediatricians faced the lowest risk; brain and heart surgeons, the highest -
Price-gougers hike costs of vital drugs during shortage
Posted: August 17th, 2011, 7:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Gray market' suppliers offer medications at an average 650 percent mark-up, survey shows -
Cargill sued over salmonella-tainted turkey
Posted: August 16th, 2011, 5:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Oregon family claims their 10-month-old was sickened by the contaminated meat -
Burlington, Vt., is healthiest city, CDC says
Posted: August 16th, 2011, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lots of exercise, low obesity put 92 percent of residents in top health -
Former NFL player Corwin Brown faces 3 felonies
Posted: August 16th, 2011, 3:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Former NFL player Corwin Brown faces 3 felonies -
8 in 10 births at private hospitals in Iraq are C-sections
Posted: August 16th, 2011, 2:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Health officials say doctors push for the surgeries to make more money -
Rise in Iraqi C-sections worries doctors
Posted: August 16th, 2011, 1:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Rise in Iraqi C-sections worries doctors -
Stay away from these online diet pills, FDA says
Posted: August 16th, 2011, 11:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Lab tests find unlisted ingredients that can cause heart attacks, strokes -
Ore. mother gets probation in home circumcision
Posted: August 16th, 2011, 9:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ore. mother gets probation in home circumcision -
Hospitals take 'hard stop' on early elective c-sections, inductions
Posted: August 16th, 2011, 8:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
Oregon is the latest state where some hospitals are refusing to do the procedures before 39 weeks of pregnancy -
Study: An hour of TV can shorten your life by 22 minutes
Posted: August 16th, 2011, 5:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
After the age of 25, watching 60 minutes of television is like smoking two cigarettes, researchers find -
Oldest survivor of Bataan Death March dies at 105
Posted: August 15th, 2011, 8:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Oldest survivor of Bataan Death March dies at 105 -
15 minutes of fitness a day can add 3 years to your life
Posted: August 15th, 2011, 7:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Even a little bit of physical activity helps, study confirms -
Chinese herb mix may shorten swine flu fever
Posted: August 15th, 2011, 7:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But maxingshigan-yinqiaosan not easily found in U.S. -
Healthy obese people may live as long as thin folks
Posted: August 15th, 2011, 5:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study suggests not all those who are overweight or obese need to lose weight -
Addiction a brain disorder, not just bad behavior
Posted: August 15th, 2011, 5:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Addiction a brain disorder, not just bad behavior -
Atty: defendant in Kan. murder case mentally ill
Posted: August 15th, 2011, 4:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Atty: defendant in Kan. murder case mentally ill -
Addiction now defined as brain disorder, not behavior issue
Posted: August 15th, 2011, 12:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Decades of research convinced American Society of Addiction Medicine to change definition -
Deadly honor? Macho guys more likely to get killed
Posted: August 15th, 2011, 11:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study shows southern and western states with 'culture of honor' are more treacherous -
1 in 5 kids with autistic older sibling shares the condition
Posted: August 14th, 2011, 11:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Research suggests pediatricians need to keep extra eye on at-risk kids -
Tainted beef leads to grocery recalls from major chains
Posted: August 14th, 2011, 7:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
National Beef recalling more than 60,000 pounds -
Nebraska businessman seeks Fla. move
Posted: August 14th, 2011, 5:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nebraska businessman seeks Fla. move -
Confronting lesbian health problems
Posted: August 14th, 2011, 10:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Higher rates of smoking, obesity and alcohol use -
NY thief loses chance for heart transplant
Posted: August 14th, 2011, 1:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
NY thief loses chance for heart transplant -
Experts to hunt down rogue genes for China's cholesterol problem
Posted: August 13th, 2011, 9:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts to hunt down rogue genes for China's cholesterol problem -
Cholera epidemic spreading in Somalia, WHO warns
Posted: August 12th, 2011, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cholera epidemic spreading in Somalia, WHO warns -
Cholera epidemic spreading in Somalia, WHO warns
Posted: August 12th, 2011, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cholera epidemic spreading in Somalia, WHO warns -
First vampire bat bite death in U.S. reported
Posted: August 11th, 2011, 6:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A 19-year-old migrant worker in Louisiana was infected with rabies after being bitten on the heel -
New face of chimpanzee attack victim revealed
Posted: August 11th, 2011, 4:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New face of chimpanzee attack victim revealed -
Can the Internet help you lose weight?
Posted: August 11th, 2011, 4:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Can the Internet help you lose weight? -
Do you support the War on Porn?
Posted: August 11th, 2011, 4:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tell us what you think -
Chest pain severity not a heart attack indicator
Posted: August 11th, 2011, 3:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Those who came to the ER with lesser chest pain just as likely to be having a heart attack, study found -
Surgery-free weight loss striking, but short-lived
Posted: August 11th, 2011, 3:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Surgery-free weight loss striking, but short-lived -
ER crowding may not slow heart attack care
Posted: August 11th, 2011, 12:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
ER crowding may not slow heart attack care -
Dangerous drug patches pose overlooked risk to kids
Posted: August 11th, 2011, 8:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Children poisoned by transdermal medications lost or tossed in the trash, experts say -
Task force to focus on prescription drug abuse
Posted: August 11th, 2011, 12:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Task force to focus on prescription drug abuse -
US grows version of pricey Japanese Kobe beef
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 5:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US grows version of pricey Japanese Kobe beef -
All-natural sex pills pose hidden dangers
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 5:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Herbal alternatives to Viagra can be fatal for men on common heart drugs -
'Amazing' therapy wipes out leukemia in study
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 4:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Amazing' therapy wipes out leukemia in study -
Sleep apnea linked to dementia risk
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sleep apnea linked to dementia risk -
Hundreds exposed to hep A at N.C. Olive Garden
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 1:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 250 immunized after possible exposure to the disease from eating at the restaurant -
Hundreds exposed to hep A at N.C. Olive Garden
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 1:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 250 immunized after possible exposure to the disease from eating at the restaurant -
New leukemia treatment exceeds 'wildest expectations'
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A single shot could be one of the biggest advances in cancer research in decades, scientists say. But the research almost didn't happen -
Scott getting low-cost health insurance from state
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 12:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scott getting low-cost health insurance from state -
Sleep apnea linked to memory decline, dementia
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 10:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Sleep apnea linked to memory decline, dementia -
NYC to mandate sex education in public schools
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 7:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
NYC to mandate sex education in public schools -
Soy may not provide relief for hot flashes
Posted: August 10th, 2011, 12:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Soy may not provide relief for hot flashes -
Boy or girl? A simple test raises ethical concerns
Posted: August 9th, 2011, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Boy or girl? A simple test raises ethical concerns -
Rapid rise in PSA may signal deadly prostate cancer
Posted: August 9th, 2011, 4:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study suggests new role for test results -
Controversial test reveals fetus' sex as early as 7 weeks
Posted: August 9th, 2011, 3:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Test could aid in detection of genetic diseases, but some fear it will be used for gender selection -
Fetal genetic testing: A troubling technology
Posted: August 9th, 2011, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Determining sex of a fetus as early as five weeks could result in a terminated pregnancy if the baby isn't what parents want -
Searching for smartness: More than 1,000 IQ genes found
Posted: August 9th, 2011, 12:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Searching for smartness: More than 1,000 IQ genes found -
Breast cancer patient denied coverage since he's a man
Posted: August 9th, 2011, 8:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
S.C. man met all criteria for a federal assistance program for breast cancer patients — except for being a woman -
Lewis, MDA mum on reasons for comedian's exit
Posted: August 7th, 2011, 7:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lewis, MDA mum on reasons for comedian's exit -
Formerly conjoined Guatemalan twin girls turn 10
Posted: August 7th, 2011, 10:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Formerly conjoined Guatemalan twin girls turn 10 -
Dissolvable 'tobacco candy' spurs debate
Posted: August 7th, 2011, 2:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
R.J. Reynolds says it's for adults; some lawmakers say it'll get kids hooked -
2nd council member calls for chief's resignation
Posted: August 6th, 2011, 9:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
2nd council member calls for chief's resignation -
What makes you happy? It may depend on your age
Posted: August 6th, 2011, 12:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
For young people, happiness linked to excitement; for older people, simply a happy existence will do -
Texas governor's surgery included adult stem cells
Posted: August 5th, 2011, 10:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Texas governor's surgery included adult stem cells -
Diet pill keeps the pounds off, study finds
Posted: August 5th, 2011, 9:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Experimental drug maintains weight-loss for 2 years -
APNewsBreak: TSA at LAX get transgender training
Posted: August 5th, 2011, 3:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
APNewsBreak: TSA at LAX get transgender training -
To fall asleep faster, listen to monkeys
Posted: August 5th, 2011, 2:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Many find rainforest noises help them drift off, new survey finds -
Video game brain training shows promise for schizophrenics
Posted: August 5th, 2011, 2:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Specialized programs improve problem-solving issues, researcher says -
Eat (and drink) your way to a whiter, healthier smile
Posted: August 5th, 2011, 9:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
No toothbrush handy? Grab some cauliflower — easy on the soy sauce -
After violence, women's mental health suffers
Posted: August 4th, 2011, 8:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
After violence, women's mental health suffers -
AIDS activist Jeff Getty dead at 49
Posted: August 4th, 2011, 5:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
He was the first person to receive bone-marrow transplant from baboon -
Child marriage a scourge for millions of girls
Posted: August 4th, 2011, 5:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Child marriage a scourge for millions of girls -
Most Catholic women in U.S. use birth control
Posted: August 4th, 2011, 3:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Most Catholic women in U.S. use birth control -
Volunteering in Haiti: Good intentions not enough
Posted: August 4th, 2011, 10:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
Volunteering in Haiti: Good intentions not enough -
Study: Healthy eating is privilege of the rich
Posted: August 4th, 2011, 12:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Healthy eating is privilege of the rich -
Brandon Marshall risks a label to help himself
Posted: August 4th, 2011, 12:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Brandon Marshall risks a label to help himself -
Healthy eating adds $380 to yearly grocery bill, study shows
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 11:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fresh food choices can feel like luxury in lean times -
Cargill recalling 36M pounds of ground turkey
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 9:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cargill recalling 36M pounds of ground turkey -
New tick-borne bacterium found in upper Midwest
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 9:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bacterium causes flu-like illness; 25 people in Wis., Minn. have been infected -
New cancer drugs aim to block broken genes
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 9:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New cancer drugs aim to block broken genes -
Your memory is not as powerful as you think
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 7:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Almost two-thirds of Americans believe that memory works like a video camera -
More U.S. kids in hospital for mental illness
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 7:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
From 1996 to 2007, rate of psychiatric hospital discharges rose by 80 percent for 5- to 13-year-olds -
New HIV infections up 50 percent in gay black men
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 12:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Overall number of new infections in U.S. remains stable though, CDC says -
Toxic car seats? Group ranks the best and worst
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 12:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers analyzed more than 150 new car seats for flame-retarding chemicals -
Do-over or D'oh!? Can you undo plastic surgery?
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 11:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Reality star Heidi Montag says she regrets the cosmetic procedures she's had. Can she do anything about it? -
Chavez set to start new round of chemotherapy
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 11:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez set to start new round of chemotherapy -
AP Enterprise: Tiny town tops in medical marijuana
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 10:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
AP Enterprise: Tiny town tops in medical marijuana -
Review raises questions over benefits of cutting salt
Posted: August 3rd, 2011, 9:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
Review raises questions over benefits of cutting salt -
Bad sense of smell may be first Alzheimer's sign
Posted: August 2nd, 2011, 8:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scratch-and-sniff tests could help predict risk for disorder, doctors say -
HIV epidemics emerging in Middle East, North Africa
Posted: August 2nd, 2011, 6:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
In one setting in Pakistan, HIV rates reached up to 28 percent, new study finds -
Your own brain thwarts diet with 'feed me' signals
Posted: August 2nd, 2011, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
When dieters cut calories, starving brain cells fight back, new study shows -
Lawmakers may relax FDA drug conflict rules
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 6:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some complain that restrictions make it harder to find experts -
Move it! Even a little exercise is good for you
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 6:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Even people who were active for less than the recommended 150 minutes a week saw heart benefits -
Ground turkey blamed for salmonella death, outbreak
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 6:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
At least 77 sickened in 26 states; government issues public health alert -
Insurers must cover birth control with no copays
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 3:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Insurers must cover birth control with no copays -
New drug regulator asks Congress for more power
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA should also have power to make mandatory recalls, says agency's deputy commissioner -
US Muslims prepare for summertime Ramadan fasting
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 1:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US Muslims prepare for summertime Ramadan fasting -
United States approves free birth control for women
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 12:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
United States approves free birth control for women -
Winehouse family hopes to set up drug rehab center
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 11:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
Winehouse family hopes to set up drug rehab center -
U.S. government: Insurers must cover birth control with no copays
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 11:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Historic' guidelines add birth control to list of preventative services -
Beware the overshare in everyday conversations
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 10:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
No subject's off-limits as we're getting more accustomed to TMI -
Insurers must cover birth control with no copays
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 9:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Insurers must cover birth control with no copays -
Fish oil in pregnancy may ward off babies' colds, study shows
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 9:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Newborns whose moms took DHA supplements got sick less often, better quicker -
Despite stigma, 1 in 10 pregnant women smoke
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 9:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Research suggests depression keeps many from kicking the habit -
Detox danger: Trendy colon cleansing a risky ritual
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 8:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Research found little benefit from detox concoctions or 'enemas on steroids' -
Anger still raw a year after Pakistani floods
Posted: August 1st, 2011, 2:20am CDT by msnbc.com health
Anger still raw a year after Pakistani floods -
Discovery may explain higher asthma risk in blacks
Posted: July 31st, 2011, 11:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gene mutation may be reason why African Americans are more susceptible, researchers say -
Poor may soon get some unused NH medications
Posted: July 31st, 2011, 6:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Poor may soon get some unused NH medications -
Older women who take vitamin D3 may live longer
Posted: July 31st, 2011, 4:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Older women who take vitamin D3 may live longer -
Israeli doctors rally for better pay, conditions
Posted: July 31st, 2011, 4:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Israeli doctors rally for better pay, conditions -
What to eat and what to avoid to cut cancer risk
Posted: July 30th, 2011, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fill your diet with veggies, fiber, vitamin D and calcium to prevent disease -
A patent on breast cancer genes? Yes, says court
Posted: July 29th, 2011, 2:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Company that makes test for breast, ovarian cancers can patent BRCA1 and BRCA2 -
Cancer disparities exist despite good insurance
Posted: July 29th, 2011, 1:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cancer disparities exist despite good insurance -
Tylenol lowers dose to reduce overdose risk
Posted: July 29th, 2011, 1:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New recommendation is six pills a day, down from eight -
Michael Douglas isn't only cancer patient who can't quit
Posted: July 29th, 2011, 12:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Up to 18 percent of patients with lung cancer continue to smoke after diagnosis -
U.S. advisers call for overhaul of FDA device approval process
Posted: July 29th, 2011, 11:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Institute of Medicine calls U.S. fast-track regime fatally flawed -
J&J cuts maximum Tylenol dose to prevent overdoses
Posted: July 29th, 2011, 8:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
J&J cuts maximum Tylenol dose to prevent overdoses -
9/11 revealed the benefits of psychology are limited, review finds
Posted: July 29th, 2011, 4:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Therapy sometimes did more harm than good and people were more resilient than expected, experts say -
Judge orders circumcision ban off SF ballot
Posted: July 28th, 2011, 8:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Judge orders circumcision ban off SF ballot -
Can you really die from alcohol withdrawl?
Posted: July 28th, 2011, 7:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The family of Amy Winehouse believe that's what caused the 27-year-old singer's death -
Forgetful? Scientists reverse age-related memory loss in monkeys
Posted: July 28th, 2011, 7:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Aging brain cells transformed into young ones by restoring chemical imbalance -
Judge strikes circumcision ban from San Francisco ballot
Posted: July 28th, 2011, 1:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Proponents argued widespread practice is not a medical procedure -
Flu "super antibody" may bring universal shot closer
Posted: July 28th, 2011, 1:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Flu "super antibody" may bring universal shot closer -
Talk to the hand: Hospital uses palm scans, not insurance cards
Posted: July 28th, 2011, 1:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scans speed check in and are linked to patients' medical records, officials say -
6,000 go to ER each year for exercising in heat
Posted: July 28th, 2011, 12:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Playing football, walking and jogging in hot weather most common causes, report says -
Hugo Chavez says chemotherapy will make him bald
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 9:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hugo Chavez says chemotherapy will make him bald -
Longevity quest moves slowly from lab to life
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 7:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Don't bank on anti-aging pills anytime soon — unless you're a worm -
Cell phones don't raise cancer risks for kids, says study
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 5:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Swiss study looked at phone use of brain cancer patients aged 7 to 19 -
Healthcare access lagging in rural U.S.: report
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 3:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Healthcare access lagging in rural U.S.: report -
FDA finds drug research firm faked samples, documents
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 3:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Inspections uncovered misconduct, violations at a Cetero facility in Houston -
Suit against federal stem cell research dismissed
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawsuit had claimed it broke law against using taxpayer money for work that harms human embryo -
Heavy teens need more health talks: study
Posted: July 27th, 2011, 12:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Heavy teens need more health talks: study -
McDonald's: Apple slices in every Happy Meal
Posted: July 26th, 2011, 8:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
McDonald's: Apple slices in every Happy Meal -
Green tea for a healthy prostate?
Posted: July 26th, 2011, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Six cups a day could fight cancer, studies suggest -
Little evidence of link between cancer and 9/11, report says
Posted: July 26th, 2011, 6:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First responders, ground zero residents with cancer won't get help from government -
EPA delays smog rule for fourth time
Posted: July 26th, 2011, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
EPA delays smog rule for fourth time -
Watch, wait before treating Norway victims: experts
Posted: July 26th, 2011, 3:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Watch, wait before treating Norway victims: experts -
Scheduling 'worry time' may help you fret less
Posted: July 26th, 2011, 10:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pencil in 30 minutes a day to wallow in your anxieties, study suggests -
Risky pelvic mesh highlights worries about FDA process
Posted: July 26th, 2011, 9:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
Untested medical devices found to erode patients' insides -
Teen thought he would die in Alaska bear attack
Posted: July 26th, 2011, 8:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Teen thought he would die in Alaska bear attack -
Tortoise's artificial limb came from Ace Hardware
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 4:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tortoise's artificial limb came from Ace Hardware -
Antibiotics beat cranberries in battle against bladder infections
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 4:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But berry has a major upside against UTIs -- fewer side effects and no pesky drug resistance -
Chavez set on 2012 re-election bid despite cancer
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez set on 2012 re-election bid despite cancer -
Children abandoned on east Africa's "roads of death"
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 3:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Children abandoned on east Africa's "roads of death" -
Judge: Transfer of pot not OK among caregivers
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 2:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Judge: Transfer of pot not OK among caregivers -
Drug prices to plummet in wave of expiring patents
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 1:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug prices to plummet in wave of expiring patents -
New gels, pills — even scrotum shots — put the brakes on sperm
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 11:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Next frontier in contraception requires men to step up -
Papayas probed in U.S. salmonella outbreak
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 11:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Papayas probed in U.S. salmonella outbreak -
Sharp drop in U.S. chickenpox deaths with vaccine
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 9:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Sharp drop in U.S. chickenpox deaths with vaccine -
Tuskegee syphilis study's fallout debated
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 7:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers split over whether blacks are more mistrustful of clinical trials -
Drug prices to plummet in wave of expiring patents
Posted: July 25th, 2011, 7:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug prices to plummet in wave of expiring patents -
8 ways to help prevent prostate cancer
Posted: July 24th, 2011, 11:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
More sex, more wine and spicing up your diet can lower your risk -
Where to find heart-healing stadols at the store
Posted: July 24th, 2011, 9:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Where to find heart-healing stadols at the store -
Chavez returns to Venezuela from Cuba after chemo
Posted: July 24th, 2011, 1:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez returns to Venezuela from Cuba after chemo -
Canton copes with loss of Hall of Fame game
Posted: July 23rd, 2011, 5:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Canton copes with loss of Hall of Fame game -
Woman bitten by spider loses 10 lbs. of skin
Posted: July 23rd, 2011, 2:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctor predicts it may take six months for full recovery from small nip -
Exclusive: Soda makers escalate attacks over obesity
Posted: July 23rd, 2011, 9:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
Exclusive: Soda makers escalate attacks over obesity -
Boston's 103 ties record, triple-digits hit Mass.
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 9:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Boston's 103 ties record, triple-digits hit Mass. -
Nation reaches out to Texas kids orphaned in crash
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 8:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nation reaches out to Texas kids orphaned in crash -
Fat transfer for younger eyes may last 3 years
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 2:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fat transfer for younger eyes may last 3 years -
Chavez says 'first cycle' of chemo completed
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 2:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez says 'first cycle' of chemo completed -
Calif. milk board alters PMS-themed ad campaign
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 1:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. milk board alters PMS-themed ad campaign -
School soda ban has greatest effect on black students
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 1:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
School soda ban has greatest effect on black students -
Mexico: French baby first measles case in 4 years
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 10:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mexico: French baby first measles case in 4 years -
Stay safe in the ER with life-saving strategies
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 9:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
As many as 98,000 Americans die every year as a result of medical mistakes -
7 do-it-yourself ways to fight Alzheimer's
Posted: July 22nd, 2011, 8:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Up to half of cases worldwide are attributed to preventable risk factors -
President's debt offer risky but could be win-win
Posted: July 21st, 2011, 6:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
President's debt offer risky but could be win-win -
Doctor's letter downplays Bachmann migraines
Posted: July 21st, 2011, 3:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctor's letter downplays Bachmann migraines -
Diabetes drug at 8 could shield girls from infertility
Posted: July 21st, 2011, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Med might keep them from developing polycystic ovary syndrome -
Fewer young people see heavy smoking as high risk
Posted: July 21st, 2011, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Perceived risk of pack-a-day habit dropped in 31 states among those 18 to 25 -
Express Scripts to buy Medco for $29 billion
Posted: July 21st, 2011, 2:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Express Scripts to buy Medco for $29 billion -
FDA panel OKs Edwards heart valve despite risks
Posted: July 21st, 2011, 12:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA panel OKs Edwards heart valve despite risks -
HK experts identify gene that promotes liver cancer growth
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 9:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
HK experts identify gene that promotes liver cancer growth -
Abortions via 'telemedicine' are safe, effective, Iowa study finds
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 7:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Women don't need face-to-face contact to take RU-486; doctors supervise remotely -
Lung damage found in Iraq, Afghanistan veterans
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 6:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Smoke, sandstorms, toxins may have caused problems, study suggests -
Governor signs bill limiting Ohio abortions
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 5:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Governor signs bill limiting Ohio abortions -
Ohio Gov. John Kasich signs late-term abortion bill
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 5:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ohio Gov. John Kasich signs late-term abortion bill -
Most drugs for Parkinson's psychosis unproven
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 3:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Most drugs for Parkinson's psychosis unproven -
Mutated sperm linked to male infertility
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
As many as 1 in 250 men has this genetic mutation, researchers say -
WHO seeks ban on tuberculosis blood tests
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 1:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Health agency says the tests produce wrong results, risking millions of lives -
Lose weight by eating same food every day, study says
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 1:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lose weight by eating same food every day, study says -
What doctors have to say about Bachmann's migraines
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 12:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Candidate says migraines wouldn't affect her as president; expert says they could be 'huge problem' -
Study finds no statin, cancer link
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 12:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds no statin, cancer link -
Marijuana initiative claims hundreds of volunteers
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 2:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Marijuana initiative claims hundreds of volunteers -
Taliban deny their leader Mullah Omar has died
Posted: July 20th, 2011, 1:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Taliban deny their leader Mullah Omar has died -
Bachmann: Migraines won't impede White House goals
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 10:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bachmann: Migraines won't impede White House goals -
And the top hospital is — Johns Hopkins, again
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 5:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Baltimore-based hospital ranked best out of 5,000 hospitals in U.S. for 22nd year -
Bachmann: Migraines won't impede White House goals
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 4:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bachmann: Migraines won't impede White House goals -
Bachmann: Migraines won't impede White House goals
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bachmann: Migraines won't impede White House goals -
Gov't advisers: Cover birth control for free
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 2:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gov't advisers: Cover birth control for free -
Gov't advisers: No copays for contraceptives
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 2:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gov't advisers: No copays for contraceptives -
Two antidepressants ineffective for dementia
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 1:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Zoloft and Remeron are commonly given but don't help and may cause side effects, study finds -
U.S. panel: Cover birth control for free
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 1:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Institute of Medicine recommends insurers be required to cover birth control without copays -
FDA plans oversight of some mobile medical apps
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 12:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some mimic the work of medical devices and could cause harm if they don't work correctly, official says -
Heavy people may collapse more in heat wave
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 10:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Layers of fat make it harder to regulate body temperature, experts say -
Predicting Alzheimer's: Would you want to know?
Posted: July 19th, 2011, 9:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
NBC's Robert Bazell on myths and realities of predicting your risk -
Secondhand smoke tied to teens' hearing loss
Posted: July 18th, 2011, 6:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Secondhand smoke tied to teens' hearing loss -
Birth defects linked to coal smoke, pesticides: China study
Posted: July 18th, 2011, 3:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Birth defects linked to coal smoke, pesticides: China study -
US states cut home health services for seniors
Posted: July 18th, 2011, 2:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US states cut home health services for seniors -
Are grandparents safer drivers than mom and dad?
Posted: July 18th, 2011, 2:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Are grandparents safer drivers than mom and dad? -
Chavez retains secrecy over cancer therapy in Cuba
Posted: July 17th, 2011, 8:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez retains secrecy over cancer therapy in Cuba -
Autopsy guidelines revised for Alzheimer's
Posted: July 17th, 2011, 6:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Proposed guidelines would distinguish dementia diagnosis from brain changes seen by pathologists -
Lansing approves cap on marijuana dispensaries
Posted: July 17th, 2011, 1:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lansing approves cap on marijuana dispensaries -
Some patients worse off with more-experienced docs
Posted: July 17th, 2011, 7:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
People with complicated medical problems more likely to die in the hospital under the care of a seasoned physician than with a newcomer, study finds -
Falls, eye test may give clues to Alzheimer's
Posted: July 17th, 2011, 7:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Falls, eye test may give clues to Alzheimer's -
Lawmakers OK Chavez's plan to get chemo in Cuba
Posted: July 16th, 2011, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawmakers OK Chavez's plan to get chemo in Cuba -
Doc feels heat over foster care idea for obese kids
Posted: July 15th, 2011, 6:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Opinion piece in medical journal has triggered a backlash -
Economic outlook grim if no debt deal reached
Posted: July 15th, 2011, 6:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Economic outlook grim if no debt deal reached -
Big trouble in little Puerto Rico: Obese kids
Posted: July 15th, 2011, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Governor preparing to declare childhood obesity an island-wide emergency -
Second-hand smoke tied to children's behavior problems
Posted: July 15th, 2011, 3:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Second-hand smoke tied to children's behavior problems -
New baby delivery strategies help cut health costs
Posted: July 15th, 2011, 10:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
New baby delivery strategies help cut health costs -
FDA warns about new diabetes pill risks
Posted: July 15th, 2011, 9:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA warns about new diabetes pill risks -
Quit complaining — it may make you feel worse
Posted: July 15th, 2011, 7:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Venting to friends about problems is unhelpful and unhealthy, experts say -
Betty Ford helped pave road to recovery for stars
Posted: July 12th, 2011, 7:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Betty Ford helped pave road to recovery for stars -
Men with cancer more likely to die than women
Posted: July 12th, 2011, 4:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
For every woman who dies of lung cancer, two men do, study finds -
Common cold curbed with placebos, study finds
Posted: July 12th, 2011, 2:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
If you believe chicken soup, vitamin C helps speed your recovery — then stick with it -
Double leg transplant patient may soon walk again
Posted: July 12th, 2011, 1:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Spanish surgeons hopeful after world's first two-leg transplant -
Drug shortages slam patients, health workers, surveys show
Posted: July 12th, 2011, 9:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Delayed or diverted care, staffing pressures, high costs all getting worse -
Spain claims world's first double leg transplant
Posted: July 12th, 2011, 4:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Spain claims world's first double leg transplant -
Report: CIA targeted bin Laden with phony program
Posted: July 12th, 2011, 12:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Report: CIA targeted bin Laden with phony program -
Report: Extreme preemies should not be saved
Posted: July 11th, 2011, 9:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
British guidelines advise against care for babies born before 22 weeks -
Scientists find first superbug strain of gonorrhea
Posted: July 11th, 2011, 6:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists find first superbug strain of gonorrhea -
Chavez says cancer fight 'my longest walk'
Posted: July 11th, 2011, 4:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez says cancer fight 'my longest walk' -
World's first double leg transplant done in Spain
Posted: July 11th, 2011, 3:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'New landmark has been reached,' health official says -
Risk factors for autism remain elusive: study
Posted: July 11th, 2011, 3:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Risk factors for autism remain elusive: study -
Bad bug: Gonorrhea strain resists all antibiotics
Posted: July 11th, 2011, 8:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Long-feared development has occurred; only question is whether it will spread -
Cholera surges in Haiti's Central Plateau
Posted: July 10th, 2011, 12:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cholera surges in Haiti's Central Plateau -
Betty Ford helped pave road to recovery for stars
Posted: July 9th, 2011, 7:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Betty Ford helped pave road to recovery for stars -
Doctors transplant windpipe with stem cells
Posted: July 9th, 2011, 6:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Expert: Trachea won't be rejected because patient's own marrow was used -
Former first lady Betty Ford dies at 93
Posted: July 9th, 2011, 5:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
Former first lady Betty Ford dies at 93 -
Cancer survivor Dahmen takes 2nd round lead
Posted: July 9th, 2011, 1:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cancer survivor Dahmen takes 2nd round lead -
Vitamin D may improve pancreas function
Posted: July 8th, 2011, 8:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vitamin D may improve pancreas function -
Feds: Pot has no medical purpose
Posted: July 8th, 2011, 7:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Marijuana will remain in the same class of drugs as heroin -
Man gets world's first synthetic trachea
Posted: July 8th, 2011, 5:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The artificial organ is lined with patient's own stem cells to lower rejection risk -
Arizona man died from Europe E. coli infection, CDC says
Posted: July 8th, 2011, 2:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Six U.S. cases confirmed to be caused by strain that has killed 50 abroad -
Report cards on kids' weight don't make a difference
Posted: July 8th, 2011, 2:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Schools in California notified parents about unhealthy weight, but it didn't have an impact, study finds -
Many sunscreens don't protect against cancer
Posted: July 8th, 2011, 11:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Even if you don't burn you can still suffer damage, doctors say -
Weekly massage eases chronic back pain
Posted: July 6th, 2011, 3:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients spent less time in bed and used fewer pain meds, study shows -
Cutting salt may not help your heart after all
Posted: July 6th, 2011, 8:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cutting salt may not help your heart after all -
To lower your heart disease risk, get happy
Posted: July 5th, 2011, 4:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Those most content with their lives had 13 percent lower risk of heart disease, study finds -
Fewer people dying of colon cancer, report says
Posted: July 5th, 2011, 3:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fewer deaths in all states but Mississippi; screening credited for decline -
16-pound tumor removed from girl's face
Posted: July 5th, 2011, 2:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. doctors performed 12-hour surgery on Vietnamese teen -
Eye injections curb macular degeneration
Posted: July 5th, 2011, 10:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
But drug is costly and study needed on the cheaper option, study shows -
India health minister calls homosexuality disease
Posted: July 5th, 2011, 2:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
India health minister calls homosexuality disease -
Sebelius: Swine flu shots may start early Oct.
Posted: July 5th, 2011, 12:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Early doses would be for health care workers and high-priority groups -
For the love of fat: Why we crave chips and fries
Posted: July 4th, 2011, 9:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
For the love of fat: Why we crave chips and fries -
Too many women get HPV tests, study says
Posted: July 4th, 2011, 8:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Too many women get HPV tests, study says -
Chavez home after surgery for cancerous tumor
Posted: July 4th, 2011, 8:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez home after surgery for cancerous tumor -
Some runners look forward to going backward
Posted: July 3rd, 2011, 4:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Put it in reverse to burn more calories, but watch out for potholes -
AP Exclusive: Miracle claimed for WWII-era pope
Posted: July 3rd, 2011, 12:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
AP Exclusive: Miracle claimed for WWII-era pope -
AP Exclusive: Miracle claimed for WWII-era pope
Posted: July 3rd, 2011, 6:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
AP Exclusive: Miracle claimed for WWII-era pope -
3 Alaska cruises had norovirus outbreaks
Posted: July 3rd, 2011, 3:20am CDT by msnbc.com health
3 Alaska cruises had norovirus outbreaks -
Chavez's cancer revelation rattles Venezuela
Posted: July 1st, 2011, 11:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez's cancer revelation rattles Venezuela -
15 simple ways to slim down for summer
Posted: July 1st, 2011, 10:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
15 simple ways to slim down for summer -
US disease agency reaches abroad to stem outbreaks
Posted: July 1st, 2011, 7:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US disease agency reaches abroad to stem outbreaks -
FDA probes new death, infections tied to tainted wipes
Posted: July 1st, 2011, 5:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Man, 66, died of bacterial infection after being treated for skin cancer, diabetes, report says -
Kan. licensing rules for abortion clinics blocked
Posted: July 1st, 2011, 5:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kan. licensing rules for abortion clinics blocked -
Botox may help folks with asthma breathe easier
Posted: July 1st, 2011, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Botox may help folks with asthma breathe easier -
'Macho Man' Savage died from heart disease
Posted: July 1st, 2011, 11:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Macho Man' Savage died from heart disease -
Kan. abortion rules face test in federal court
Posted: July 1st, 2011, 5:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Kan. abortion rules face test in federal court -
Feds won't give assurance on medical pot
Posted: June 30th, 2011, 9:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Feds won't give assurance on medical pot -
The yearly cost of chronic pain is excruciating
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 11:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 100 million Americans suffer from the hard-to-treat condition which costs billions in treatment, lost productivity -
1 in 3 high schoolers who use drugs, alcohol, cigarettes are addicted
Posted: June 29th, 2011, 8:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Those who start using before 18 are six times more likely to become addicts, report says -
Insurance claim denied? Appeal, appeal, appeal
Posted: June 28th, 2011, 7:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Odds are about 50/50 that if you appeal an insurer's decision, you'll win -
Allies say Chavez is improving after surgery
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 9:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Allies say Chavez is improving after surgery -
Salmonella feared in Evergreen Produce sprouts
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 4:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Five-state outbreak sickens 20; bacteria not linked to illnesses in Europe -
French-German E. coli link seen in sprouted seeds
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 3:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Health officials warn consumers to avoid raw salad shoots and seeds -
Hearing may be end of road for breast cancer drug
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 2:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hearing may be end of road for breast cancer drug -
Nurse's suicide highlights twin tragedies of medical errors
Posted: June 27th, 2011, 8:20am CDT by msnbc.com health
Kimberly Hiatt killed herself after overdosing a baby, revealing the anguish of caregivers who make mistakes -
Cream may buy time for snake bite victims
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 8:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cream may buy time for snake bite victims -
AIDS drugs can cause premature ageing: study
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 5:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
AIDS drugs can cause premature ageing: study -
Karzai: Pakistan firing rockets into Afghanistan
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 2:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Karzai: Pakistan firing rockets into Afghanistan -
France says its E.coli strain same as Germany's
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 2:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
7 are hospitalized in France; experts are '99 percent sure' strain is same -
"Lean gene" ups risk of heart disease and diabetes
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 1:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
"Lean gene" ups risk of heart disease and diabetes -
Newport ads target black youth: Stanford study
Posted: June 26th, 2011, 5:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Newport ads target black youth: Stanford study -
Global diabetes epidemic balloons to 350 million
Posted: June 25th, 2011, 3:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
138 million people with condition live in China and India, 36 million in US, Russia -
Common drugs up elderly death risk, study says
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 5:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Side effects of some medications, such as antihistamines and antidepressants, appear to increase risk of reduced brain function -
Your walk may reveal more than you think
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 5:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A woman's stride indicates how easily she can orgasm, researchers claim -
Analysis: Scientists getting closer to artificial pancreas
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 5:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Analysis: Scientists getting closer to artificial pancreas -
Common drug effect ups elderly death risk: study
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 3:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Common drug effect ups elderly death risk: study -
Court was wrong to give generic drugs pass on side effect warnings
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 1:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ruling that drug makers can't be sued for failing to list warnings violates spirit of the law — and endangers consumers -
STD campaign asks lovers to give out meds
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some states allowing doctors to write prescriptions for their patients' partners -
First charges handed down after medical pot raids
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 12:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First charges handed down after medical pot raids -
Stranded penguin moved to NZ zoo over health fears
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 2:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Stranded penguin moved to NZ zoo over health fears -
Supreme Court rejects generic drug labeling suits
Posted: June 24th, 2011, 12:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Supreme Court rejects generic drug labeling suits -
Employee benefits bill faces final vote in NJ
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 8:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Employee benefits bill faces final vote in NJ -
Heiress's nurse inherits $30 million — but should she?
Posted: June 23rd, 2011, 6:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The wealthy recluse's bequest to her nurse and doctor raises serious ethical questions -
Meningitis vaccine suggested for at-risk babies
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 11:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Shot for life-threatening bacterial infection safe for infants as young as 9 months who travel outside the US -
Judge may block parts of new Montana marijuana law
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 7:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Judge may block parts of new Montana marijuana law -
Berkshire County fights youth suicide
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 6:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Berkshire County fights youth suicide -
Potato chips are piling on the pounds, study finds
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 6:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Potato chips are piling on the pounds, study finds -
CDC urges pregnant women to get whooping cough vaccine
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 6:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors want to 'cocoon' infants by vaccinating the adults around them who might transmit the disease -
For weight control, it's what we eat that counts
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 5:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'There's no magic bullet' to avoid packing on pounds, epidemiologist Dr. Walter C. Willett tells NBC's Robert Bazell -
TV and soda: Small habits cause excess pounds
Posted: June 22nd, 2011, 5:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study contradicts the notion that all foods are good for you in moderation -
Study says 1 in 13 US children have food allergy
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study says 1 in 13 US children have food allergy -
How likely is your partner to cheat?
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 10:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Sexual anxiety may lead some men and women to infidelity, study finds -
Hearing over state medical marijuana law starts
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 10:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Hearing over state medical marijuana law starts -
Study affirms concussion dangers to young athletes
Posted: June 20th, 2011, 9:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study affirms concussion dangers to young athletes -
France recalls hamburgers after E. coli scare
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 1:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
France recalls hamburgers after E. coli scare -
NC grapples with legacy of sterilization programs
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 12:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
About 60,000 nationwide were sterilized in the 20th century as part of government programs -
Get your guy healthier — no nagging required
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 11:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
Exercise together, set up regular screenings and make your suggestions heartfelt, not harping -
Your gut controls your weight in more ways than you think
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 11:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
What obesity surgery reveals about the mysteries of weight loss -
'You'd think it would taste pretty bad': Patient drinks 6 bottles of hand sanitizer
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 6:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gel binge at Australian hospital ended with man having blood-alcohol concentration 5 times higher than legal limit for driving -
Patient gets drunk on sanitizer in Aussie hospital
Posted: June 19th, 2011, 3:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Patient gets drunk on sanitizer in Aussie hospital -
Cancer death rates continue drop-report
Posted: June 18th, 2011, 5:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cancer death rates continue drop-report -
Missing nursing student's family searches again
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 9:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Missing nursing student's family searches again -
Germany: 3,408 infected with E.coli
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 6:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Germany: 3,408 infected with E.coli -
Calif. jury awards $3.25M to woman in casino suit
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 4:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. jury awards $3.25M to woman in casino suit -
Kids with government insurance wait longer for some care
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 1:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kids with government insurance wait longer for some care -
Gluten allergy linked to earlier menopause
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Estrogen levels are generally lower in women with celiac disease, study finds -
College grads less likely to die from cancer
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 12:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Death rate gap widening based on education, American Cancer Society reports -
MD's gather at AMA meeting amid reform uncertainty
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 12:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
MD's gather at AMA meeting amid reform uncertainty -
Got the red hair gene? Stay out of the sun
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 10:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Even red-heads with medium pigmentation face increased skin cancer risk -
Multiple sclerosis linked to shingles
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 9:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Multiple sclerosis linked to shingles -
Pro-pot advocates plan rally in NJ Friday
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 9:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pro-pot advocates plan rally in NJ Friday -
Half of college freshmen feel 'above average,' study finds
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 9:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
More feel superior than those in past generations, new study finds -
Pfizer stop-smoking pill raises heart risk: FDA
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 8:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pfizer stop-smoking pill raises heart risk: FDA -
Risk factor for tears in the aorta discovered
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 8:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists find chromosome that greatly raises risk of aortic aneurysms -
How multivitamins fared in ConsumerLab's test
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 8:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
How multivitamins fared in ConsumerLab's test -
1 in 3 multivitamins don't have nutrients claimed in label
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 7:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Many contain too much or too little of the ingredients listed, new report finds -
CDC: 1 in 4 high schoolers drink soda every day
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 7:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: 1 in 4 high schoolers drink soda every day -
Cancer death rate gap widens based on education
Posted: June 17th, 2011, 2:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cancer death rate gap widens based on education -
Black heart patients less likely to get top hospital care
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 7:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Blacks don't get life-saving heart procedures that white counterparts get -
Mo. opening children's center after Joplin tornado
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 4:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mo. opening children's center after Joplin tornado -
High school kids don't exercise enough, CDC reports
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 1:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Only half of students meet official recommendations, but boys do more than girls -
House moves to bar genetically modified salmon
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 12:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
House moves to bar genetically modified salmon -
Dog saves owner with modified Heimlich
Posted: June 16th, 2011, 12:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Retriever jumps on woman's chest, dislodges apple she was choking on -
Can spinal manipulation help people with headaches?
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 11:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Can spinal manipulation help people with headaches? -
CDC seeks input on meningitis vaccine for infants
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 10:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC seeks input on meningitis vaccine for infants -
Personal genome map solves Calif. teen's illness
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 6:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mom pushed scientists to check her daughter's DNA; researchers hope step will soon be more commonplace -
Weighing cancer risks, from cellphones to coffee
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 5:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Inactivity, obesity may pose a greater cancer risk than chemicals for some people -
'Magic mushrooms' could help treat addiction
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 5:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hallucinogen found in the fungus could help people suffering from a variety of psychiatric disorders -
Medicaid kids denied medical care, says study
Posted: June 15th, 2011, 4:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers posed as parents of sick kids seeking an appointment with a specialist -
Montel Williams partners with Calif pot dispensary
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 6:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Montel Williams partners with Calif pot dispensary -
Mystery hum bedevils residents of tiny village
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 6:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
British residents hear nightly rumble of the 'Durham Hum' from midnight to 4 a.m. -
New E. coli sicknesses declining
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Even as new cases wane, death toll rises to 37 as toddler dies -
Best anti-aging trick? Start eating less
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 3:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calorie restriction is as close as it gets to a Fountain of Youth, experts say -
Group files lawsuit against Texas sonogram law
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Group files lawsuit against Texas sonogram law -
Zsa Zsa's final fade upstaged by family soap opera
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 12:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Zsa Zsa's final fade upstaged by family soap opera -
New E. coli sicknesses declining
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 12:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New E. coli sicknesses declining -
Doc's arthritis struggle shows illness' severity
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 11:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Doc's arthritis struggle shows illness' severity -
Vioxx risk lingers at least 1 year after using drug
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 12:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Analysis: Painkiller doubles risk of cardiac troubles, death for lengthy time -
How AIDS changed sex in America. Or did it?
Posted: June 14th, 2011, 12:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
Virus opened door to sex education, but lessons faded along with fears -
EU in Kosovo says Turk, Israeli trafficked organs
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 5:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
EU in Kosovo says Turk, Israeli trafficked organs -
US docs are overprescribing drugs, study finds
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 5:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Limited time with patients, pharmaceutical push all part of overprescription trend -
Reports of rapes at VA centers spurs hearings
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 4:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Government found nearly 300 reports of sexual assaults in VA facilities over three years -
Embattled wipe-maker responds to federal injunction
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 2:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
President of Wisconsin firm accused of tainted products says action is 'first step' to resuming manufacturing -
Baby's first pet may protect against allergies
Posted: June 13th, 2011, 11:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Exposure to dog or cat during first year of life doesn't cause allergies and can lower risk for some children, 18-year study shows -
Like sprouts? Experts say cook first to be safe
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 6:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
They add a nice crunch and are loaded with protein, vitamins — but they can carry a real risk -
Medicaid to quit paying for hospital mistakes
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 6:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors' groups concerned about decision to stop covering preventable illnesses or injuries -
America's bad eating habits get even worse
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 5:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
We're eating fewer fruits, veggies than we were in 2010 -
Cockroach culprit seen in urban kids' asthma
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 4:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cockroach culprit seen in urban kids' asthma -
Low-income kids who go to preschool do better as adults
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Kids who benefit from preschool have better jobs, less drug abuse, fewer arrests -
Paralyzed toddler can now move his legs
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 2:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. boy hit by a drunk driver has breakthrough moment, doctor says -
Latest Joplin victims had rare fungus from dirt
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 2:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tornado's death toll rises to 151; three people had infection from dirt under skin -
WA court: Workers can be fired over medical pot
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 9:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
WA court: Workers can be fired over medical pot -
Germany: Sprouts did cause deadly E. coli outbreak
Posted: June 10th, 2011, 8:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Investigation tracked bacteria to farm even though tests were negative for deadly strain -
Loading up on fruits and veggies makes you live longer
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 5:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Increasing vegetable intake promotes cardiovascular health and overall longevity -
Surfing champ Irons died of heart failure, drugs
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Surfing champ Irons died of heart failure, drugs -
Quit smoking and gained weight? Here's why
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 4:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nicotine affects brain cells that normally signal people to stop eating when full, researchers say -
Pain drugs' safety for heart patients doubted again
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pain drugs' safety for heart patients doubted again -
Most US kids get vaccines, but parents still worry
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 1:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers find that most parents have questions, concerns about shots -
More vaccines for poor could save 6.4 million lives
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 12:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Economic benefit from immunization programs could reach $231 billion over 10 years, research finds -
Allergy-sniffing service dogs keep kids safe
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 10:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
State and local lawmakers urged to add specially trained canines to disabilities regulations -
Now it's beet sprouts -- different E. coli strain found
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 9:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
Contaminated Dutch vegetables found in Germany not the same strain that has killed 27, sickened thousands -
How to check and treat suspicious skin spots
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 8:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
A guide to ease your mind — and get you to the doctor -
Some docs still 'prescribe' tanning, despite risks
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 7:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients sent to tanning beds for various ailments, including depression or even tooth whitening. How to protect yourself from misinformation -
Indians with asthma line up to swallow live fish
Posted: June 9th, 2011, 6:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Indians with asthma line up to swallow live fish -
Scientists show heart can repair itself, with help
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 10:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists show heart can repair itself, with help -
FDA warns of risks from AstraZeneca's Crestor
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 5:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cholesterol-lowering drug linked to muscle damage, kidney failure -
Seniors' medical pot collective stirs up trouble
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 5:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More senior citizens turning to marijuana — legal or not — to ease aches, pains of aging -
Emergency care — but not at a hospital
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 8:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Freestanding emergency departments are on rise, but some say they don't serve those who need them most -
An apple (peel) a day may keep atrophy away
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 4:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study of mice finds waxy substance found in apples may promote muscle growth -
Heated fight breaks out over E. coli farm payments
Posted: June 8th, 2011, 12:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
Heated fight breaks out over E. coli farm payments -
Minorities more likely to drink bottled water
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 11:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds that minorities buy more bottled water and think it's safer than tap water -
Gunmen kill 11 at drug rehab center in Mexico
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 9:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gunmen kill 11 at drug rehab center in Mexico -
APNewsBreak: Raided pot providers sue government
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 6:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
APNewsBreak: Raided pot providers sue government -
Many employers will drop health benefits, study finds
Posted: June 7th, 2011, 4:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Though counter to other research, one firm says 30 percent of employers will stop offering insurance -
Schoolyard bullies more likely to abuse partners
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 5:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Association stronger than things like having been abused as a kid, study shows -
Zap of radiation can fight E. coli in foods
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 3:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Irradiation is approved by FDA, but should be more utilized, experts say -
Why pregnancy and cancer are dangerous duo
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 3:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds that pregnancy creates decline in cells that normally help body keep cancer from spreading -
Scared of your salad? How to wash veggies safely
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 2:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
In some cases plain tap water can cut bacteria by as much as 98 percent -
Yo-yo dieting better than staying obese
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 2:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Losing and gaining weight is healthier than no weight loss at all, study finds -
CDC: Gay, bisexual teens do riskier things
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 12:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Stigma may contribute to more smoking and drinking alcohol than heterosexual classmates -
Cancer costs put treatments out of reach for many
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 11:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
Even insured patients abandon care because medical bills are too high -
Waffling over E. coli cause points to 'incompetence,' US expert says
Posted: June 6th, 2011, 11:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
German probe of deadly outbreak fails to pinpoint source -
Oregon woman develops foreign accent after surgery
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 5:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Oregon woman develops foreign accent after surgery -
Hormone-blocker cuts breast cancer risk
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New drug avoids side effects of other prevention pills, study says -
India health costs a crisis impoverishing millions
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 5:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
India health costs a crisis impoverishing millions -
Study: Flaxseed doesn't reduce women's hot flashes
Posted: June 5th, 2011, 4:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Flaxseed doesn't reduce women's hot flashes -
What are mothers' rights during childbirth?
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 12:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Debate revived over pregnant woman's choice of delivery -
Mom files lawsuit in Indian child suicide outbreak
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 10:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mom files lawsuit in Indian child suicide outbreak -
German restaurant a clue in E. coli outbreak?
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 8:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Newspaper reports that 17 people got sick after eating at same establishment in north of country -
Judge orders drug company to pay SC $327 million
Posted: June 4th, 2011, 2:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
Judge orders drug company to pay SC $327 million -
Yoga guru's political foray has India in a roil
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 11:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Yoga guru's political foray has India in a roil -
'Werewolf' gene may explain excess hair disorder
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 7:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Man in China with congenital hypertrichosis helped researchers break the case -
Thirty years on, AIDS fight may shift to treatment focus
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 4:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Early treatment may be key to stopping transmission, says top AIDS doc -
Is 'Stroke Belt' also the 'Bad Memory Belt'?
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 12:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
People who live in 8 southern states have an 18 percent higher risk of cognitive decline, study finds -
Eating muffins may make milk allergies disappear
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 5:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Kids who ate baked goods containing milk got rid of allergy symptoms faster -
30 years after first AIDS cases, hope for a cure
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 1:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
30 years after first AIDS cases, hope for a cure -
Special Report: An end to AIDS?
Posted: June 3rd, 2011, 12:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
Special Report: An end to AIDS? -
U.S. risks from E. coli outbreak remain low, experts say
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 5:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Third suspected case in traveler to Germany; toxic bacteria are very rare -
State medical board revokes Octomom doc's license
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 4:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
State medical board revokes Octomom doc's license -
Children of divorce score worse in math, social skills
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 11:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
Developmental setbacks could be linked to stress, unstable environment and dividing time between parents -
What do you think of the government's new healthy eating symbol?
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 11:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Sugar and fats are out, proteins are in as USDA unveils simpler healthy eating symbol -
WHO: Killer E. coli strain never detected before
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 5:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mutant bacteria responsible for European outbreak produces more poison, expert says -
Diabetics show higher risk of pancreas disease
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 2:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
But those odds are curbed if patients are taking diabetes drugs, says new study -
Consumer prescription drug guide published
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 2:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Book contains dosages, side effects, interactions and comparisons of 400 common drugs -
Medicare payments to hospitals not correct: study
Posted: June 2nd, 2011, 1:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Medicare payments to hospitals not correct: study -
Brain scan shows mark of bomb blasts, study finds
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 8:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Specialized test spots abnormalities in servicemen who incur concussions -
New school menus collide with budget realities
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 6:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawmakers: Efforts to make lunches healthier is a luxury the nation can't afford -
Michigan meat company issues ground beef recall
Posted: June 1st, 2011, 2:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Michigan meat company issues ground beef recall -
Pet food case settlement may be upped to $32M
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 11:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some owners argue for criminal charges against companies -
Crohn's patients respond to J&J's Stelara in study
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 10:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Crohn's patients respond to J&J's Stelara in study -
Work makes breastfeeding a chore
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 9:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds that the earlier women go back to work, the less likely they will breastfeed -
Cellphones a 'possible' carcinogen — like coffee
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 5:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cellphones a 'possible' carcinogen — like coffee -
Two in U.S. infected in German E. coli outbreak
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 4:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Recent travelers developed serious side effect of bacterial infection, CDC says -
Republicans question healthier eating proposals
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 4:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Republicans question healthier eating proposals -
Rare heart helps man survive shooting
Posted: May 31st, 2011, 3:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors say man's special heart pumped blood around bullet wound, saving him -
Keep kids and teens away from energy drinks, docs say
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Too much caffeine, too little nutrition are biggest worries, says new review -
Heart bypass better than stents, study says
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Death rates lower for surgery patients who had several clogged arteries -
Hospitals hunt substitutes as drug shortages rise
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 11:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ongoing crisis postpones treatments, raises risks of patient harm -
6 weird signs you're way too stressed out
Posted: May 30th, 2011, 10:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Hair loss, nosebleeds are two signals that you need to take it down a notch -
Man celebrates 85 years of living with diabetes
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 9:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Man celebrates 85 years of living with diabetes -
Younger Castro brother turns 80 in aging regime
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 8:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Younger Castro brother turns 80 in aging regime -
Experts: Anti-psychotic drugs likely for Loughner
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 6:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts: Anti-psychotic drugs likely for Loughner -
At 90, man may be first in U.S. to live 85 years with diabetes
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 3:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
San Diego resident was 5 when diagnosed with disease that claimed his brother -
Abortion foes pass 3 laws in Nebraska in 2011
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Abortion foes pass 3 laws in Nebraska in 2011 -
TV weight-loss shows: Boon for fat folks or fitness industry?
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 1:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. obesity rates still shocking in a country glued to 'Biggest Loser,' other programs -
Who benefits most from weight-loss TV shows?
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 1:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Who benefits most from weight-loss TV shows? -
E. coli cucumbers may be in Austria, Hungary
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 1:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Suspect vegetables pulled in spreading outbreak that has killed 10, sickened hundreds -
VA infection issues lead to 13,000 veterans' tests
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 12:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Improper hygiene may have exposed patients to HIV, hepatitis or other blood-borne disease -
Your allergy meds could be making you fat
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 11:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Regular use of antihistamines has been linked to weight gain. How to get relief without packing on pounds -
'Optional' Medicaid services may be trimmed in NC
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 10:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Optional' Medicaid services may be trimmed in NC -
German E.coli outbreak death toll rises to 10
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 8:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
German E.coli outbreak death toll rises to 10 -
Workers' comp reform approved in Illinois Senate
Posted: May 29th, 2011, 7:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Workers' comp reform approved in Illinois Senate -
German E. coli outbreak serious, European experts say
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 7:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
At least 5 killed among 270 people affected by outbreak linked to cucumbers -
Governor signs sonogram requirement for abortion
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 5:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Governor signs sonogram requirement for abortion -
Returning veterans encounter VA mental health meltdown
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 12:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tales of 3 Marines underscore court decision blasting 'unchecked incompetence' at agency -
Arizona sues Justice Dept. over medical marijuana
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 9:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Arizona sues Justice Dept. over medical marijuana -
Hall of Famer Carter's tumor likely malignant
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 6:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Hall of Famer Carter's tumor likely malignant -
Trial opens for Ore. couple over child health care
Posted: May 28th, 2011, 1:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
Trial opens for Ore. couple over child health care -
Cancer patients have 2x higher suicide risk
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 11:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Men more likely to kill themselves right after diagnosis, study says -
Vision problems in preschoolers need treatment
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 11:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vision problems in preschoolers need treatment -
Mom defends keeping baby's gender secret
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 6:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
She insists the idea that 'the whole world must know what is between the baby's legs is unhealthy' -
Flavor-boosting MSG linked to unexplained weight gain
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 3:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Enhancer often used in Chinese food could impact leptin, scientist suggests -
Porn trade group has plan for actor health care
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 9:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Porn trade group has plan for actor health care -
Doctors ponder medical 'miracles'
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 8:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Why do some patients beat the odds? -
Good for the heart, good for the brain
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 8:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cutting cholesterol, eating fish may keep mind sharp -
Brisk walking helps seniors' memory problems
Posted: May 27th, 2011, 1:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Increased blood flow may give slight boost to aging brain, researchers say -
Suicide kits rekindle debate on assisted suicide
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 5:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Authorities cracking down on sales of contraptions like 'helium hoods' -
Brace yourself for the summer of sluts
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 5:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Slut Walkers' claim the insult to protest sex abuse -
Antidepressant may not cut hot flashes after all
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Antidepressant may not cut hot flashes after all -
Could foods help prevent ovarian cancer?
Posted: May 26th, 2011, 2:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Flavonoids found in tea, veggies, fruits and beans could lower risk -
Deaths in Pfizer arthritis trial under microscope
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 7:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Deaths in Pfizer arthritis trial under microscope -
Does aspirin cut deaths? New study clouds picture
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 7:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New research indicates that benefits slightly outweigh risks, contradicting earlier study -
Ind. fines company $132K for asbestos violations
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 6:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ind. fines company $132K for asbestos violations -
When will menopause start? Mother knows best
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 5:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Genes have an important effect on age at menopause, but lifestyle contributes, too -
Hand sanitizer can lead to positive alcohol test
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 5:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers say this could be a problem for health care professionals, who frequently apply the stuff -
Brains of nursing moms more aware of baby's cries
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 4:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Boost in brain activity seen in regions associated with mothering behaviors -
Scientists find route across key brain barrier
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 3:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Findings could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's, schizophrenia -
Short wait for breast cancer surgery seems safe
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
No evidence that a 'modest delay' would result in tumor progression, says study -
Nearly 1 in 5 younger adults has high blood pressure
Posted: May 25th, 2011, 1:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But only half of adults, aged 24-32, know that they have the condition -
Smallpox virus won't be destroyed ... yet
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 10:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Concern is deadly virus could be used as bioweapon; next UN meeting in 2014 -
A bit of pink in pork is OK after all
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 9:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
USDA lowers temperature recommendation for cooking pork to 145 degrees -
'Taxi,' 'Grease,' star Conaway fighting for life
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 9:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Taxi,' 'Grease,' star Conaway fighting for life -
Top sunscreen? Cheapest is best, report finds
Posted: May 24th, 2011, 8:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
Consumer Reports names Target's Up & Up continuous spray the top pick for second consecutive year -
Artsy, museum-going men are happier, study says
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 7:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Encouraging cultural participation may be one way to encourage healthfulness, researchers say -
Bayer starts selling quick-release aspirin
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 7:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bayer starts selling quick-release aspirin -
Teen angst can derail life-saving transplants
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 4:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
16-year-old refused to get a heart transplant — and mom couldn't override her -
Average drug label lists whopping 70 side effects
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 4:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lengthy lists meant to protect against lawsuits, but can overwhelm doctors and patients -
Irregular periods linked to teen health risks
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 4:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More likely to be overweight or have early warning signs of diabetes, study finds -
Those extra pounds can hurt you at work, ladies
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 3:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Overweight women earn less, get passed over for jobs, says new study -
Premature ejaculation drug shows promise
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 1:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Premature ejaculation drug shows promise -
Gary Carter diagnosed with brain tumors
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 1:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gary Carter diagnosed with brain tumors -
Kids with asthma given unnecessary antibiotics
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New study shows that 1 million children given the drugs inappropriately -
Developmental disabilities inching up in U.S. kids
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 12:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Developmental disabilities inching up in U.S. kids -
Obese fetus? Let mom pop a pill, doc says
Posted: May 23rd, 2011, 8:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
Trial gives overweight moms-to-be diabetes drug to slim their unborn babies -
Complicated paths continue after Tent City rescue
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 3:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Complicated paths continue after Tent City rescue -
Mother battles Michigan over daughter's medication
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 1:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mother battles Michigan over daughter's medication -
Dutch 'Iceman' controls body through meditation
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 1:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Dutch 'Iceman' controls body through meditation -
7 worst supermarket rip-offs
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 12:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Skip the swordfish, omit the organic avocados and choose real corn over Funyuns -
'Jeopardy!'-winning computer delving into medicine
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Jeopardy!'-winning computer delving into medicine -
Why beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 11:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cultural images influence our perception of attractiveness -
Colleges get high-tech with health screenings
Posted: May 22nd, 2011, 11:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Computerized evaluations process data more quickly, helping to target most serious cases -
Editorials from around Pennsylvania
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 2:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Editorials from around Pennsylvania -
Debt stress causing health problems, poll finds
Posted: May 21st, 2011, 8:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Economic woes a pain in the neck, back and more for millions of Americans -
Black lung disease seen rising in US miners
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 4:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
75 percent of miners killed in West Virginia last year showed signs of the disease -
WHO to assess cell phones' link to cancer
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 3:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
WHO to assess cell phones' link to cancer -
Hospital patients more likely to die on weekends
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 3:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Those admitted on weekend are 10 percent more likely to die, huge study finds -
Patriots draftee Cannon being treated for lymphoma
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 3:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Patriots draftee Cannon being treated for lymphoma -
Gut a feeling? Bacteria in the body may affect mood
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 1:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lab study suggests gastrointestinal bugs produce chemicals that influence the brain -
Poll: Majority in US back same-sex marriage
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gallup shows 53 percent say it should be legal, up from 44 percent last year -
FDA approves new HIV drug from Johnson & Johnson
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA approves new HIV drug from Johnson & Johnson -
New Texas law mandates sonograms before abortion
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 9:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
New Texas law mandates sonograms before abortion -
Home births up, driven by natural birth trend
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 8:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
20 percent increase over four years driven by white women, government figures show -
Media probes Botox mom's claim of fabricated story
Posted: May 20th, 2011, 1:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Media probes Botox mom's claim of fabricated story -
Officials cry 'foul' at refs using pink whistles
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 10:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Officials cry 'foul' at refs using pink whistles -
Lighting up may lead to blindness
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 10:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds major link between smoking and age-related macular degeneration -
Lawyer: Gitmo prisoner who died was mentally ill
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 9:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawyer: Gitmo prisoner who died was mentally ill -
Okla. city bans sale of cold medicine used in meth
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 5:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Okla. city bans sale of cold medicine used in meth -
1 in 25 teens addicted to Internet, study finds
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 4:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Students who were problematic Internet users were more depressed, prone to fighting -
Doc: 'Gorgeous Gabby' awake after skull surgery
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 2:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doc: 'Gorgeous Gabby' awake after skull surgery -
No more Botox for minors, say lawmakers
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 2:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New legislation clamps down on N.J. doctors injecting teens with Botox for cosmetic purposes -
ER visits by suicidal women have doubled
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 1:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Visits by older women after suicide tries are tied to insomnia, anxiety drugs, study finds -
Pet abuse registry may also protect children
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 12:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Brutality against an animal is indicator of possible domestic violence, experts say -
It's not just guys, powerful women also more likely to cheat
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 10:33am CDT by msnbc.com health
When it comes to infidelity, power may play bigger role than gender, new study finds -
Circumcision ban to appear on San Francisco ballot
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 9:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Circumcision ban to appear on San Francisco ballot -
Circumcision ban to appear on San Francisco ballot
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 8:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Circumcision ban to appear on San Francisco ballot -
Rep. Giffords has surgery to repair skull
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 7:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Rep. Giffords has surgery to repair skull -
NYC offers discount card for prescription drugs
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 3:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
City officials hope deep discounts will reduce strain on public hospitals -
Yoga can ease cancer treatment side effects
Posted: May 19th, 2011, 3:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Women undergoing radiation felt better after twice-a-week classes -
Even a few pain pills can increase heart risks
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 11:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Large study found that anti-inflammatories can be dangerous for people with a history of heart problems -
Mutated fish swimming in tainted water
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 10:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pharmaceuticals in drinking water supplies hurting surrounding wildlife -
Circumcision ban to appear on San Francisco ballot
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 3:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Supporters say the practice is genital mutilation, opponents call claims misleading -
Hospice care doesn't hasten death
Posted: May 18th, 2011, 4:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers find terminally ill patients who opt for hospice won't die any faster as a result -
In Canada mumps outbreak, vaccine was ignored
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 8:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers find 75 percent of those affected did not have adequate dose -
So long, litter box: These cats are potty-trained!
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 5:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Teaching a cat to use the toilet takes planning and patience -
Ronald McDonald's midlife crisis
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 4:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ronald McDonald's midlife crisis -
Swilling coffee may protect men against prostate cancer
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 4:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Guys who drank six cups a day had least risk, says study that debunks long-ago findings -
US wants to delay destroying last smallpox viruses
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 4:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Awaiting vote by UN to keep stockpiles of virus for another five years, officials say -
At Oregon bar, patrons belly up for free weed
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 3:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Portland's Cannabis Cafe is a welcome spot for medical marijuana patients to burn, rub and roll marijuana -
Kansas tightens abortion clinic regulations
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 3:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Unannounced clinic inspections will take place; clinics stopped from using telemedicine -
Portland-area woman sues man over genital herpes
Posted: May 17th, 2011, 2:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Portland-area woman sues man over genital herpes -
Rules, equipment change fighting's impact on NHL
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 7:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Rules, equipment change fighting's impact on NHL -
No break for the downtrodden in SC budget debate
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 7:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
No break for the downtrodden in SC budget debate -
Bill Gates to health leaders: Get vaccination rates up
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 6:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vaccination rate goal is 90 percent in all countries, Gates will tell World Health Assembly -
Jerry Lewis retiring from MDA telethon in Sept.
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 5:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Jerry Lewis retiring from MDA telethon in Sept. -
Gingrich: Alzheimer's research would save money
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 3:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gingrich: Alzheimer's research would save money -
Rural residents go under knife more than city dwellers
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 3:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study questions long-held idea that rural patients lack appropriate access to medical care -
Tips: Traveling with your pet
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 2:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tips: Traveling with your pet -
Obese men have higher risk of advanced prostate cancer
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds obese men three times more likely than men of normal weight to have disease worsen -
CO pot advocates turn to 2012 ballot measure
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 1:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CO pot advocates turn to 2012 ballot measure -
New simpler TB treatment may help stop spread
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Simpler drug combo requires just 12 doses over 3 months, instead of yearlong therapy -
Tainted pet food a bigger risk to cats than dogs
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 12:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Felines more sensitive to toxic chemical found in recalled food, FDA says -
ADHD drugs don't increase death risk, study finds
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 11:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ritalin, Adderall don't appear to cause heart problems for kids being treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -
Lack of sleep can slow your metabolism
Posted: May 16th, 2011, 11:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Not enough shuteye causes weight gain by slowing down the rate you burn calories, study finds -
China gives press more freedom — for food safety
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
China gives press more freedom — for food safety -
Zurich voters keep 'suicide tourism' alive
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 3:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Zurich voters keep 'suicide tourism' alive -
Fat's 'master switch found -- could we turn it off?
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 1:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Targeting gene also linked to diabetes, cholesterol could lead to new treatments for metabolic diseases -
Ebola kills girl in Uganda with more cases expected
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 11:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ebola kills girl in Uganda with more cases expected -
Zurich voters keep 'suicide tourism' alive
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 10:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Zurich voters keep 'suicide tourism' alive -
Self-compassion may matter more than self-esteem
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 10:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Being kind to yourself may be the most important life skill - imparting energy, resiliency and courage, researchers find -
Insurance gone, paralyzed athlete fights for his life
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 10:20am CDT by msnbc.com health
Rocky Clark was covered under a $5 million catastrophic health policy - but now it's run out -
More signs diabetes drug linked to bladder cancer
Posted: May 15th, 2011, 12:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
More signs diabetes drug linked to bladder cancer -
Mom who injected daughter with Botox investigated
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 1:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mom who injected daughter with Botox investigated -
Stringent marijuana overhaul becomes law
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 10:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Stringent marijuana overhaul becomes law -
Okla gov signs bill restricting abortion pill
Posted: May 14th, 2011, 1:33am CDT by msnbc.com health
Okla gov signs bill restricting abortion pill -
The nose knows: This allergy season's a doozy!
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 11:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Profusion of pollen, crazy weather patterns make for a spring of suffering -
Mubarak's wife in hospital after arrest
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 7:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mubarak's wife in hospital after arrest -
FDA approves first new hepatitis C drug in 20 years
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 7:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Victrelis pill may help boost cure rates to between 60 and 65 percent -
Fake herbal sex pills contain real Viagra
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 5:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Feds warn of counterfeit sex-enhancement pills that are sold as supplements but contain drugs that need prescription -
Mom who injected daughter with Botox investigated
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mom who injected daughter with Botox investigated -
Coroner says 1959 Playmate died from heart disease
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 3:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Coroner says 1959 Playmate died from heart disease -
After dark, teams comb tornado ruins for lost pets
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
When the sun goes down, frightened and lost pets emerge from the rubble -
Experts debate destroying last smallpox viruses
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 3:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts debate destroying last smallpox viruses -
Mysterious digestive disease peaks in the summer
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mysterious digestive disease peaks in the summer -
Infant deaths declining globally, WHO reports
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 1:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The number of women dying in pregnancy, childbirth is also dropping -
Research shows setback for lab-made stem cells
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Immune response triggered during experiments could dash hopes for alternative to embryonic cells -
FDA may add new dosage on children's Tylenol
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 10:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Considering adding instructions for children younger than two years old -
Pooch too pudgy? How to slim him down
Posted: May 13th, 2011, 8:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Obese cats and dogs at risk for painful, expensive health problems -
IVF restrictions could reduce newborn deaths
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 7:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
IVF restrictions could reduce newborn deaths -
Romney sticks with his 2008 health care plan
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 7:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Romney sticks with his 2008 health care plan -
Chives in 9 states recalled for listeria fears
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chives were distributed by Goodness Gardens Inc. -
C-sections may make you fat
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Adults born by Cesarean section are more likely to be obese than those born naturally -
Diabetics more likely to get cancer
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 3:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Those with blood sugar disease are 10 percent more likely to have had cancer diagnois -
What's a meningioma? The science of Mary Tyler Moore's brain tumor
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 1:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Actress will have surgery for benign tumor -
U.S. immigrants get supersized
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 1:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Desire to fit in with junk-food eating Americans may contribute to immigrants' weight gain, study finds -
Starting HIV meds quickly helps protect partner
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 10:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Findings were so dramatically positive that study was halted five years early -
Man flips truck after cold sore virus travels to his brain
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 9:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
Herpes simplex type 1 is usually a minor annoyance, but in rare cases it can turn deadly -
Heart risk factors rising in 'Westernizing' Korea
Posted: May 12th, 2011, 12:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
One-third of Korean adults have risk factors associated with diabetes, heart disease -
US to regulate e-cigs as tobacco products
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 8:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US to regulate e-cigs as tobacco products -
Sex, coffee increases risk of brain aneurysm rupture
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 8:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Triggers, including nose blowing and exercise, raise rupture risk for hour after activity -
Chummy co-workers may lengthen your life
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 6:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But being buddy-buddy with the boss doesn't impact longevity, says study -
Sugar helps antibiotics work better, says study
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 6:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sweet stuff tricks bacteria 'persisters' into waking up and taking up medicine -
Evangelist Graham, 92, hospitalized with pneumonia
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 6:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Evangelist Graham, 92, hospitalized with pneumonia -
Medical marijuana wins final vote in Delaware
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 6:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana wins final vote in Delaware -
Obama plan for health care quality dealt a setback
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 6:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mayo Clinic, other top health providers say 'accountable care' is too complex -
With complex prescription routines, fewer filled
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
With complex prescription routines, fewer filled -
Obese women may safely shed pounds while pregnant
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 5:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gaining less weight, or even losing some, won't harm baby's health, Swedish study finds -
Evangelist Graham, 92, hospitalized with pneumonia
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 5:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Evangelist Graham, 92, hospitalized with pneumonia -
Obama plan for health care quality dealt a setback
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 4:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama plan for health care quality dealt a setback -
Alarming combo: Bedbugs with 'superbug' germ found
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 3:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Alarming combo: Bedbugs with 'superbug' germ found -
Elephant therapy aims to help Thai autistic kids
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 3:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Condition is incurable, but therapy can improve speech, learning, social problems -
15 eggs best for IVF success, study shows
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 2:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But try more than 20, and the live birth rate starts to decline -
Few docs follow guidance to try meds before angioplasty for some heart patients
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 2:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Findings of landmark 2007 study had little impact on patient care -
Coffee habit may protect against breast cancer
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 2:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Women who drank 5 cups or more a day had lower risk for a particular type of the disease -
Alarming combo: Bedbugs with 'superbug' germ found
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Alarming combo: Bedbugs with 'superbug' germ found -
Abuse of prescription drugs surges across globe
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 8:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Painkillers, other pills will soon exceed illicit narcotics, report warns -
Proud of being overwhelmed? You may be a stress seeker
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 8:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Addicted-to-high-anxiety lifestyles are common and unhealthy, experts say -
Lung scans may lead to overdiagnosis: study
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 4:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Lung scans may lead to overdiagnosis: study -
Bristol Palin says she had corrective jaw surgery
Posted: May 11th, 2011, 1:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
Bristol Palin says she had corrective jaw surgery -
Moms of twins may live longer, study says
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 8:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Research suggests mothers of twins might be physically stronger -
Ind. Gov. Daniels cuts funds to Planned Parenthood
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 7:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ind. Gov. Daniels cuts funds to Planned Parenthood -
Many dementia patients wrongly given antipsychotic meds
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 2:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
1 in 7 nursing home residents get the drugs, even though they raise risk of death -
Twins born with two heads, single body
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 8:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
'It is hard to say how they will survive in the future,' doctor reportedly says -
Dietary hopes dashed for breast cancer patients
Posted: May 10th, 2011, 12:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Extra servings of fruits, veggies fail to prevent disease's return, study finds -
Texas lawmakers pass sonogram abortion requirement
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 11:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Texas lawmakers pass sonogram abortion requirement -
Fewer behavior problems for breastfed kids: study
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 9:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fewer behavior problems for breastfed kids: study -
How friends can make you fat
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 8:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Shared social behaviors, not shared social norms, are more likely to spread obesity among friends -
Little evidence that diet, lifestyle lower Alzheimer's risk
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 8:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Old age still the most reliable known risk factor for the disease, report finds -
Some get colonoscopies too frequently: study
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 8:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some get colonoscopies too frequently: study -
1 in 7 strokes happens during sleep
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 6:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sleeping through stroke prevents patients from getting clot-busting treatments, study finds -
More docs prescribing yoga, meditation
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 6:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
One in 30 Americans using mind-body therapies due to physician referral, study finds -
Suspect wipes used at VA medical centers
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 4:45pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
A quarter of the nation’s Veterans Health Administration medical centers and the agency's outpatient mail-order pharmacy used recalled alcohol prep pads and other products blamed in lawsuits for infections and a death, msnbc.com has learned, prompting a new round of concerns from a U.S. senator. -
Marijuana industry looks to stop strict MT reform
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 11:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Marijuana industry looks to stop strict MT reform -
Gender stereotypes easing more for girls than boys
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 8:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gender stereotypes easing more for girls than boys -
Toddler dies after circumcision surgery
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 8:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
NY hospital investigating after death of 2-year-old -
False-positive screenings scare parents of newborns
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 7:33am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
After seven years of unexplained infertility, Ann Najdek-Andrada finally had a son, a baby boy who seemed as perfect as she’d always imagined. -
Together, Phoebe and Tyler alerted us to a crisis
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 5:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Together, Phoebe and Tyler alerted us to a crisis -
South Korean study finds 1 in 38 children has autism traits
Posted: May 9th, 2011, 1:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Wider screening, mainstream kids push estimate higher than 1 in 100 rate in U.S. -
Super-strict diet may block prostate cancer
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 8:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Small study suggests ultra low-fat regimen prevents disease from spreading -
10 things men must know about prostate cancer
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 7:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Facts to keep on file —  hopefully before you need them -
Cheney undecided on heart transplant operation
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 2:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cheney undecided on heart transplant operation -
Kids' tabletop chairs pose hazard, safety agency warns
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 1:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A dozen children injured; risk of falls, crushed fingers, if feeding chair detaches -
Novel remedies tested to treat bipolar disorder
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 12:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Seasickness patches, brain scans, more are being studied to curb disease -
Infants fed variety of herbal products
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 8:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gripe water, chamomile among supplements most commonly given, study finds -
Health care costs a hefty price tag for Pentagon
Posted: May 8th, 2011, 8:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
Health care costs a hefty price tag for Pentagon -
Certain sex acts for 'special occasions'?
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 6:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tell us about your experiences -
Florida. budget has plenty of pain to go around
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 1:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Florida. budget has plenty of pain to go around -
Despite economic growth, India lets its girls die
Posted: May 7th, 2011, 12:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
Despite economic growth, India lets its girls die -
Breastfeeding OK for moms with hepatitis B: study
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 10:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Breastfeeding OK for moms with hepatitis B: study -
Soap isn't always as clean as it seems, study says
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 6:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Research on an Ohio elementary school found every soap dispenser there contaminated with bacteria -
Afghan boy, 6, has rare surgery in NJ hospital
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 5:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Afghan boy, 6, has rare surgery in NJ hospital -
Hilo Veteran Affairs clinic exposed to radiation
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 5:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hilo Veteran Affairs clinic exposed to radiation -
What was in medicine chests at bin Laden compound?
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 4:17pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Either Osama bin Laden or those who lived with him at the Pakistan compound where he was killed apparently suffered from stomach ulcers, high blood pressure and nerve pain — plus the normal ailments that affect a family with children, according to a pharmacist’s analysis of medications reportedly found at the site. -
Bill would bar Planned Parenthood from Texas plan
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 3:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bill would bar Planned Parenthood from Texas plan -
Study finds no leukaemia link to UK nuclear plants
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 2:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds no leukaemia link to UK nuclear plants -
Drug makers seeking global guinea pigs
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 12:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Offshoring' of clinical trials to cut costs raise concerns over reliability, safety of data from testing in other countries -
More Mass. teens plead in bully-suicide case
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 12:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More Mass. teens plead in bully-suicide case -
Mammogram rules may harm younger women, minorities
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 11:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
New guidelines may prevent women in their 40s from receiving early breast cancer diagnosis -
Neb. man suffers heart attack during half marathon
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 10:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Luckily, several doctors were running nearby, and saved the man's life -
Texas lawmakers pass sonogram abortion requirement
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 9:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Texas lawmakers pass sonogram abortion requirement -
Idaho police say medical pot must stay in Montana
Posted: May 6th, 2011, 9:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
Idaho police say medical pot must stay in Montana -
DOT mulls banning peanuts on planes
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 9:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
To allergics, proposed rule isn't such a nutty idea -
Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise in Alaska
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 6:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
State has nation's highest rate of chlamydia, second-highest rate of gonorrhea -
Men ponder food and sleep as much as sex
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 5:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
There's 'nothing special about sexual thoughts,' reports study researcher -
Illinois House rejects test of medical marijuana
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 5:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Illinois House rejects test of medical marijuana -
Food allergies cost $500 million a year, says study
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 5:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctor visits, hospital care and lost work days account for the price tag -
Fish oil may not prevent depression, says study
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 5:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Research did find signs that alpha-linolenic acid could play a role in mood, however -
Melanoma on the rise among children
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 4:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pediatric cases still uncommon, but increasing in frequency -
Eating solid foods earlier may lower allergy risk
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 2:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Babies who eat food before 4 months may be less likely to have peanut allergy -
Today Sponge contraceptive approved for market by FDA
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 1:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Birth control product popularizedon episode of 'Seinfeld' sitcom -
Asthma pills as good as inhaler
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 12:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds that pills are as effective as inhaler treatments, easier to use -
Sex, coffee increase stroke risk, study shows
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 10:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
New research identifies eight triggers, including vigorous exercise and nose-blowing -
WA Dems seek opinion from AG on medical marijuana
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 8:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
WA Dems seek opinion from AG on medical marijuana -
US states reassess marijuana laws after warnings
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 8:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
US states reassess marijuana laws after warnings -
US on track for most measles cases in a decade
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 8:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Most outbreaks linked to other countries, including Europe; risk of infection 'very high,' expert says -
Zeta-Jones seeks treatment for bipolar disorder
Posted: May 5th, 2011, 6:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Zeta-Jones seeks treatment for bipolar disorder -
Kan. appeals court sides with Jehovah's Witness
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 11:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kan. appeals court sides with Jehovah's Witness -
Is monogamy dead?
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 11:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A look at the influence of 'non-connected sex,' Clinton and Kobe -
Prostate cancer surgery helps younger men, study shows
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 7:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Survival odds improve if surgery is done without delay -
Pampers revamped after blistered baby bottoms
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 7:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Procter & Gamble making the tweaks after parents complained -
2 teens in Mass. bullying case get probation
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 6:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
2 teens in Mass. bullying case get probation -
Devices take lead in future heart disease battle
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 2:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Devices take lead in future heart disease battle -
Therapy kangaroo can stay with owner, city rules
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 1:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
City council in Oklahoma worried disabled animal could be a danger -
Porn star health clinic closes
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 11:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Clinic provided frequent HIV tests to actors in adult films, was target of complaints -
What baby eats in first days may impact health later
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 9:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Breast-fed babies have lower blood pressure at three than those who are formula-fed -
Despite rapid growth, India lets its girls die
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 4:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Despite rapid growth, India lets its girls die -
Man sentenced for rape committed in 1984
Posted: May 4th, 2011, 4:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
Apology note in 2005 revived old case; judge orders 18 months in prison -
Americans 45 and older are new voting-age majority
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 5:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Americans 45 and older are new voting-age majority -
Pass the shaker: eating less salt doesn't cut heart risks
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 5:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
People with high salt intake are less likely to die of heart disease, study finds -
Catching ovarian cancer early may not help survival
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 1:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study reveals discouraging finding that getting treated quickly may not extend women's lives -
Feds crack down on bogus cures for STDs
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 12:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA focusing on pills that claim to cure diseases like HIV, herpes and genital warts -
Share a checkup? Maybe -- if you have diabetes
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 11:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Group appointments for people with chronic diseases a growing trend -
FDA OKs new diabetes pill
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 9:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pill will help patients who can't control blood sugar with older meds -
Cheaper eye drug proves as good as pricier one
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 9:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cheaper eye drug proves as good as pricier one -
Salmonella contamination prompts tomato recall
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 8:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
Dozens of states affected by recall but no illnesses have been reported -
Bin Laden's death may reignite PTSD for some
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 7:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Some may feel a sense of relief, while for others it can trigger old feelings of fear, anxiety, experts say -
600,000 young adults join parents' health plans
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 7:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
More adult children taking advantage of the new law than the government — or insurers — expected -
States reassess marijuana laws after fed warnings
Posted: May 3rd, 2011, 3:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
States reassess marijuana laws after fed warnings -
Diabetes, Parkinson's patients ponder group checkups
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 5:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Shared appointments make for longer visits and more doctor interaction -
Middle age bulge increases risk of later dementia
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 5:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds that carrying extra weight can result in later Alzheimer's -
Bristol-Myers recalls Coumadin blood thinner
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 4:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bristol-Myers recalls Coumadin blood thinner -
New Yorkers sample breast milk cheese
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 4:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gallery offers cheese in effort to study ethics of modern biotechnology -
Young Aussie men want less sex
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 1:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Survey finds that 12 percent of Australian men aged 16 to 24 say they don't want more sex -
Amid "war on obesity," skeptics warn of stigma
Posted: May 2nd, 2011, 8:20am CDT by msnbc.com health
Well-intentioned efforts spark furor over fueling weight discrimination against kids -
With lipo, the fat comes back — in weird places
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 8:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fat removed from thighs returns a year later around triceps, upper belly, study finds -
Bill: Divert medical marijuana money for treatment
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 6:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bill: Divert medical marijuana money for treatment -
What's behind seniors' fears of GOP Medicare plan?
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 6:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
What's behind seniors' fears of GOP Medicare plan? -
Women on top: Female execs rise in porn biz
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 2:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some say they're trying to instill change while others see them as 'traitors' -
Trans fat ban mulled in Illinois
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 12:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bill would ban artificial trans fat from restaurants, bakeries and school vending machine snacks -
Cheating is OK ... with your workout
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 12:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Walking during your run, leaving during cooldown and other shortcuts won't derail your fitness goals -
Kids only 12 months old can undo carseat restraints
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 12:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
40 percent unbuckled themselves when the car was moving, study finds -
Jacob's donor: Bone marrow transplant forever alters two lives
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 11:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
A decision a decade ago by college student Marshal Davis saved Jacob Kowalik's life -
House, Senate OK marijuana bill in initial votes
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 10:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
House, Senate OK marijuana bill in initial votes -
Agents raid Wash. medical marijuana dispensaries
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 10:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Agents raid Wash. medical marijuana dispensaries -
Gov. to announce plan on medical marijuana bill
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 10:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gov. to announce plan on medical marijuana bill -
Scottsdale OK's first medical pot shop
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 10:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Scottsdale OK's first medical pot shop -
Montana gov to let medical pot bill become law
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 10:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Montana gov to let medical pot bill become law -
Washington governor vetoes medical pot licensing bill
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 10:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Washington governor vetoes medical pot licensing bill -
Medical marijuana requests climb sky high
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 10:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Dispensary owners report 50 to 300 percent rise since Obama took office -
Amid 'war on obesity,' skeptics warn of stigma
Posted: May 1st, 2011, 10:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Amid 'war on obesity,' skeptics warn of stigma -
Governor to sign bill defunding Planned Parenthood
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 9:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Governor to sign bill defunding Planned Parenthood -
Gregoire vetoes parts of medical marijuana bill
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 9:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gregoire vetoes parts of medical marijuana bill -
Federal prosecutor warns RI about medical pot
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 8:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal prosecutor warns RI about medical pot -
Berkley, Heller camp at it in preview of 2012 race
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 5:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Berkley, Heller camp at it in preview of 2012 race -
Could your job kill you?
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 4:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Heart-healthy tips to keep work woes from giving your health a pink slip -
Conn. law limits age for infertility coverage
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 3:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First state to deny insurance benefits to women over 40 -
Mom's diet may influence baby's sex, study says
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 2:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mothers-to-be who eat better deliver more boys — but critics aren't so sure -
Measles spells trouble for unprepared hospitals
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 2:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Since risk for outbreak still exists, hospitals need to take preventative measures -
Study probes how surgery makes diabetes disappear
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 1:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study probes how surgery makes diabetes disappear -
DEA, police collecting old, unused drugs
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 1:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
DEA, police collecting old, unused drugs -
Hospitals to get cash boost for better care
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 1:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Feds create incentive program to improve elderly care, reduce errors -
Radiation in heart procedures tied to cancer risk
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Tests for heart patients may slightly increase risk of developing cancer, study finds -
Kate Middleton wows crowd in McQueen designer's dress
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 10:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
Kate Middleton wows crowd in McQueen designer's dress -
Letting teen drink under parent's watch backfires
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 8:03am CDT by msnbc.com health
Those who drank with supervision more prone to problems than those told to wait, study says -
Mass. House votes to limit union bargaining rights
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 6:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mass. House votes to limit union bargaining rights -
Microbiology labs linked to nationwide salmonella outbreak
Posted: April 29th, 2011, 12:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
One death, 73 illnesses reported from clinical, teaching centers, CDC says -
Salmonella outbreak linked to microbiology labs
Posted: April 28th, 2011, 11:39pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
One person is dead and at least 10 have been hospitalized in an outbreak of salmonella poisonings linked to clinical and teaching microbiology laboratories across the nation, government health officials reported. -
Cordless jump-roping: exercise for the clumsy
Posted: April 28th, 2011, 11:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Newly patented invention a workout for your heart — and imagination -
Cheaper eye disease drug as good as pricier one
Posted: April 28th, 2011, 11:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients with wet macular degeneration given monthly shots of Avastin show improvement -
Fla. House passes abortion-limiting legislation
Posted: April 28th, 2011, 11:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Fla. House passes abortion-limiting legislation -
NHL Alumni team with institute on brain study
Posted: April 28th, 2011, 5:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
NHL Alumni team with institute on brain study -
Simple checklist may spot signs of autism by age 1
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 11:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But researchers aren't sure if early diagnosis tool is ready to come to pediatrician's office near you -
DNA tests link Southern leprosy cases to armadillo
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 9:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
DNA tests link Southern leprosy cases to armadillo -
Morning heart attacks deadlier than ones in afternoon
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 7:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study shows 20 percent more damage when attacks happen between 6 a.m. and noon -
More U.S. women using "morning-after" pill: study
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 6:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More U.S. women using "morning-after" pill: study -
House makes major medical marijuana bill changes
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 5:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
House makes major medical marijuana bill changes -
US study probes how surgery makes diabetes disappear
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 4:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Operation may change metabolism in a way that dieting alone does not -
Female dogs smarter than males? Maybe, study says
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 3:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Brain differences appear to give canine females a boost in at least one task -
For allergic kids, one-dose flu shot may be OK
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 2:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Current shots contain 'vanishingly small' traces of egg protein, new study finds -
Low vitamin D levels linked to diabetes risk
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 2:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Risk rises nearly 60 percent in people with too little of the vitamin, study shows -
As doggie diabetes soars, human treatment may help
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 2:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Glucose monitoring, drugs now offered to growing numbers of pet patients -
For most people, antidepressants don't stop all symptoms of disease
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 1:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
75 percent of those in study reported symptoms including sadness, insomnia -
Circumcision ban in San Francisco considered
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 1:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Enough votes collected for a proposal to ban the practice, group says -
Canada's prime minister defends asbestos exports
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 12:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Canada's prime minister defends asbestos exports -
Republicans regroup on Medicare, budget plan
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 10:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Republicans regroup on Medicare, budget plan -
1 in 4 American children raised by a single parent
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 10:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Percentage rising and higher than other developed countries, report finds -
WHO warns of enormous burden of chronic disease
Posted: April 27th, 2011, 8:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
WHO warns of enormous burden of chronic disease -
Investigation narrowed in nursing student search
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 9:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Investigation narrowed in nursing student search -
4 ways to fix common skin woes
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 8:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
It might be hard to get rid of skin imperfections, but you can always disguise them -
Popping vitamins is common, but benefits are few
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 4:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than half in U.S. take supplements, despite little evidence that they help -
Culture barrier may affect surgeon job satisfaction
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 4:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Culture barrier may affect surgeon job satisfaction -
Chaperones should be available for teens' exams
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 3:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New guidelines call for chaperone presence during any kind of intimate physical exam -
Maternal mortality rises in California
Posted: April 26th, 2011, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
African-American mothers four times more likely to die from pegnancy-related causes -
Blacks more willing to spend all for cancer care
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 11:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Blacks more willing to spend all for cancer care -
Government to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 9:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Government to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco -
Stents: How new technology drives health costs
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 6:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Stents: How new technology drives health costs -
Push to spur more drugs for deadly rare diseases
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
National Institutes of Health will open a center in the fall to find therapies -
Meningitis vaccine approved for babies as young as 9 months old
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 2:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Catastrophic disease can cause death or permanent disabilities in days -
Officials: Measles outbreak in Utah traced to 1
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 2:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Officials: Measles outbreak in Utah traced to 1 -
Lip plumper data may be unreliable, FDA staff says
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lip plumper data may be unreliable, FDA staff says -
Misery may really love company, study suggests
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 12:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some states with high happiness ratings also have high suicide rates -
Toxic chemical law fails to protect kids, doctors charge
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 10:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Chemicals should be tested to determine effects on children and reproduction before coming to market -
Raids put chill over MT medical marijuana industry
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 10:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Raids put chill over MT medical marijuana industry -
Adults who claim to have ADHD? 1 in 4 may be faking it
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 8:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients embellish symptoms to gain access to stimulant drugs, study finds -
Study: Some happy states have high suicide rates
Posted: April 25th, 2011, 8:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Some happy states have high suicide rates -
Raids put chill over medical marijuana industry
Posted: April 24th, 2011, 4:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Raids put chill over medical marijuana industry -
Bullying hits parents, too
Posted: April 24th, 2011, 11:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
When a child is bullied, parents may also feel victimized -
Is gluten really bad for your body?
Posted: April 24th, 2011, 10:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gluten-free diets are touted many health conditions, but they don't always work -
579 approved for medical marijuana in Arizona
Posted: April 24th, 2011, 8:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
579 approved for medical marijuana in Arizona -
Malaysia report cards to grade students on weight
Posted: April 24th, 2011, 4:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Malaysia report cards to grade students on weight -
M's Gutierrez has irritable bowel syndrome
Posted: April 23rd, 2011, 10:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
M's Gutierrez has irritable bowel syndrome -
Ariz., Mexico pair up to increase immunizations
Posted: April 23rd, 2011, 10:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ariz., Mexico pair up to increase immunizations -
Hand splints ease arthritis pain
Posted: April 23rd, 2011, 8:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Splints have same effect on pain as anti-inflammatory drugs, but don't improve hand function, Danish study finds -
Letters trace Civil War for writer's forebears
Posted: April 23rd, 2011, 3:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Letters trace Civil War for writer's forebears -
US group condemns Bahrain campaign against doctors
Posted: April 23rd, 2011, 3:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
US group condemns Bahrain campaign against doctors -
Kansas court hears liver transplant case
Posted: April 23rd, 2011, 2:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Kansas court hears liver transplant case -
Carob product recall in four states
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 11:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Products recalled because labels omit milk as ingredient -
Cucumbers recalled in 9 states over salmonella fears
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
L&M Companies Inc. says no reports of illness have been tied to tainted veggies -
Search resumes for missing nursing student
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 8:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Search resumes for missing nursing student -
Agency predicts smoking bans throughout US by 2020
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 8:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Agency predicts smoking bans throughout US by 2020 -
Baby Joseph remains at Cardinal Glennon
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 6:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Baby Joseph remains at Cardinal Glennon -
Warm baths in the winter linked to heart threat
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 5:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Warm baths in the winter linked to heart threat -
Donated insurance may help owner keep therapy kangaroo
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Oklahoma city had told woman she couldn't keep pet without a liability policy -
Pfizer says patient died in oral RA drug study
Posted: April 22nd, 2011, 9:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pfizer says patient died in oral RA drug study -
Oklahoma 4th state to ban abortions after 20 weeks
Posted: April 21st, 2011, 3:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Oklahoma 4th state to ban abortions after 20 weeks -
J&J recalls 57,000 bottles of epilepsy drug
Posted: April 21st, 2011, 11:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
J&J recalls 57,000 bottles of epilepsy drug -
Heart risk factors high in young Indian adults
Posted: April 20th, 2011, 6:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Heart risk factors high in young Indian adults -
Bleep me! Dirty talking for the tongue-tied
Posted: April 20th, 2011, 4:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Don't get shy (or judgmental) when your honey wants to $%^# things up -
Some support for pancreatic cancer screening
Posted: April 20th, 2011, 3:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some support for pancreatic cancer screening -
Many parents would get gene tests for kids: study
Posted: April 18th, 2011, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Many parents would get gene tests for kids: study -
Planned Parenthood plans to expand in Neb., Iowa
Posted: April 18th, 2011, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Planned Parenthood plans to expand in Neb., Iowa -
Horrified over batwing arms? Fight the flab
Posted: April 17th, 2011, 7:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Make that freaky fat fly away by focusing on cardio and weights -
Nationals prospect, 18, dies of meningitis in DR
Posted: April 17th, 2011, 12:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Nationals prospect, 18, dies of meningitis in DR -
MacNeil returns to PBS to tell story of autism
Posted: April 16th, 2011, 9:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
MacNeil returns to PBS to tell story of autism -
Odd work schedules pose risk to health
Posted: April 16th, 2011, 11:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Odd work schedules pose risk to health -
Playboy Mansion illness traced to hot tub bacteria
Posted: April 16th, 2011, 6:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Playboy Mansion illness traced to hot tub bacteria -
Study: Half of supermarket meat may have staph bug
Posted: April 15th, 2011, 6:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Half of supermarket meat may have staph bug -
FDA orders safety studies for some asthma drugs
Posted: April 15th, 2011, 4:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA orders safety studies for some asthma drugs -
Study doubts anti-aging claims for DHEA
Posted: April 15th, 2011, 3:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study doubts anti-aging claims for DHEA -
FDA clears first-of-a-kind device for brain cancer
Posted: April 15th, 2011, 1:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA clears first-of-a-kind device for brain cancer -
More evidence links diabetes, Parkinson's disease
Posted: April 15th, 2011, 12:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More evidence links diabetes, Parkinson's disease -
Britain to ban export to U.S. of execution drugs
Posted: April 15th, 2011, 10:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Britain to ban export to U.S. of execution drugs -
Deal in reach on flu virus-sharing, vaccine access
Posted: April 15th, 2011, 9:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Deal in reach on flu virus-sharing, vaccine access -
Planned Parenthood offers transgender hours in Pa.
Posted: April 14th, 2011, 9:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Planned Parenthood offers transgender hours in Pa. -
UN official urges treatment of drug users
Posted: April 14th, 2011, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UN official urges treatment of drug users -
Who's getting abortions? Not who you'd think
Posted: April 14th, 2011, 12:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Half of the women are 25 or older; most already have a child -
DC officials to hold AIDS prevention workshop
Posted: April 14th, 2011, 9:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
DC officials to hold AIDS prevention workshop -
Arizonans to begin applying for medical marijuana
Posted: April 14th, 2011, 9:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Arizonans to begin applying for medical marijuana -
'Boobies' bracelets ruled OK in Pa. school for now
Posted: April 14th, 2011, 8:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Boobies' bracelets ruled OK in Pa. school for now -
Arizona lawmakers moving to open door to insurers
Posted: April 14th, 2011, 7:03am CDT by msnbc.com health
Arizona lawmakers moving to open door to insurers -
Governor vetoes repeal of medical marijuana law
Posted: April 13th, 2011, 5:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Governor vetoes repeal of medical marijuana law -
Many children not getting enough exercise: study
Posted: April 13th, 2011, 3:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Many children not getting enough exercise: study -
House GOP budget retains Democratic Medicare cuts
Posted: April 13th, 2011, 2:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
House GOP budget retains Democratic Medicare cuts -
Vatican embarrassed by error-filled catechism book
Posted: April 13th, 2011, 1:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vatican embarrassed by error-filled catechism book -
Oliver unbowed after "Food Revolution" snags in LA
Posted: April 13th, 2011, 10:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Oliver unbowed after "Food Revolution" snags in LA -
Cat of the year Colin Powell meets his namesake
Posted: April 12th, 2011, 3:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. secretary of state visitswith prize-winning feline -
NJ hospital to show ER wait times on billboards
Posted: April 12th, 2011, 3:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
By advertising times, patients with less-serious conditions can choose to go elsewhere for quicker care -
China milk poisoning case caused by grudges
Posted: April 12th, 2011, 12:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
China milk poisoning case caused by grudges -
Two arrested after buttocks enhancement ends in death
Posted: April 12th, 2011, 11:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Two arrested after buttocks enhancement ends in death -
Japan nuclear accident health risk still small: WHO
Posted: April 12th, 2011, 11:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Japan nuclear accident health risk still small: WHO -
Asthma linked to celiac disease
Posted: April 11th, 2011, 12:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Asthma linked to celiac disease -
Scant proof herbs or massage treat baby colic
Posted: April 11th, 2011, 11:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
Scant proof herbs or massage treat baby colic -
Half of college students consider suicide
Posted: April 11th, 2011, 11:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
Survey finds widespread problem demands new approach to treatment -
Chinese police detain suspect in tainted milk case
Posted: April 11th, 2011, 1:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Chinese police detain suspect in tainted milk case -
Mylan starts selling generic glaucoma drug
Posted: April 10th, 2011, 5:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mylan starts selling generic glaucoma drug -
Dependent on painkillers, even before birth
Posted: April 10th, 2011, 3:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
As prescription drug abuse ravages communities, doctors confront the challenge of treating addicted newborns -
Scientists find way to map brain's complexity
Posted: April 10th, 2011, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists find way to map brain's complexity -
Mayor: Over half of Iowa town damaged by tornado
Posted: April 10th, 2011, 12:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mayor: Over half of Iowa town damaged by tornado -
Study shows Europe's alcohol-linked cancer burden
Posted: April 10th, 2011, 7:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study shows Europe's alcohol-linked cancer burden -
Alzheimer's patients put diabetes pill to the test
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 9:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New theory suggests diabetes drug could help slow brain decay -
Mass. mom admits withholding cancer meds from son
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 9:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mass. mom admits withholding cancer meds from son -
2nd death reported in RI salmonella outbreak
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 7:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
66 people have been sickened in the outbreak, state Health Department reports -
Dramatic rise in skull flattening in Texas babies
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 6:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Dramatic rise in skull flattening in Texas babies -
Planned Parenthood, abortion and the budget fight
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 6:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Planned Parenthood, abortion and the budget fight -
Salmonella in water frogs sickens 217
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 12:58pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
At least 217 people, mostly young children, have been sickened by salmonella spread by pet African dwarf water frogs, government health officials said. -
Salmonella in water frogs sickens 217, mostly kids
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 12:58pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
At least 217 people, mostly young children, have been sickened by salmonella spread by pet African dwarf water frogs, government health officials said. -
Johnson & Johnson will pay US $70M in fines
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 12:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Johnson & Johnson will pay US $70M in fines -
Govt announces plan to reduce health disparities
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 10:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
Govt announces plan to reduce health disparities -
Working up a sweat with 'exergaming'
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 10:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
New video games mix fitness and fun -
A look at how a shutdown would affect Americans
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 9:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
A look at how a shutdown would affect Americans -
Frozen donor eggs may work as well as fresh
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 7:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Small study finds that fertility treatments with frozen eggs didn't impact pregnancy results -
Nurse follow-ups may help some overweight kids
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 3:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Program where nurses monitor the decrease of TV and fastfood helped obese kids, study finds -
Medical charity condemns Bahrain hospital abuse
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 3:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical charity condemns Bahrain hospital abuse -
Vermont's gov, lt. gov. clash on health care
Posted: April 8th, 2011, 2:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Vermont's gov, lt. gov. clash on health care -
Coffee, tea may not affect leaky bladder much
Posted: April 7th, 2011, 7:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors often advise women with urinary incontinence to reduce caffeine -
AP IMPACT: Synthetic drugs send thousands to ER
Posted: April 7th, 2011, 3:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
AP IMPACT: Synthetic drugs send thousands to ER -
A look at how a shutdown would affect Americans
Posted: April 7th, 2011, 1:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A look at how a shutdown would affect Americans -
Soy poses no risk to breast cancer patients, says study
Posted: April 7th, 2011, 1:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors were concerned because of soy's potential impact estrogen levels -
PFCs linked to earlier menopause
Posted: April 6th, 2011, 8:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Perfluorocarbons found in household chemicals, carpeting and non-stick pans -
Republican to call for sweeping Medicare changes
Posted: April 6th, 2011, 6:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
Republican to call for sweeping Medicare changes -
AP IMPACT: Synthetic drugs send thousands to ER
Posted: April 6th, 2011, 6:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
AP IMPACT: Synthetic drugs send thousands to ER -
US teen pregnancy rate lowest in 70 years
Posted: April 5th, 2011, 1:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: While pregnancies down 37 percent in past two decades, 400,000 teens give birth annually -
Drug-resistant salmonella possibly in turkey burgers
Posted: April 4th, 2011, 10:19pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Government health officials are warning that salmonella bacteria detected in an outbreak of food poisoning from popular turkey burgers may be resistant to common drugs used to fight serious infection. -
Former NJ congressman undergoes heart surgery
Posted: April 4th, 2011, 8:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Former NJ congressman undergoes heart surgery -
Texas House approves budget that makes sweeping cuts
Posted: April 4th, 2011, 8:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Texas House approves budget that makes sweeping cuts -
PRico toddler dies after being left in hot car
Posted: April 4th, 2011, 6:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
PRico toddler dies after being left in hot car -
Immigrants more depressed than those who stay
Posted: April 4th, 2011, 6:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Immigrants more depressed than those who stay -
Woman drops appeal to court-ordered hysterectomy
Posted: April 4th, 2011, 2:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Woman drops appeal to court-ordered hysterectomy -
Protesters support Mich. medical marijuana law
Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 8:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Protesters support Mich. medical marijuana law -
Arizona Medicaid considers tax on smokers, obese
Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 11:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Arizona Medicaid considers tax on smokers, obese -
High-end medical option prompts Medicare worries
Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 10:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
High-end medical option prompts Medicare worries -
Dietitian hired to arrest officer obesity
Posted: April 2nd, 2011, 2:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Los Angeles police dept. believes it's the first to hire full-time diet coach -
Study: Prostate cancer test doesn't cut death risk
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 2:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Prostate cancer test doesn't cut death risk -
The fallout of hair loss: Suffering in silence
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 12:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Millions of women struggle with thinning of their 'crowning glory' -
U.N. suggests pesticides, chemicals for watch list
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 11:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
U.N. suggests pesticides, chemicals for watch list -
More teens using oral contraceptives, study says
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 11:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
More teens using oral contraceptives, study says -
US woman asking to keep disabled kangaroo
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 11:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
US woman asking to keep disabled kangaroo -
Bonding at the bench press
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gym-goers and clubs realize the rewards of fitness friendships -
OK to treat kids' pneumonia at home
Posted: March 31st, 2011, 9:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Taking antibiotics under parents' eye as effective as hospital stay -
Mont. health program helps 5-year-old with autism
Posted: March 31st, 2011, 9:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mont. health program helps 5-year-old with autism -
Death rate for lung cancer among women declines
Posted: March 31st, 2011, 8:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Decline is small -- under 1 percent -- but anticipation for continuing drop is great -
NIH obesity plan focuses on real-world research
Posted: March 31st, 2011, 5:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Clinical trials will lead to prevention and treatment, health officials say -
Consumer group urges ban or warning on food dyes
Posted: March 31st, 2011, 5:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Consumer group urges ban or warning on food dyes -
Obama health idea could mean better care, savings
Posted: March 31st, 2011, 1:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama health idea could mean better care, savings -
Half a million die from smoking yearly in U.S.
Posted: March 31st, 2011, 1:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Half a million die from smoking yearly in U.S. -
Medicare to pay for $93,000 prostate cancer drug
Posted: March 30th, 2011, 6:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medicare to pay for $93,000 prostate cancer drug -
FDA won't stop cheap version of preterm birth drug
Posted: March 30th, 2011, 3:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA won't stop cheap version of preterm birth drug -
Medicare to pay for $93,000 prostate cancer drug
Posted: March 30th, 2011, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medicare to pay for $93,000 prostate cancer drug -
What's your main reason for working out?
Posted: March 30th, 2011, 11:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
What's your main reason for working out? -
Oregon budget committee chairs recommend deep cuts
Posted: March 30th, 2011, 8:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Oregon budget committee chairs recommend deep cuts -
Boulder denies access to pot criminal checks
Posted: March 29th, 2011, 7:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Boulder denies access to pot criminal checks -
Papers: Guatemalans welcomed US syphilis doctor
Posted: March 29th, 2011, 1:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Feds release documents that show some Guatemelans supported study -
Many more dogs likely to be euthanized for illness
Posted: March 29th, 2011, 11:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Many more dogs likely to be euthanized for illness -
Cost shift seen in raising Medicare age to 67
Posted: March 29th, 2011, 4:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cost shift seen in raising Medicare age to 67 -
Weight loss surgery gets rid of migraines, too
Posted: March 29th, 2011, 1:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: 50 percent of participants decreased severity and frequency of headaches after surgery -
Study looks at ties between firms, heart experts
Posted: March 28th, 2011, 7:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study looks at ties between firms, heart experts -
Marijuana may hasten mental decline in MS: study
Posted: March 28th, 2011, 4:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Marijuana may hasten mental decline in MS: study -
Geraldine Ferraro, first woman on presidential ticket, dies
Posted: March 28th, 2011, 3:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Geraldine Ferraro, first woman on presidential ticket, dies -
FDA : Stop taking Soladek vitamin solution
Posted: March 28th, 2011, 12:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Product marketed by company based in the Dominican Republic contains dangerously high levels of vitamins A and D -
Women should keep ovaries with hysterectomy
Posted: March 28th, 2011, 11:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Removal could decrease long-term survival rate, researchers report -
Low-level radiation in Massachusetts rainwater
Posted: March 28th, 2011, 11:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
Low-level radiation in Massachusetts rainwater -
Pupil nut allergy: School eases up on restrictions
Posted: March 28th, 2011, 10:03am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pupil nut allergy: School eases up on restrictions -
Chavez urges Venezuelans to cut calorie intake
Posted: March 28th, 2011, 8:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Chavez urges Venezuelans to cut calorie intake -
Research yields clues to why hair turns gray
Posted: March 27th, 2011, 11:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mutated gene may cause premature graying, study finds -
Viagra-like drug for women being tested
Posted: March 27th, 2011, 9:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Testosterone ointment intended to boost female libido -
'Brain waste' thwarts immigrants' career dreams
Posted: March 27th, 2011, 3:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Brain waste' thwarts immigrants' career dreams -
'Brain waste' thwarts immigrants' career dreams
Posted: March 26th, 2011, 11:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Brain waste' thwarts immigrants' career dreams -
US clears first melanoma drug to extend survival
Posted: March 26th, 2011, 7:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
US clears first melanoma drug to extend survival -
Mont. medical marijuana overhaul bill advances
Posted: March 25th, 2011, 7:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mont. medical marijuana overhaul bill advances -
Report: 230,000 displaced by Mexico's drug war
Posted: March 25th, 2011, 4:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Report: 230,000 displaced by Mexico's drug war -
Bahraini forces fire tear gas at protesters
Posted: March 25th, 2011, 11:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
Bahraini forces fire tear gas at protesters -
Brazilian plastic surgeon says operated on Gadhafi
Posted: March 25th, 2011, 11:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Brazilian plastic surgeon says operated on Gadhafi -
Drug-resistant germ appears in LA county hospitals
Posted: March 25th, 2011, 9:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug-resistant germ appears in LA county hospitals -
Future docs may have to pass new breast exam test
Posted: March 24th, 2011, 6:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Future docs may have to pass new breast exam test -
Positive skin cancer drug data boosts Roche
Posted: March 24th, 2011, 3:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Positive skin cancer drug data boosts Roche -
Singapore finds radioactivity in imported Japan vegetables
Posted: March 24th, 2011, 12:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Singapore finds radioactivity in imported Japan vegetables -
Rheumatoid arthritis hinders conception
Posted: March 24th, 2011, 11:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Unclear whether the disease, or the drugs that treat it, are behind difficulty with conception -
Vitamin E users show lower ALS risk
Posted: March 24th, 2011, 12:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study participants who took supplements were one-third less likely than non-users to develop disease -
Parents: Autism cuts could ruin children's future
Posted: March 23rd, 2011, 9:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Parents: Autism cuts could ruin children's future -
USDA funds more fruits and veggies for school kids
Posted: March 23rd, 2011, 5:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The $48 million boost is a 40 percent increase over last year -
Genome study sheds light on blood cancer
Posted: March 23rd, 2011, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
About 4 percent of patients with multiple myeloma have mutations in the BRAF gene -
Arthritis drug could help beat melanoma
Posted: March 23rd, 2011, 2:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Leflunomide, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, slowed growth of tumors in lab tests -
Say a little prayer to control anger
Posted: March 23rd, 2011, 12:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Say a little prayer to control anger -
Report urges focus on drugs for neglected diseases
Posted: March 22nd, 2011, 4:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Report urges focus on drugs for neglected diseases -
Chronic ear infections make kids fatter
Posted: March 21st, 2011, 8:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Kids with infections heavier, have less sensitive taste buds -
Texas man gets first full face transplant in US
Posted: March 21st, 2011, 5:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Texas man gets first full face transplant in US -
Va man wins $25 million in lawsuit against Exxon
Posted: March 21st, 2011, 3:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Va man wins $25 million in lawsuit against Exxon -
Boston hospital performs full face transplant
Posted: March 21st, 2011, 10:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Boston hospital performs full face transplant -
Eat more protein, fewer refined carbs to stay slim
Posted: March 21st, 2011, 9:03am CDT by msnbc.com health
Eat more protein, fewer refined carbs to stay slim -
AP Enterprise: Indian youth suicide crisis baffles
Posted: March 21st, 2011, 1:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
AP Enterprise: Indian youth suicide crisis baffles -
Bahrain hospital on frontline in protest crackdown
Posted: March 20th, 2011, 9:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bahrain hospital on frontline in protest crackdown -
17 puppies born by Cesarean section in Poland
Posted: March 20th, 2011, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
17 puppies born by Cesarean section in Poland -
DEA issues new guidelines on pain drugs
Posted: March 20th, 2011, 6:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Steps would help protect doctors who prescribe narcotics -
Scientists lack complete answers on radiation risk
Posted: March 20th, 2011, 2:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Even 25 years after the Chernobyl accident, controversy over disaster's health effects remains -
WHO issues guidelines on radiation exposure
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 11:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
WHO issues guidelines on radiation exposure -
WHO issues guidelines on radiation exposure
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 11:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
WHO issues guidelines on radiation exposure -
Japan cites radiation in milk, spinach near plant
Posted: March 19th, 2011, 3:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Japan cites radiation in milk, spinach near plant -
FDA advisers: Menthol cig ban would benefit health
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 8:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA advisers: Menthol cig ban would benefit health -
Optometrists: Nintendo 3DS could ID vision issues
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 8:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Optometrists: Nintendo 3DS could ID vision issues -
European life expectancy rising despite obesity
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 11:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
European life expectancy rising despite obesity -
Prescription drug abuse a rising problem in Md.
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 11:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Prescription drug abuse a rising problem in Md. -
Infection risk triggers new recall of wipes
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 7:35am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
A Wisconsin medical supply firm blamed for serious infections and death from tainted alcohol prep wipes has issued a new nationwide recall for another product potentially contaminated with different dangerous bacteria. -
Egyptian conjoined twins — 4 years later
Posted: March 18th, 2011, 1:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
Boys once attached at the head return to Dallas for checkup -
Popping potassium iodide already? Really bad idea
Posted: March 17th, 2011, 2:55pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
As demand spikes for potassium iodide in the wake of Japan’s nuclear crisis, U.S. poison control centers are starting to receive reports of illness in people who’ve ingested the drug aimed at protecting against radiation sickness. -
Placebo's power goes beyond the mind
Posted: March 17th, 2011, 2:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists tap into fake pill's effects to help real pains -
Alcohol hits harder after weight loss surgery
Posted: March 16th, 2011, 5:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Stomach is no longer available to process alcohol, which may account for lowered tolerance -
Warning signs of fatty liver disease
Posted: March 16th, 2011, 3:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Warning signs of fatty liver disease -
US life expectancy surpasses 78, a new record
Posted: March 16th, 2011, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US life expectancy surpasses 78, a new record -
Feds raid Montana medical marijuana businesses
Posted: March 16th, 2011, 1:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Feds raid Montana medical marijuana businesses -
Authorities rule out suicide in NM doctor's death
Posted: March 16th, 2011, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Authorities rule out suicide in NM doctor's death -
Japan crisis spikes demand for radiation pills
Posted: March 15th, 2011, 11:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Japan crisis spikes demand for radiation pills -
Elizabeth Taylor enters 2nd month in LA hospital
Posted: March 15th, 2011, 6:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Elizabeth Taylor enters 2nd month in LA hospital -
Canadian boy moved to US over end-of-life dispute
Posted: March 15th, 2011, 12:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Canadian boy moved to US over end-of-life dispute -
Map: Notable E. coli outbreaks across the U.S.
Posted: March 14th, 2011, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Map: Notable E. coli outbreaks across the U.S. -
Spanking 1-year-olds is common in depressed dads
Posted: March 14th, 2011, 1:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Spanking 1-year-olds is common in depressed dads -
51 WA people die in 2010 with lethal prescription
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
51 WA people die in 2010 with lethal prescription -
Giffords' friends make her a presence in Congress
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 12:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Giffords' friends make her a presence in Congress -
Obesity operation may cure diabetes in many
Posted: March 13th, 2011, 9:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
Surgery patients 5 times more likely to see disease disappear, study says -
Giffords makes 'leaps and bounds' in recovery
Posted: March 12th, 2011, 8:01pm CST by msnbc.com health
Giffords makes 'leaps and bounds' in recovery -
Medical records sold to teacher as scrap paper
Posted: March 12th, 2011, 7:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Information included histories, Social Security numbers of 28 patients -
Libyan rebels building civil society from scratch
Posted: March 12th, 2011, 4:29pm CST by msnbc.com health
Libyan rebels building civil society from scratch -
Bachmann flubs Revolutionary War geography in NH
Posted: March 12th, 2011, 3:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Bachmann flubs Revolutionary War geography in NH -
Fruits and veggies may not lower kids' allergy risk
Posted: March 12th, 2011, 3:32pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study finds that some fruits and veggies may actually trigger allergens -
Pot docs face new rules in Colorado
Posted: March 12th, 2011, 2:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Pot docs face new rules in Colorado -
Susan Moores, R.D.
Posted: March 11th, 2011, 10:45pm CST by msnbc.com health
Columnist, Chew on This -
Food allergies increasing in U.S. children
Posted: March 11th, 2011, 6:30pm CST by msnbc.com health
1 in 26 kids affected last year, up 18 percent from 1997, federal study finds -
Under pressure, firm closes line that made tainted wipes
Posted: March 11th, 2011, 7:17am CST by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
A Wisconsin medical supplier that made millions of recalled alcohol prep products now blamed for serious infections and at least one death is shutting down the line that produces the wipes — at least for now. -
Firm closes line that made tainted wipes
Posted: March 11th, 2011, 7:17am CST by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
A Wisconsin medical supplier that made millions of recalled alcohol prep products now blamed for serious infections and at least one death is shutting down the line that produces the wipes — at least for now. -
Secondhand smoke linked to diabetes
Posted: March 10th, 2011, 11:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Secondhand smoke linked to diabetes -
Mutation that fights parasitic worms may boost asthma riskÂ
Posted: March 10th, 2011, 7:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study may explain why asthma is more prevalent among African-Americans in the U.S. -
Obama to bullying victims: I know what it's like
Posted: March 10th, 2011, 6:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
Obama to bullying victims: I know what it's like -
Obama to bullying victims: I know what it's like
Posted: March 10th, 2011, 5:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
Obama to bullying victims: I know what it's like -
New lupus drug may end treatment nightmare for some
Posted: March 10th, 2011, 1:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
New lupus drug may end treatment nightmare for some -
WHO's response to swine flu pandemic flawed
Posted: March 10th, 2011, 11:44am CST by msnbc.com health
WHO's response to swine flu pandemic flawed -
Many women may suffer from fecal incontinence
Posted: March 9th, 2011, 5:38pm CST by msnbc.com health
Many women may suffer from fecal incontinence -
Preemie birth preventive spikes from $10 to $1,500
Posted: March 9th, 2011, 4:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
Preemie birth preventive spikes from $10 to $1,500 -
Little evidence soy helps blood sugar control
Posted: March 9th, 2011, 3:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
Little evidence soy helps blood sugar control -
Mediterranean diet may thwart heart disease, diabetes
Posted: March 7th, 2011, 11:31pm CST by msnbc.com health
Diet has beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the body -
Calif. lawmakers tee up Brown's budget for vote
Posted: March 7th, 2011, 9:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Calif. lawmakers tee up Brown's budget for vote -
Elderly Hispanics face growing battle with Alzheimer's
Posted: March 7th, 2011, 8:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Alzheimer's groups pushing awareness among fastest growing ethnic group in U.S. -
Berlusconi has 4-hour jaw and dental surgery
Posted: March 7th, 2011, 5:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Berlusconi has 4-hour jaw and dental surgery -
Closed dental chain transfers nearly all patients
Posted: March 7th, 2011, 4:19pm CST by msnbc.com health
Closed dental chain transfers nearly all patients -
Summer camps offering healthier chow
Posted: March 6th, 2011, 10:43am CST by msnbc.com health
Swapping fatty snacks for steamed vegetables -
MSNBC.com readers' one-of-a-kind dogs
Posted: March 5th, 2011, 11:31pm CST by msnbc.com health
We asked for photos of your cute mutts, and boy, did you respond! Here is a selection of some of our favorites. -
Md. health chief opposes medical marijuana bill
Posted: March 5th, 2011, 9:58pm CST by msnbc.com health
Md. health chief opposes medical marijuana bill -
Marines in deadly Afghan valley face combat stress
Posted: March 5th, 2011, 9:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
Marines in deadly Afghan valley face combat stress -
Marines in deadly Afghan valley face combat stress
Posted: March 5th, 2011, 12:54pm CST by msnbc.com health
Marines in deadly Afghan valley face combat stress -
Sugary soft drinks may raise risk of diabetes
Posted: March 5th, 2011, 9:10am CST by msnbc.com health
Could soda consumption be partly to blame for rise in disease? -
Officials: Harmful bacteria at Playboy Mansion
Posted: March 4th, 2011, 11:38pm CST by msnbc.com health
Officials: Harmful bacteria at Playboy Mansion -
Huckabee denies criticizing Portman's pregnancy
Posted: March 4th, 2011, 3:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Huckabee denies criticizing Portman's pregnancy -
Trend reversal: Big drop in kids' ear infections
Posted: March 4th, 2011, 12:34pm CST by msnbc.com health
Trend reversal: Big drop in kids' ear infections -
Vote: Will you get microchipped?
Posted: March 4th, 2011, 7:22am CST by msnbc.com health
Vote: Will you get microchipped? -
Extreme flexibility comes with triple migraine risk
Posted: March 4th, 2011, 12:24am CST by msnbc.com health
Extreme flexibility comes with triple migraine risk -
Iron in early pregnancy linked to birthweight
Posted: March 3rd, 2011, 11:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Iron in early pregnancy linked to birthweight -
Senate Republicans push to oust Medicare chief
Posted: March 3rd, 2011, 3:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Senate Republicans push to oust Medicare chief -
Measles cases on rise in Boston
Posted: March 3rd, 2011, 8:06am CST by msnbc.com health
Measles cases on rise in Boston -
U.S. stresses prevention in fighting Medicare fraud
Posted: March 2nd, 2011, 7:04pm CST by msnbc.com health
U.S. stresses prevention in fighting Medicare fraud -
Study: 50-year-old with diabetes dies 6 yrs sooner
Posted: March 2nd, 2011, 5:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: 50-year-old with diabetes dies 6 yrs sooner -
FDA: Stomach acid drugs can lower magnesium
Posted: March 2nd, 2011, 2:12pm CST by msnbc.com health
FDA: Stomach acid drugs can lower magnesium -
Lawmakers see fetus ultrasounds in Ohio hearing
Posted: March 2nd, 2011, 2:04pm CST by msnbc.com health
Lawmakers see fetus ultrasounds in Ohio hearing -
Look at the bright side and live longer, say studies
Posted: March 2nd, 2011, 12:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Positive moods reduce stress-related hormones, increase immune function -
Diabetes out of control in many countries: study
Posted: March 2nd, 2011, 10:48am CST by msnbc.com health
Diabetes out of control in many countries: study -
Ready to split? Try a relationship boot camp
Posted: March 1st, 2011, 8:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
Seminar offers troubled couples strategies for resolving common spats -
American women gain in school, lag at work
Posted: March 1st, 2011, 6:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
American women gain in school, lag at work -
Ore. officials: 1 in 5 veterans suffer from PTSD
Posted: March 1st, 2011, 4:54am CST by msnbc.com health
Ore. officials: 1 in 5 veterans suffer from PTSD -
Obama offers states flexibility on healthcare law
Posted: February 28th, 2011, 4:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Obama offers states flexibility on healthcare law -
Vaccine against 'strep throat' may be coming
Posted: February 28th, 2011, 1:04pm CST by msnbc.com health
Scientists manage to alter dangerous bacteria antigen for safer use -
Young, married, childless UK couples seem happiest
Posted: February 28th, 2011, 11:57am CST by msnbc.com health
Young, married, childless UK couples seem happiest -
Activists want probe into cat care at SC shelter
Posted: February 28th, 2011, 5:10am CST by msnbc.com health
Activists want probe into cat care at SC shelter -
Ore. congressman explains mental health issues
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 9:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Ore. congressman explains mental health issues -
Charge to be filed in deadly Houston daycare fire
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 8:31pm CST by msnbc.com health
Charge to be filed in deadly Houston daycare fire -
NM lawmaker wants to repeal medical marijuana
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 3:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
NM lawmaker wants to repeal medical marijuana -
In better health: Doctor-patient relationships improving
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 2:50pm CST by msnbc.com health
Shift in how physicians communicate bringing better medical care, research indicates -
SoCal meat company recalls 3,170 pounds of beef
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 12:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Ground beef may have E.coli, but no illnesses reported, USDA says -
Contaminated broccoli prompts recall of products
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 10:11am CST by msnbc.com health
Random test detected Lysteria bacteria; items sold in supermarkets across the West -
Man found guilty, mentally ill in daughter's death
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 3:08am CST by msnbc.com health
Man found guilty, mentally ill in daughter's death -
Air travelers may have been exposed to measles
Posted: February 27th, 2011, 2:13am CST by msnbc.com health
Air travelers may have been exposed to measles -
Ore. congressman says mental health not job issue
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 5:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
Ore. congressman says mental health not job issue -
Pope urges doctors to protect women from abortion
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 3:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Pope urges doctors to protect women from abortion -
Data lacking for many home fertility tests
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 2:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Data lacking for many home fertility tests -
Jamie Oliver: food for kids a civil rights issue
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 12:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Jamie Oliver: food for kids a civil rights issue -
Experimental strep vaccine in development
Posted: February 26th, 2011, 8:33am CST by msnbc.com health
Small test prompts immune response without serious problems -
Battle at army base broke Gadhafi hold in Benghazi
Posted: February 25th, 2011, 8:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Battle at army base broke Gadhafi hold in Benghazi -
New 'mini' surgeries offer little over original
Posted: February 25th, 2011, 8:21pm CST by msnbc.com health
New 'mini' surgeries offer little over original -
Battle at army base broke Gadhafi hold in Benghazi
Posted: February 25th, 2011, 4:31pm CST by msnbc.com health
Battle at army base broke Gadhafi hold in Benghazi -
At Tunisian border, tales of terror from Libya
Posted: February 25th, 2011, 2:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
At Tunisian border, tales of terror from Libya -
U.S. may pay for sex disease tests for elderly
Posted: February 25th, 2011, 6:08am CST by msnbc.com health
U.S. may pay for sex disease tests for elderly -
Gadhafi forces strike back at Libya uprising
Posted: February 24th, 2011, 9:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Gadhafi forces strike back at Libya uprising -
Study: PSA rise not good prostate cancer predictor
Posted: February 24th, 2011, 7:00pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: PSA rise not good prostate cancer predictor -
Study sees benefit to early menopause hot flashes
Posted: February 24th, 2011, 6:59pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study sees benefit to early menopause hot flashes -
Iowa House panel begins review of mental health
Posted: February 24th, 2011, 3:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Iowa House panel begins review of mental health -
Study finds clue to chronic fatigue, chronic Lyme
Posted: February 24th, 2011, 12:08pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study finds clue to chronic fatigue, chronic Lyme -
Vitamin D may help keep blood sugar under control
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 9:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
Vitamin D may help keep blood sugar under control -
Newspapers, GOP call for congressman to resign
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 8:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Newspapers, GOP call for congressman to resign -
Government wants admissions from tobacco companies
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 7:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Government wants admissions from tobacco companies -
Oregon congressman tells paper he took painkiller
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 7:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Oregon congressman tells paper he took painkiller -
Dirty air triggers more heart attacks than cocaine
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 6:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Dirty air triggers more heart attacks than cocaine -
Ohio abortion ban would use heartbeat as barometer
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 6:32pm CST by msnbc.com health
Ohio abortion ban would use heartbeat as barometer -
Genes make you stressed, depressed
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 5:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
People with depression more likely to have low levels of neuropeptide Y -
More US companies covering transgender surgery
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 12:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
More US companies covering transgender surgery -
More outpatient surgery centers, more surgeries
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 12:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
More outpatient surgery centers, more surgeries -
Screening less accurate for breast cancer survivors
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 11:23am CST by msnbc.com health
Mammograms miss missed tumors 11 percent more often, study finds -
Wis. family waits for teen's 'miracle' recovery
Posted: February 23rd, 2011, 8:29am CST by msnbc.com health
Wis. family waits for teen's 'miracle' recovery -
A year after surgery, 'mermaid' baby takes steps
Posted: February 22nd, 2011, 9:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors separated 2-year-old's fused legs; more operations needed -
Wu sent photos of himself wearing tiger costume
Posted: February 22nd, 2011, 7:57pm CST by msnbc.com health
Wu sent photos of himself wearing tiger costume -
Lawmakers call for ban on flavored cigarettes
Posted: February 22nd, 2011, 3:22pm CST by msnbc.com health
Critics say tobacco companies targeting kids with sweet smokes -
Fill in the Entire page for healthy eating
Posted: February 22nd, 2011, 2:59pm CST by msnbc.com health
Healthy BBQ tips while cooking outside on your deck -
Court rules against parents in drug vaccine case
Posted: February 22nd, 2011, 11:06am CST by msnbc.com health
Court rules against parents in drug vaccine case -
FDA knew of problems at plant that made tainted wipes
Posted: February 22nd, 2011, 7:38am CST by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
The death of a 2-year-old Houston boy from a rare infection blamed on contaminated alcohol wipes may be only the first casualty tied to allegedly shoddy sterilization practices by a Wisconsin medical products firm. -
Looking at nature makes you nicer
Posted: February 21st, 2011, 7:15am CST by msnbc.com health
If you can't get outside, download a landscape screensaver, study suggests -
164 drug addicts bust out of Vietnam rehab center
Posted: February 21st, 2011, 3:11am CST by msnbc.com health
164 drug addicts bust out of Vietnam rehab center -
Disputes overshadow NJ medical marijuana deadline
Posted: February 21st, 2011, 1:08am CST by msnbc.com health
Disputes overshadow NJ medical marijuana deadline -
Broken mental-health system puts us at risk
Posted: February 20th, 2011, 4:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Va. Tech and spate of other killings reveal danger of ignoring mental illness -
Wisconsin protest draws thousands pro and con
Posted: February 20th, 2011, 8:28am CST by msnbc.com health
Wisconsin protest draws thousands pro and con -
Ruptured appendix more common in rural U.S.
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 4:21pm CST by msnbc.com health
Ruptured appendix more common in rural U.S. -
Repealing healthcare law would cost $210 bln: CBO
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 10:53am CST by msnbc.com health
Repealing healthcare law would cost $210 bln: CBO -
State reconsiders turbulent medical marijuana biz
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 6:53am CST by msnbc.com health
State reconsiders turbulent medical marijuana biz -
Auburn tree poisoning suspect released from jail
Posted: February 19th, 2011, 1:39am CST by msnbc.com health
Auburn tree poisoning suspect released from jail -
Fla. ruling Big Tobacco won comes back to bite it
Posted: February 18th, 2011, 3:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Fla. ruling Big Tobacco won comes back to bite it -
Many stick with fast food after heart attack
Posted: February 18th, 2011, 3:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Many stick with fast food after heart attack -
TV reporter speaks about speech problem at Grammys
Posted: February 18th, 2011, 9:47am CST by msnbc.com health
TV reporter speaks about speech problem at Grammys -
Food tax could trim some people's calorie intake
Posted: February 17th, 2011, 4:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Food tax could trim some people's calorie intake -
Most teens who drink get alchohol free
Posted: February 17th, 2011, 1:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Nearly half of young teens get booze from home, family -
Man arrested for poisoning Auburn's historic oaks
Posted: February 17th, 2011, 12:01pm CST by msnbc.com health
Man arrested for poisoning Auburn's historic oaks -
Drug may slow growth of early prostate cancer
Posted: February 17th, 2011, 10:13am CST by msnbc.com health
Drug may slow growth of early prostate cancer -
Vegetarians push soy, but Cubans prefer pork
Posted: February 17th, 2011, 10:11am CST by msnbc.com health
Vegetarians push soy, but Cubans prefer pork -
Sanofi-Aventis to buy Genzyme for $20 billion
Posted: February 17th, 2011, 6:42am CST by msnbc.com health
Sanofi-Aventis to buy Genzyme for $20 billion -
Auburn: Oak trees poisoned at historic site
Posted: February 17th, 2011, 5:07am CST by msnbc.com health
Auburn: Oak trees poisoned at historic site -
Patients, groups sue Medicare over service cuts
Posted: February 15th, 2011, 2:58pm CST by msnbc.com health
Patients, groups sue Medicare over service cuts -
Calories counts don't stop kids from pigging out
Posted: February 15th, 2011, 10:28am CST by msnbc.com health
Study challenges effectiveness of mandatory menu labels in fighting obesity -
Alabama programs anticipate federal funding cut
Posted: February 15th, 2011, 10:02am CST by msnbc.com health
Alabama programs anticipate federal funding cut -
Analysis: Obama budget lays down opening bid
Posted: February 15th, 2011, 9:47am CST by msnbc.com health
Analysis: Obama budget lays down opening bid -
Brain fog a part of teenage wasteland
Posted: February 15th, 2011, 8:42am CST by msnbc.com health
Forgetfulness is among the brain functions teens may not improve until they're young adults -
Smoking linked to Lou Gehrig's disease
Posted: February 15th, 2011, 1:44am CST by msnbc.com health
Smokers' risk of dying from disease increases by nearly 50 percent, study finds -
FDA OKs new 3-D breast scan, risks unclear
Posted: February 14th, 2011, 11:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Better detection carries trade-off of more radiation exposure -
Eating berries can lower risk of Parkinson's
Posted: February 14th, 2011, 11:19pm CST by msnbc.com health
Those who regularly ate fruits high in anthocyanins reduced risk by 25 percent, study finds -
100 quake dogs rescued by Chinese woman
Posted: February 14th, 2011, 10:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Private animal shelters extremely rare in China -
Experts tie Agent Orange to blood pressure risk
Posted: February 14th, 2011, 7:12pm CST by msnbc.com health
Findings get vets closer to having government-paid services for ailment -
Judge: Yellowstone bison slaughter can proceed
Posted: February 14th, 2011, 4:49pm CST by msnbc.com health
Judge: Yellowstone bison slaughter can proceed -
More hospital for heart-troubled Elizabeth Taylor
Posted: February 14th, 2011, 11:04am CST by msnbc.com health
More hospital for heart-troubled Elizabeth Taylor -
Foes seek to de-fund, discredit Planned Parenthood
Posted: February 14th, 2011, 9:45am CST by msnbc.com health
Foes seek to de-fund, discredit Planned Parenthood -
Report: Combat soldiers carrying too much weight
Posted: February 14th, 2011, 1:16am CST by msnbc.com health
Report: Combat soldiers carrying too much weight -
4 die, 1 lives after boat capsizes in Gulf near La
Posted: February 13th, 2011, 11:46am CST by msnbc.com health
4 die, 1 lives after boat capsizes in Gulf near La -
Ky. GOP lawmaker offers compromise on meth bill
Posted: February 12th, 2011, 11:09am CST by msnbc.com health
Ky. GOP lawmaker offers compromise on meth bill -
On the streets of Cairo, saving the gods' cats
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 9:49pm CST by msnbc.com health
A woman makes it her mission to rescue a once-revered Egyptian breed -
N. Dakota abortion bill bans embryo destruction
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 8:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
N. Dakota abortion bill bans embryo destruction -
Liz Taylor treated for congestive heart failure
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 7:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
Liz Taylor treated for congestive heart failure -
Pfizer's Spiriva enhances asthma treatment
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 5:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
Pfizer's Spiriva enhances asthma treatment -
Investigators plan Ore. mental hospital visit
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 4:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
Investigators plan Ore. mental hospital visit -
Man dies in hospital parking lot — waiting for ambulance
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 3:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Man dies in hospital parking lot — waiting for ambulance -
Growing number of farm animals spawn new diseases
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 1:19pm CST by msnbc.com health
Livestock fueling new viruses in developing countries -
Patient dies after Lap-Band surgery
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 12:29pm CST by msnbc.com health
Patient dies after Lap-Band surgery -
Morning after pill faces another test over access
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 12:08pm CST by msnbc.com health
Morning after pill faces another test over access -
Major recall of baby monitors linked to 2 deaths
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 11:27am CST by msnbc.com health
Electrical cords on Summer Infant monitors pose strangulation risk, safety group says -
FDA warning means fewer antipsychotics for elderly
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 9:00am CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Prescription of drugs for patients with dementia dropped by nearly 20 percent -
Cord blood choice: Private fears vs. public good
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 8:04am CST by msnbc.com health
Parents-to-be must weigh merits amid barrage of marketing -
Alcohol kills more than AIDS, TB or violence
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 7:55am CST by msnbc.com health
Drinking causes more than 4 percent of deaths worldwide, WHO warns -
Everything you know about beating stress is wrong
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 7:37am CST by msnbc.com health
But these 6 tried-and-true anxiety-busters can relieve your chronically fried nerves -
Personal grooming down there
Posted: February 11th, 2011, 6:23am CST by msnbc.com health
Trimmed looks are in fashion -- for men, too -
NKorea confirms outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 9:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
NKorea confirms outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease -
DNA tests could reveal proof of incest
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 6:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
Inadvertent discoveries may spark ethical and legal issues for scientists -
Test gets almost 1 in 5 syphilis cases wrong
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 5:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
CDC says despite false positive results, test doesn't miss those infected -
Brain's response to sugars may explain obesity
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 5:32pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study discovers difference in way fructose and glucose impact brain -
Mom upset after school sends son to psych ward
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 1:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
School district commits 6-year-old after he pens violent drawing -
Breastfeeding pumps now deductible, IRS rules
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 11:24am CST by msnbc.com health
In reversal of government position, families can use pre-tax funds for lactation supplies -
Many with asthma, emphysema may misuse inhalers
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 10:42am CST by msnbc.com health
Many with asthma, emphysema may misuse inhalers -
Scientists recreate heart defect in a lab dish
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 10:09am CST by msnbc.com health
Breakthrough allows researchers to test new drugs in humans instead of mice -
Cuomo Medicaid panel reviewing 2,000 reform ideas
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 9:37am CST by msnbc.com health
Cuomo Medicaid panel reviewing 2,000 reform ideas -
Real cooties? Boys catch flu from boys, study says
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 8:09am CST by msnbc.com health
Students of same sex more likely to share toys, food — and germs -
V is for Valentine's Day — and Viagra, data show
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 7:45am CST by msnbc.com health
Demand for erectile dysfunction drugs rises just before lovers' holiday -
Viagra demand surges before Valentine's Day
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 7:17am CST by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Valentine’s Day is notorious for spiking sales of chocolates, roses and Hallmark cards, but new research shows that demand also rises for a surprising lovers’ secret: erectile dysfunction drugs. -
Short time on antipsychotics may up heart disease
Posted: February 10th, 2011, 2:35am CST by msnbc.com health
Short time on antipsychotics may up heart disease -
An H.I.V. strategy invites addicts in
Posted: February 9th, 2011, 3:10pm CST by msnbc.com health
'Safe injection site' in Vancouver is one reason the city is lowering new infection rates -
Proposed sonogram mandate for abortions curtailed
Posted: February 9th, 2011, 3:10am CST by msnbc.com health
Proposed sonogram mandate for abortions curtailed -
Flu drug stockpiles save lives, too costly for many
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 8:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Flu drug stockpiles save lives, too costly for many -
Obama has kicked smoking habit, first lady says
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 6:59pm CST by msnbc.com health
Obama has kicked smoking habit, first lady says -
Doctor: Goal for Giffords to see husband's launch
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 6:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Medical issues to consider include how much assistance she would need, how much noise she can handle -
Some breast cancer patients can skip radical surgery
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 5:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Removing all lymph nodes doesn't improve survival rate -
Achoo! Cold and flu season is worse this year, poll finds
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 5:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Gallup: 10.2 percent in U.S. report colds, 3.1 percent have flu -
Pregnant Colo. woman mistakenly gets abortion drug
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 5:38pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors say Mareena Silva could miscarry or have a baby with birth defects -
Woman dies after getting butt implant at hotel
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 2:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Silicone injections were allegedly being given out of a room at a Hampton Inn -
Money can motivate weight loss — for a while
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 2:21pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Obese drop pounds if money involved, but weight creeps back when incentive ends -
New drug eases pain of sickle cell anemia
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 2:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
By improving blood flow, drug may also reduce risk of death from condition -
First lady: President Obama has quit smoking
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 2:00pm CST by msnbc.com health
First lady: President Obama has quit smoking -
FDA to speed up medical device reviews
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 1:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
New program would cut current device review time in half -
Genetic link found to flu shot narcolepsy
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 1:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
At least 12 countries have reported cases following vaccine for H1N1, officials says -
More sun and vitamin D may prevent MS risk
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 12:05pm CST by msnbc.com health
Exposure to sun and higher vitamin D levels increase chances of not developing disease -
More candor urged in care of dying cancer patients
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 10:07am CST by msnbc.com health
More candor urged in care of dying cancer patients -
Breastfeeding linked to fewer seizures in kids
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 8:11am CST by msnbc.com health
Breastfeeding linked to fewer seizures in kids -
Giffords' rehab fully covered, but not so for other victims of brain injury
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 7:24am CST by msnbc.com health
Steven Jones, 18, got limited care from charity, Medicaid after being shot in the face in 2006 -
Giffords' rehab fully covered, but not so for others
Posted: February 8th, 2011, 7:12am CST by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
A month after being shot in the head outside a Tucson supermarket, Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has settled into a premiere Houston brain rehabilitation center, where experts say she has begun the most arduous — and important — part of her recovery. -
Autism therapy plummets post high school
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 10:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Much-needed speech and health services halted beyond graduation, study finds -
Chemo drug fails most breast cancer patients
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 10:03pm CST by msnbc.com health
Widely used Taxol helps far fewer women than believed, new research finds -
More candor urged in care of dying cancer patients
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 7:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
More candor urged in care of dying cancer patients -
Pot linked to earlier onset of mental illness
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 5:29pm CST by msnbc.com health
Serious psychiatric diseases starting in kids as young as 12 who smoke marijuana -
Is anti-obesity campaign working?
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 4:53pm CST by msnbc.com health
First Lady's pet program ends first year with progress, but still challenges to overcome -
Don't let anyone stop talk about end-of-life wishes
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 1:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Opinion: Oncologists trump politicians when it comes to discussion about dying days -
Your allergies just might shield you from brain cancer
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 1:34pm CST by msnbc.com health
Risk of glioma tumors decreased as the number of reported allergies increased, research finds -
Avandia label gets new tougher safety label
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 12:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
FDA requires restriction on diabetes drug because of heart attack risks -
Cholera causing more deaths, experts urge vaccination
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 8:38am CST by msnbc.com health
Cholera causing more deaths, experts urge vaccination -
Father and son suffer post-Iraq brain injuries
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 8:02am CST by msnbc.com health
Both survived an IED blast, three years apart, and struggle with aftermath -
Universal flu vaccine tested on humans for first time
Posted: February 7th, 2011, 5:16am CST by msnbc.com health
Scientists say the immune system was 'activated, primed and ready to kill' the disease after getting treatment -
Many adults in the dark when it comes to sex ed
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 11:25am CST by msnbc.com health
Public health educators, hosts of sex toy parties aim to inform 'sexually illiterate' U.S. adults -
Officers: Limit medical marijuana for NV parolees
Posted: February 6th, 2011, 1:28am CST by msnbc.com health
Officers: Limit medical marijuana for NV parolees -
The best mattress for back pain
Posted: February 5th, 2011, 1:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Medium firmness is better than firm, study finds -
Senior women turn to basketball for fitness, fun
Posted: February 5th, 2011, 11:24am CST by msnbc.com health
Dozens of leagues for females 50 and older have sprung up around U.S. -
Vatican says Benedict no longer an organ donor
Posted: February 4th, 2011, 9:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Vatican says Benedict no longer an organ donor -
U.S. cancer death rate continues to drop
Posted: February 4th, 2011, 1:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
Decline includes the four most common types of the disease, report finds -
Simple life changes could stop common cancers
Posted: February 4th, 2011, 12:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Regular exercise, healthier diet could prevent about a third of cases each year, experts say -
Weighty issue: Kids put on pounds when mom works
Posted: February 4th, 2011, 12:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
Children of employed moms had higher BMI but were not any less healthy than their peers, study finds -
Bid to expand Yellowstone bison habitat collapses
Posted: February 4th, 2011, 12:01pm CST by msnbc.com health
Bid to expand Yellowstone bison habitat collapses -
'Fat cancers' also hitting developing nations
Posted: February 4th, 2011, 7:27am CST by msnbc.com health
Obese people thought to be more at risk for breast, colon cancers, report says -
3 farm workers killed when SUV plunges into river
Posted: February 4th, 2011, 3:32am CST by msnbc.com health
3 farm workers killed when SUV plunges into river -
Newswoman corrals names for heart surgery talk
Posted: February 3rd, 2011, 11:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
Newswoman corrals names for heart surgery talk -
Vatican to host AIDS prevention, care conference
Posted: February 3rd, 2011, 7:34pm CST by msnbc.com health
Vatican to host AIDS prevention, care conference -
Study supports restricted diet for kids with ADHD
Posted: February 3rd, 2011, 7:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study supports restricted diet for kids with ADHD -
SafetyCraft brand cribs recalled for risk to infants
Posted: February 3rd, 2011, 7:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
Hardware found on drop-side cribs can fail, harming toddlers and infants -
Okla. ambulances debut sirens that you can feel
Posted: February 3rd, 2011, 5:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Booming like a 1980s video game, the Howler can even make liquids ripple -
Study questions antibiotic-asthma link
Posted: February 3rd, 2011, 5:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Prior studies connecting asthma to drugs were flawed, analysis finds -
Training, not nature, causes pet bullies
Posted: February 3rd, 2011, 5:03pm CST by msnbc.com health
70 percent of pet owners say any breed is safe with proper training -
Dairy advice criticized by lactose-intolerant
Posted: February 1st, 2011, 5:54am CST by msnbc.com health
Most minorities can't drink milk; health groups question guidelines -
300 Yellowstone bison captured, face slaughter
Posted: January 31st, 2011, 9:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
300 Yellowstone bison captured, face slaughter -
Hospital spending may pay off for some conditions
Posted: January 31st, 2011, 8:58pm CST by msnbc.com health
Hospital spending may pay off for some conditions -
Perception of morality different when you have autism
Posted: January 31st, 2011, 8:34pm CST by msnbc.com health
Autistic individuals focus on outcomes rather than intentions, study finds -
Mental hospital tries to match remains, families
Posted: January 31st, 2011, 7:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
The remains of 3,500 people who died 1914 and the 1970s were long kept in a storage room -
Bariatric surgery cuts pounds, adds years
Posted: January 31st, 2011, 5:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Undergoing surgery cuts patient's odds of dying by nearly half, study finds -
Hold the salt! New food rules lower sodium limits
Posted: January 31st, 2011, 10:42am CST by msnbc.com health
Government dietary guidelines push for more vegetables, less sugar and salt -
APNewsBreak: TennCare gives notice on $300M cuts
Posted: January 30th, 2011, 4:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
APNewsBreak: TennCare gives notice on $300M cuts -
Calif. cilantro recalled over salmonella fears
Posted: January 30th, 2011, 2:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Product sold under labels Nature's Reward, Ocean Mist, Tanimura & Antle, Queen Victoria -
Chaplains try a new path to deal with PTSD
Posted: January 30th, 2011, 2:05pm CST by msnbc.com health
Chaplains try a new path to deal with PTSD -
Chaplains try a new path to deal with PTSD
Posted: January 30th, 2011, 12:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Theology school urges them to take servicemen's religious beliefs into consideration -
150 years of diet fads and still no quick fix to get skinny
Posted: January 30th, 2011, 11:50am CST by msnbc.com health
History of dieting shows changing behavior that fuels obesity has never been an easy task -
How much sodium? Decoding nutrition labels
Posted: January 30th, 2011, 11:48am CST by msnbc.com health
The U.S. is about to release its new dietary guidelines — here are tricks to help you follow them -
Nuclear Sludge candy bars recalled
Posted: January 29th, 2011, 10:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
FDA deems Pakistan product unsafe to eat over lead contamination -
Police: Georgia girl died from alcohol poisoning
Posted: January 29th, 2011, 7:08pm CST by msnbc.com health
Police: Georgia girl died from alcohol poisoning -
In turnabout, Dems say GOP has dropped job focus
Posted: January 29th, 2011, 3:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
In turnabout, Dems say GOP has dropped job focus -
In turnabout, Dems say GOP has dropped job focus
Posted: January 29th, 2011, 3:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
In turnabout, Dems say GOP has dropped job focus -
In turnabout, Dems say GOP has dropped job focus
Posted: January 29th, 2011, 2:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
In turnabout, Dems say GOP has dropped job focus -
In turnabout, Dems say GOP has dropped job focus
Posted: January 29th, 2011, 2:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
In turnabout, Dems say GOP has dropped job focus -
Pregnancy disclaimer law ruled unconstitutional
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 8:19pm CST by msnbc.com health
Pregnancy disclaimer law ruled unconstitutional -
Starting HRT early raises breast cancer risk
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 5:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
Starting HRT early raises breast cancer risk -
Pets poisoned by your pills, group says
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 4:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Human medications top the list of group's top 10 toxins -
New Alzheimer's drug shows early promise
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 3:15pm CST by msnbc.com health
Experimental med breaks up protein tangles in victims' brains, study says -
Proposal mandates ultrasound before abortion
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 2:15pm CST by msnbc.com health
Proposal mandates ultrasound before abortion -
Botched penis surgery ends in mailbomb to doc
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 1:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
25-year-old Pennsylvania man sentenced to 4 years, 10 months -
Keebler recalls 17,000 cartons of fudge sticks
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 10:19am CST by msnbc.com health
Mislabeled product contains peanut butter, a risk for people with allergies -
Too much optimism may be bad for cancer patients
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 7:37am CST by msnbc.com health
Those who pin unrealistic hopes on trials may impair life quality, skew test results, study says -
Did Obama administration stretch health care stat?
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 5:50am CST by msnbc.com health
Did Obama administration stretch health care stat? -
Can adjustable glasses help kids in poor countries?
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 4:02am CST by msnbc.com health
Can adjustable glasses help kids in poor countries? -
Special report: In Russia, a glut of heroin and denial
Posted: January 28th, 2011, 1:01am CST by msnbc.com health
Special report: In Russia, a glut of heroin and denial -
Cancer drug may help spinal cord injuries
Posted: January 27th, 2011, 8:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Chemo drug Taxol helps re-grow damaged cells in rats' spines -
Gene protects some black Americans from heart disease
Posted: January 27th, 2011, 7:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
For people with gene, risk of heart-related problems is 5 times lower than other blacks -
Group to offer free dental clinic in Oklahoma City
Posted: January 27th, 2011, 4:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
Group to offer free dental clinic in Oklahoma City -
Feeling SAD? How to cope when the sun goes away
Posted: January 27th, 2011, 3:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
From exercise to light-box treatments, there are ways to quell seasonal affective disorder -
He'll forgive your cheatin' ways, as long as it's another girl
Posted: January 27th, 2011, 2:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Men aren't jealous of girlfriend's homosexual affair because they fantasize having mulitple partners -
Those french fries can harm your heart in just 30 minutes
Posted: January 27th, 2011, 9:11am CST by msnbc.com health
Salt-laden foods quickly hinder blood vessels' ability to widen, new study shows -
Asthma drug may help multiple sclerosis: study
Posted: January 27th, 2011, 12:03am CST by msnbc.com health
Asthma drug may help multiple sclerosis: study -
Fewer die after treatment at stroke centers: study
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 10:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Fewer die after treatment at stroke centers: study -
Pakistan's Sindh province faces acute hunger: UNICEF
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 10:29pm CST by msnbc.com health
Pakistan's Sindh province faces acute hunger: UNICEF -
Web site restores 'abortion' as search term
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 7:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
Johns Hopkins site had restricted its use after inquires by USAID -
Kidney stones, clogged arteries may be linked
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 5:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Previous studies have linked kidney stones with high blood pressure -
Hormone holds promise as memory enhancer
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 5:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Research may lead to drugs that could help people with Alzheimer's -
Abortion doesn't trigger mental illness, says study
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 4:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Postpartum depression much more of a factor, according to Danish research -
Many Hispanic seniors go un-immunized
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 2:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
Spanish-only speakers more likely to miss pneumonia, seasonal flu vaccinations -
Study of cell 'clocks' looks at what makes us tick
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 2:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
Our internal timepieces are more complicated than scientists previously thought -
Breast implants may be linked to rare cancer, FDA warns
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 10:53am CST by msnbc.com health
Agency investigates 34 cases reported nationwide, 60 globally, since 1997 -
State senator: Should Indiana legalize marijuana?
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 8:42am CST by msnbc.com health
State senator: Should Indiana legalize marijuana? -
State senator: Should Indiana legalize marijuana?
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 8:42am CST by msnbc.com health
State senator: Should Indiana legalize marijuana? -
Health law could affect fertility treatment coverage
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 7:52am CST by msnbc.com health
Panel to decide whether procedures should be included in exchange policies -
Health law could affect fertility treatment coverage
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 7:52am CST by msnbc.com health
Panel to decide whether procedures should be included in exchange policies -
Montel Williams to push for medical marijuana
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 6:12am CST by msnbc.com health
Montel Williams to push for medical marijuana -
Montel Williams to push for medical marijuana
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 6:12am CST by msnbc.com health
Montel Williams to push for medical marijuana -
Japanese man accused of killing Briton pens book
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 5:58am CST by msnbc.com health
Japanese man accused of killing Briton pens book -
Japanese man accused of killing Briton pens book
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 5:58am CST by msnbc.com health
Japanese man accused of killing Briton pens book -
New US analysis backs annual breast screening
Posted: January 26th, 2011, 5:34am CST by msnbc.com health
New US analysis backs annual breast screening -
FACT CHECK: Obama and his imbalanced ledger
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 9:30pm CST by msnbc.com health
FACT CHECK: Obama and his imbalanced ledger -
Dieting may not curb disease risk
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 7:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
Losing weight does help, but many tend to gain the pounds right back, study says -
Man sues over inability to 'urinate on demand'
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 5:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Daniel Pond fired for violating drug-free policy in Conn. town -
Smoking, obesity to blame for lag in U.S. lifespan
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 1:31pm CST by msnbc.com health
U.S. has worse life expectancy than many nations, new report says -
Toddler's self-control predicts success more than IQ
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 12:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Kids as young as three with poor impulse control more likely to have health problems, criminal behavior, study finds -
Smoking, obesity why US lifespans lag a bit
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 12:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
Smoking, obesity why US lifespans lag a bit -
Red Cross appeals for blood donors after winter storms
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 12:00pm CST by msnbc.com health
January supply had fallen to the lowest in a decade -
Radiation may increase long-term heart risks
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 10:57am CST by msnbc.com health
Radiation may increase long-term heart risks -
Chopin's hallucinations possibly due to epilepsy
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 10:57am CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers analyzed descriptions of the 19th century composer's condition -
Medical marijuana regulation hits Legislature
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 8:30am CST by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana regulation hits Legislature -
Ever been 'that flu guy?'
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 8:28am CST by msnbc.com health
Share your stories of being the flu spewer -- or the person victimized by one. -
Montel Williams pushes medical marijuana bill
Posted: January 25th, 2011, 4:15am CST by msnbc.com health
Drug has 'given me my life back,' former talk show host says -
Nutrition info coming to fronts of food packages
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 9:08pm CST by msnbc.com health
Prominent icons will display fat, calories, sodium, sugar in icons -
Rocker Bret Michaels scheduled for surgery
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 8:08pm CST by msnbc.com health
Rocker Bret Michaels scheduled for surgery -
Antidepressant Lexapro cuts hot flashes: study
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 7:05pm CST by msnbc.com health
Antidepressant Lexapro cuts hot flashes: study -
People with HIV have high stroke risk: study
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 4:08pm CST by msnbc.com health
People with HIV have high stroke risk: study -
Going digital may not improve U.S. patient care
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 3:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Move from paper records doesn't necessarily mean better communication, fewer errors, study say -
Carle Foundation to test head-cooling system
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 1:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Carle Foundation to test head-cooling system -
Blocking "rogue gene" may stop cancer spread-study
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 1:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Blocking "rogue gene" may stop cancer spread-study -
Little progress in stemming STDs
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 1:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
As major diseases continue to spread, other microbes emerge -
Wyo. court rejects Colo. man's medical pot defense
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 12:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
Wyo. court rejects Colo. man's medical pot defense -
Heart disease costs to triple in U.S. by 2030
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 11:19am CST by msnbc.com health
Heart disease costs to triple in U.S. by 2030 -
Sharapova searches for a new, mature groove
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 9:55am CST by msnbc.com health
Sharapova searches for a new, mature groove -
An American wish list on eve of Obama's speech
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 7:57am CST by msnbc.com health
An American wish list on eve of Obama's speech -
Dial it down: Pesky CDC callers incite fury
Posted: January 24th, 2011, 7:47am CST by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Citizens unhappy about government telephone health surveys are reportedly slamming down phones, breaking out boat horns and resorting to profanity to stop what they say are repeated, aggressive calls from a pushy federal contractor. -
Fraud plagues global health fund backed by Bono, others
Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 12:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
As much as two-thirds of some grants for AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria lost to corruption -
Stuck in limbo, families fight to bring kids home from Nepal
Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 11:31am CST by msnbc.com health
80 American families affected when U.S. suddenly suspended adoptions -
Women soldiers not seen picking up combat arms soon
Posted: January 23rd, 2011, 11:01am CST by msnbc.com health
Women soldiers not seen picking up combat arms soon -
Zsa Zsa Gabor heading home a week after amputation
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 8:04pm CST by msnbc.com health
Zsa Zsa Gabor heading home a week after amputation -
Family of autistic man sues ex-cop over his death
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 8:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
Family of autistic man sues ex-cop over his death -
Family of autistic man sues ex-cop over his death
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 12:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
Family of autistic man sues ex-cop over his death -
Prostate cancer treatment might shorten penis
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 11:30am CST by msnbc.com health
Hormone therapy plus radiation reduced average length 2.2 inches in study -
Fortify your diet with nature's heart healers
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 10:56am CST by msnbc.com health
Eating more sterols and stanols can lower heart disease risk by 20 percent -
WHO recommends food marketing curbs for child obesity
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 9:15am CST by msnbc.com health
WHO recommends food marketing curbs for child obesity -
Complaint seeks end to live animal use at UMMC
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 8:42am CST by msnbc.com health
Complaint seeks end to live animal use at UMMC -
Okla nurse disciplined for having sex with patient
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 8:15am CST by msnbc.com health
Okla nurse disciplined for having sex with patient -
Popular NY sledding hill closed after man's injury
Posted: January 22nd, 2011, 5:50am CST by msnbc.com health
Popular NY sledding hill closed after man's injury -
Jogging strollers with faulty hinge recalled
Posted: January 21st, 2011, 11:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Adults' fingers have gotten caught — resulting in one fingertip amputation -
Feds checking post-vaccine seizures in young kids
Posted: January 21st, 2011, 9:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Feds checking post-vaccine seizures in young kids -
Want to get pregnant? Up your vitamin E intake
Posted: January 21st, 2011, 3:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Men who take antioxidants are four times as likely to get their partners pregnant -
WHO recommends food marketing curbs for child obesity
Posted: January 21st, 2011, 12:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
WHO recommends food marketing curbs for child obesity -
After cutting value of life, EPA ditching the term
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 11:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
After cutting value of life, EPA ditching the term -
What's the best way to treat a sports hernia?
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 10:19pm CST by msnbc.com health
Groin injury striking younger athletes, more weekend warriors -
Why bedbugs are back: Gene study offers clue
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 9:22pm CST by msnbc.com health
Research shows the little critters' ability to survive poison may be thanks to genetics -
DA: Missed chances to shut Philly clinic abounded
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 9:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
DA: Missed chances to shut Philly clinic abounded -
FDA panel sees promise in Alzheimer's imaging drug
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 6:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Drug maker must ensure images can be consistently interpreted by trained physicians -
Wal-Mart gives boost to push for healthier food
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 5:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
Wal-Mart gives boost to push for healthier food -
Texters hurt as they walk, ride — even cook
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 4:45pm CST by msnbc.com health
ER docs warn of serious injuries, deaths from text-message mishaps -
A sniff of home cooking for dogs and cats
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 3:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
The organic pet food movement has grown tenfold in the past decade -
Wal-Mart to make, sell healthier foods
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 2:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Wal-Mart to make, sell healthier foods -
Feds in Vegas charge 15 with storefront pot sales
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 2:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Feds in Vegas charge 15 with storefront pot sales -
FDA probing seizures reported after flu shot
Posted: January 20th, 2011, 2:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
Fever-related seizures hit kids ages 6 months to 2 years -
Giffords to relearn basic skills in Houston rehab
Posted: January 19th, 2011, 6:58pm CST by msnbc.com health
Wound path seems to be below the motor cortex, which controls movement -
Philadelphia abortion doctor charged with murder
Posted: January 19th, 2011, 6:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Philadelphia abortion doctor charged with murder -
Proposed SD budget to cut spending by 10 percent
Posted: January 19th, 2011, 6:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Proposed SD budget to cut spending by 10 percent -
Vulnerable patients may lack access to trauma care
Posted: January 19th, 2011, 2:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Facilities provide a higher level of care than the average ER for a traumatic injury -
Arizona to hold special session on Medicaid cut
Posted: January 19th, 2011, 2:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Arizona to hold special session on Medicaid cut -
Can cigarette ads really lure kids to smoke?
Posted: January 19th, 2011, 1:50pm CST by msnbc.com health
Can cigarette ads really lure kids to smoke? -
Report: Giffords may leave hospital on Friday
Posted: January 19th, 2011, 10:05am CST by msnbc.com health
"Now comes the 'true grit' part," mom writes in email obtained by NYT -
Hospitals try to curb ER crowding
Posted: January 19th, 2011, 7:57am CST by msnbc.com health
Initiatives include creating separate treatment areas to improve patient traffic -
Skin creams may not protect against all UV light
Posted: January 19th, 2011, 12:45am CST by msnbc.com health
Skin creams may not protect against all UV light -
One in 16 U.S. surgeons consider suicide: survey
Posted: January 18th, 2011, 10:19pm CST by msnbc.com health
One in 16 U.S. surgeons consider suicide: survey -
Blood drug could save lives in combat, trauma
Posted: January 18th, 2011, 7:15pm CST by msnbc.com health
Blood drug could save lives in combat, trauma -
UK officials failed to probe autism scandal
Posted: January 18th, 2011, 5:58pm CST by msnbc.com health
Journalist says he presented Lancet with claims of study's flaws in 2004 -
McDonald's fries contain allergens
Posted: January 18th, 2011, 5:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
New ingredients labels include wheat and dairy -
Mom challenges family to unplug for 6 months
Posted: January 18th, 2011, 1:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
No computer, TV, Internet and cell phones resulted in small pleasures, book deal -
Up to half in U.S. have pre-existing conditions
Posted: January 18th, 2011, 8:30am CST by msnbc.com health
As many 129 million Americans at risk of being rejected for insurance coverage or having to pay more, government study finds -
Cancer survivor aims to raze barriers with app
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:49pm CST by msnbc.com health
Cancer survivor aims to raze barriers with app -
Rare HIV transmission changed transplant practice
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 5:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study shows that afterward, some surgeons limited use of organs from gay men -
Nun tells of healing after praying to John Paul II
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 4:49pm CST by msnbc.com health
Nun tells of healing after praying to John Paul II -
Weight loss may send pollutants into bloodstream
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 4:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study suggests the downside to downsizing your pants size -
Jobs' medical leave may be due to rare form of cancer
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 4:12pm CST by msnbc.com health
Apple CEO declines to give details on medical leave, but it is likely linked to highly lethal tumor -
Errors lead surgeons to contemplate suicide, study shows
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 3:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
And these medical professionals much less likely than general public to seek help -
Friends feel like family? You may be genetically tied
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 2:12pm CST by msnbc.com health
New finding may help explain the 'chemistry' friends feel, study suggests -
Giffords doing well after two surgeries over weekend
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 12:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors say congresswoman's next milestone will be rehabilitation after leaving hospital -
New hope for hepatitis C, an often hidden disease
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 12:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
Two strong drugs that promise to help cure the liver-threatening disease may be coming soon -
Chandler set to begin hearings on medical pot
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:42am CST by msnbc.com health
Chandler set to begin hearings on medical pot -
Colleges struggle to cope with troubled students
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 10:27am CST by msnbc.com health
Limited resources, complicated laws and higher demand for counseling means some slip through cracks -
Online diet pills could be next drug safety 'catastrophe'
Posted: January 17th, 2011, 8:45am CST by msnbc.com health
Weight loss supplements sold over the Internet may contain hazardous ingredients -
NY's Schumer: Medicare drugs just got cheaper
Posted: January 16th, 2011, 11:04pm CST by msnbc.com health
NY's Schumer: Medicare drugs just got cheaper -
Cancer survivor aims to raze barriers with app
Posted: January 16th, 2011, 9:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
Cancer survivor aims to raze barriers with app -
Burn fat all year long
Posted: January 15th, 2011, 6:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Kick fast food, shed 40 pounds, rev your metabolism... -
Bill could inadvertently increase marijuana use
Posted: January 15th, 2011, 5:08pm CST by msnbc.com health
Bill could inadvertently increase marijuana use -
Failed Idaho US House hopeful wades into dispute
Posted: January 15th, 2011, 4:03pm CST by msnbc.com health
Failed Idaho US House hopeful wades into dispute -
Doctors replace Giffords' breathing tube
Posted: January 15th, 2011, 2:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors replace Giffords' breathing tube -
Son suggests Reagan had Alzheimer's as president
Posted: January 15th, 2011, 12:24am CST by msnbc.com health
Son suggests Reagan had Alzheimer's as president -
47 million packages of Tylenol, Sudafed recalled
Posted: January 14th, 2011, 6:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Consumers who have the products can continue using them; recall aimed at wholesalers -
Americans skipping doctor again in coming months
Posted: January 14th, 2011, 5:22pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctor visits crammed in at end of year, but now there's wait for improved economy -
Menu nutrition labels don't change habits
Posted: January 14th, 2011, 4:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Even when calorie count is known, consumers don't alter the way they eat -
Giffords' doctors balancing role as rock stars
Posted: January 14th, 2011, 10:07am CST by msnbc.com health
Veteran surgeons give daily TV updates but 'it doesn't change what we do' -
Can't get health coverage? Some states have options
Posted: January 14th, 2011, 9:39am CST by msnbc.com health
Health-care law established state 'preexisting condition insurance plans' -
13 most surprising health food imposters
Posted: January 14th, 2011, 7:54am CST by msnbc.com health
Confusing nutrition labels make it tough to know what's good for you -
Study: Babies may need more than breast milk
Posted: January 14th, 2011, 5:39am CST by msnbc.com health
British researchers say weaning as early as four months has benefits -
A nutty diet may cut heart disease risk
Posted: January 13th, 2011, 6:10am CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Eating a handful of nuts a day improves cholesterol, blood pressure -
Subject of 'Lorenzo's Oil' dies at 30
Posted: January 13th, 2011, 3:11am CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors predicted nerve disease would claim him by age 8 -
Obama says honor Ariz. victims with healing words
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 9:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
Obama says honor Ariz. victims with healing words -
Exercise may help soothe irritable bowels
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 8:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
Exercise may help soothe irritable bowels -
Consumers unfazed by DNA test results
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 8:31pm CST by msnbc.com health
Little anxiety, but also no change in diet or exercise habits -
Gene test finds disease risk in parents
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 8:01pm CST by msnbc.com health
Test might help prevent conception of babies with deadly inherited diseases -
Ariz. hospital workers fired for accessing records
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 7:04pm CST by msnbc.com health
Medical center is where Congresswoman Giffords, other victims are being treated -
Proposed school-lunch rules trade fries for veggies
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 6:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Standards would be the first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in 15 years -
Feds sue NYC, say city committed Medicaid fraud
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 4:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Feds sue NYC, say city committed Medicaid fraud -
Shooting suspect fell through mental health cracks
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 4:05pm CST by msnbc.com health
Parents of mentally ill have limited options; police hamstrung by civil rights concerns -
U.S. cancer costs could hit $207 billion by 2020
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 3:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Aging population means cost of care will increase by 27 percent in the next decade -
New law prohibits genetic screening for jobs
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 1:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Concerns had arisen over potential misuse of genetic information by insurers, employers -
U.S. asthma rate inches up, says CDC
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 12:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Nearly one in 12 Americans now say they have the respiratory disease -
Shingles vaccine sharply cuts rate, study finds
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 11:19am CST by msnbc.com health
Adults over age 60 who get the shot half as likely to develop painful condition -
'Pervasive' bedbug woes in U.S., survey finds
Posted: January 12th, 2011, 10:03am CST by msnbc.com health
1 in 5 Americans has been infested or knows someone who has -
Ambien and cold meds? Pharmacists share tips for preventing medicinal mayhem
Posted: January 11th, 2011, 7:56am CST by msnbc.com health
Advice on mixing meds to using pills smarter is as close as your local drugstore -
NY-based firm closes Des Moines dental office
Posted: January 11th, 2011, 5:38am CST by msnbc.com health
NY-based firm closes Des Moines dental office -
U.S. abortion rate rises for first time since 1990
Posted: January 11th, 2011, 2:30am CST by msnbc.com health
Institute that surveys U.S. providers says there were 1.21 million abortions in 2008 -
Teen with peanut allergy dies after kiss
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 11:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Girl's boyfriend had just eaten peanut butter snack, officials say -
Device promises no more fear of dental drill
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 10:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
British scientists have invented headphones that drown out sound of drill -
With throat tumor gone, Michael Douglas begins 3-year waiting game
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 6:53pm CST by msnbc.com health
Survival rate ranges from 50 percent to 80 percent -
Exercise doesn't help serious couch potatoes
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 4:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Even with exercise, hours of screen time doubles risk of severe heart disease -
Whole Foods getting a health makeover
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 4:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
Organic grocer raises health bar with revamped prepared foods, nutritional scorecards -
VA patient says told to test for HIV after surgery
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 4:20pm CST by msnbc.com health
VA patient says told to test for HIV after surgery -
Congresswoman's condition stable; 8 hospitalized
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 12:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Congresswoman's condition stable; 8 hospitalized -
Breastfeeding can boost children's test scores
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 11:50am CST by msnbc.com health
Infants breastfed at least six months scored higher on math, reading and spelling tests at age 10, study shows -
Autism risk rises in closely spaced pregnancies, study finds
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 7:31am CST by msnbc.com health
Risk tripled when child was conceived within 12 months of birth of first baby -
Docs optimistic, but Giffords in for long recovery
Posted: January 10th, 2011, 7:00am CST by msnbc.com health
Docs optimistic, but Giffords in for long recovery -
Chinese official suspended over lead poisoning
Posted: January 9th, 2011, 5:32pm CST by msnbc.com health
Chinese official suspended over lead poisoning -
Abortions in China on rise, especially among young women
Posted: January 9th, 2011, 12:54pm CST by msnbc.com health
Abortions in China on rise, especially among young women -
If only actors can smoke, everyone's a star
Posted: January 8th, 2011, 3:13am CST by msnbc.com health
Bar customers thwart Minnesota law with costumes, funny accents -
The sound of fear: Noise phobias torment dogs
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 8:53pm CST by msnbc.com health
Up to 20 percent of pooches are sensitive enough to need professional help -
More kids reporting crime, abuse
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 7:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Nearly half of young victims told school officials, doctors or police about their experiences, survey finds -
Chicago company recalls ground beef
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 7:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
200 pounds may be contaminated with E. coli -
Two doses of chicken pox vaccine better than one
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 7:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
Double dose prevented illness 98.3 percent of the time, study shows -
Gates goes after military health care
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 5:15pm CST by msnbc.com health
Gates goes after military health care -
Newer antipsychotics overused, U.S. study suggests
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 4:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
Many are being prescribed off-label, even if evidence they work is flimsy -
Genetic mutationturns tot into superboy
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 4:54pm CST by msnbc.com health
4-year-old is first documentedhuman case, scientists say -
Worst nursing homes in America rated
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 4:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
Government releases list of 131 poorly performing facilities -
AP EXCLUSIVE: US says too much fluoride in water
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 2:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
AP EXCLUSIVE: US says too much fluoride in water -
Melissa Rivers to mom: enough plastic surgery!
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 2:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Melissa Rivers to mom: enough plastic surgery! -
Circumcision helps stop wart virus, study finds
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 12:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Circumcision helps stop wart virus, study finds -
Too much fluoride in water, government says
Posted: January 7th, 2011, 7:46am CST by msnbc.com health
High levels damaging some kids' teeth; recommended limit to be lowered -
Drugs may level fertility playing field for obese
Posted: January 6th, 2011, 3:53pm CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers find weight doesn't impact pregnancy efforts for women taking fertility drugs -
Studded tires may pose risks to your lungs, heart
Posted: January 6th, 2011, 1:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
Debris kicked up by metal prongs, inhaled by drivers, can cause inflammation, study finds -
Battery factory poisons 24 children in China
Posted: January 6th, 2011, 12:45pm CST by msnbc.com health
Battery factory poisons 24 children in China -
More headphone use leading to hearing loss
Posted: January 6th, 2011, 12:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Young people, in particular, face increased risk of damage to ears -
Reconsider health repeal, officials urge Boehner
Posted: January 6th, 2011, 10:41am CST by msnbc.com health
Reconsider health repeal, officials urge Boehner -
Egypt puts extraordinary security around churches
Posted: January 6th, 2011, 10:12am CST by msnbc.com health
Egypt puts extraordinary security around churches -
Children of rape are latest legacy of Haiti quake
Posted: January 6th, 2011, 7:46am CST by msnbc.com health
Social breakdown fuels sexual violence and its aftermath in disaster-ravaged tent cities -
Study tying vaccine to autism was fraud, report says
Posted: January 5th, 2011, 6:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
Andrew Wakefield, colleagues altered facts about patients in their research, analysis shows -
Lawmaker wants Alaska's 1st medical, law schools
Posted: January 5th, 2011, 2:28am CST by msnbc.com health
Lawmaker wants Alaska's 1st medical, law schools -
Hysterectomy linked to heart disease
Posted: January 5th, 2011, 1:14am CST by msnbc.com health
Non-cancer related surgery leads to greater risk of heart attack, stroke, study finds -
Avastin ups heart failure risk in breast cancer patients
Posted: January 5th, 2011, 12:36am CST by msnbc.com health
Findings a new blow for the already troubled Roche drug -
Get fishy and lower your risk of stroke
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 10:19pm CST by msnbc.com health
Women who eat lean fish reduce their chance of having a stroke, new study finds -
Men with pain-free hernias can delay surgery
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 9:03pm CST by msnbc.com health
New study offers guidance to doctors on when to forgo treatment -
Walk faster and you just might live longer
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 3:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers find that walking speed can help predict longevity -
Proposed drug development center could help find cures
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 2:20pm CST by msnbc.com health
NIH-backed new center would focus on rare diseases and those in developing countries -
1 in 5 heart implants questionable
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 2:15pm CST by msnbc.com health
More than 20 percent of those who get implants don't meet treatment guidelines -
Male-pattern baldness found rooted in stem cells
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 1:53pm CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers hope discovery could lead to treatment that would regrow hair -
Obama to sign bill to improve nation's food safety
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 1:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Obama to sign bill to improve nation's food safety -
Q&A: What is the future of healthcare law?
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 1:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Q&A: What is the future of healthcare law? -
Depression gene really exists, new study claims
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 10:45am CST by msnbc.com health
Analysis of research finds link between gene variant and susceptiblity to stress -
But I'm not fat! Are Americans kidding themselves?
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 8:25am CST by msnbc.com health
Survey finds just one out of 10 say our diet is unhealthy -
Parishioners warned amid communion hepatitis scare
Posted: January 4th, 2011, 5:20am CST by msnbc.com health
N.Y. officials offer vaccines to hundreds who attended Christmas Mass -
Kitty not eating? Maybe the furry faker's mad at you
Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 2:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Healthy cats act sick when they are upset, study finds -
Can't kick bad habits? Blame the brain
Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 2:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Those unhealthy behaviors are ingrained, so use tricks to help good habits replace the bad -
It's chill for kids to dress for June in January
Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 2:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
Parents have given up the battle of coats and boots to teens and tweens who'd rather be cool (in shorts) for school -
Grotesque scandal like a 'cheap horror movie'
Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 1:32pm CST by msnbc.com health
Body-parts company spread disease, desecrated the dead for profit -
How will you be impacted by the health care law this year?
Posted: January 3rd, 2011, 7:59am CST by msnbc.com health
Share your hopes and concerns about the coming changes. -
How to build the perfect home gym
Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 12:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
No matter your budget, these essentials provide a total-body workout under your own roof -
Ohio hospital's 'street med' team serves homeless
Posted: January 2nd, 2011, 6:09am CST by msnbc.com health
Ohio hospital's 'street med' team serves homeless -
Nursing students ousted over placenta photos
Posted: January 1st, 2011, 10:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Nursing students ousted over placenta photos -
Parents have first baby of new year — again
Posted: January 1st, 2011, 7:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
For second year in a row, couple has Jan. 1 delivery at Pa. hospital -
Scientists grow rat heart in the lab
Posted: January 1st, 2011, 11:28am CST by msnbc.com health
Experiment could lead to new treatments for cardiovascular disease -
Craving for alcohol linked to obesity
Posted: December 31st, 2010, 4:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Family history of alcoholism may turn some to find comfort in food -
Pregnant women often deny smoking
Posted: December 31st, 2010, 11:27am CST by msnbc.com health
Pregnant women often deny smoking -
New Year's passion spikes rise in emergency contraception
Posted: December 31st, 2010, 10:53am CST by msnbc.com health
Revelers now have three options for preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex -
New Year's passion spikes pregnancy panic
Posted: December 31st, 2010, 10:17am CST by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Forget the sequined bag and sky-high heels. In certain circles, the hottest New Year’s accessory appears to be a dose of emergency contraception. -
'Good' cholesterol may fight Alzheimer's
Posted: December 31st, 2010, 9:51am CST by msnbc.com health
High levels of HDL makes you less likely to develop disease, study finds -
Octomom's US home may be sold to porn king
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 9:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Octomom's US home may be sold to porn king -
Octomom's Calif. home may be sold to porn king
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 9:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Octomom's Calif. home may be sold to porn king -
Kidney parole condition raises ethical questions
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 5:31pm CST by msnbc.com health
Kidney parole condition raises ethical questions -
Registered organ donors reach 1.5 million in state
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 3:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Registered organ donors reach 1.5 million in state -
Child cancer cluster confounds tiny Ohio town
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 2:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Mysterious tumors have sickened dozens of kids in recent years -
Octomom's Calif. home may be sold to porn king
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 2:34pm CST by msnbc.com health
Octomom's Calif. home may be sold to porn king -
Say what? Docs debunk health tips of the stars
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 2:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Reabsorbing sperm and wearing silicone bracelets to boost energy are rubbish, experts say -
Dying mom shares life's lessons
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 1:58pm CST by msnbc.com health
Creates foundation to encourage reading to children -
What you pay for Medicare won't cover your costs
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 1:30pm CST by msnbc.com health
What you pay for Medicare won't cover your costs -
Canada to put bigger health warnings on cigarettes
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 12:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
Canada to put bigger health warnings on cigarettes -
What people pay into Medicare won't cover costs
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 11:18am CST by msnbc.com health
Amount is only a third of medical benefits they'll receive, adding to growing gap -
Liver recipient, 13, on mission of thanks
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 10:40am CST by msnbc.com health
Teen, family of son who donated organ forge bond of sorrow and joy -
What you pay for Medicare won't cover your costs
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 9:53am CST by msnbc.com health
What you pay for Medicare won't cover your costs -
Winter health myths: Sorting fact from fiction
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 8:50am CST by msnbc.com health
Can being outside with wet hair make you ill? Do allergies go dormant? Get the truth -
10 health-conscious gift ideas
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 8:32am CST by msnbc.com health
Give the gift of healthy living to the gym rat, the yogi, the workaholic and others on your list -
Correction: Sisters-Pardon-Kidney story
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 8:27am CST by msnbc.com health
Correction: Sisters-Pardon-Kidney story -
New SC law: Seriously ill can keep current doctors
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 8:20am CST by msnbc.com health
New SC law: Seriously ill can keep current doctors -
Ah-choo! Cold and flu season ramps up across the U.S.
Posted: December 30th, 2010, 7:53am CST by msnbc.com health
Holiday togetherness has given contagious bugs a boost, experts warn -
Frito-Lay to bump up natural ingredients in snacks
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 11:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
Frito-Lay to bump up natural ingredients in snacks -
Mediterranean diet tied to slower mental decline
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 11:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
Mediterranean diet tied to slower mental decline -
French model in anti-anorexia campaign dies
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 5:20pm CST by msnbc.com health
French model in anti-anorexia campaign dies -
Bionic legs may help ex-basketball player walk again
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 5:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
Chicago doctor hopes to help paralyzed player with cutting-edge, robot-like legs -
French model in anti-anorexia campaign dies
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 2:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
Isabelle Caro, 28, was in an ad campaign showing the dangers of the illness -
Study finds high rate of ER trips for food allergies
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 1:50pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study finds high rate of ER trips for food allergies -
Meat, poultry to have nutrition labels by 2012
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 1:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Labels will list number of calories, grams of total fat and saturated fat, USDA says -
'Death panels' alive — and that's good news for all of us
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 1:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Washington is not the place to talk about end-of-life care — your doctor's office is -
Hollywood sex: What's hot or not?
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 12:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
In the movies, orgasms happen in 3 seconds and no one slips in the shower -
AP-GfK Poll: Baby boomers fear outliving Medicare
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 12:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
AP-GfK Poll: Baby boomers fear outliving Medicare -
Donor in 1st successful transplant dies in Maine
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 11:39am CST by msnbc.com health
Donor in 1st successful transplant dies in Maine -
Poll: Baby boomers fear outliving Medicare
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 11:15am CST by msnbc.com health
Only 20 percent think the health insurance plan is secure -
Family: 5 dead in US. motel were like brothers
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 11:00am CST by msnbc.com health
Family: 5 dead in US. motel were like brothers -
J&J heartburn worsens as Mylanta joins recall list
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 10:45am CST by msnbc.com health
J&J heartburn worsens as Mylanta joins recall list -
Donor in first successful U.S. organ transplant dies
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 10:11am CST by msnbc.com health
Maine man donated kidney to his dying twin brother in 1954 -
Radiation beam strays, harming instead of helping
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 10:06am CST by msnbc.com health
Scores of patients have received overdoses due to operator error, safety issues -
Cocktail season! Can you drink and shrink?
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 10:06am CST by msnbc.com health
Yes, but moderation is key for surviving holiday parties and a happy-hour habit -
Gene codes cracked for strawberries and chocolate
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 8:54am CST by msnbc.com health
Gene codes cracked for strawberries and chocolate -
Family: 5 dead in Fla. motel were like brothers
Posted: December 29th, 2010, 1:41am CST by msnbc.com health
Family: 5 dead in Fla. motel were like brothers -
Family: 5 dead in Fla. motel were like brothers
Posted: December 28th, 2010, 10:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
Family: 5 dead in Fla. motel were like brothers -
More kids given right drugs for sinus woes
Posted: December 28th, 2010, 8:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: While percentage of recommended drugs grew significantly, inappropriate drugs still given -
CDC: Salmonella outbreak spreads to 16 states
Posted: December 28th, 2010, 5:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Tainted alfalfa sprouts tied to the foodborne illness; case count rises to 94 -
More tiny babies surviving, but with health issues
Posted: December 28th, 2010, 3:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Gestational age and gender play roles in increase of premature babies' survival rate -
Is it a serious health issue — or are you just getting old?
Posted: December 28th, 2010, 8:47am CST by msnbc.com health
Shaky hands and heart palpitations could be signals of illness, or simply an annoying sign of aging -
Leech comes in handy for Flagstaff man's injury
Posted: December 27th, 2010, 7:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Leech comes in handy for Flagstaff man's injury -
Marty Cordova's daughter in coma after crash
Posted: December 27th, 2010, 6:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
Marty Cordova's daughter in coma after crash -
South Africa wages intensified war on AIDS
Posted: December 27th, 2010, 4:49pm CST by msnbc.com health
Nation now boasts the world's biggest treatment program for the disease -
Swine flu back and deadly in Egypt
Posted: December 27th, 2010, 1:04pm CST by msnbc.com health
Resurgence of H1N1 virus has resulted in 56 deaths in last three months -
Deadly twist: Neck adjustments can be risky
Posted: December 27th, 2010, 12:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
Chiropractor's move can trigger strokes in healthy patients -
Enlisting the dying for clues to save others
Posted: December 27th, 2010, 11:52am CST by msnbc.com health
Biopsies of end-stage melanoma patients are used to find drugs to help others who relapse -
Puerto Rico baffled by high asthma rate
Posted: December 27th, 2010, 8:48am CST by msnbc.com health
1 in 3 kids have the respiratory ailment — and no one knows why -
Tiny razor cleans out blocked leg arteries
Posted: December 27th, 2010, 12:25am CST by msnbc.com health
Latest therapy for hard-to-treat disease could aid millions of people -
Puerto Rico baffled by high asthma rate
Posted: December 26th, 2010, 7:12pm CST by msnbc.com health
Puerto Rico baffled by high asthma rate -
Social butterflies may have bigger brain structures
Posted: December 26th, 2010, 3:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Research links the size of the brain's amygdala to more visits with friends, family -
To stave off panic attacks, don't take a deep breath
Posted: December 26th, 2010, 12:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
New technique focuses on taking shallow breaths to help calm anxiety, fear -
Gene codes cracked for strawberries and chocolate
Posted: December 26th, 2010, 12:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
Developments could bring sweeter fruit, more delectable chocolate to retail markets -
Party's over: Time for the post pig-out plan
Posted: December 26th, 2010, 12:05pm CST by msnbc.com health
A 3-day detox diet to purge holiday pounds even before the tree's down -
Obama enacts end-of-life plan that drew 'death panel' claims
Posted: December 26th, 2010, 11:13am CST by msnbc.com health
NYT: Starting Jan. 1, government will pay docs to advise about late-life options -
Jimmy Carter vs. guinea worm: Sudan is last battle
Posted: December 25th, 2010, 12:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Last year, only 3,190 cases were reported -
Epilepsy tragedy turns parents into activists
Posted: December 24th, 2010, 7:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
After their 4-year-old son died, a Chicago family successfully pushed for research for a device to detect seizures -
Voodoo killings reportedly rise in Haiti epidemic
Posted: December 24th, 2010, 3:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Voodoo killings reportedly rise in Haiti epidemic -
Boston hospital made 3 spine operation errors
Posted: December 24th, 2010, 11:25am CST by msnbc.com health
Boston hospital made 3 spine operation errors -
Is Santa sick? A doctor gives St. Nick a checkup
Posted: December 24th, 2010, 11:10am CST by msnbc.com health
He's overweight, overworked — and what's up with his red nose? -
Shea butter doesn't trigger nut allergies, says new study
Posted: December 24th, 2010, 2:27am CST by msnbc.com health
Shea nuts, which are tree nuts, are an allergy risk to two million Americans -
Tracking fertility signs as effective as the Pill
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 10:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
When done correctly 'symptothermal' method reliably prevents pregnancy -
Post Foods to cut some cereals' sugar content
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 4:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Cereal maker will make Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles less sweet as part of nutritional effort -
Post Foods to cut some cereals' sugar content
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 4:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Cereal maker will make Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles less sweet as part of nutritional effort -
Drugs disguised as bath salts send users to ERs
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 3:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Some have attacked family members, committed suicide after using MDVP -
Drugs disguised as bath salts send users to ERs
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 3:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Some have attacked family members, committed suicide after using MDVP -
Doctor sued for costs of raising child after botched vasectomy
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 2:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
Oregon couple wants $650,000 to pay for son's expenses, college costs -
'Stroke belt' mystery: Fried fish may be to blame for higher death rate
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 2:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Those who live in areas with highest stroke rates eat more fried fish, study shows -
US medicines for Afghan soldiers disappear
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 2:00pm CST by msnbc.com health
US medicines for Afghan soldiers disappear -
Flu kills 27 in Britain, spreading in Europe
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 12:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
H1N1 is causing more severe illness than normally seen, experts say -
Painfully high holiday heels? Tips to save your soles
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 12:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
Stretching, gel pads and ice mean you can still rock those stilettos ... sometimes -
Caution urged for alternative meds in kids
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 11:53am CST by msnbc.com health
New study reminds parents deadly side effects rare, but can happen -
Health bill for 9/11 responders clears Congress
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 9:21am CST by msnbc.com health
Health bill for 9/11 responders clears Congress -
Imprisoned heir to du Pont chemical fortune dies
Posted: December 23rd, 2010, 7:51am CST by msnbc.com health
Imprisoned heir to du Pont chemical fortune dies -
Dirty Wash. company blamed in cheese recall
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 7:59pm CST by msnbc.com health
Sally Jackson Cheese voluntarily recalled products over E. coli risk -
Placebos help, even when patients know about them
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 7:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Patients in small study reported feeling better, even when knowingly taking a sugar pill -
Ohio county fights extreme pill addiction abuse
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 7:03pm CST by msnbc.com health
Nearly one in 10 babies were born addicted to drugs last year in Scioto County -
US medicines for Afghan soldiers disappear
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 4:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
US medicines for Afghan soldiers disappear -
Fewer pediatricians, more ruptured appendixes
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 2:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
Burst appendixes come with added risk of complications and require longer hospital stays -
New experimental HIV drug stalls early infection
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 2:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
Early-stage trial showed 95 percent reduction in the patients' viral load -
Gardasil vaccine OK to prevent anal cancer, FDA says
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 1:59pm CST by msnbc.com health
Approval expands use of the vaccine in young men and women ages 9 to 26 -
Fatty acid in dairy foods may lower diabetes risk
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 1:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Still, experts caution against trading in skim milk, cheese for full-fat versions -
Nearly 360 million diabetes testing strips recalled
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 1:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
Strips made by Abbott Labratories can give false low blood sugar readings -
Colo. family still in awe of mom, baby's recovery
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 12:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors have no explanation for Christmas Eve 'miracle' in delivery room -
Diet key to longer life, even when you're old
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 12:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
Adults ages 70-79 who ate healthy foods had lower risk of death over a 10-year period, study finds -
Regeneron, Bayer cite positive eye drug study
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 11:43am CST by msnbc.com health
Regeneron, Bayer cite positive eye drug study -
Syracuse punter needs follow-up on tumor
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 2:13am CST by msnbc.com health
Syracuse punter needs follow-up on tumor -
Fighting the fat gene takes 3-4 hours a day
Posted: December 22nd, 2010, 12:45am CST by msnbc.com health
Or you can always live like the Amish, new research shows -
Cancer may hit patients in Denmark, UK harder
Posted: December 21st, 2010, 7:03pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Death rate higher in those countries when compared to Australia, Canada, Sweden -
Mich. Blue Cross seeks dismissal of antitrust suit
Posted: December 21st, 2010, 3:10pm CST by msnbc.com health
Mich. Blue Cross seeks dismissal of antitrust suit -
300 people hospitalized in Britain's ICUs with flu
Posted: December 21st, 2010, 2:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors seeing 'unprecedented levels' of those severely ill; 14 have died of H1N1 -
Whole Foods recalls cheese for possible E. coli
Posted: December 21st, 2010, 12:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Affected products sold in California, Nevada, Washington and Washington, D.C. -
Recession surprise: Teen births hit all-time low
Posted: December 21st, 2010, 11:03am CST by msnbc.com health
Experts stunned by 6 percent decline in 2009 for girls ages 15-19; birth rate up for older moms -
5 vaccines adults need most
Posted: December 21st, 2010, 9:25am CST by msnbc.com health
Experts pick the top lifesaving shots that most grown-ups are behind on getting -
Most adults don't get the vaccines they need
Posted: December 21st, 2010, 8:39am CST by msnbc.com health
Healthcare overhaul puts high priority on prevention through adult immunizations -
Got a cold? Study says echinacea won't help much
Posted: December 21st, 2010, 7:51am CST by msnbc.com health
Got a cold? Study says echinacea won't help much -
US probes use of models to lure marrow donors
Posted: December 21st, 2010, 6:10am CST by msnbc.com health
US probes use of models to lure marrow donors -
Ohio face transplant patient meets donor's family
Fetched: December 20th, 2010, 9:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Ohio face transplant patient meets donor's family -
Got a cold? Sorry, echinacea won't help much
Fetched: December 20th, 2010, 9:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study shows the popular herbal remedy may bring milder symptoms — but that could be due to chance -
Cow washer aims to fight germs at Calif. beef plant
Posted: December 20th, 2010, 9:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
$4.2 million cleaning system installed at a Central Valley company -
Alzheimer's researcher hit by car in Ohio, dies
Posted: December 20th, 2010, 8:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Alzheimer's researcher hit by car in Ohio, dies -
Better HIV screening worthwhile in U.S., study finds
Posted: December 20th, 2010, 5:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
Better HIV screening worthwhile in U.S., study finds -
Remote eye screening can help diabetics
Posted: December 20th, 2010, 4:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
Remote eye screening can help diabetics -
'Love hormone' may treat daily headaches
Posted: December 20th, 2010, 12:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Oxytocin nasal spray relieves severe pain. But does it make you want to cuddle? -
Face transplant patient meets donor's family
Posted: December 20th, 2010, 11:18am CST by msnbc.com health
Connie Culp received the nose, eyelids and some bones from Anna Kasper, who died of a heart attack in 2008 -
New study dismisses virus link to chronic fatique
Posted: December 20th, 2010, 10:57am CST by msnbc.com health
XMRV, once connected to debilitating condition, is a lab contaminant, researchers say -
Cold caps may help cancer patients keep their hair
Posted: December 20th, 2010, 9:48am CST by msnbc.com health
Experimental technique can prevent chemotherapy's dreaded side effect, doctors say -
Plenty of kids' doctors, but in the wrong places, study shows
Posted: December 19th, 2010, 11:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Wealthy areas of U.S. have too many pediatricians, many rural areas few or none -
New gene variation predicts response to Plavix
Posted: December 19th, 2010, 8:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
New gene variation predicts response to Plavix -
US woman sues to overturn assisted suicide law
Posted: December 19th, 2010, 1:00pm CST by msnbc.com health
US woman sues to overturn assisted suicide law -
Kroger recalls pet foods at some stores
Posted: December 19th, 2010, 12:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Select brands may contain aflatoxin, a fungus-produced carcinogen found in some corn -
Feeling hungry can make you happy
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 10:38pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: The increase in a hormone called ghrelin has antidepressant effect -
US: Company recalls meat sent to NM businesses
Posted: December 18th, 2010, 10:34am CST by msnbc.com health
US: Company recalls meat sent to NM businesses -
Stringent medical marijuana rules proposed in AZ
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 5:54pm CST by msnbc.com health
Stringent medical marijuana rules proposed in AZ -
1 in 2 seniors on antidepressants face drug interactions
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 3:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
Resulting side effects caused many to stop their prescription, new study finds -
Liquor store density linked to domestic violence
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 3:05pm CST by msnbc.com health
Liquor store density linked to domestic violence -
UN panel to investigate Haiti cholera outbreak
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 2:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
UN panel to investigate Haiti cholera outbreak -
New Iraqi refugees face high rates of chronic health conditions
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 1:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
The largest group resettling in the U.S. has same rate of obesity as Californians -
Cheers! Red wine, cranberries good for your teeth
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 12:49pm CST by msnbc.com health
They both contain compounds that prevent cavities and plaque build-up, researchers say -
SIDS deaths spike by 33 percent on New Year's Day
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 12:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
Parents who've been drinking may not put babies to bed on their backs, researchers say -
Wash. gov proposes deep cuts to state programs
Posted: December 17th, 2010, 10:11am CST by msnbc.com health
Wash. gov proposes deep cuts to state programs -
London, tuberculosis capital of Western Europe
Posted: December 16th, 2010, 9:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
London, tuberculosis capital of Western Europe -
Christmas trees bum non-Christians out, study shows
Posted: December 16th, 2010, 6:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Even an unspoken reminder of the holiday made some feel subtly excluded -
7 health woes brought on by winter
Posted: December 16th, 2010, 6:31pm CST by msnbc.com health
Depression, stroke and, of course, seasonal affective disorder are more likely to attack when it's cold -
Speak plain English, health insurers told
Posted: December 16th, 2010, 5:34pm CST by msnbc.com health
Little-known provision of overhaul law requires companies to tell it like it is -
After dozens of deaths, drop-side cribs outlawed
Posted: December 15th, 2010, 9:42am CST by msnbc.com health
After dozens of deaths, drop-side cribs outlawed -
A pill to prevent PTSD? It could happen, study hints
Posted: December 15th, 2010, 7:47am CST by msnbc.com health
Research in mice finds treatment that may protect against the condition -
Union's concussion committee talks about 18 games
Posted: December 15th, 2010, 5:44am CST by msnbc.com health
Union's concussion committee talks about 18 games -
Cough drug dangerous for young kids, FDA says
Posted: December 15th, 2010, 3:08am CST by msnbc.com health
If ingested, Tessalon liquid cough capsule can cause heart attack, even death -
Report: Transplant may have cured man of AIDS
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 9:29pm CST by msnbc.com health
Report: Transplant may have cured man of AIDS -
Cure for HIV claimed, but not yet proven
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 5:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Bone marrow transplant credited with wiping out German man's infection -
Even daily exercise can't keep middle age chub away
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 4:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
But 20-year study reminds that some activity is better than none -
More teens smoking pot than cigarettes
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 1:30pm CST by msnbc.com health
Drug survey finds US teens are smoking more but binge drinking less -
Kids with asthma benefit from smoking bans
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 12:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Wheezing and coughing bouts lessen for kids who live in places with smoke-free laws -
Kids in apartments get more secondhand smoke
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 11:30am CST by msnbc.com health
Tobacco exposure more prevalent in multi-unit housing due to poor ventilation, research finds -
WHO claims gains in global fight against malaria
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 10:25am CST by msnbc.com health
WHO claims gains in global fight against malaria -
Many parents of fat kids in denial, study finds
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 9:43am CST by msnbc.com health
43 percent told researchers their obese child was 'about the right weight' -
Early school start equals slimmer students
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 9:27am CST by msnbc.com health
Girl who begin at a younger age have lower body mass indexes in their teens -
What's the most dubious food gift you've ever received?
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 7:55am CST by msnbc.com health
As the popularity of canning rises, so do the risks — especially when newbies get creative -
Ski injuries decline thanks to increased helmet use
Posted: December 14th, 2010, 7:30am CST by msnbc.com health
But fatalities from the winter sport hold steady, researchers say -
FDA cannot block e-cigarette imports: U.S. court
Posted: December 13th, 2010, 11:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
FDA cannot block e-cigarette imports: U.S. court -
Could acupuncture be used to treat "lazy eye?"
Posted: December 13th, 2010, 6:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Could acupuncture be used to treat "lazy eye?" -
Soda tax may not be worth its weight, study shows
Posted: December 13th, 2010, 6:20pm CST by msnbc.com health
Report: Tax would lead people in middle-income households to lose about 1.5 pounds per year -
Holbrooke critical after surgery for torn aorta
Posted: December 13th, 2010, 4:53pm CST by msnbc.com health
Holbrooke critical after surgery for torn aorta -
Medicaid cuts: teeth pulled, transplant called off
Posted: December 13th, 2010, 4:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
Medicaid cuts: teeth pulled, transplant called off -
7 ways to be happier during the holidays
Posted: December 13th, 2010, 3:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Whether your family or finances are stressing you out, you're not alone -
ADHD adults may turn to crime
Posted: December 13th, 2010, 3:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study finds that ADHD prevalent among prisoners and is cause for risky, criminal behavior -
Obama: Nutrition bill vital to children's future
Posted: December 13th, 2010, 12:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
Obama: Nutrition bill vital to children's future -
Holbrooke critical after surgery for torn aorta
Posted: December 12th, 2010, 8:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Holbrooke critical after surgery for torn aorta -
Palin: Haiti needs 'military airlift' of supplies
Posted: December 12th, 2010, 8:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
Palin: Haiti needs 'military airlift' of supplies -
AP EXCLUSIVE: Pilot duped AMA with fake M.D. claim
Posted: December 12th, 2010, 3:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
AP EXCLUSIVE: Pilot duped AMA with fake M.D. claim -
Gang moms and dads sent to parenting classes
Posted: December 12th, 2010, 2:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
New law lets judges order parenting classes when kids are convicted of gang crimes -
Famous pediatric surgeon commits suicide
Posted: December 12th, 2010, 2:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Dr. Jonathan Drummond-Webb, 45, pioneered heart operations -
Failure of 9/11 health bill may hurt clinics
Posted: December 12th, 2010, 2:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Money would guarantee care for thousands ailing responders -
Fake doctor duped hospitals, universities, AMA
Posted: December 12th, 2010, 12:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
United Airlines pilot claimed to be a cardiologist, got millions in grants -
Wife: Iraq veteran shot by police suffered PTSD
Posted: December 11th, 2010, 8:29pm CST by msnbc.com health
Wife: Iraq veteran shot by police suffered PTSD -
Envoy Holbrooke in critical condition post-surgery
Posted: December 11th, 2010, 1:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Envoy Holbrooke in critical condition post-surgery -
More antibiotics, vaccines needed to treat Haiti cholera
Posted: December 10th, 2010, 10:38pm CST by msnbc.com health
Rehydrating patients without antibiotics isn't working, experts say -
WikiLeaks cables: Pfizer took aim at Nigeria Attorney General
Posted: December 10th, 2010, 1:34pm CST by msnbc.com health
WikiLeaks cables: Pfizer took aim at Nigeria Attorney General -
Eating disorders on rise for Orthodox Jewish girls
Posted: December 10th, 2010, 1:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
Strict food rituals may send mixed messages, experts warn -
More proof depression hurts women's hearts
Posted: December 10th, 2010, 12:06am CST by msnbc.com health
Big surprise in study was antidepressant use's link to sudden cardiac death -
Full sequence confirms Haiti cholera came from Asia
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 7:38pm CST by msnbc.com health
Full sequence confirms Haiti cholera came from Asia -
Calif. porn industry clinic shuttered after losing license
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 6:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Agency can continue to give test results, but no medical care, county officials say -
'Good' bacteria help kids with stomach pain
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 6:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
Probiotics work for children with bowel troubles -
Lives shattered in driveway backover accidents
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 5:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Relatives are often at the wheel when kids are killed -
Rolaids recalled for bits of metal, wood in tablets
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 4:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Recall is the latest in a recent string by Johnson & Johnson -
Promising bone drug flops in breast cancer study
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 4:32pm CST by msnbc.com health
Despite earlier findings, major study showed Zometa didn't cut cancer recurrence -
Congress votes to avert Medicare doctor pay cut
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 3:05pm CST by msnbc.com health
Legislation would provide 1-year 'fix' to doctor's payment formula -
Visions of sugarplums may help you lose weight
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 2:20pm CST by msnbc.com health
Simply imagining eating treats can keep you from really doing it, study says -
U.S. life expectancy slipped as recession took hold
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 10:33am CST by msnbc.com health
Alzheimer's and suicides rose, but death rates for stroke, other diseases dropped -
U.S. expectancy slipped as recession took hold
Posted: December 9th, 2010, 10:30am CST by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Life expectancy in the United States dropped in 2008, the first full year of a grueling recession that saw mixed effects, both good and bad, on the nation’s health, according to new government data. -
New machine keeps 'heart in a box' beating
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 9:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
Macabre, yes, but this advance could bring longer life to donated organs -
A winter birthday may affect your biological clock
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 7:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
New research could explain why wintertime babies are at higher risk for mental health disorders -
Even kids who play sports don't exercise enough
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 5:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Children on soccer, baseball, softball teams were active 45 minutes — 15 minutes shy of recommendation -
When the state paid, people stopped smoking: study
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 5:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
When the state paid, people stopped smoking: study -
Older men get less effective prostate cancer care
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 5:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Older men get less effective prostate cancer care -
Study links house dust to cat illness
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 5:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Common flame retardant may cause thyroid condition; could affect children -
New diet drug recommended by FDA panel
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 4:01pm CST by msnbc.com health
Contrave would be first new weight loss pill in a decade -
Haiti cholera likely from UN troops, expert says
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 3:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
Haiti cholera likely from UN troops, expert says -
Remote monitoring may help elderly stay home
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 2:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
At-home monitoring may cut costs, let patients avoid nursing homes -
Chewing tobacco maker to pay $5 million in first wrongful death case
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 1:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Settlement to family of 42-year-old father may pave way for more lawsuits -
Europe getting fatter, but living longer, report finds
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 1:22pm CST by msnbc.com health
Europe getting fatter, but living longer, report finds -
Haiti cholera likely from UN troops, expert says
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 1:10pm CST by msnbc.com health
Strong evidence links peacekeepers from Nepal to disease outbreak -
UPDATE 1-Orexigen to US panel: diet pill safe for approval
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 12:45pm CST by msnbc.com health
UPDATE 1-Orexigen to US panel: diet pill safe for approval -
All dried up? Vanquish those winter skin woes
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 8:40am CST by msnbc.com health
Tips on healing the 5 areas of your body most susceptible to wintry conditions -
NJ gov makes deal on medical marijuana regulation
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 8:05am CST by msnbc.com health
NJ gov makes deal on medical marijuana regulation -
Nation of whiners: We want everyone to feel our pain
Posted: December 7th, 2010, 7:55am CST by msnbc.com health
Don't get us started. No ache is too tiny with share with Facebook, blogs, the guy on the bus -
Kids in day care catch more bugs now, fewer later
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 5:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study found kids in child care facilities had fewer infections after age 5 -
Study confirms sunscreen prevents melanoma
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 4:45pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study confirms sunscreen prevents melanoma -
Germ inspector helps prevent hospital infections
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 4:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 'infection preventionists' across the U.S. working to keep bacteria in check -
Many very, very old men want more sex, study says
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 4:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
Sex remained at least 'somewhat important' to many men up to 95 years old -
Smoking thins brain's outer layer, study finds
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 4:12pm CST by msnbc.com health
Changes to that region has been linked to drug addictions, compulsive behavior -
Depressed Americans may not be getting needed care
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 3:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Number of those in U.S. treated for depression tapering off, study shows -
Gunmen kill 4 in attack on 2 Mexican rehab centers
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 3:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Gunmen kill 4 in attack on 2 Mexican rehab centers -
Study confirms sunscreen prevents melanoma
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 3:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study confirms sunscreen prevents melanoma -
A broken heart: Study reveals clue to rare syndrome's cause
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 3:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
Women with condition have blood vessels that don't respond normally to stress -
Stent maker gave doctor crab feast at his house, Senate finds
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 1:45pm CST by msnbc.com health
Maryland physician is accused of implanting hundreds of unnecessary stents -
More than 2,000 dead of cholera in Haiti, officials say
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 1:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
90,000 have been sickened as outbreak has spread to every region -
Gay, lesbian teens more likely to be expelled and jailed
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 10:13am CST by msnbc.com health
Young homosexuals being singled out for punishment, study finds -
Donor milk may lack key nutrients for preemies
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 10:02am CST by msnbc.com health
Donor milk may lack key nutrients for preemies -
8 times you're naturally brilliant
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 9:32am CST by msnbc.com health
Discover the smartest times to do everything — from brainstorming to shopping to sex -
No more Darvon for U.S. market: FDA
Posted: December 6th, 2010, 4:41am CST by msnbc.com health
No more Darvon for U.S. market: FDA -
Diagnosis uncertainty a huge source of patient stress
Posted: December 5th, 2010, 8:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Some patients become so anxious, they won't finish necessary tests, study says -
Warm, beating hearts offer new hope for transplants
Posted: December 5th, 2010, 2:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors testing experimental technique that eliminates mad rush to ship organs -
NYT: As bullies go digital, parents play catch-up
Posted: December 5th, 2010, 1:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Desperate to protect their kids, some scramble to master tech savvy of next generation -
'Love hormone' could help treat schizophrenia
Posted: December 5th, 2010, 12:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Oxytocin research shows promise easing symptoms of mental illnesses -
9 most popular plastic surgery fixes for men
Posted: December 4th, 2010, 2:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Chin tucks and calf implants? More guys getting 'a little work' done -
Hospital quality rankings may miss the sickest
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 8:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
New study suggests such public measures may not tell the whole story -
Your toxic living room is making you sick
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 6:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
The air in your home can be five times more polluted than the air outside, but there are simple ways to make a healthier environment -
Uncertainty a huge source of anxiety in patients
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 6:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Uncertainty a huge source of anxiety in patients -
FDA panel urges expansion of stomach-shrinking surgery
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 4:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Experts recommend weight-loss band for lighter people -
Hold the brownies! Bill could limit bake sales
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 4:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
Legislation is part of the First Lady's campaign to stem child obesity -
Health care providers urge less radiation
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 3:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
700 sign pledge to use the least radiation necessary for procedures -
Third of Americans have gotten flu shot this year
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 1:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Officials this year are urging nearly everyone to get a flu shot or nasal spray -
Haiti cholera epidemic 'getting worse by the day'
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 1:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
U.N. says as many as 650,000 could be affected; rural clinics overwhelmed -
Moms' smoking in pregnancy tied to girls' puberty
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 1:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Moms' smoking in pregnancy tied to girls' puberty -
FDA questions diet pill. Weight-loss drugs a failure?
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 11:03am CST by msnbc.com health
Agency says Orexigen's Contrave didn't meet guidelines; third anti-obesity med rejection this year -
Happiness is more than chasing pleasure
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 10:36am CST by msnbc.com health
Psychiatrist Dr. Donald Rosen explains the science of satisfaction -
106-year-old man quits smoking — for love
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 8:58am CST by msnbc.com health
German actor says his new wife 'should have me as long as possible' -
Cancer rare after fertility treatment
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 7:24am CST by msnbc.com health
Cancer rare after fertility treatment -
Robotic 'pants' let paralyzed people walk
Posted: December 3rd, 2010, 12:28am CST by msnbc.com health
'Rewalk' uses sensors to respond to subtle changes in upper-body movement -
Tests miss heart disease in millions of women
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 11:58pm CST by msnbc.com health
Hard-to-spot buildup in smaller arteries are difficult to detect, scientists say -
Suicide prevention groups reach out online
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 9:29pm CST by msnbc.com health
Prevention groups aim to fight back against websites they say can facilitate suicide -
Women exposed to BPA may have trouble getting pregnant
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 8:19pm CST by msnbc.com health
Mice exposed to the chemical had fewer pregnancies, study found -
McDonald's marketing tricks tots' taste buds
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 7:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
In test of identical foods, kids said even carrots labeled by chain were best -
Review: Webkinz pleases parents and children
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 5:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Site has a variety of games and activities, no ads and limited interaction -
Israeli device lets paralyzed people stand, walk
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 5:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Israeli device lets paralyzed people stand, walk -
Congress sends child nutrition bill to Obama
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 3:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
Legislation would allow for more lunches, dinners at school -
Extreme long-distance running can damage the body
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 3:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Extreme long-distance running can damage the body -
Deaths during pregnancy on the upswing in U.S.
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 3:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Rate remains low, but report shows uptick in past few decades -
Internet may help curb alcoholism, study suggests
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 2:15pm CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers say computer programs helped heavy drinkers imbibe two fewer drinks a week -
Hologram bracelets are wristy business
Posted: December 2nd, 2010, 1:54am CST by msnbc.com health
Manufacturers claim products promote balance, flexibility and strength -
Adoption OK'd for Haitian quake survivors
Posted: December 1st, 2010, 10:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Move clears the way for U.S. families to adopt 12 kids living near Pittsburgh -
Weight Watchers updates popular points system
Posted: December 1st, 2010, 9:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Weight Watchers updates popular points system -
Military's gays policy harms health, doctor says
Posted: December 1st, 2010, 8:04pm CST by msnbc.com health
Personnel fear giving frank sexual histories, which can spread infection -
J & J heartburn worsens with Mylanta recall
Posted: December 1st, 2010, 6:38pm CST by msnbc.com health
12 million bottles pulled for failing to note trace amounts of alcohol -
Study says even being a bit overweight is risky
Posted: December 1st, 2010, 4:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Research pooled 19 long-term studies of 1.5 million mostly white adults -
Republicans block child nutrition bill
Posted: December 1st, 2010, 4:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
Republicans block child nutrition bill -
Atten-hut! Drop that burger and give me 20
Posted: December 1st, 2010, 3:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Army revamps approach to health, fitness and diet at basic training -
Program expands organ recovery to at-home deaths
Posted: December 1st, 2010, 2:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
N.Y.-only pilot project could lead to many more organs donated each year -
DNA spit test springs girl, 12, from scoliosis brace
Posted: December 1st, 2010, 8:35am CST by msnbc.com health
Genetic exam is 99 percent accurate in predicting which kids won't get worse, study says -
Weight Watchers updates points system
Posted: November 30th, 2010, 11:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Weight Watchers updates points system -
Mexico's disabled live in horrific conditions, report finds
Posted: November 30th, 2010, 8:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
International advocacy group says that some patients simply vanish -
Study links finger length to prostate cancer risk
Posted: November 30th, 2010, 7:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study links finger length to prostate cancer risk -
Puppy without ears finds foster home
Posted: November 30th, 2010, 7:01pm CST by msnbc.com health
Labrador-shepherd mix found in a trash bin after surviving a cruel attack -
Study: Keeping weight off is hard because the brain changes
Posted: November 30th, 2010, 5:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Dieting changes how the brain responds to stress, which makes frazzled dieters eat more -
Most meds for kids have inaccurate dosing
Posted: November 30th, 2010, 4:25pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: 200 of top-selling nonprescription liquid medications had inconsistent directions -
Women outnumber men in veterinary schools
Posted: November 30th, 2010, 2:15pm CST by msnbc.com health
Women outnumber men in veterinary schools -
MED Foundation selling another Elvis license plate
Posted: November 30th, 2010, 1:56am CST by msnbc.com health
MED Foundation selling another Elvis license plate -
Have the pie! 5 easy tips for a healthy Thanksgiving
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 11:49pm CST by msnbc.com health
If you try portion control and staying active you can go ahead and have the pie -
Diet drug faces U.S. test after rivals fall short
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 8:12pm CST by msnbc.com health
FDA panel to review Contrave, including possible side effects of seizures, suicide risk -
Stress can make you forgetful, study finds
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 7:30pm CST by msnbc.com health
Brain enzyme that impairs short-term memory activated -
Senate blocks repeal of health care provision
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 7:08pm CST by msnbc.com health
Tax provision helps pay for new health care law -
Smoking pot suppresses the immune system
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 4:43pm CST by msnbc.com health
Chemicals in drug activate cells that make smokers more vulnerable to cancer -
Skipping breakfast may not enlarge a kid's lunch
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 4:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
Skipping breakfast may not enlarge a kid's lunch -
Smoking in public targeted by Okla. health officials
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 3:32pm CST by msnbc.com health
Advocates want tobacco policies that are more restrictive than the current state laws -
Bob Feller in hospital
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 2:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Bob Feller in hospital -
Cuts to doctor Medicare payments delayed
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 2:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors could face a payment cut of almost 25 percent on Jan. 1 -
Wine may help fight Alzheimer's, study suggests
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 2:10pm CST by msnbc.com health
Scientists narrowing in on how to stop brain-damaging chemicals in their tracks -
More teens getting dangerous prescriptions
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 2:01pm CST by msnbc.com health
1 in 9 teens receiving medications that can potentially be abused, such as painkillers, sedatives, stimulants -
Yoga master, 92, still dancing, defying gravity
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 12:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
Tao Porchon-Lynch's only fear? People talking on phones while they drive -
Probiotics may have some benefits for kids
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 9:56am CST by msnbc.com health
'Good' bacteria can be helpful against intestinal illnesses, report finds -
Stem cells tricked into switching identities
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 9:33am CST by msnbc.com health
Experimental success at transforming one kind of specialized cell into another kind -
Sharp rise in eating disorders for kids under 12
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 8:23am CST by msnbc.com health
Hospitalization surged 119 percent between 1999 and 2006, report finds -
Do you believe the stats about premarital sex?
Posted: November 29th, 2010, 4:35am CST by msnbc.com health
Do you believe the stats about premarital sex? -
Killer at college: Meningitis threatens students
Posted: November 28th, 2010, 10:50pm CST by msnbc.com health
Mandatory vaccine for deadly bacterial disease sparks debate -
Health benefits of fish may outweigh mercury concerns
Posted: November 28th, 2010, 9:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
Health benefits of fish may outweigh mercury concerns -
'Presumed consent' policy may reduce living kidney donors
Posted: November 28th, 2010, 11:31am CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Transplants from living donors have better survival rates, shorter wait times -
8 simple ways to control blood sugar -- and save your life
Posted: November 28th, 2010, 10:58am CST by msnbc.com health
8 simple ways to control blood sugar -- and save your life -
Grown up but eat like a kid? You may have 'selective eating disorder'
Posted: November 28th, 2010, 10:55am CST by msnbc.com health
Those with the condition prefer salty, bland foods -
Election in Haiti beset by cholera, confusion
Posted: November 28th, 2010, 10:40am CST by msnbc.com health
Election in Haiti beset by cholera, confusion -
Vaccine alliance says 5-in-1 vaccine cost to fall
Posted: November 26th, 2010, 6:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
Vaccine alliance says 5-in-1 vaccine cost to fall -
14 foods that could change a diabetic's life
Posted: November 26th, 2010, 12:44pm CST by msnbc.com health
Stock your fridge and pantry with these blood sugar-friendly staples -
Colorado mulls difficulties of pot rules
Posted: November 26th, 2010, 12:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Colorado mulls difficulties of pot rules -
Researchers uncover HIV, insulin resistance link
Posted: November 26th, 2010, 8:50am CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers uncover HIV, insulin resistance link -
More than 600,000 people killed by secondhand smoke
Posted: November 25th, 2010, 10:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
More than 30 percent of non-smoking men and women regularly breathe in secondhand smoke -
Purdue basketball player ill with meningitis
Posted: November 25th, 2010, 5:36am CST by msnbc.com health
Purdue basketball player ill with meningitis -
Pope's remarks on condoms sow widespread confusion
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 10:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
Pope's remarks on condoms sow widespread confusion -
Radiation risk from flying trumps body scanners
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 7:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
New report argues that airplane personal should be classified as 'radiation workers' -
Pope's remarks on condoms sow widespread confusion
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 6:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Pope's remarks on condoms sow widespread confusion -
Go for turkey, not stuffing to keep the weight off
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 5:57pm CST by msnbc.com health
Go for turkey, not stuffing to keep the weight off -
Harm in hospitals still common for patients
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 5:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
Harm in hospitals still common for patients -
Go for turkey, skip stuffing to keep the pounds off
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 4:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
Lots of protein, low carbs are best to keep from regaining weight, study finds -
Health activists try to attract dentists to rural areas
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 4:13pm CST by msnbc.com health
Health activists try to attract dentists to rural areas -
Cholera-hit Haiti seeks nurses, doctors
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 2:41pm CST by msnbc.com health
U.N. says the country needs 1,000 nurses and 100 doctors to help -
Fake doctor saw patients in hospital ER for weeks
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 2:10pm CST by msnbc.com health
N.C. man posed as a visiting medical student seeking training -
Woman fears her breasts will be re-possessed
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 1:10pm CST by msnbc.com health
Ex-boyfriend warns he'll call police to start proceedings if she doesn't repay him -
9 million bottles of Tylenol recalled by Johnson & Johnson
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 12:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Drug maker says warnings about alcohol in painkiller aren't on front of bottles -
Insurance for retirees may not cover adult kids to 26
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 8:25am CST by msnbc.com health
If plan is made up of only retirees, the new health law provision may not apply -
Hit by AIDS, Africa welcomes Pope's condom message
Posted: November 24th, 2010, 7:27am CST by msnbc.com health
Hit by AIDS, Africa welcomes Pope's condom message -
Meds that extend lives of HIV patients tied to diabetes
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 8:00pm CST by msnbc.com health
Protease inhibitors affect how body controls blood sugar, researchers find -
Eating orange and dark green vegetables linked to longer life
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 7:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Eating orange and dark green vegetables linked to longer life -
Haiti cholera spreading faster than predicted, U.N. says
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 5:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Epidemic is likely to last up to a year and sicken hundreds of thousands -
NFL, manufacturers agree there's no perfect helmet
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 3:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
NFL, manufacturers agree there's no perfect helmet -
Best diabetes fitness plan: aerobics plus weights
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 3:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers say that 45 minutes three days a week is all it takes -
Half of Americans will face diabetes by 2020
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 2:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
Condition could cost U.S. system $3.35 trillion, and may account for 10 percent of health care spending -
Cheers! Scientists uncover why booze is good for your heart
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 1:58pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Moderate consumption blocks the signals of molecules linked to plaque build-up in arteries -
Airport pat-downs raise infection risk
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 1:15pm CST by msnbc.com health
And the more intimate the contact, the germier it gets -
Study: AIDS pill helps gay men avoid HIV infection
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 1:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: AIDS pill helps gay men avoid HIV infection -
Anti-AIDS pill: Prevention at what price?
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 1:02pm CST by msnbc.com health
Daily drug will be enormous benefit for many, but questions remain on how best to use it, says NBC's Robert Bazell -
For better or worse, happiness is hitched to your spouse
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 8:10am CST by msnbc.com health
Study of married couples finds contentment waxes and wanes with your partner's -
Study: AIDS pill helps gay men avoid HIV infection
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 7:50am CST by msnbc.com health
Study: AIDS pill helps gay men avoid HIV infection -
Exercise can help a bad heart repair itself
Posted: November 23rd, 2010, 12:21am CST by msnbc.com health
Physical activity can spark growth of new blood vessels, stem cells -
Anorexia risk may be determined by genetics
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 7:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
About 0.9 percent of American women have been diagnosed with the eating disorder -
Calif: No common cause for birth defects near dump
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 5:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Calif: No common cause for birth defects near dump -
CDC: Gonorrhea rate at record low, but other STDs rise
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 2:34pm CST by msnbc.com health
Chlamydia and syphilis infections increased last year, report says -
WHO to launch cheap meningitis vaccine in Africa
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 2:05pm CST by msnbc.com health
Plan is to immunize 450 million Africans by 2015 -
Racing to old age
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 1:34pm CST by msnbc.com health
Two prolific marathoners, ages 90 and 79, wonder how many races they have left in them -
Millions may be eligible for health care rebates
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 12:36pm CST by msnbc.com health
New regulations mean many insurers need to raise the amount they cover for medical care -
Kids of divorce have double the risk of stroke
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 12:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study suggests link between childhood stress and adult health -
APNewsBreak: Pope seeks debate on condoms and AIDS
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 12:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
APNewsBreak: Pope seeks debate on condoms and AIDS -
Typical acetaminophen dose no threat to kids' livers
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 12:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
Typical acetaminophen dose no threat to kids' livers -
TSA pat-down leaves Mich. man covered in urine
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 12:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
TSA pat-down leaves Mich. man covered in urine -
Kids' ER visits fell after cold medicines' removal
Posted: November 22nd, 2010, 1:13am CST by msnbc.com health
Kids' ER visits fell after cold medicines' removal -
Kids' ER visits fell after cold drug' removal
Posted: November 21st, 2010, 11:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Pulling cough medicines aimed at young children from drugstores curbed risky overdoses -
Parental food nagging may produce fussy eaters
Posted: November 21st, 2010, 11:17pm CST by msnbc.com health
Parental food nagging may produce fussy eaters -
Do you think technology is damaging kids' brains by robbing them of their ability to sustain attention?
Posted: November 21st, 2010, 12:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers worry developing brains are being twisted by too much texting. Teens say they can do more things at a time than we give them credit for. What do you think? -
Vaccination rates drop, putting more kids at risk
Posted: November 21st, 2010, 11:58am CST by msnbc.com health
Recent outbreaks of whooping cough, measles and mumps may point to loss of 'herd immunity' -
Most 9/11 responders settle suits over toxic dust
Posted: November 21st, 2010, 4:42am CST by msnbc.com health
Majority of money will come from a $1 billion fund set up by Congress -
Catholics debate pope's condom remarks
Posted: November 21st, 2010, 4:11am CST by msnbc.com health
Catholics debate pope's condom remarks -
Vapor rub may help relieve kids' cold symptoms
Posted: November 20th, 2010, 2:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
Vapor rub may help relieve kids' cold symptoms -
Frizz or formaldehyde? Trendy 'do poses a hairy dilemma
Posted: November 20th, 2010, 11:21am CST by msnbc.com health
"Suffer for beauty" has been taken to a whole new level with recent controversy surrounding a trendy hair treatment called the Brazilian Blowout. -
UN worries its troops caused cholera in Haiti
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 7:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
UN worries its troops caused cholera in Haiti -
Tobacco industry lobbies for flavorful cigarettes
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 6:19pm CST by msnbc.com health
Tobacco industry lobbies for flavorful cigarettes -
Cholera protests ebb in Haiti, but anger remains
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 5:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Disease has killed more than 1,100 people so far -
Transgender Americans face high suicide risk
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 5:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
New survey paints a portrait of trans people's lives in the U.S. -
Obesity weighs on the wealthy in poor countries
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 4:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Obesity weighs on the wealthy in poor countries -
Darvon painkiller withdrawn due to safety risks
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 3:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
Darvon painkiller withdrawn due to safety risks -
Reward for taking exams? Plastic surgery for students
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 2:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Korean hospitals encourage trend by offering deals - and even throwing in Botox for mom -
Michelle Obama brings 'Let's Move' campaign to NJ
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 1:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
Michelle Obama brings 'Let's Move' campaign to NJ -
8 drugs doctors wouldn't take
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 1:37pm CST by msnbc.com health
If your physician would skip these medicines, maybe you should, too -
Holding their liquor makes women much sicker than men
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 11:36am CST by msnbc.com health
Studies show how excessive alcohol use takes a higher toll on their bodies -
World health officials debate new tobacco controls
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 10:45am CST by msnbc.com health
World health officials debate new tobacco controls -
FDA pulls Darvon painkiller due to safety risks
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 10:31am CST by msnbc.com health
First approved in the 1950s, opioid can cause dangerous heart rhythms, officials say -
Cats on a plane? Allergy sufferers can't escape
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 9:37am CST by msnbc.com health
Some airlines allow 10 cats on a flight; all seats tested had traces of allergen -
Cats on a plane? Allergy sufferers can't escape
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 7:21am CST by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Holiday travelers with cat allergies may find the best advice is beware in the air, according to a new study that says it’s nearly impossible to avoid feline fallout at 30,000 feet. -
Arthritis drug less effective for obese patients
Posted: November 19th, 2010, 2:18am CST by msnbc.com health
Arthritis drug less effective for obese patients -
Small farms would be exempt from food safety regs
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 9:59pm CST by msnbc.com health
Small farms would be exempt from food safety regs -
Cholera protesters attack cars in Haiti capital
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 7:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Cholera protesters attack cars in Haiti capital -
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans had mental illness in 2009
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 6:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans had mental illness in 2009 -
Drug-resistant malaria feared in Southeast Asia
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 6:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Disease infects 243 million people a year and causes an estimated 863,000 deaths -
Exercise can help elderly avoid devastating falls
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 5:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Working out improves muscle strength, balance — keys to staying steady -
CDC: Haiti's cholera part of 49-year-old pandemic
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 2:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Epidemic that's killing Haitians likely came from a single infected human source -
Deal made to postpone doctors' Medicare cuts
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 2:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Source: Lawmakers will wait until early next year to make massive cuts -
1 in 5 Americans had mental illness in 2009
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 12:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Number is slightly up from previous year, researchers reported -
If marriage is passé, why do we adore Will and Kate?
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 12:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
We may love fairy tales, but the institution is being transformed by choice -
Four in 10 say marriage is becoming obsolete
Posted: November 18th, 2010, 7:52am CST by msnbc.com health
But half of unmarried adults still want to get hitched, new study finds -
Inflammation test poorly predicts heart attack
Posted: November 17th, 2010, 10:18pm CST by msnbc.com health
Inflammation test poorly predicts heart attack -
Ha! Open-mouthed laughs more contagious
Posted: November 17th, 2010, 8:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
But people don't respond to 'courtesy laughs' in the same way, a new study shows -
Medicare chief makes 1st appearance before Senate
Posted: November 17th, 2010, 6:07pm CST by msnbc.com health
Medicare chief makes 1st appearance before Senate -
Kidney transplants found safe in HIV patients
Posted: November 17th, 2010, 4:12pm CST by msnbc.com health
Kidney transplants found safe in HIV patients -
Haiti unrest hampers desperate fight against cholera
Posted: November 17th, 2010, 3:55pm CST by msnbc.com health
Protesters stoning hospital, 'foreign doctors' outside Cape Haitien -
Next big thing? Big cholesterol drop with new drug
Posted: November 17th, 2010, 3:32pm CST by msnbc.com health
Next big thing? Big cholesterol drop with new drug -
Next big thing? Big cholesterol drop with new drug
Posted: November 17th, 2010, 12:20pm CST by msnbc.com health
Experimental treatment could lower heart attack risks without serious side effects, researchers say -
FDA expected to ban alcoholic energy drinks
Posted: November 17th, 2010, 11:37am CST by msnbc.com health
FDA expected to ban alcoholic energy drinks -
As vote nears, 'locavores' fight over food safety bill
Posted: November 17th, 2010, 9:12am CST by msnbc.com health
Advocates for local farms worry new standards could force them out of business -
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots
Posted: November 16th, 2010, 9:21pm CST by msnbc.com health
Haiti's cholera death toll grows, fueling riots -
U.S. cracking down on alcohol drinks with caffeine
Posted: November 16th, 2010, 5:26pm CST by msnbc.com health
FDA, FTC to tell manufacturers the drinks are 'unsafe' -
Statins may be over-prescribed, a study shows
Posted: November 16th, 2010, 5:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers suggest the current guidelines may need to be rethought -
Advisers hear pleas for Human Genome lupus drug
Posted: November 16th, 2010, 2:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
Advisers hear pleas for Human Genome lupus drug -
E.coli confirmed in Costco cheese samples
Posted: November 16th, 2010, 10:58am CST by msnbc.com health
E.coli confirmed in Costco cheese samples -
Hero dog from Afghanistan mistakenly killed
Posted: November 16th, 2010, 9:36am CST by msnbc.com health
'Target' euthanized at Arizona shelter before owners could claim her -
Pregnancy not covered by most individual health policies
Posted: November 16th, 2010, 9:10am CST by msnbc.com health
Many don't know they need to buy extra coverage; health law will close gap by 2014 -
Walmart drug plan for seniors may not be best deal
Posted: November 16th, 2010, 5:09am CST by msnbc.com health
Walmart drug plan for seniors may not be best deal -
Sheridan discusses resuming fluoridation
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 11:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
Sheridan discusses resuming fluoridation -
When your pet goes missing, call a detective
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 11:01pm CST by msnbc.com health
Using high-tech gear and trained dogs, investigators help frantic owners -
Dog brought from Afghanistan mistakenly killed
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 10:33pm CST by msnbc.com health
Dog brought from Afghanistan mistakenly killed -
Cholera protesters barricade Haiti city, assail UN
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 8:52pm CST by msnbc.com health
Cholera protesters barricade Haiti city, assail UN -
Studies show drug-resistant bug threats in Europe
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 8:40pm CST by msnbc.com health
Studies show drug-resistant bug threats in Europe -
Graded-stakes winner Buddy's Saint euthanized
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 8:12pm CST by msnbc.com health
Graded-stakes winner Buddy's Saint euthanized -
More devices left behind in girls who have gynecology surgery
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 6:39pm CST by msnbc.com health
Girls under 18 had 4 times the rate of the mishap than other kids who had surgery -
World health officials debate new tobacco controls
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 6:31pm CST by msnbc.com health
Delegates consider limiting use of additives in cigarettes -
Internet fuels bad self-diagnoses and 'cyberchondria'
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 6:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Quest for online answers to health questions can also fuel anxiety -
UPDATE 1-Less salt for teens means healthier adults
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 5:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
UPDATE 1-Less salt for teens means healthier adults -
Weighing risk, benefit of live-donor transplant
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 4:09pm CST by msnbc.com health
Procedure raises question: When is it ok to put a healthy person at risk to save another? -
Sleeping pills, anxiety meds may shorten lives
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 2:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Canadian study links the drugs with a 36 percent increase in the risk of dying over a 12-year period -
Night owls have a harder time quitting smoking
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 2:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
'Evening types' also more likely than morning people to take up the habit in the first place, study shows -
Transplant recipient struggles to go on after his brother's loss
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 8:51am CST by msnbc.com health
Chad Arnold balances between grief and hope as he lives with his brother's liver -
GPS addict? It may be eroding your brain
Posted: November 15th, 2010, 8:34am CST by msnbc.com health
When it comes to spatial memory, it could be a case of 'use it or lose it,' say researchers -
Pfizer heart-failure drug helps milder patients
Posted: November 14th, 2010, 3:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
Pfizer heart-failure drug helps milder patients -
End of era in Fife as pharmacy closes
Posted: November 14th, 2010, 2:46pm CST by msnbc.com health
End of era in Fife as pharmacy closes -
Women with stressful jobs have 40 percent higher heart risks
Posted: November 14th, 2010, 1:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Fear of losing a job also raises heart risk, shows largest study of its kind -
Brother's transplant gift carries unbearable cost
Posted: November 14th, 2010, 12:57pm CST by msnbc.com health
Ryan Arnold saved his brother Chad's life by donating part of his liver — but died doing it -
Recession F-bombs: Why swearing feels great
Posted: November 13th, 2010, 6:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
It's cathartic — unless you can't get through a sentence without cussing -
Scientists trace AIDS origin to wild chimps
Posted: November 13th, 2010, 6:03pm CST by msnbc.com health
Gene tests match virus in primates in Cameroon to first known human case -
Potter Park Zoo snow leopard, Vladimir, euthanized
Posted: November 13th, 2010, 11:46am CST by msnbc.com health
Potter Park Zoo snow leopard, Vladimir, euthanized -
Mutant mosquitoes fight dengue in Cayman Islands
Posted: November 13th, 2010, 4:50am CST by msnbc.com health
Mutant mosquitoes fight dengue in Cayman Islands -
Touchy-feely NBA teams more likely to win
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 7:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Touchier teams tend to be more cooperative, and thus more successful, study shows -
The 10 deadliest cancers — and why there's no cure
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 6:38pm CST by msnbc.com health
There are more than 100 types of of the disease; here are the ones that have killed the most -
UN appeals for $164M to combat Haiti cholera
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 6:16pm CST by msnbc.com health
At least 11,125 cases of cholera have been confirmed in five of nation's 10 districts -
Prostate cancer treatment may up colon cancer risk
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 5:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
'Androgen deprivation therapy' carries serious potential risks, study shows -
Doctors brace for possible big Medicare pay cuts
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 5:08pm CST by msnbc.com health
Payments could be reduced 23 percent by Dec. 1 unless Congress acts -
Police think they've found NC girl's remains
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 4:47pm CST by msnbc.com health
Police think they've found NC girl's remains -
Doctors brace for possible big Medicare pay cuts
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 2:48pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doctors brace for possible big Medicare pay cuts -
NFL, manufacturers agree there's no perfect helmet
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 2:03pm CST by msnbc.com health
NFL, manufacturers agree there's no perfect helmet -
Intimate lawsuits: From bedroom to courtroom
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 1:56pm CST by msnbc.com health
A recent spate of cases pits former partners against each other over STDS -
HPV shot dilemma: Should gay boys be targeted?
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 1:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
If vaccine prevents cancer in high-risk group, should it be recommended for all? -
Was it (not) good for you? Men fake it, too
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 10:40am CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers find 25 percent of men, half of women pretend to have an orgasm -
AWOL soldier returns on Veterans Day
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 8:11am CST by msnbc.com health
AWOL soldier returns on Veterans Day -
HPV shot dilemma: Should gay boys be targeted?
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 7:13am CST by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
If you thought the controversy over giving the HPV vaccine to girls was heated, just wait for the fight about the boys. -
Defendant loses China's first HIV jobs bias case
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 4:35am CST by msnbc.com health
Defendant loses China's first HIV jobs bias case -
Scientists freeze enzymes and learn how we react to drugs
Posted: November 12th, 2010, 4:33am CST by msnbc.com health
New research sheds light on why people metabolize drugs and food differently -
More suicide attempts by blacks than thought
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 8:58pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study challenges idea that they're rare due to beliefs dating back to slavery -
People with severe acne face increased suicide risk
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 6:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers question whether some popular drugs hike suicidal thoughts -
Adult whooping cough vaccinations don't stem outbreaks
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 3:24pm CST by msnbc.com health
Study: Adults' role in spreading pertussis may not be as big as once thought -
Germs may play role in sudden baby deaths
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 2:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Dangerous bacteria including staph, E. coli found in half of SIDS cases -
Battle rages in slum, this time against a disease
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 2:35pm CST by msnbc.com health
Battle rages in slum, this time against a disease -
Log off: Your computer may be frying your brain
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 12:51pm CST by msnbc.com health
The more we multitask, the less productive we are, experts say -
Checklists cut surgery deaths in half, study finds
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 12:22pm CST by msnbc.com health
System also reduced complications by a third, found the review of 11 hospitals -
FDA approves first drug for HIV-drug side effect
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 12:11pm CST by msnbc.com health
Egrifta works to eliminate excess fat that often develops in those taking anti-viral drugs -
Are you popping the right pills?
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 8:38am CST by msnbc.com health
Drugs interact differently with female bodies, so here's when to switch the meds routine -
WHO says deadly TB scourge preventable, urges action
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 8:20am CST by msnbc.com health
WHO says deadly TB scourge preventable, urges action -
Over-the-counter meds to be cut from flexible spending accounts
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 8:04am CST by msnbc.com health
Stock up on those antacids now — new restrictions to start in January -
Is ADHD tied to adulthood obesity?
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 2:19am CST by msnbc.com health
Is ADHD tied to adulthood obesity? -
Cheap obesity steps could have major health impact
Posted: November 11th, 2010, 12:28am CST by msnbc.com health
Cheap obesity steps could have major health impact -
Health official: 'Obamacare' was once 'Romneycare'
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 7:34pm CST by msnbc.com health
Conservatives have in the past supported websites where consumers can shop for health insurance -
Eat a carrot, hurt the economy? Sometimes
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 7:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
A healthful diet may actually harm the economies of some developing countries, a study shows -
Battle rages in Haitian slum, this time against a disease
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 7:22pm CST by msnbc.com health
Cholera may be growing fast in nation's capital, a city of 2.5 million -
Top-name drug recalls a bitter pill for consumers
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 4:42pm CST by msnbc.com health
Musty odors, bugs in baby formula make headlines, shake public's confidence -
Have you been the victim of a medical error?
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 4:05pm CST by msnbc.com health
How did your doctor handle it? Tell us your experience. -
1 in 10 kids in U.S. have ADHD, new study says
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 2:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Researchers say increase of 22 percent since 2003 is due to more awareness, screening -
Time for drug price rethink for chronic diseases
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 2:28pm CST by msnbc.com health
Time for drug price rethink for chronic diseases -
Not so sweet: Sugary drinks blamed for gout in women
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 1:23pm CST by msnbc.com health
Those who drank 2 or more servings a day had double the risk, study finds -
Corpses and coffins? FDA proposes graphic cigarette labels
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 11:46am CST by msnbc.com health
Larger warning images part of a new initiative to reduce smoking -
Saudi women eye lingerie shops in battle over jobs
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 8:42am CST by msnbc.com health
Saudi women eye lingerie shops in battle over jobs -
Where's my car? How do I know you? Beating brain glitches
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 7:43am CST by msnbc.com health
Most memory lapses are perfectly normal — here's how to handle them -
China food safety activist given 2 1/2 years
Posted: November 10th, 2010, 2:45am CST by msnbc.com health
China food safety activist given 2 1/2 years -
Blood biopsy to put cancer in a test tube?
Posted: November 9th, 2010, 8:27pm CST by msnbc.com health
Blood biopsy to put cancer in a test tube? -
Nearly 59 million lack health insurance, CDC says
Posted: November 9th, 2010, 7:06pm CST by msnbc.com health
Number of those without coverage has grown by 4 million in last two years -
Vaccine failure deepens Alzheimer's mystery
Posted: November 7th, 2010, 6:14pm CST by msnbc.com health
Experimental shot stopped plaque, but not dementia, researchers say -
Tips: Pet safety during the holidays
Posted: November 7th, 2010, 6:10pm CST by msnbc.com health
Tips: Pet safety during the holidays -
Why we have sex influences our enjoyment of it
Posted: November 7th, 2010, 3:45pm CST by msnbc.com health
Doing the deed to get ahead takes all the fun out of it, a new study shows -
AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers diabetes drug approved
Posted: November 6th, 2010, 10:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers diabetes drug approved -
Blacks struggle with 72 percent unwed mothers rate
Posted: November 6th, 2010, 1:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Blacks struggle with 72 percent unwed mothers rate -
Can you flip your lids?
Posted: November 5th, 2010, 9:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Can you flip your lids? -
No new HIV cases from infected porn actor, clinic says
Posted: November 5th, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Adult film company that employed actor who tested positive to resume production -
Hey gents, ever feel a little too warm down there when you've got a computer on your lap?
Posted: November 5th, 2010, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists warn of sterility concerns after testing temperatures of nether regions -
Exercise unlikely to lift depression long-term
Posted: November 5th, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Effect on symptoms is 'at best small, if any,' says researcher -
With 24/7 'sober coaches,' we can now hire personal nannies
Posted: November 5th, 2010, 11:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Lifestyle coaching has evolved to help us monitor our every vice -
Red meat linked to esophageal, stomach cancer risks
Posted: November 5th, 2010, 11:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Red meat linked to esophageal, stomach cancer risks -
Weird energizers: Runners share 7 secret food weapons
Posted: November 5th, 2010, 9:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
From pickle juice to coconut water, marathoners reveal the quirky ways they fuel up for the long haul -
Costco: Cheese sold in 5 states linked to E. coli
Posted: November 5th, 2010, 8:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
25 cases of people sickened, nine hospitalized, according to CDC -
Wyoming, W. Va. lead in chewing tobacco use
Posted: November 4th, 2010, 3:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nearly 9 percent of all adults in those states use chew, snus and the like -
Americans sicker but English die quicker, says study
Posted: November 4th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Americans sicker but English die quicker, says study -
Pfizer sued by two men over Lipitor side effects
Posted: November 4th, 2010, 11:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Anti-cholesterol drug caused lasting muscle damage, lawsuits claim -
Epilepsy drugs in pregnancy linked to teen school troubles
Posted: November 4th, 2010, 11:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Children of moms taking combination treatment had 3 times greater odds of not graduating, study found -
23,000 Britax car seats recalled
Posted: November 4th, 2010, 11:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Faulty harness clips could be a choking hazard, consumer group says -
'Spiral' CT scans can cut lung cancer deaths
Posted: November 4th, 2010, 11:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Trial of 53,000 smokers is first to show screening can save lives -
Ex-Tigers manager Anderson placed into hospice
Posted: November 3rd, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ex-Tigers manager Anderson placed into hospice -
San Fran OKs law requiring healthier kids' meals
Posted: November 3rd, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
San Fran OKs law requiring healthier kids' meals -
FDA tests confirm listeria at Texas food plant
Posted: November 3rd, 2010, 11:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
Four deaths linked to contaminated celery from the facility -
With governor wins, GOP gains clout to fight health law
Posted: November 3rd, 2010, 9:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Newly elected officials have promised to repeal or change legislation -
Time to kick the multivitamin habit, studies suggest
Posted: November 3rd, 2010, 8:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Daily supplements don't help prevent disease and may actually cause some harm -
Ore. medical marijuana grower gets 60 days in jail
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 10:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ore. medical marijuana grower gets 60 days in jail -
Oregon to vote on medical marijuana dispensaries
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 10:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Oregon to vote on medical marijuana dispensaries -
For teens, oral sex often leads to intercourse
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 9:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But many sex ed programs ignore the role oral sex plays in teens' sexual behavior -
'Test-tube' babies vs. clones
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Human cloning should not be viewedin same light as IVF -
Black raspberries prevent colorectal cancer in mice
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 2:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Compounds found in fruit helped reduce tumors, study finds -
Half of teens who recover from depression relapse, study finds
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Teen females are more inclined to develop depression again -
Peanuts during pregnancy tied to kid's allergy
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 12:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Peanuts during pregnancy tied to kid's allergy -
Peanuts during pregnancy tied to kid's allergy
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 12:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Peanuts during pregnancy tied to kid's allergy -
Mind-bending drugs get a fresh look from scientists
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 11:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mind-bending drugs get a fresh look from scientists -
Health insurance mandate on ballot in 3 states
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 8:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Voters can reject health care law's main provision that requires carrying health insurance or face tax penalty -
Do you post photos of your kids on social media sites?
Posted: November 2nd, 2010, 8:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
Where do you draw the line? -
UK's Thatcher released from hospital after flu
Posted: November 1st, 2010, 9:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UK's Thatcher released from hospital after flu -
Regular workouts ward off the common cold
Posted: November 1st, 2010, 6:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Even a 30-minute walk every day can help, a new study shows -
Medtronic gets FDA approval for aneurysm treatment
Posted: November 1st, 2010, 6:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medtronic gets FDA approval for aneurysm treatment -
Haiti's cholera strain likely came from South Asia, CDC says
Posted: November 1st, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Global travel and trade make it easier for infectious diseases to spread, experts say -
Little oversight of California's pot doctors
Posted: November 1st, 2010, 12:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lucrative medical marijuana system a cautionary example for other states -
Lights out, phones on: Many teens text all night long
Posted: November 1st, 2010, 9:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Teens cut into sleep by sending an average of 34 texts in hours after bedtime, new study finds -
Study: Alcohol more dangerous than heroin, cocaine
Posted: November 1st, 2010, 2:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
'What governments decide is illegal is not always based on science' -
Study: Alcohol more lethal than heroin, cocaine
Posted: October 31st, 2010, 8:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Alcohol more lethal than heroin, cocaine -
Pot measure's immediate effect remains up in air
Posted: October 31st, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pot measure's immediate effect remains up in air -
Birth control may be free under health care overhaul
Posted: October 31st, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Panel will meet and consider what kind of preventative care for women will be covered -
Excuses, excuses: 11 health cop-outs that hold you back
Posted: October 31st, 2010, 12:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Can't shake your sweet tooth? Blame the clock for bad behaviors? Quit it! -
Health overhaul may lead to free birth control
Posted: October 31st, 2010, 8:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Health overhaul may lead to free birth control -
U.S. FDA approves Avanir involuntary emotion drug
Posted: October 31st, 2010, 12:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. FDA approves Avanir involuntary emotion drug -
Pot measure's immediate effect remains up in air
Posted: October 30th, 2010, 2:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pot measure's immediate effect remains up in air -
Early ADHD diagnosis a risk factor for depression
Posted: October 30th, 2010, 7:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Early ADHD diagnosis a risk factor for depression -
Test shows no health risk to food from spill
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 10:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Test shows no health risk to food from spill -
Experts wrestle with vaccinating boys for HPV
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 10:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts wrestle with vaccinating boys for HPV -
Extending daylight could boost health, help planet
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Extending daylight could boost health, help planet -
Biologists seek safer whooping cough vaccines
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 7:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Current shots could trigger neurological problems in infants -
Protesters blame UN base for cholera in Haiti
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 6:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Protesters blame UN base for cholera in Haiti -
Kan. high school football player dies after game
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 5:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kan. high school football player dies after game -
Stroke of luck? Shake Weight (kind of) works to tone arms
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 4:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Everyone has taken a shot at the product's suggestive gyrations -
LA clinic owner, docs charged in Medicare scam
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 4:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Clinic recruited mentally ill homeless patients for unnecessary treatments -
Therapy for women prone to miscarriage questioned
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Therapy for women prone to miscarriage questioned -
3 surgeons convicted for running 'clinic of horror'
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Unneeded operations, including amputations, done for financial gain, Italian court finds -
Africa to launch mass polio vaccination campaign
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Africa to launch mass polio vaccination campaign -
Lipitor pills recalled due to moldy odor
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 2:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
38,000 bottles of blockbuster cholesterol drug pulled for 'unpleasant' smell -
Fussy newborns may have more troubles later on
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 10:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Difficulty regulating emotions may play a role in link, study suggests -
FDA rejects second weight-loss drug in a week
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 4:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Panelists highlighted side effects including suicidal thoughts, memory lapses and birth defects -
Weight loss cuts risk of pregnancy complication
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 10:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Weight loss cuts risk of pregnancy complication -
Researchers develop test for pregnancy complication
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 9:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers develop test for pregnancy complication -
Factbox: Timeline and facts about obesity drugs
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 9:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Factbox: Timeline and facts about obesity drugs -
Immune system may help cancer cells hide out: study
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 9:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Immune system may help cancer cells hide out: study -
New colon cancer test works without colonoscopy
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers say new test is a more comfortable way to detect cancerous cell -
Obese teens may be lacking in brain size, not willpower
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 1:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds smaller brain region in teens may fuel weight gain -
Schizophrenia risk in kids' with older first-time dads
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Danish study links paternal age and the odds of children developing mental disorder -
Want to stop smoking? Become an early bird
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 1:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Late nighters more likely to smoke and find it harder to kick the habit, study finds -
Mystery disease kills 51 in northern Indian state
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 9:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mystery disease kills 51 in northern Indian state -
High BPA levels don't swim well with sperm
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 9:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Food packaging chemical can reduce quality of male semen, study finds -
Diet helps prevent cardiac trouble in women
Posted: October 28th, 2010, 1:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Govt. recommended plan lowered heart attack rate 24 percent, study says -
UN probes base as source of Haiti cholera outbreak
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 9:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UN probes base as source of Haiti cholera outbreak -
Lung cancer pill shrinks some tumors
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 5:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug may be effective for up to 10,000 cancer patients in the United States -
Brisk walkers have lower breast cancer risk
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
An hour day helps and it's never too late to start, new study suggests -
High blood pressure awareness, treatment up
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 12:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Number of Americans with condition holding steady at 30 percent, CDC says -
Brazil to provide free sex-change operations
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 12:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Court rules the surgery is a constitutional right for residents -
Panel: Teens need another meningitis shot
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 12:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Panel: Teens need another meningitis shot -
More not always better with fertility treatments
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Third attempt or more of in vitro procedure boosts success rates very little, study shows -
More not always better with fertility treatments
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Third attempt or more of in vitro procedure boosts success rates very little, study shows -
Nigeria cholera death toll rises above 1,500: U.N.
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 10:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Nigeria cholera death toll rises above 1,500: U.N. -
Airbags protect the kidneys during a crash
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 10:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers: With front airbags, kidney trauma reduced by 45 percent -
Cholera fears spark anti-clinic protest in Haiti
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 10:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Protesters attacked Doctors Without Borders facility in hard-hit area -
When vital drugs run out, patients pay the price
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 7:24am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Cancer patient Bob Dierker had just finished eight of 12 chemotherapy sessions when technicians broke the news. -
Study: Half of teens admit bullying in last year
Posted: October 27th, 2010, 12:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Half of teens admit bullying in last year -
Cholera fears spark anti-clinic protest in Haiti
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 11:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cholera fears spark anti-clinic protest in Haiti -
Report: many adoptive families need more support
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 8:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Report: many adoptive families need more support -
Lung cancer can strike almost without warning
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 7:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors seek improved screening and diagnosis for the leading cancer killer -
New York City noise may be deafening
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 6:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Manhattan streets during the day reach decibels that can, over time, damage hearing -
Study: Sepsis has long-term impact on older adults
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 4:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Body and brain problems persist for years after infection, researchers say -
Soros gives $1M to US pot legalization measure
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 4:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Soros gives $1M to US pot legalization measure -
HIV resurges in men who have sex with men
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cases climb 12 percent among group of U.S. boys and men ages 13 to 24 -
Alcohol, flu may be potential stroke triggers
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
People who had consumed several drinks nearly tripled risk of stroke, study finds -
Drug company agrees to pay $750 million for defective meds
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 12:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
GSK settlement the result of a federal probe into a manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico -
Why no doesn't mean no to some men
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 12:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sexually aggressive guys misread women's cues disinterest, researcher says -
Lawyer: 'Hiccup girl' may use Tourette's defense
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 12:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawyer: 'Hiccup girl' may use Tourette's defense -
Double polio vaccine holds promise for ending virus
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 9:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
Double polio vaccine holds promise for ending virus -
Why your desk job is slowly killing you
Posted: October 26th, 2010, 7:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Even if you exercise, the more hours a day you sit, the greater your risk of early death -
Push for better ways to share e-health records
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 10:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Push for better ways to share e-health records -
Teens lie about drug use, even when tested, study finds
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 8:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Young people and their parents misrepresent illicit drug use, despite promise of confidentiality -
Smoking doubles dementia risk later in life
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 6:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Alzheimer's risk increases after heavy smoking in middle age -
Low testosterone a problem in cancer: study
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 5:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Low testosterone a problem in cancer: study -
Aspirin may boost prostate cancer treatment, study finds
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 4:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients who took anticoagulants were far less likely to die of cancer -
Do specialist doctors make too much money?
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 3:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Do specialist doctors make too much money? -
Marathon runners suffer temporary heart damage
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 3:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Decrease in blood flow impairs function, may explain sudden deaths, study finds -
WHO: Pakistan confirms 99 cases of cholera
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 12:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
WHO: Pakistan confirms 99 cases of cholera -
Kids' docs urged to screen new moms for depression
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 9:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 400,000 babies born to depressed women each year, AAP says -
Who owns your genes? In many cases, not you
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 8:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Many companies hold patents on patient's genes, affecting testing, cancer research -
Study reveals risky sex behavior among NYC teens
Posted: October 25th, 2010, 8:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Nearly 10 percent have had a same-sex partner; some report dating violence -
Senator: Revamp overly strict NJ medical pot rules
Posted: October 24th, 2010, 9:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Senator: Revamp overly strict NJ medical pot rules -
Employers looking at health insurance options
Posted: October 24th, 2010, 3:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Employers looking at health insurance options -
Chemicals in baby shampoo: What to do now
Posted: October 24th, 2010, 3:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Leading pediatricians answer msnbc.com readers' questions and concerns -
Could overhaul undermine employer health coverage?
Posted: October 24th, 2010, 1:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Corporate number-crunchers weighing options that could dramatically change care -
Africa's growing middle class fights battle of the bulge
Posted: October 24th, 2010, 11:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Diabetes and obesity are among the diseases impacting Africans who are prospering more but moving less -
Deadly cholera outbreak reaches Haiti's capital
Posted: October 24th, 2010, 4:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Five ill in Port-au-Prince recently arrived from countryside; death toll tops 200 -
Hormone therapy raises breast cancer deaths: study
Posted: October 23rd, 2010, 7:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hormone therapy raises breast cancer deaths: study -
Cholera outbreak spreads toward Haiti's capital
Posted: October 23rd, 2010, 12:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cholera outbreak spreads toward Haiti's capital -
Why overachievers choke under pressure
Posted: October 23rd, 2010, 9:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
Your 'working memory' can trip you up in nerve-wracking situations -
Unexplained differences in hospital death rates
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 6:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Unexplained differences in hospital death rates -
Few docs recognize "chronic" Lyme disease
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 5:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Few docs recognize "chronic" Lyme disease -
Raisinets recalled over peanut risk
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 3:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The 10 oz. 'fun size' bags were sold to Target, Shop Rite, Don Quixote in U.S. -
Three companies recall drop-side cribs for safety risks
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 2:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Faulty hardware creates gaps where a child could be suffocated or trapped -
CDC: 1 in 3 Americans will have diabetes by 2050
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 2:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
If new cases develop as projected, rates could double or even triple over next 40 years -
Man accused in TB scare can sue: U.S. court
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 1:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Man accused in TB scare can sue: U.S. court -
Winter Olympics gave Canada medals — and measles
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 1:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Foreign visitors blamed for outbreak that sickened 85; shows need for vaccination -
Number of diabetic Americans could triple by 2050
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Number of diabetic Americans could triple by 2050 -
Winter Olympics gave Canada medals — and measles
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 1:30pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Canada took home a record 14 gold medals from its own Winter Olympics this year, but health officials say the northern nation also walked away with a less-welcome souvenir:Â 85 cases of measles. -
Horror rotting disease hits Uganda
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 10:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
Jiggers, small insects which look like fleas blamed for epidemic which has killed at least 20 -
Did she or didn't she? Guys often don't know what really happened in bed
Posted: October 22nd, 2010, 7:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Men think their female partners have far more orgasms than they do, research shows -
Cardiologist sues hospital over stent claims
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 11:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cardiologist sues hospital over stent claims -
At least 54 dead from diarrhea outbreak in Haiti
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 10:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hundreds more are sick and overwhelming a crowded hospital -
Daily aspirin may cut colon cancer, study says
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 7:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers find that taking baby aspirin could greatly reduce cancer deaths -
When determining who's fat, is BMI bunk?
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 7:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study deals another blow to body mass index measurement -
Hey marathoners: Avoid hitting the wall!
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 5:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Harvard-MIT student devises formula that helps runners carb load so they finish strong -
At least 54 dead from disease outbreak in Haiti
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 5:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
At least 54 dead from disease outbreak in Haiti -
Plants clean air pollution better than expected
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 2:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Plants clean air pollution better than expected -
Collards and carrots may thwart breast cancer
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 2:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Eating more veggies could help African American women fight an aggressive form of cancer, study says -
New swine flu strain emerges
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mutated form of the H1N1 virus could be more deadly, researchers say -
HIV drug combo causes heart risk, FDA says
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 1:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Two widely-used antiviral drugs are to blame -
State gets extra $3.9 million for food program
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
State gets extra $3.9 million for food program -
FDA warns of prostate cancer drug risks
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA warns of prostate cancer drug risks -
CSU student in fair condition
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 12:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CSU student in fair condition -
Teen driving fatalities drop sharply in last five years
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 12:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Wyoming had highest death rate; New Jersey and New York the lowest, report finds -
Report faults state prisons' treatment of mothers
Posted: October 21st, 2010, 12:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
Report faults state prisons' treatment of mothers -
Post-adoption blues? Many families need more support
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 7:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Report argues too many adoptive families are not receiving essential services -
'Tumor magnet' may help doctors catch cancer
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Protein called FSH receptor is key — it's found in 11 common types of cancer tumors -
Octomom's fertility doc testifies to save license
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 5:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Octomom's fertility doc testifies to save license -
Actress Kim Novak being treated for breast cancer
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Actress Kim Novak being treated for breast cancer -
Eat whole grains to bust belly fat
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 5:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
And consume no more than one serving of refined grains to keep waist trim, study shows -
Drug tests encourage unneeded transfusions - study
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug tests encourage unneeded transfusions - study -
UPDATE 1-US FDA orders new warnings on prostate cancer drugs
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UPDATE 1-US FDA orders new warnings on prostate cancer drugs -
Kan. doctor, wife sentenced in 'pill mill' case
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 3:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Dr. Stephen Schneider gets 30 years; his wife, Linda, gets 33 -
MRSA superbug much more common in U.S. than UK
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 2:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
MRSA superbug much more common in U.S. than UK -
Gene therapy may help counteract depression
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 2:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Treatment would replace or boost p11, the gene that helps regulate serotonin -
Spain says 'Adios' to smoking in bars, cafes
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Spain says 'Adios' to smoking in bars, cafes -
Ban tater tots in school? 'So not cool,' kids protest
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Feds consider limiting the popular tuber in school nutrition programs -
Report: Baldness drug works, but may cause sex problems
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 12:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some men taking Propecia have erectile dysfunction, although many prefer to have hair, researcher says -
Badly burned Texas man waits for face transplant
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 11:33am CDT by msnbc.com health
Badly burned Texas man waits for face transplant -
Teen pregnancy needs to be de-glamorized, experts say
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 10:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Consistent legislative, parental support can help keep teen birth rates in decline -
Avoid blowing your diet at Thanksgiving
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 10:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Watch those food portions, diet experts recommend -
Two million Graco strollers recalled
Posted: October 20th, 2010, 6:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Older Quattro Tour and MetroLite strollers pose risk of strangulation, entrapment -
Drug companies influence prescribing, study finds
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 8:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug companies influence prescribing, study finds -
Anti-alcoholic gene may discourage drinkers
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 4:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Research: gene that makes for lightweight drinkers also affects how people perceive alcohol -
Healthy and pregnant? Forget the extra fish oil
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 3:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Fish oil supplements don't help post-partum depression or language development -
Go ahead, talk to your dogs
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 3:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Border collie has 'vocabulary' of 200 words -
Blood test for colon cancer promising: study
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 3:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Blood test for colon cancer promising: study -
Surgery checklist saves lives, VA hospitals report
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 3:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
When medical staff and patients work as team on operating room checklist, death rates fall -
Hormone therapy may increase breast cancer risk
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New study tracked more than 100,000 women over 11 years -
Lawyer: Octuplets' mom knew dangers of pregnancy
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawyer: Octuplets' mom knew dangers of pregnancy -
17,000 doctors cash in drug company money, report finds
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 12:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Payments are legal but reveal pharmaceutical marketing tactics -
Badly burned Texas man waits for face transplant
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 7:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal health care law helped make him eligible for procedure -
FDA admits mistake in approving knee device
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 6:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA admits mistake in approving knee device -
Are you crazy enough to succeed?
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 12:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
Obsessive and compulsive behaviors can make you — or break you -
Lawyer: Octuplets' mom implanted with 12 embryos
Posted: October 18th, 2010, 9:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawyer: Octuplets' mom implanted with 12 embryos -
Nervous monkeys lend clues to childhood anxiety
Posted: October 18th, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nervous monkeys lend clues to childhood anxiety -
FDA warns egg company to clean up or be shut down
Posted: October 18th, 2010, 5:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA warns egg company to clean up or be shut down -
Moldy smell prompts another Tylenol recall
Posted: October 18th, 2010, 5:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Johnson & Johnson pulls Tylenol 8 Hour caplets in 50-count bottles in its 13th recall in barely a year -
Vitamin B12 tied to Alzheimer's
Posted: October 18th, 2010, 5:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vitamin B12 tied to Alzheimer's -
Find the right workout machine for you
Posted: October 18th, 2010, 10:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
There's no one best treadmill or stationary bike — it's how you use it -
Keeping the beat for CPR? Hum 'Stayin' Alive'
Posted: October 18th, 2010, 8:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study shows the disco hit helps bystanders remember lifesaving rhythm -
A life in limbo: At risk for 12 cancers
Posted: October 18th, 2010, 8:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
What if your family history meant annual screenings and removal of various body parts? -
CPR switch: Chest presses first, then give breaths
Posted: October 18th, 2010, 12:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Heart group flips the old "ABC" -- airway, breathing, compressions -- to "CAB" -
Reggae star Buju Banton begins drug trial
Posted: October 17th, 2010, 10:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Reggae star Buju Banton begins drug trial -
8 virus types cause almost all cervical cancer
Posted: October 17th, 2010, 10:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Finding pinpoints targets for next generation of vaccines -
FDA approves Botox to treat chronic migraines
Posted: October 17th, 2010, 2:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA approves Botox to treat chronic migraines -
Common pain meds can put you in a world of hurt
Posted: October 17th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Benefits of popping a pill before a race don't outweigh risks, experts say -
Celebs, big donors help fight Africa's war on malaria
Posted: October 17th, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Life-saving mosquito nets combat one of world's top killers -
8 tips to cancer-proof your body
Posted: October 16th, 2010, 2:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Straight from the lab: Stealth strategies for keeping the Big C at bay -
Gay councilman's plea to bullied teens goes viral
Posted: October 16th, 2010, 9:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gay councilman's plea to bullied teens goes viral -
Find out your state's longevity and ranking
Posted: October 16th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Where you live can affect how long you live -
US opposes California Prop to legalize marijuana
Posted: October 16th, 2010, 2:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
US opposes California Prop to legalize marijuana -
States linking prescription databases, fight abuse
Posted: October 16th, 2010, 2:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
States linking prescription databases, fight abuse -
FDA approves Botox for migraine headaches
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 6:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors directed to inject patients every 12 weeks to dull future aches -
Obesity care may cost twice previous estimates
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 5:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
17 percent of U.S. medical costs is due to obesity, new study says -
Frozen veggies recalled over glass shards risk
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 5:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tenn. company recalling certain packages distributed to Kroger stores -
Is homophobia a factor in HIV racial gap?
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 4:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Is homophobia a factor in HIV racial gap? -
New blood test may help detect schizophrenia
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 4:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First test kind of its kind looks for biomarkers for the mental illness -
Cancer is a man-made disease, controversial study claims
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 11:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Rarity of cancer in Egyptian mummies suggests modern environmental factors -
Disfiguring tropical disease surges in Afghanistan
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 10:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Disfiguring tropical disease surges in Afghanistan -
Cancer bracelets raise debate over school codes
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 7:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cancer bracelets raise debate over school codes -
Why are anxiety disorders among women on the rise?
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 7:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Our busy modern lives, societal pressures could be part of the problem -
Is it time to return to caveman parenting?
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 7:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
Stone Age families didn't spank and relied on multiple caregivers to raise their kids, studies suggest -
Schools ban 'boobies' cancer bracelet
Posted: October 15th, 2010, 6:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
'A lot of kids don't want to do pink ribbons,' nonprofit says -
Chile miners start new lives, adjust to freedom
Posted: October 14th, 2010, 9:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chile miners start new lives, adjust to freedom -
Flu vaccine may be safe for people with egg allergies
Posted: October 14th, 2010, 2:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Studies show vaccine has only trace amounts of egg protein making it safe to administer -
FDA admits mistake in approving knee device
Posted: October 14th, 2010, 2:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA admits mistake in approving knee device -
FDA to 8 companies: stop marketing miracle cures
Posted: October 14th, 2010, 1:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Regulators say chelation therapies can cause everything from dehydration to death -
Canada declares BPA toxic, sets stage for more bans
Posted: October 14th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Compound added to list of harmful substances, making it easier to regulate use -
Pharmacy gets $75 million fine for selling meth ingredient
Posted: October 14th, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Officials say CVS didn't monitor sales of pseudoephedrine, used to make drug -
1 in 22 blacks will get HIV, new CDC report says
Posted: October 14th, 2010, 12:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Black Americans have highest risk of being diagnosed with the AIDS virus -
NJ abortion doctor's license is suspended
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 9:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NJ abortion doctor's license is suspended -
Illegal drugs in many herbal weight-loss supplements
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 7:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study adds to evidence that such products are not well studied and in many cases could be dangerous -
Taunted girl with Huntington's disease gets help
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 7:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Taunted girl with Huntington's disease gets help -
Dealing with devastating pet injuries
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 7:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Spared euthanasia, animals can overcome adversity surprisingly well -
Porn star clinic calls critics self-serving, wrong
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 7:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Porn star clinic calls critics self-serving, wrong -
Most measles cases in U.S. vaccine-preventable
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 6:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Most measles cases in U.S. vaccine-preventable -
Mom charged after child gets addicted to drugs
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 6:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mom charged after child gets addicted to drugs -
25 miners free as Chile rescue goes off flawlessly
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 5:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
25 miners free as Chile rescue goes off flawlessly -
Love really can ease pain, new study shows
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 5:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Unfortunately, commitment does nothing to dull discomfort -
To hell and back: How 69 days underground affects spirituality
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 5:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Many look to a higher power amid a tragedy — and that might be a good thing -
1 in 5 U.S. teens has serious mental disorder
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 4:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Severe emotional, behavior disorders more common than physical disorders such as asthma, diabetes -
FDA warns of thigh fractures with bone drugs
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 1:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA warns of thigh fractures with bone drugs -
In US, Hispanics live the longest, CDC says
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 11:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
In US, Hispanics live the longest, CDC says -
Hispanics in U.S. outlive total population
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 10:31am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Hispanic people in the United States live nearly three years longer than the population overall, say researchers who’ve released the first government study to confirm extended life expectancy in the nation’s largest minority group. -
Open insurance season may bring sticker shock
Posted: October 13th, 2010, 8:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Here's how to gauge what you may have to pay to keep yourself — and your family — healthy -
FDA clears addiction drug to treat narcotic abuse
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 10:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug blocks brain receptors that deliver pleasurable sensations associated with substance abuse -
Chile rescue capsule lowered into shaft for tests
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 9:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chile rescue capsule lowered into shaft for tests -
Calif. porn actor tests positive for HIV
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 8:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. porn actor tests positive for HIV -
US porn actor tests positive for HIV
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 7:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US porn actor tests positive for HIV -
Official: Treat Pa. city's debt crisis as 'cancer'
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 7:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Official: Treat Pa. city's debt crisis as 'cancer' -
In letters, Ky. school shooter discusses delusions
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 6:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
In letters, Ky. school shooter discusses delusions -
Pepper supplement may not work for weight loss
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 4:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pepper supplement may not work for weight loss -
Study: Legalizing pot won't hinder Mexican cartels
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Legalizing pot won't hinder Mexican cartels -
Adoptions from Ethiopia rise, bucking global trend
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The African country is sending record numbers of children to the U.S. -
Hide the dessert! Feds use psychology in school lunch line
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 2:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
By better positioning foods — and even renaming them — the USDA revamps how kids approach school lunches -
Bad memories stick better than good ones
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 1:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Details of negative events are remembered more accurately over time -
Health insurance claim denials rose by half in recent years
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pregnancy among preexisting conditions according to four top insurers -
Advice changes for preventing baby allergies
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 1:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
No good evidence for strategies other than breast-feeding -
Court hears case about vaccine side effects
Posted: October 12th, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Court hears case about vaccine side effects -
'Pessimistic' dogs have more separation anxiety
Posted: October 11th, 2010, 4:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pooches who see bowl as half empty more likely to whine, chew when owner is gone -
Ohio district where 4 died says it fights bullying
Posted: October 11th, 2010, 4:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ohio district where 4 died says it fights bullying -
New Alzheimer's guidelines aim for early diagnosis
Posted: October 11th, 2010, 4:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Revised criteria would mean treatment can be given years before dementia sets in -
Research aims to cut disparities in stroke care
Posted: October 11th, 2010, 2:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Research aims to cut disparities in stroke care -
Americans walk only half as much as we should
Posted: October 11th, 2010, 2:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Adults taking a mere 5,117 steps a day, study finds -
Spinal fluid may be key to detecting Alzheimer's
Posted: October 11th, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Previously, disease could only be definitively diagnosed at autopsy -
Too much screen time can psychologically harm kids
Posted: October 11th, 2010, 8:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
Negative effects occurs no matter how active children were during the rest of the day, study finds -
Autism linked to jaundice in newborns, study finds
Posted: October 11th, 2010, 7:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Common liver problem may be among growing list of possible risks, autism experts caution -
Autism linked to jaundice in newborns
Posted: October 11th, 2010, 7:22am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Newborn babies who develop jaundice, a common liver problem that turns their skin and eyes yellow, are at greater risk for autism, according to Danish researchers who studied all children born in that country during a 10-year period. -
Obese? Apple or pear shaped? It may be your genes
Posted: October 10th, 2010, 5:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 30 variations linked to weight, body type, researchers say; women more affected than men -
Western Pacific faces toll from "lifestyle" diseases
Posted: October 10th, 2010, 4:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Western Pacific faces toll from "lifestyle" diseases -
NYC therapist slay spotlights risks as trial nears
Posted: October 10th, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NYC therapist slay spotlights risks as trial nears -
Desperately seeking Lovey
Posted: October 10th, 2010, 1:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
When a beloved toy goes missing, it's not just the tot who freaks out -
Pushing too hard too young
Posted: October 10th, 2010, 1:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Take away the fun factor in sports and kids can burn out -
New melanoma drug may shrink brain tumors
Posted: October 10th, 2010, 11:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
New melanoma drug may shrink brain tumors -
S. Ore. pot market may change if measures pass
Posted: October 10th, 2010, 10:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
S. Ore. pot market may change if measures pass -
Group seeks Botox warning following 16 deaths
Posted: October 10th, 2010, 10:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Wrinkle drug reports showed toxin spread inside body after injection -
Saudi says to ban Abbott's Similac baby formula
Posted: October 9th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Saudi says to ban Abbott's Similac baby formula -
Wolverines vs Spartans in undefeated showdown
Posted: October 9th, 2010, 10:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Wolverines vs Spartans in undefeated showdown -
AIDS groups call for "renaissance" in vaccine hunt
Posted: October 9th, 2010, 3:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
AIDS groups call for "renaissance" in vaccine hunt -
Today In History
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 8:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Today In History -
Pacemaker implants help pooches live longer lives
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 6:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Up to 500 dogs a year get the lifesaving treatment once reserved for humans -
One in five Americans have arthritis, survey shows
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
One in five Americans have arthritis, survey shows -
CDC: More American adults hobbled by arthritis
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 4:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: More American adults hobbled by arthritis -
Your baby's first foods can affect later health
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 3:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NBC's Norah O'Donnell offers nutritious and delicious recipes for the toddler years -
Is living under a flight path bad for the heart?
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Is living under a flight path bad for the heart? -
1 Ohio school, 4 bullied teens dead at own hand
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 2:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Two families suing district, alleging officials did not protect their children from harassment -
Abbott withdraws diet pill in US, Canada
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Abbott withdraws diet pill in US, Canada -
West Nile symptoms more common than thought: study
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
West Nile symptoms more common than thought: study -
Diet pill pulled from market for heart risk
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 12:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA orders Meridia to be withdrawn in the U.S. and Canada -
School cancels dance over raunchy moves, drugs
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 11:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
Vermont high school's homecoming the latest casualty of grinding -
Dieting? Why you should ditch the diet soda
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 9:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Artificial sweeteners may help cut calories but can also make you crave more sugary treats -
Obesity's hidden job costs: $73 billion
Posted: October 8th, 2010, 7:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Productivity drops, sick days go up as BMI rises, new study finds -
Food stamps for soda? NYC seeks ban
Posted: October 7th, 2010, 5:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mayor says recipients should focus on products 'that provide real nourishment' -
NY seeks to ban food vouchers for sugary drinks
Posted: October 7th, 2010, 1:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
NY seeks to ban food vouchers for sugary drinks -
California pot legalization campaign raises $2.1M
Posted: October 7th, 2010, 12:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
California pot legalization campaign raises $2.1M -
White House issues waivers on new health insurance rules
Posted: October 6th, 2010, 9:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
McDonald's among winners in administration's efforts to counter resistance to reforms -
Genetic discovery could lead to brain treatments
Posted: October 6th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Genetic discovery could lead to brain treatments -
Popular Parkinson's drug linked to gambling
Posted: October 6th, 2010, 7:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Compulsive behaviors may be side effect of Mirapex, research suggests -
Colonoscopy may miss more than 7 percent of cancers
Posted: October 6th, 2010, 6:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Colonoscopy may miss more than 7 percent of cancers -
Morning sickness may signal healthier pregnancy
Posted: October 6th, 2010, 4:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Morning sickness may signal healthier pregnancy -
Your desk job is making you fat, study confirms
Posted: October 6th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study suggests why we're fatter when we eat fewer calories and exercise more -
Medical device buying rules waste billions
Posted: October 6th, 2010, 2:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Hospitals saved up to 14 percent by buying devices themselves -
ATVs more deadly than motorcycles
Posted: October 6th, 2010, 1:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Even with similar injuries, those on ATVs were 50 percent more likely to die -
Superbug's latest target: Maine lobstermen
Posted: October 6th, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Over the past two summers, more than 30 people infected on small island -
Noisy jobs may triple the risk of heart problems
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 7:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study of 6,000 workers finds loud environments linked to cardiac disease -
Most Californians oppose legalizing marijuana: poll
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 6:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Most Californians oppose legalizing marijuana: poll -
DEA drug take-back nets 121 tons of unwanted drugs
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 5:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nationwide collection aimed to curb spike in prescription drug abuse -
Neurotic people are not just unhappy, they're expensive
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The worst ones cost society $22,000 a year in health care, lost productivity -
Advanced imaging use in emergency rooms triples
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 5:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Rising use of MRIs, CT scans led to higher costs, longer stays over a decade -
Judge approves Botox maker's $600M settlement
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 4:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Firm concedes 'misbranding' in marketing wrinkle product for headaches, pain -
Hands-only CPR saves more lives in cardiac arrests
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ariz. study is largest to show that mouth-to-mouth breathing doesn't help -
Waterproof bandages actually leak a lot, test finds
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 3:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Consumer Reports: Only two brands kept liquid out 60 percent of the time -
No butts: Apartment developers ban smoking at home
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 2:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Rule aims to protect other residents from smoke's effects -
One in 4 students, young adults binge drink
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Men more than twice as likely as women to take chances with alcohol, CDC report finds -
Drug-resistant bladder bug raises growing concerns
Posted: October 5th, 2010, 8:00am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
A nasty bug that appears to be disarming the top drugs used to treat bladder infections is raising concerns for the 6 million to 8 million sufferers, mostly women, who develop the painful, annoying conditions each year. -
Pa. firm to pay $23M for illegal bone cement tests
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 6:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pa. firm to pay $23M for illegal bone cement tests -
Gene test may improve heart disease detection
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers say new findings could reduce expensive, risky angiograms -
Want to be more powerful? Acting like it will make it so
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 3:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Striking an open poses alters hormone levels, make you confident, study finds -
New clue to deadly sepsis as more aggressive care urged
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 3:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
1 in 3 who experience the out-of-control reaction to infection dies in the U.S. -
UPDATE 2-US FDA seeks more data on J&J pain drug
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 2:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UPDATE 2-US FDA seeks more data on J&J pain drug -
Russia eyes cigarette ad ban, public smoking curbs
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 1:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Russia eyes cigarette ad ban, public smoking curbs -
After NY jumps, aiming to prevent public suicide
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 12:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Concrete barriers or safety nets on landmarks could help prevent some deaths, experts say -
In vitro UK pioneer Edwards wins medicine Nobel
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 11:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
In vitro UK pioneer Edwards wins medicine Nobel -
Pretzel nation: American have sex in 41 combinations
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 8:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
We aren't as bland as we might think, new study shows -
Sex in the U.S.: New survey reveals our steamy secrets
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 7:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers say it's the most detailed look at Americans' sexual behavior since 1994 -
Laptops lead to 'toasted skin syndrome'
Posted: October 4th, 2010, 7:20am CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts say resting your computer on your lap can cause mottled skin condition -
World's heaviest man ties the knot in Mexico
Posted: October 3rd, 2010, 6:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Manuel Uribe, who hasn't left his bed in 6 years, marries longtime girlfriend -
Navy offers sailors online help to quit addictions
Posted: October 3rd, 2010, 2:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Navy offers sailors online help to quit addictions -
Many who pledge abstinence at risk for STDs
Posted: October 3rd, 2010, 2:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Teens who remain virgins more likely to take other chances -
Gastric surgery in teen girls poses birth defect risks
Posted: October 3rd, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A small number of cases link the procedure to neural tube defects -
Permanent heart device implanted in child
Posted: October 3rd, 2010, 2:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Permanent heart device implanted in child -
Health overhaul centerpiece endures growing pains
Posted: October 3rd, 2010, 2:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pre-existing condition plan started this summer isn't living up to expectations -
The date-rape 'doctor' they could not convict
Posted: October 2nd, 2010, 8:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
10 women charged him with drugging and sex attacks, but juries said no -
Wife of NC Marine copes with husband's suicide
Posted: October 2nd, 2010, 4:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Wife of NC Marine copes with husband's suicide -
Working with hands helps develop kids' brains
Posted: October 2nd, 2010, 12:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Playing online vs. hands-on activities tied to cognitive decline, study says -
Lung cancer pill poised for a comeback
Posted: October 2nd, 2010, 7:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Iressa shown to slow deadly disease better than chemo in new study -
Humana and Wal-Mart forming prescription drug plan
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 5:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Humana and Wal-Mart forming prescription drug plan -
Mich. mom accused of faking son's cancer arraigned
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 4:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mich. mom accused of faking son's cancer arraigned -
Horrific medical tests of past raise concerns for today
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 4:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
As more research moves outside U.S., are we still exploiting the poor? -
Teen apparently bitten by shark in Va.
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Teen apparently bitten by shark in Va. -
US apologizes for 1940s STD study in Guatemala
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US apologizes for 1940s STD study in Guatemala -
Obama to apologize to Guatemala head on experiment
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 1:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama to apologize to Guatemala head on experiment -
New sex ed funding ends decade of abstinence-only
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 12:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Programs also teach birth control methods, focus on academics and teens' goals -
Why you shouldn't detox like Demi (or eat like Gwyneth)
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 7:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Twitter, blogs make it easy to follow the weird diet habits of the slim and famous -
Safer, easier blood thinners are on horizon
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 7:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
Three pills that could replace daily shots, warfarin are in late-stage testing -
A global view of the AIDS epidemic
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 6:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
A global view of the AIDS epidemic -
Cancer cluster reported in Pennsylvania
Posted: October 1st, 2010, 12:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Environmental link not ruled out as cause of rare blood cancer -
Health care law may hamper limited insurance plans
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 10:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Health care law may hamper limited insurance plans -
Fuel your young athlete for peak performance
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Timing, size and type of meals matter — so do fluids -
Authorities: Mich. mom faked son's cancer in scam
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Authorities: Mich. mom faked son's cancer in scam -
Judge hears testimony over marijuana ban
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 6:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Judge hears testimony over marijuana ban -
What happens to leftover frozen embryos?
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 6:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
What happens to leftover frozen embryos? -
CDC chief picks 6 'winnable battles' in health
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 5:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC chief picks 6 'winnable battles' in health -
McDonald's denies report of dropping health care
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 4:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
McDonald's denies report of dropping health care -
Americans still not tolerant of the mentally ill
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 4:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Americans still not tolerant of the mentally ill -
Study on twins may quiet doubts on PTSD-trauma link
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers found major difference in mental disorders in twins if one had seen combat -
Calif. gov vetoes lesser-known health reform bills
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. gov vetoes lesser-known health reform bills -
Segway owner donated 1,000 scooters to U.S. troops
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 3:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Contribution came days before Jimi Heselden, 62, died on two-wheel device -
CDC chief picks 6 'winnable battles' in health
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Smoking, AIDS, obesity and teen pregnancy among the priorities chosen -
Researchers make progress with stem cell alternative
Posted: September 30th, 2010, 12:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Method, which doesn't use embryos, could be step toward developing new treatments -
J&J CEO to address recalls
Posted: September 29th, 2010, 11:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
J&J CEO to address recalls -
Family disputes Colorado vet's story of war injury
Posted: September 29th, 2010, 9:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
Family disputes Colorado vet's story of war injury -
5 surprising skin mistakes that can age you
Posted: September 29th, 2010, 7:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Following misconceptions about sun damage, anti-aging creams can sap your youthful luster -
Worried your makeup may be dangerous?
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 9:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Worried your makeup may be dangerous? -
New Tucson van clinic sets health care in motion
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 8:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New Tucson van clinic sets health care in motion -
Regence to stop selling child-only health plans
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Regence to stop selling child-only health plans -
Has your child switched from being home-schooled to going to a traditional school?
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Share what the experience was like -
Mouthwash makers warned on marketing claims
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 5:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA: Claiming products promote healthy gums may be an overstatement -
Costs spike when terminally ill leave hospice - study
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Costs spike when terminally ill leave hospice - study -
More treated for AIDS in 2009; stigma still 'very high'
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 11:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Global targets for HIV prevention unlikely to be reached in 2010, WHO reports -
Mass. hospitals seek restrictions on Caritas sale
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 11:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mass. hospitals seek restrictions on Caritas sale -
Are you like Mr. Spock? Low testosterone may be why
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 10:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Struggling to express emotions can be linked to condition called alexithymia -
Stressed out? 5 ways you can be anxiety-free
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 9:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
New research on PTSD can help whether you're suffering from trauma or everyday stress -
Army: Returning Colo. troops had fewer problems
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 9:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Army: Returning Colo. troops had fewer problems -
Experts: Troubled patients may go off meds
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 7:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Consequences, such as recent college campus shooting, can be horrific -
Colorado to allow nurses to give anesthesia
Posted: September 28th, 2010, 6:20am CDT by msnbc.com health
Colorado to allow nurses to give anesthesia -
Arizona to vote on legalizing medical marijuana
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 8:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Arizona to vote on legalizing medical marijuana -
Daycare may be risky for babies with tiny lungs
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 8:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Daycares may put already-vulnerable kids at risk for serious complications from their illness, according to a new study. -
How to widen the hunt for targeted cancer therapy
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 8:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
How to widen the hunt for targeted cancer therapy -
Congress asked for study of urological war wounds
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 7:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Congress asked for study of urological war wounds -
Sorry! Study shows why women apologize more
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 6:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Men just think they've done fewer things wrong, researchers say -
Ed Thomspson has cancer, will continue campaign
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ed Thomspson has cancer, will continue campaign -
Middle-aged suicides on rise in U.S., study finds
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 4:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Middle-aged suicides on rise in U.S., study finds -
Congress asked for study of urological war wounds
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 3:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Congress asked for study of urological war wounds -
For good sleep, don't count sheep — run instead
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 3:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Aerobic exercise can offer relief from insomnia, new study shows -
Shortage of drug holds up some U.S. executions
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 2:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Maker of drug used in lethal injections blames shortage on suppliers -
Serious Segway injuries more common than we know
Posted: September 27th, 2010, 12:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
ER workers see facial trauma, brain injuries; researcher calls for better monitoring -
Oversight of Conn. child welfare office continues
Posted: September 26th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Oversight of Conn. child welfare office continues -
5 skin mistakes that age you
Posted: September 26th, 2010, 2:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A few minutes a day can help prevent wrinkles, brown spots and more -
Cops rounding up unwanted prescription drugs in SC
Posted: September 26th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cops rounding up unwanted prescription drugs in SC -
5 infected with deadly pneumonic plague in Tibet
Posted: September 26th, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
5 infected with deadly pneumonic plague in Tibet -
3 years after bar fight, knife removed from man's head
Posted: September 26th, 2010, 1:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors had feared operation would cause brain damage -
Demand for raw milk growing, despite dangers
Posted: September 25th, 2010, 12:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Consumers want hormone-free dairy even as FDA warns about health risks -
AP Poll: Repeal? Many wish health law went further
Posted: September 25th, 2010, 9:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
AP Poll: Repeal? Many wish health law went further -
Egypt septuplets stir debate on fertility drugs
Posted: September 25th, 2010, 4:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Is impoverished family's plight a miracle or medical failure? -
Report: CA health care bills won't add to deficit
Posted: September 24th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Report: CA health care bills won't add to deficit -
Heart-healthy diet doesn't have to be costly
Posted: September 24th, 2010, 5:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Heart-healthy diet doesn't have to be costly -
First black physician in U.S. to be honored
Posted: September 24th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First black physician in U.S. to be honored -
Florida jury deliberates in Buju Banton drug trial
Posted: September 24th, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Florida jury deliberates in Buju Banton drug trial -
Anemia drugs recalled over glass flakes
Posted: September 24th, 2010, 2:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Shards could develop in vials of Epogen and Procrit, say drug makers -
Business group endorses Ky. Senate hopeful Paul
Posted: September 24th, 2010, 8:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Business group endorses Ky. Senate hopeful Paul -
Facial filler foul-ups thwart patients' quest for youth
Posted: September 24th, 2010, 6:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Lumps, bumps and 'duck lips' are among rare but alarming complications -
Overweight kids face bias from own moms, dads
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 10:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds parents less willing to help buy car, pay tuition for obese offspring -
VA defends Agent Orange, heart disease links
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
VA defends Agent Orange, heart disease links -
Heavy kids get less family help with buying a car
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 7:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Heavy kids get less family help with buying a car -
Rare circumcision ritual generates controversy
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 7:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New York drawing up safety guidelines to govern the practice -
GOP senator blocks food safety bill
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 3:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
GOP senator blocks food safety bill -
Most breast cancer survivors find sex difficult
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sexual dysfunction affected 70 percent of women in study, 'very high number' -
Ultrasound pregnancy dating risky for girl babies
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 1:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ultrasound pregnancy dating risky for girl babies -
Bugs in baby formula? Parents worried about recall
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 1:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bugs in baby formula? Parents worried about recall -
Nearly 1 in 5 gay men in U.S. cities have HIV
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nearly half are unaware they're infected with HIV, health officials say -
Use of diabetes pill Avandia to be severely restricted
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA rules it will only be available when other meds don't work for patients -
Mammograms offer limited help around the world
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Major global study shows disappointingly low benefit to screening programs -
Having a life crisis? It shows on your face
Posted: September 23rd, 2010, 9:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
What to expect from your skin during major milestones — and how to treat it -
Study backs new heart valve without cracking chest
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 9:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study backs new heart valve without cracking chest -
Obama heckled on AIDS, gay rights at fundraiser
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 8:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama heckled on AIDS, gay rights at fundraiser -
Insurers stop selling new child-only health plans
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 7:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Insurers stop selling new child-only health plans -
5 major insurers stop selling new child-only health plans
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 5:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Companies cite provision that would force them to cover kids with pre-existing conditions -
Genetically altered salmon? That's nothing
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 3:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some experts say that natural food is, for the most part, long gone -
Abbott recalls beetle-tainted Similac baby formula
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 3:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Abbott recalls beetle-tainted Similac baby formula -
China calls for rich to help poor fight AIDS
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 2:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
China calls for rich to help poor fight AIDS -
Beetle-tainted baby formula recalled
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Less than 5 million units' of Similac powdered infant formula pulled -
Smokers show elevated diabetes risk
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 1:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Smokers show elevated diabetes risk -
Novartis gains US approval for new MS drug
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Novartis gains US approval for new MS drug -
Kids with ADHD may be more likely to bully
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 1:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
And those pushed around tend to exhibit attention problems, study finds -
Americans are more accepting of heavier bodies
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fewer people say overweight people are less attractive, survey finds -
Can 16 million mothers and children be saved?
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 11:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
U.N. global campaign to spend as much as $40 billion over the next 5 years to reach goals -
Republicans want to repeal health law - but can they?
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 10:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Major revisions are unlikely, experts say, but here's what might be in store -
Salmonella-sickened grandma pleads for food safety
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 8:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
Colo. woman, 77, testifies as Iowa egg farmers face Congress Wednesday -
Salmonella-sickened grandma pleads for food safety
Posted: September 22nd, 2010, 7:42am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
A Colorado grandmother hospitalized for five days after eating an appetizer made with salmonella-tainted eggs urged Congress to pass food safety laws that might have prevented her suffering. -
Should genetically engineered salmon be labeled?
Posted: September 21st, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The genetically altered fish grow twice as fast as others -
NM police: We need info about licensed medical pot
Posted: September 21st, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NM police: We need info about licensed medical pot -
Experts: Airlines can be fooled by pregnant women
Posted: September 21st, 2010, 11:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts: Airlines can be fooled by pregnant women -
Agent Orange spending also concerns GOP lawmaker
Posted: September 21st, 2010, 8:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Agent Orange spending also concerns GOP lawmaker -
Global cost of dementia to top $604B this year
Posted: September 21st, 2010, 7:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: 35 million have dementia worldwide; that may double every 20 years -
Cost of obesity? Over $4,000 if you're a woman
Posted: September 21st, 2010, 7:33am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Annual cost of being obese is $4,879 for a woman, $2,646 for a man -
Woman dies after fall in Rochester nursing home
Posted: September 21st, 2010, 6:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
Woman dies after fall in Rochester nursing home -
Less invasive surgery OK for breast cancer
Posted: September 20th, 2010, 6:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Removing selected lymph nodes can be as effective as removing them all, study says -
Button batteries pose growing risk to kids, report suggests
Posted: September 20th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Discs not only pose choking threat, but also can burn through tissue if swallowed -
Atheist Hitchens skipping prayer day in his honor
Posted: September 20th, 2010, 1:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Atheist Hitchens skipping prayer day in his honor -
Michigan Dems launch website attacking Dingell foe
Posted: September 20th, 2010, 12:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Michigan Dems launch website attacking Dingell foe -
Medical marijuana growers join Teamsters union
Posted: September 20th, 2010, 11:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana growers join Teamsters union -
Medical marijuana growers join Teamsters union
Posted: September 20th, 2010, 9:33am CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana growers join Teamsters union -
Nothing to sneeze at: Common cold virus may make kids fat
Posted: September 20th, 2010, 8:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Children infected with a strain of adenovirus were 50 pounds heavier, study says -
White girls most likely to get weight surgery
Posted: September 20th, 2010, 7:31am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
In 2005, Chelsey Lewis was a 456-pound white girl growing up in Tracy, Calif., who knew all too well the pressure to be thin — or at least not obese. -
Kids without food in Pakistan floods face death
Posted: September 19th, 2010, 11:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kids without food in Pakistan floods face death -
Dialysis to proceed for some indigent Ga. patients
Posted: September 19th, 2010, 10:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Dialysis to proceed for some indigent Ga. patients -
Treatment helps hard-to-transplant get kidney
Posted: September 19th, 2010, 6:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New drugs aid the 1 in 3 whose bodies are primed to attack donor organ -
Severe asthma may have new treatment, study says
Posted: September 19th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But U.S. researchers had to pay $1 million after drug firm wouldn't help -
Great. Now our pets are fat, too
Posted: September 19th, 2010, 11:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
As our waistlines have ballooned, so has the girth of our dogs and cats -
California approves proposed Aetna rate hike
Posted: September 18th, 2010, 2:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
California approves proposed Aetna rate hike -
Life after cancer
Posted: September 18th, 2010, 6:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Survivors may grapple with lastingemotional and medical issues -
Deputies: Dad threatened kids who teased daughter
Posted: September 18th, 2010, 4:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Deputies: Dad threatened kids who teased daughter -
3 arrested in NorCal marijuana dispensary busts
Posted: September 18th, 2010, 4:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
3 arrested in NorCal marijuana dispensary busts -
Child specialists make hospitals less scary
Posted: September 18th, 2010, 12:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Trained caregivers help conjoined twins and others adjust -
Prolonging pleasure
Posted: September 17th, 2010, 12:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
How to make lovemaking last -
Analysis: Arena investors up in arms about rat disclosure
Posted: September 16th, 2010, 11:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Analysis: Arena investors up in arms about rat disclosure -
Officials: Learn risk factors of ovarian cancer
Posted: September 16th, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Officials: Learn risk factors of ovarian cancer -
Calif. whooping cough outbread may be largest in 55 years
Posted: September 16th, 2010, 5:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Over 4,000 cases, 9 deaths reported this year; decline in vaccinations blamed -
Uninsured hits all-time high
Posted: September 16th, 2010, 1:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Latest Census report shows 50.7 million people don't have health insurance -
Tainted drinking water kept under wraps
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Many researchers fear public would misunderstand, overreact to disclosure -
US bullying suspect seeks dismissal of charges
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 8:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US bullying suspect seeks dismissal of charges -
What's the most ridiculous thing your pet has done?
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 7:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pet insurance claims reveal the outrageous behavior of our -
FDA panel split on withdrawing diet pill Meridia
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 4:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Evidence shows it can increases heart attack and stroke risks -
Weight-loss surgery slashes cancer risk
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 3:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bariatric-surgery patients cut their overall odds of cancer by 80 percent -
Popularity comes at a price: Catching the flu
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Even germs seem to like being around the cool kids -
Gene therapy appears to help patient with anemia
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 2:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gene therapy appears to help patient with anemia -
Grouchy people have reason to feel pessimistic about their heart health
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 2:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Type D' personalities face higher risk of repeat heart attacks -
CDC: One-third of sex ed omits birth control
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Teens learn about preventing STDs, but not pregnancy -
Severe migraine gives English woman French accent
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
49-year-old from southwestern England has rare Foreign Accent Syndrome -
Health reform begins: What changes mean to you
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 7:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Many features, such as no more lifetime insurance caps, kick in by Sept. 23 -
9th infant in California dies from whooping cough
Posted: September 15th, 2010, 12:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
9th infant in California dies from whooping cough -
Is high cholesterol linked to mom's smoking?
Posted: September 14th, 2010, 10:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Is high cholesterol linked to mom's smoking? -
FDA approves devices to freeze love handles, melt muffin tops
Posted: September 14th, 2010, 7:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New procedures promise to be alternative to liposuction -
New hip treatment aimed at younger boomers
Posted: September 14th, 2010, 7:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients don't have to wait until 60 for alternative to replacement -
Friend groups can help change health behaviors
Posted: September 14th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Findings could be useful as focus shifts to disease, illness prevention -
Working while sick? Study finds even doctors do it
Posted: September 14th, 2010, 3:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than half of those in training say they've treated patients while ill -
Egg company knew of salmonella, investigators say
Posted: September 14th, 2010, 3:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Iowa farm had more than 400 positive results during a two-year period -
Lawsuit on Obama health plan likely going to trial
Posted: September 14th, 2010, 3:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal judge said Tuesday he expects to dismiss parts of suit but let others stand -
Number of centenarians in aging Japan grows again
Posted: September 14th, 2010, 6:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Number of centenarians in aging Japan grows again -
Man dies after being shot during pot garden theft
Posted: September 14th, 2010, 5:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Man dies after being shot during pot garden theft -
Docs failed to disclose big payments to journals
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 6:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. researchers find major gaps in reporting compensation -
Sitka woman to take health work globally in Laos
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 6:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sitka woman to take health work globally in Laos -
Window washer talking after 47-story fall
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 5:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'If you are a believer in miracles, this would be one,' says doctor -
Simple blood test may detect Alzheimer's
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Any clinic, even home healthcare nurses could do screening, researcher says -
Repeated antibiotics alter beneficial gut germs
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Levels plummeted in volunteers in small study, researchers found -
UK men charged in illegal sperm donor Web case
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UK men charged in illegal sperm donor Web case -
New drug-resistant superbugs found in 3 states
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 3:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gene can spread person-to-person; all patients had been treated in India -
Restroom spies say we're washing hands more often
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
85 percent of public restroom users washed; women scrub up more than men -
CDC: Utah leads US for breast-feeding, 9 of 10 try
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: Utah leads US for breast-feeding, 9 of 10 try -
Restroom spies say we're washing hands more often
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 12:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Restroom spies say we're washing hands more often -
Diet pill linked to heart attack could be banned
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 10:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Diet pill linked to heart attack could be banned -
Mercury in vaccines not linked to autism, new study finds
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 10:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC researchers examined data for U.S. children born between 1994 and 1999 -
Dot's legacy: Med students, donor's family form rare bond
Posted: September 13th, 2010, 8:03am CDT by msnbc.com health
Dot Purcell's choice to donate her body to science taught more than she imagined -
China mass measles vaccination plan sparks outcry
Posted: September 12th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
China mass measles vaccination plan sparks outcry -
Applegate, others star in 'Stand Up To Cancer'
Posted: September 12th, 2010, 4:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Applegate, others star in 'Stand Up To Cancer' -
Expectant moms at high risk after Pakistan floods
Posted: September 12th, 2010, 1:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
Expectant moms at high risk after Pakistan floods -
Indonesian woman dies of bird flu
Posted: September 12th, 2010, 12:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
67-year-old is the country's 54th death from virus -
Man gets Big Mac attack — 23,000 times
Posted: September 11th, 2010, 7:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
54-year-old says OCD drove him to eat a burger nearly every day since 1972 -
Martha Stewart Living sued over bedbug mattress cover
Posted: September 11th, 2010, 7:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Martha Stewart Living sued over bedbug mattress cover -
'Gen X' author tells how guys really view age
Posted: September 11th, 2010, 2:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Most see themselves as 31, no matter how old they are -
VA physicians call for director's resignation
Posted: September 11th, 2010, 8:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
VA physicians call for director's resignation -
SD group starts campaign against medical marijuana
Posted: September 10th, 2010, 9:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
SD group starts campaign against medical marijuana -
Long life goes hand in hand with a firm grip
Posted: September 10th, 2010, 9:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Long life goes hand in hand with a firm grip -
Two gene mutations mark deadly ovarian cancer
Posted: September 10th, 2010, 8:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Two gene mutations mark deadly ovarian cancer -
Are nutrients in your pantry expiring?
Posted: September 10th, 2010, 7:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Find out how to store food staples so they retain their healing power -
New suicide prevention alliance launched in US
Posted: September 10th, 2010, 7:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New suicide prevention alliance launched in US -
Ore. sheriff says no medical marijuana in jail
Posted: September 10th, 2010, 3:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ore. sheriff says no medical marijuana in jail -
USDA knew of problems at egg recall farm: report
Posted: September 10th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
USDA knew of problems at egg recall farm: report -
Americans going fruitless, skipping veggies
Posted: September 10th, 2010, 9:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Little progress in improving U.S. diets, CDC report finds -
U.S. warns of fatal side effect with MRI imaging drugs
Posted: September 9th, 2010, 7:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA: Agents containing gadolinium can lead to skin hardening, tissue growth -
Most still confused about health care, poll says
Posted: September 9th, 2010, 5:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Only 14 percent knew about changes coming Sept. 23, survey found -
Male menopause: Reality or myth?
Posted: September 9th, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More men report symptoms of low testosterone, but doctors aren't convinced -
Appeals court puts hold on stem cell funding ban
Posted: September 9th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama administration granted temporary stay -
Feds, police raid Vegas medical marijuana shops
Posted: September 9th, 2010, 11:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Feds, police raid Vegas medical marijuana shops -
Tween boys tackle obesity: One family's story
Posted: September 9th, 2010, 7:27am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
When her 10-year-old son hit 176 pounds and his 8-year-old brother nudged up to 105, Rene Doubrava knew she had to make some big changes. -
Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable
Posted: September 8th, 2010, 1:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable -
Grassley seeks answers to USDA's role at egg farms
Posted: September 8th, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Grassley seeks answers to USDA's role at egg farms -
Prostate biopsy can cause urinary, erectile problems
Posted: September 8th, 2010, 11:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Prostate biopsy can cause urinary, erectile problems -
Flu vaccines begin to arrive in Illinois
Posted: September 8th, 2010, 10:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Flu vaccines begin to arrive in Illinois -
ADWATCH: Ads attacking health plan miss some facts
Posted: September 8th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
ADWATCH: Ads attacking health plan miss some facts -
NC sheriffs want access to prescription database
Posted: September 8th, 2010, 9:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
NC sheriffs want access to prescription database -
21 safest booster seats revealed with new ratings
Posted: September 8th, 2010, 8:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Insurance Institute ranks best, worst models based on seatbelt fit -
Dance your way into her heart. With science!
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 8:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study identifies all the right moves: It's all in the right knee, neck, torso -
Vast majorityof episiotomies unnecessary
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Incision during childbirth may do more harm than good -
U.S. judge refuses to lift ban on stem cell funds
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 5:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama administration could file an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals -
It's a wrap? von Furstenberg designs hospital gowns
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Runway meets medical hallway as designer creates cure for breezy cheeks -
US smoking rate still stuck at 1 in 5 adults
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US smoking rate still stuck at 1 in 5 adults -
U.S. smoking rate smolders at 1 in 5 adults
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Smoking rate flat since about 2004; teen rates not improving lately, either -
FDA warns about green tea beverage claims
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 12:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Canada Dry Sparkling Green Tea Ginger Ale doesn't meet federal nutrition requirements -
Walters, Letterman compare notes on heart surgery
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Walters, Letterman compare notes on heart surgery -
Long-term weight loss may actually be bad for you
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pollutants normally stored in fatty tissues could be released into the blood, researchers say -
Men more susceptible to memory problems
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 11:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mild cognitive impairment affects men ages 70 to 89 more than women, study finds -
Yellow jackets sting woman more than 500 times
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 10:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
53-year-old Massachusetts victim fall onto nest in her yard; remains hospitalized -
Walk backward and 5 other healthy tweaks
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 9:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Strange-sounding but effective tips for healthy living and clear thinking -
BPA-laced dental sealants OK for use in kids, study says
Posted: September 7th, 2010, 8:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
But pregnant women should put off dental work until after baby is born -
Receiver still chasing dream after broken back
Posted: September 5th, 2010, 11:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Receiver still chasing dream after broken back -
Army studies concussions' effects on bomb techs
Posted: September 5th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Military is doing first-of-its kind study on mild traumatic brain injury -
Future hiring will mainly benefit the high-skilled
Posted: September 5th, 2010, 2:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Future hiring will mainly benefit the high-skilled -
Share your experience of dropping your child off at college.
Posted: September 5th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Did you feel free or distraught? -
Pharmaceuticals lurking in U.S. drinking water
Posted: September 5th, 2010, 11:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
AP probe found traces of meds in water supplies of 41 million Americans -
Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle
Posted: September 5th, 2010, 7:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle -
US woman in acid attack recounts agonizing pain
Posted: September 4th, 2010, 8:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US woman in acid attack recounts agonizing pain -
At NY hospital, unlikely dad, daughter reunion
Posted: September 4th, 2010, 2:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
At NY hospital, unlikely dad, daughter reunion -
Early day care may promote eczema development
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 8:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Early day care may promote eczema development -
7 natural strategies to detox your body
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 6:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Eat organic, exercise, sweat — and drink lots of water -
Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 5:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit -
E. coli outbreak puts focus on meat oversight
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 3:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S.D.A. shows interest in expanding federal oversight, tougher regulations -
Breast cancer bracelets cause stir in SD schools
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 12:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Breast cancer bracelets cause stir in SD schools -
Odds of getting new kidney uneven
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Odds of getting new kidney uneven -
Purdue focusing on heart disease among blacks
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 11:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Purdue focusing on heart disease among blacks -
'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of immigrant babies
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 10:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of immigrant babies -
NC drug treatment center hosts former US drug czar
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 10:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
NC drug treatment center hosts former US drug czar -
Ex-workers at egg farms say safety complaints were ignored
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 8:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Concerns allegedly raised to USDA officials about dead birds, leaking manure -
Michigan State working to keep out unwanted pests
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 8:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
Michigan State working to keep out unwanted pests -
'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of immigrant babies
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 7:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Birth tourism' a tiny portion of immigrant babies -
Former egg farm workers say complaints ignored
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 4:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Former egg farm workers say complaints ignored -
Sierra campground open again after plague risk
Posted: September 3rd, 2010, 2:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
Sierra campground open again after plague risk -
Billings hospital lays off 28
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 11:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Billings hospital lays off 28 -
Sacred Heart nurses win legal fight
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 10:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sacred Heart nurses win legal fight -
Osteoporosis drugs may raise throat cancer risk
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 6:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study, which contradicts earlier research, looked at patients for longer time period -
No Pampers link to rash cases, safety groups say
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 4:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
No specific cause found after 4,700 reports of rash -
When animal rescuers become animal hoarders
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 4:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Rescues, shelters make up a quarter of the 6,000 hoarding cases each year -
Text messages little help in remembering the Pill
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Text messages little help in remembering the Pill -
Sheriff: Man in Calif. triple slaying confessed
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sheriff: Man in Calif. triple slaying confessed -
Starting periods early tied to greater asthma risk
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 2:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Starting periods early tied to greater asthma risk -
Double hand transplant patient can 'wiggle fingers'
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Recipient says he feels 'fantastic' a week after rare procedure -
Fact or fiction? Bill creates 150 new agencies
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 11:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
Fact or fiction? Bill creates 150 new agencies -
Health care credit cards may only add to your pain
Posted: September 2nd, 2010, 9:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
NY probes hundreds of complaints from dental patients -
New Ohio health insurance pool covers about 330
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 1:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New Ohio health insurance pool covers about 330 -
Colorado Army post says suicide rate is falling
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Rate among soldiers at Fort Carson on track to drop by about 45 percent -
Cancer drug inspires new Alzheimer's approach
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Leukemia medication may keep dementia brain plaques from developing -
Pets on pins and needles
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The case of the itchy dog and the acupuncturist -
Moscow bans nighttime vodka sales
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 12:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ban aimed at curbing alcohol abuse, crime, booze-related diseases -
E-smokes gaining steam amid calls for a ban
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 11:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Battery-powered cigs at the center of a fight over risks, legality, regulation -
U.S. to aggressively pursue drug misbranding cases
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 11:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. to aggressively pursue drug misbranding cases -
Sleepy? Hunger might help you stay awake
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 11:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study in fruit flies hints that hunger keeps the sleep-deprived mind alert -
Antibiotic helped fight common wound infection
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 10:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Antibiotic helped fight common wound infection -
Botox-maker pays $600M to resolve investigation
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 10:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Company to plead guilty to one misdeameanor charge of 'misbranding' -
Why your grandpa tells stories over and over
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 9:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
Older people can't remember who they've told what, study suggests -
New Mexico proposes changes to medical cannabis
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 2:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
New Mexico proposes changes to medical cannabis -
NY cop accused of not aiding dying girl, suspended
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 10:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NY cop accused of not aiding dying girl, suspended -
Most C-sections done before labor, study shows
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 9:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nearly 1 in 3 births in the United States now occur by Caesarean -
Your B.M.I. doesn't tell the whole story, experts say
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 8:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The index doesn't differentiate between fatty and lean tissue -
Health overhaul question headed to Colo. ballot
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 4:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Health overhaul question headed to Colo. ballot -
U.S. appeals order blocking stem cell research
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 3:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Dozens of experiments likely to stop during the legal proceedings -
Ovary removal may benefit high-risk women
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 3:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study shows operation lowers threat of other cancers, prolongs life -
Proposed diabetes test misses most cases: study
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 2:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Proposed diabetes test misses most cases: study -
FDA looks to curb abuse of cough medicine
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Misuse of Robitussin, NyQuil and others sends 8,000 to the ER each year -
Suspect in Mormon church attack was former member
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 10:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Suspect in Mormon church attack was former member -
Cooling therapy has chilling effect on heart attack deaths
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 9:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Treatment saves lives, preserves brain function, experts say. Now, it's slowly catching on -
NM hospital among 'most wired'
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 12:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
NM hospital among 'most wired' -
When bedbugs attack, homeowners get desperate
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 8:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some rely on harsh pesticides that can damage nervous system, cause cancer -
Is genetically altered fish OK? U.S. to decide
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 8:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Critics say little known about the fish, and that safety is a worry -
C-section rate will keep rising, experts say
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 7:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Since the mid-1990s, rate in U.S. has increased by more than 50 percent -
Army revises training to deal with unfit recruits
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 7:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More potential recruits failing their physicals because they're overweight -
Rodents, maggots, other violations found at 2 egg farms
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 2:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA's report on farms blamed for salmonella outbreak find numerous potential causes -
Diabetes now tops Vietnam vets' health claims
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 1:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Exposure to Agent Orange cited as cause for disability that exceeds PTSD -
Time to get your flu shot, but just one this year
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 1:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Health experts now urge vaccination for all, but will people heed advice? -
New moms get enough sleep, just not good sleep
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New moms get enough sleep, just not good sleep -
Deaths raise questions on drug given to sleepless vets
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 11:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
Powerful anti-psychotic med Seroquel used 'off-label' by docs -
When kids won't grow, doctors keep treating: study
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 9:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
When kids won't grow, doctors keep treating: study -
ER visits for concussions soar among kid athletes
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 9:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Number for kids 8 to 13 doubled, tripled for 14 to 19, study found -
This woman's nose stands between you, Gulf seafood
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 9:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Susan Linn is one of NOAA's panel of fish sniffers helping decide if seafood is OK -
Who's who? Which face matches which name?
Posted: August 29th, 2010, 8:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Who's who? Which face matches which name? -
Millions of Pakistani kids risk waterborne disease
Posted: August 29th, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Millions of Pakistani kids risk waterborne disease -
Heart failure patients can benefit from their own stem cells
Posted: August 29th, 2010, 2:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Injections from own bone marrow can increase survival, new study finds -
5 most common misdiagnoses for men
Posted: August 29th, 2010, 12:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Asthma, migraine and vasomotor rhinitis are sometimes missed by doctors -
West Nile virus confirmed in Malheur County, Ore.
Posted: August 28th, 2010, 6:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
West Nile virus confirmed in Malheur County, Ore. -
17 charged following 2 medical marijuana raids
Posted: August 28th, 2010, 3:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
17 charged following 2 medical marijuana raids -
Will grandma ever quit smoking?
Posted: August 28th, 2010, 3:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
Will grandma ever quit smoking? -
Venezuela pol raffles breast implants for campaign
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 9:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Venezuela pol raffles breast implants for campaign -
Esophageal cancer rates rise steeply in British men
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 7:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Esophageal cancer rates rise steeply in British men -
FDA to inspect all large egg farms in U.S.
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Inspectors will visit about 600 farms by end next year, officials say -
Appeals court rejects autism vaccine link
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 4:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Appeals court rejects autism vaccine link -
Iowa approved egg farm tied to 'habitual violator'
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 4:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Iowa approved egg farm tied to 'habitual violator' -
Imported grape candy contains lead, officials warn
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 1:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cocon Grape Gummy found to contain 0.19 parts per million of lead -
Doctors look for small tumor, find 56-pounder
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 10:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
'We were totally shocked,' doctor says after surgery on 54-year-old woman -
Recession may have pushed US birth rate to new low
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 10:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Recession may have pushed US birth rate to new low -
36,000 annual flu deaths? Not really, says CDC
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 10:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
36,000 annual flu deaths? Not really, says CDC -
Recession blamed for bust in U.S. births
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 10:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Good-sized' decline of 2.7 percent in 2009 even as population grew, government finds -
Giants: CB Ross has tear in plantar fasciitis
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 9:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
Giants: CB Ross has tear in plantar fasciitis -
Salmonella victim still can't stand the sight of eggs
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 7:29am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Weeks after contracting a serious salmonella infection tied to a nationwide recall of tainted eggs, Tanja Dzinovic hasn’t fully recovered. -
J&J recalls 2 hip replacement systems for problems
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 6:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
J&J recalls 2 hip replacement systems for problems -
LA says only 41 pot dispensaries can stay open
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 5:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
LA says only 41 pot dispensaries can stay open -
Letter: Ind. health care overhaul costs $3.16B
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 10:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Letter: Ind. health care overhaul costs $3.16B -
Whitman: Nurses' suffrage rally is 'a distraction'
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 7:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Whitman: Nurses' suffrage rally is 'a distraction' -
AIDS activists file complaint against Larry Flynt
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 7:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Group says adult film stars should be using condoms -
Frozen fruit bars recalled after typhoid outbreak
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 7:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Treats made from tainted mamey pulp, a fruit popular in Latin America -
Weight loss surgeries in England jump tenfold
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 6:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A British health watchdog recommended the procedure in 2002 -
FDA tells J&J unit to halt hip device sales
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 6:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA tells J&J unit to halt hip device sales -
Marijuana caregivers arrested for overselling
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 6:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Marijuana caregivers arrested for overselling -
S.F. considers 'shooting gallery' for drug addicts
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 5:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Facility would be nation's first for supervised heroin injections -
Salmonella found in feed used at 2 Iowa farms
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 4:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tainted feed isn't sole source of outbreak that has made 1,470 ill -
'Superbug' deaths could surpass AIDS
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 4:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug-resistant germs becoming more common, government report finds -
U.S. says Medicare drug plan costs steady in 2011
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 3:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. says Medicare drug plan costs steady in 2011 -
Lifestyle changes curb overnight bathroom trips
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lifestyle changes curb overnight bathroom trips -
More Polish women seen seeking abortions abroad
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 2:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More Polish women seen seeking abortions abroad -
Salmonella found in feed sold to 2 Iowa farms
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 2:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tainted chicken feed a source of the outbreak, but possibly not only source -
U.S. probes egg recall amid calls for tighter rules
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 1:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. probes egg recall amid calls for tighter rules -
Judge recommends $12M settlement on bad peanuts
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Judge recommends $12M settlement on bad peanuts -
One man's quest to walk again
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 12:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
After John Pou was paralyzed, he embarked on an arduous path of rehab -
603-pound Thai woman leaves home after 3 years
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 11:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
603-pound Thai woman leaves home after 3 years -
Ill. teen who rescued swimmer faces medical bills
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 10:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ill. teen who rescued swimmer faces medical bills -
603-pound woman leaves home after 3 years
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 9:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Forklift helps transfer 40-year-old Thai woman to hospital -
Patients in clinical trials to get routine care covered
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 9:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Advocates hope new health law will encourage more participation in trials -
Geron: Betting the farm on embryonic stem cells
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 9:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Geron: Betting the farm on embryonic stem cells -
California Senate OKs requiring insurance coverage
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 7:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
California Senate OKs requiring insurance coverage -
Statin use after stroke rising slowly
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 6:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Statin use after stroke rising slowly -
New treatment for advanced melanoma shrinks tumors
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 5:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug reduced tumors in 80 percent of patients, study says, but effect may be fleeting -
Doctors tweet rare double hand transplant
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kentucky surgeons used Twitter to post updates on 20-hour surgery -
Scientists create liver cells from patients' skin
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 3:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists create liver cells from patients' skin -
Antihistamine use linked to extra pounds
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 2:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Antihistamine use linked to extra pounds -
Skip the sunny side. How to eat eggs safely
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 2:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
You don't have to give up eggs. Just make sure they're thoroughly cooked -
Lab-created corneas used to restore vision
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 2:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Eyesight improved in six out of 10 patients in small trial -
Study links severe drug reaction to herpes virus
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study links severe drug reaction to herpes virus -
Eggs from suspect farms will be processed, sold
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Iowa firms will pasteurize possibly tainted eggs for use in cookies, pet food -
State: Tainted egg recall now involves Michigan
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 10:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Outbreak has sickened more than 1,000 -
Surviving this year's super-charged ragweed season
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 7:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
It's far worse if you also have pet allergies, new study shows -
Parents warned: No vaccine could mean no school
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 5:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Parents warned: No vaccine could mean no school -
More than 3M seniors may have to switch drug plans
Posted: August 25th, 2010, 3:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 3M seniors may have to switch drug plans -
Medical marijuana industry to buck more regulation
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 10:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana industry to buck more regulation -
Drop that cookie! Even briefly overeating has lasting effects
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 7:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Those in study who ate extra for month experienced physiological changes -
Salmonella vaccine may have prevented egg recall
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 6:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vaccine not mandatory in U.S., but FDA supports farmer doing it voluntarily -
Late-stage cancer patients flock to Mexico
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 6:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
People seek treatments that are shunned and prohibited in the U.S. -
2 days of food stretched more than 2 weeks in mine
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
2 days of food stretched more than 2 weeks in mine -
J&J warned for illegal product sales
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 5:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA says company is selling hip implant for unapproved uses -
Stem cell reversal: Ill Americans deserve better
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 3:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
District court judge blocks federal funding for embryonic stem cell research -
Worried about bad eggs? How to buy the healthiest ones
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 2:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
What 'free-range,' 'cage-free,' 'organic' and 'natural' truly mean. Are they really safer? -
Deli meat recalled nationwide for bacteria
Posted: August 24th, 2010, 8:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
380,000 pounds of sandwich products sold at Walmart may be tainted with listeria -
Police department, female officers settle lawsuit
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 9:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Police department, female officers settle lawsuit -
Jazz shares fall after negative FDA panel vote
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 7:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Jazz shares fall after negative FDA panel vote -
Do you have any bad eggs?
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 2:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A list of brands affected in massive recall across 22 states -
U.S. district court rules against stem cell policy
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 2:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Court says stem cell research destroys human embryos, stops federal funding -
Has the egg recall changed your shopping habits?
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 2:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Small egg farms across the U.S. report selling out as recall grows -
US FDA to review heart risks of Parkinson's drug
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US FDA to review heart risks of Parkinson's drug -
New health plans for uninsured off to slow start
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 1:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some can't afford it, some ineligible — and some may not have heard of it -
Molecular medicine research center opens at UNR
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Molecular medicine research center opens at UNR -
Medical marijuana crackdown in front of lawmakers
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 11:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana crackdown in front of lawmakers -
Experts find gene variants for stomach, gullet cancer
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 9:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts find gene variants for stomach, gullet cancer -
Experts find gene variants for stomach, gullet cancer
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 9:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts find gene variants for stomach, gullet cancer -
Guys, these 7 quick health checks could save your life
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 8:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Look for red gums, elevated heart rate and abdominal fat -
FDA chief says more eggs may be recalled
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 6:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Agency to aggressively investigate salmonella outbreak that has sickened 1,300 -
Eating red meat may raise breast cancer risk
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 3:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Taking vitamins won't protect against heart problems, new studies say -
Choices about aging parents revive sibling strife
Posted: August 22nd, 2010, 9:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Old rivalries can resurface when adult children must make tough decisions -
W.Va. ranks No. 1 for prescription drug use
Posted: August 22nd, 2010, 9:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
W.Va. ranks No. 1 for prescription drug use -
RI medical marijuana patient arrested in drug case
Posted: August 22nd, 2010, 7:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
RI medical marijuana patient arrested in drug case -
Terre Haute group working to keep midwife services
Posted: August 22nd, 2010, 5:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Terre Haute group working to keep midwife services -
NJ medical marijuana advocates want regulations
Posted: August 22nd, 2010, 3:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NJ medical marijuana advocates want regulations -
Vegas police study policy after drug raid slaying
Posted: August 22nd, 2010, 3:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vegas police study policy after drug raid slaying -
Mad as hell? A guilt-free way to release your rage
Posted: August 22nd, 2010, 3:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fantasy helps you deal with anger in a healthy way -
A supplier in egg recall has history of violations
Posted: August 22nd, 2010, 8:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
A supplier in egg recall has history of violations -
State purges data from hospital infection records
Posted: August 22nd, 2010, 8:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
State purges data from hospital infection records -
Dubai camel dairy milks health food market
Posted: August 21st, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Still a few humps to get over for Camelicious brand to hit Europe stores; Asia, U.S. may follow -
US judge orders drug offender write report on pot
Posted: August 21st, 2010, 12:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US judge orders drug offender write report on pot -
AIDS activists: Chinese colleague detained
Posted: August 21st, 2010, 3:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
AIDS activists: Chinese colleague detained -
Cal-Maine adds 800,000 dozen eggs to recall
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 11:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cal-Maine adds 800,000 dozen eggs to recall -
Texas faces rising cost for illegal immigrant care
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 11:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Texas faces rising cost for illegal immigrant care -
FDA panel rejects Jazz drug for pain condition
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 10:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA panel rejects Jazz drug for pain condition -
Recall expands to more than half a billion eggs
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 9:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Recall expands to more than half a billion eggs -
Semenya eager to forget gender tests
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 8:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Semenya eager to forget gender tests -
Africans text message to check if drugs are real
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 6:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Africans text message to check if drugs are real -
Calif. advances bill for health insurance exchange
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 6:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. advances bill for health insurance exchange -
Rossi blasts use of stimulus dollars on pot study
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Rossi blasts use of stimulus dollars on pot study -
Afraid to fall? That itself may make you topple
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 4:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Elderly people afraid of falling fell most, even those with low physical risk, study finds -
Colleges: New health law may imperil student policies
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 2:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Schools seeking federal authority to continue offering the plans -
Half of top movies depict smoking, tobaccco use
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Number of people smoking onscreen has declined, but still too high, report says -
Common acne treatments linked to bowel problems
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 12:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Common acne treatments linked to bowel problems -
Health insurance 'haves' to pay for 'have-nots'?
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 10:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Senate considers curbing tax-free status of employer-provided benefits -
Eli Lilly settles Zyprexa lawsuit for $1.42 billion
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 10:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Drugmaker pleads guilty to illegally marketing drug for unapproved use -
Trimming the fat: When lipo works ... and when it doesn't
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 8:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Can the fat come back? Also, when is a tummy tuck a better option? -
In Japan, bystander CPR often not so helpful
Posted: August 20th, 2010, 12:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
In Japan, bystander CPR often not so helpful -
CA appellate court issues ruling on dispensary ban
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 9:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CA appellate court issues ruling on dispensary ban -
Alfalfa sprouts recalled in NY, salmonella found
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 7:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Alfalfa sprouts recalled in NY, salmonella found -
More U.S. cases expected in illness linked to eggs
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More U.S. cases expected in illness linked to eggs -
FDA panel narrowly backs Cymbalta for pain
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 4:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA panel narrowly backs Cymbalta for pain -
Lawmakers consider new marijuana regulations
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 3:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawmakers consider new marijuana regulations -
75-year-old mystery: 2 fetuses found in California
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 2:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
75-year-old mystery: 2 fetuses found in California -
CDC: More U.S. teens getting vaccinated
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 1:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But agency sees room to improve to protect against certain cancers, diseases -
Vikings' Harvin has migraine attack at practice
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 1:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vikings' Harvin has migraine attack at practice -
ADHD risk may be tied to pesticide exposure before birth
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 10:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pregnant women should wash all fruits, vegetables carefully, study author says -
Few kids who live near school walk or bike there
Posted: August 19th, 2010, 7:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
More children may be getting rides due to safety concerns, experts suggest -
Higher health risks for blacks who donate kidney
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Such donors are more likely than whites to develop high blood pressure or diabetes -
Egg recall tied to salmonella grows to 380 million
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 6:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Egg recall tied to salmonella grows to 380 million -
Number suffering spill-related illness rises
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 3:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Number suffering spill-related illness rises -
Women's behavior linked to ... ovulation?
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 2:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Hormone shift affects how females talk, walk and even dress to attract men -
Low vitamin D levels tied to pregnancy complication
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 1:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Link adds to growing list of possible health risks related to lack of vitamin -
Breast cancer often untreated in Middle East
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
70 percent not diagnosed until late stage due to stigma -
Scientists suggest fresh look at psychedelic drugs
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 12:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Combined with therapy, such substances could treat depression, chronic pain -
FDA: Pain med could be used as 'date rape'
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Jazz Pharmaceuticals drug intended to treat fibromyalgia contains GHB -
Eli Manning back on practice field with Giants
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 10:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Eli Manning back on practice field with Giants -
China anti-tobacco efforts failing, officials say
Posted: August 18th, 2010, 1:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
China anti-tobacco efforts failing, officials say -
Measles complacency allows deadly surge in Africa
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 7:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Measles complacency allows deadly surge in Africa -
Surgery safe in conflict zones, aid group says
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 6:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Surgery safe in conflict zones, aid group says -
Salmonella from tainted eggs sickens 266 in Calif.
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 4:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Salmonella from tainted eggs sickens 266 in Calif. -
1 in 5 U.S. teens has hearing loss, new study says
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 4:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Earbuds may be blame for sharp rise in hearing loss since 1988, experts say -
Study: 1 in 5 teenagers has slight hearing loss
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 3:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: 1 in 5 teenagers has slight hearing loss -
Salmonella outbreak prompts national egg recall
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 1:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC, FDA launch growing investigations; hundreds of illnesses suspected -
Less mature kids may wrongly get ADHD diagnosis
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 12:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Youngest kindergarteners more likely to get diagnosis than older peers, researchers -
Lou Gehrig may not have really had Lou Gehrig's disease
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 11:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
NYT: Study shows concussions, brain trauma can mimic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -
Less blood is really more, transfusion critics say
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 9:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cutting back on blood use could halt infections, illness — and even death -
Less blood is really more, transfusion critics say
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 8:22am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
- As a doctor and a patient, Dale Reisner knows the value of donated blood. But when the Seattle obstetrician had to have heart surgery four years ago, she did everything possible not to get a single drop. -
Loopholes closing for elderly seeking Medicaid
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 6:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
Loopholes closing for elderly seeking Medicaid -
Loopholes closing for elderly seeking Medicaid
Posted: August 17th, 2010, 6:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
Loopholes closing for elderly seeking Medicaid -
U.S. advisers to guide breast cancer research
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 7:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. advisers to guide breast cancer research -
Gold in scan finds dangerous artery clogs-US study
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 6:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gold in scan finds dangerous artery clogs-US study -
FTC sues Ariz. company over acai pill free trials
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 6:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FTC sues Ariz. company over acai pill free trials -
Drinking beer can lead to psoriasis in women
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 5:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Extra gluten may trigger the scaly skin disease, researchers say -
Oral alternative to allergy shots improves hay fever
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 4:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Oral alternative to allergy shots improves hay fever -
Cancer is world's costliest disease, report shows
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 4:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Amount of money devoted to cancer exceeds the impact it has, expert says -
America's most medicated state? West Virginia
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 3:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
State has highest rate of prescription drug abuse in the country -
FDA poised to recall unproven blood pressure drug
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 12:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA poised to recall unproven blood pressure drug -
'Only Children' are not socially awkward
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 10:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
No negative consequences to not having siblings, study finds -
WHO asks Pakistan to investigate cholera case
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 8:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
WHO asks Pakistan to investigate cholera case -
Guys more likely to cheat on high-earning women
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 7:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Men who step out may be trying to compensate, new study says -
Aging inmates straining prison systems
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 3:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
Aging inmates straining prison systems -
West Nile virus found in E. Oregon mosquitoes
Posted: August 16th, 2010, 12:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
West Nile virus found in E. Oregon mosquitoes -
'Lion King' thespian getting crucial transplant
Posted: August 15th, 2010, 9:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Lion King' thespian getting crucial transplant -
The dirty truth? You can be too clean
Posted: August 15th, 2010, 6:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mounting evidence suggests child allergies linked to sterile environments -
Pet woes: First comes baby, then the doghouse
Posted: August 15th, 2010, 4:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
We still love our furballs, but children change how much time we spend with them -
Sperm-donors' kids seek more rights and respect
Posted: August 15th, 2010, 12:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More donor offspring seek to ban anonymous sperm donation -
Teen sex doesn't cause bad grades, but beware 'hook ups'
Posted: August 15th, 2010, 12:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Serious relationships don't affect school performance, new study finds -
22 disease-fighting superfoods
Posted: August 15th, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Almonds, black beans and watermelon among age-defying edibles -
Russia says fires burn Chernobyl-tainted forests
Posted: August 15th, 2010, 11:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
Russia says fires burn Chernobyl-tainted forests -
Meth's aphrodisiac effect adds to drug's allure
Posted: August 15th, 2010, 2:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Illegal substance boosts sexual appetite, researchers say -
U.S. hopeful Pakistan can avert big cholera outbreak
Posted: August 15th, 2010, 1:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. hopeful Pakistan can avert big cholera outbreak -
China expanding testing after latest milk scandal
Posted: August 14th, 2010, 8:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
China expanding testing after latest milk scandal -
Roddick says he's had mononucleosis
Posted: August 14th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Roddick says he's had mononucleosis -
Wis. parents reminded to have children vaccinated
Posted: August 14th, 2010, 12:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Wis. parents reminded to have children vaccinated -
Conjoined twin dies weeks after separation
Posted: August 14th, 2010, 3:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Month-old infant's sister had died within hours of surgery -
FDA OKs new, five-day emergency contraceptive
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 9:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA OKs new, five-day emergency contraceptive -
Man dies after donating part of liver to brother
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 6:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
If death of 34-year-old is from procedure, it will be the 4th in the U.S. of a live liver donor -
Go ahead and argue, it can be good for your health
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 6:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
People who held in tension had higher levels of stress hormone the next day, study says -
FDA OKs new, 5-day emergency contraceptive
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 5:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Prescription pill works longer than the current leading drug -
Tylenol tied to childhood asthma and allergies
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 11:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Acetaminophen triggered wheezing, breathing problems in toddlers, new studies indicate -
Young 'Lion King' actor getting crucial transplant
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 11:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
Young 'Lion King' actor getting crucial transplant -
Readers: We want to see your freaky feet
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 9:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Do you have webbed feet? Short, stubby toes? Send us photos of your freakish feet. We'll publish a selection of reader photos on our site. -
The beauty tipping point: Stop looking older than your age
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 8:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
Don't fret! Wrinkles, cellulite and thinning hair are all treatable -
UC Berkeley drops part of gene-scanning program
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 8:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
UC Berkeley drops part of gene-scanning program -
As waistlines expand, seat belt use shrinks
Posted: August 13th, 2010, 8:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
But some carmakers offer no options for the obese to buckle up -
Senators agree on framework of food safety bill
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 9:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Senators agree on framework of food safety bill -
Democrat outlines health care plan
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 7:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Democrat outlines health care plan -
Trial for diet pill halted early after suicides
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 7:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Drugmaker says trial was stopped prematurely, pill could have had heart benefits -
Birth order really does matter when it come to brains, personality
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First-borns are typically smarter, younger siblings more outgoing, forgiving, study says -
CDC: Fruit pulp linked to rare US typhoid cases
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 4:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: Fruit pulp linked to rare US typhoid cases -
Docs discover sprouting pea in Mass. man's lung
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Docs discover sprouting pea in Mass. man's lung -
Obesity may contribute to higher C-section rate
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 2:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obesity may contribute to higher C-section rate -
Roche's Avastin gives best lung cancer survival rate
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 1:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Roche's Avastin gives best lung cancer survival rate -
No. 1 cause of food poisoning: poultry
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 1:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Beef, leafy vegetables also big sources of foodborne illness -
Mental health problems in college students on the rise
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pre-existing issues, feelings of social isolation may be contributing to the increase -
El Paso County considers putting pot ban to a vote
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 12:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
El Paso County considers putting pot ban to a vote -
Mass. cracks down on prescription drug abuse
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 11:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mass. cracks down on prescription drug abuse -
2 Mo. beaches closed for high E. coli bacteria
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 9:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
2 Mo. beaches closed for high E. coli bacteria -
What Chinese hospitals need most: Police?
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 9:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
'I always feel this element of danger,' doctor says, as concerns grow over violence against medical staff. -
Fresh Express recalling some salad products
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 8:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Veggie Lovers mix may be contaminated with Listeria -
FDA panel favors Glaxo epilepsy drug
Posted: August 12th, 2010, 2:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA panel favors Glaxo epilepsy drug -
UK's breast cancer deaths dropped most in Europe
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 9:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UK's breast cancer deaths dropped most in Europe -
UK doctors: New superbug gene could spread widely
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 8:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UK doctors: New superbug gene could spread widely -
Hospital superbug infections on the decline
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 7:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hospital superbug infections on the decline -
Stem cells may hold key for fatal skin disease
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 6:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Stem cells may hold key for fatal skin disease -
More than 2,000 want Colo. marijuana licenses
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 6:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 2,000 want Colo. marijuana licenses -
What do food allergy labels really mean?
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 4:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
What do food allergy labels really mean? -
Neb. Supreme Court reinstates lawsuit against UP
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 3:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Neb. Supreme Court reinstates lawsuit against UP -
The doctor will see you now — in his van
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 3:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mobile clinics bring care to patients and may lower health care costs -
Marine back in Casper recovering from ambush
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Marine back in Casper recovering from ambush -
U.S. works to shut down fake health care plans
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scams have increased since health reform passed, requiring people to get coverage -
Worried about how much your kid worries?
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study of anxiety-ridden monkeys may help some people chill out -
Scientists worry over spread of new superbug
Posted: August 11th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug-resistant bacteria found in India; medical tourism link to risk -
Nuns in aging study leaving their brains behind
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 9:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
After major Alzheimer's findings, research will end with final sacrifice -
Mass. Gov. signs bill aimed at health care costs
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 9:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mass. Gov. signs bill aimed at health care costs -
Breath test may be able to detect common cancers
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 7:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Breath test may be able to detect common cancers -
Do you have a favorite gross-out comedy?
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Or do you find that kind of humor just, ah, gross? -
What's the most annoying nickname you've ever gotten — or given?
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 6:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Did you ever learn to love it? And how long were you stuck with it? -
Some heart patients aren't getting the right care
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 5:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study suggests the trend may be contributing to nation's health costs -
FDA approves larger dose of Pfizer's Aricept
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 4:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA approves larger dose of Pfizer's Aricept -
Quick brain scan could screen for autism
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 4:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
British researchers say test is 90 percent accurate in adults -
Deadly hospital staph infections decline in U.S.
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 4:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Efforts to stop spread of MRSA, such as hand-washing, are working, experts say -
U.S. doctor repairs victims of female genital mutilation
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Up to 140 million women worldwide have had their genitals cut, health experts say -
Violent assaults on ER nurses rise as programs cut
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 2:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nurses seek tougher penalties as they treat more dangerous addicts, psychiatric patients -
Nurses fear even more ER assaults as programs cut
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nurses fear even more ER assaults as programs cut -
Spinal fluid test may help diagnose Alzheimer's
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 11:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Markers help spot disease early, but predicting who will develop disease is still years away -
WHO chief says H1N1 flu pandemic is over
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 10:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
WHO chief says H1N1 flu pandemic is over -
What a jerk! What is the rudest behavior you've ever witnessed in public?
Posted: August 10th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
What did you did about it? Did you confront the person or avert your eyes? -
Former VP Cheney released from hospital
Posted: August 9th, 2010, 11:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Former VP Cheney released from hospital -
Blood-clotting device can pose risk to patients
Posted: August 9th, 2010, 9:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical devices can shift or break and perforate vital organs, FDA says -
New test can help diagnose Alzheimer's
Posted: August 9th, 2010, 6:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Spinal fluid proteins show promise in predicting who will develop the disease -
Your muffin top may kill you
Posted: August 9th, 2010, 4:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A bulging belly doubles your risk of dying within 10 years, study finds -
Pet food could be making kids sick, report says
Posted: August 9th, 2010, 3:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pet food could be making kids sick, report says -
Medical marijuana rules published in DC
Posted: August 8th, 2010, 11:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana rules published in DC -
Cheap combo pills best medicine for the heart
Posted: August 8th, 2010, 8:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Meds also curb strokes, death — even in the very old, two big studies find -
No smoking in school: China takes on tobacco battle
Posted: August 8th, 2010, 6:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Can nation of smokers really stub out habit in time for coming ban? -
Senate passes bill to make school lunches healthy
Posted: August 8th, 2010, 4:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Senate passes bill to make school lunches healthy -
Medicare's private eyes let fraud cases get cold
Posted: August 8th, 2010, 11:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Only 7 percent of questionable payments ever recovered, report shows -
7 summer health myths: Mom wasn't always right
Posted: August 8th, 2010, 11:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
But stay away from campfire smoke or drink out of the garden hose -
Dog chews off Michigan man's toe, saves his life
Posted: August 8th, 2010, 10:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Dog chews off Michigan man's toe, saves his life -
Report: Health of humpback whales rated 'fair'
Posted: August 8th, 2010, 8:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Report: Health of humpback whales rated 'fair' -
Obama touts benefits to Medicare from health law
Posted: August 7th, 2010, 10:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama touts benefits to Medicare from health law -
Slain NY doctor was in Afghanistan for 3 decades
Posted: August 7th, 2010, 6:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Slain NY doctor was in Afghanistan for 3 decades -
Broncos WR Stokley dealing with dad's death
Posted: August 7th, 2010, 1:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Broncos WR Stokley dealing with dad's death -
Disfigured Afghan teen to have surgery in US
Posted: August 6th, 2010, 9:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Disfigured Afghan teen to have surgery in US -
Sure you want to eat that burger?
Posted: August 6th, 2010, 9:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Just 0.05 percent of U.S. beef is tested for deadly bacteria -
Our personalities may be set as early as 1st grade
Posted: August 6th, 2010, 5:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: If you were at chatterbox at 6, you probably still are — and so on -
For many NFL players, a knee injury is a career-ender
Posted: August 6th, 2010, 5:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Less than two-thirds of athletes who suffer ligament tears return to the sport -
Quintuplets born to Houston woman
Posted: August 3rd, 2010, 7:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The five healthy babies were delivered with the help of 23 doctors -
Kidney stones becoming more common in kids?
Posted: August 3rd, 2010, 7:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kidney stones becoming more common in kids? -
NM woman arrested after autistic son found alone
Posted: August 3rd, 2010, 6:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NM woman arrested after autistic son found alone -
Aide: Pitino never mentioned seeking abortion
Posted: August 3rd, 2010, 4:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Aide: Pitino never mentioned seeking abortion -
Wave of health reform changes set for September
Posted: August 3rd, 2010, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Included in coming provisions is coverage expansion for young adults -
Many dietary supplements are contaminated
Posted: August 3rd, 2010, 2:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Retailers sell pills despite warnings, and FDA has little power to regulate -
Military dog comes home from Iraq traumatized
Posted: August 3rd, 2010, 1:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
German shepherd did door-to-door searches for bombs -
Americans may be getting honest about their weight
Posted: August 3rd, 2010, 12:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Number of people who admit they're obese is rising, studies show -
The un-divorced: Some instead permanently separate
Posted: August 1st, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
For some couples, it's financially prudent and easier emotionally -
Sickle cell patients grow up, but face new challenges
Posted: August 1st, 2010, 2:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
About 30 years ago, most kids with sickle cell disease died in childhood -
Lockable drug containers to be given away in Wayne
Posted: August 1st, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lockable drug containers to be given away in Wayne -
12 secrets to staying young
Posted: August 1st, 2010, 11:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Exercise, fill up on fiber, get adequate rest and always wear your seat belt -
Military keeping traumatized soldiers in combat zones
Posted: August 1st, 2010, 11:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
Army says it's better to treat soldiers 'in theater,' others say it only helps stretched military -
The overweight debate: Healthy and heavy?
Posted: August 1st, 2010, 12:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Has science overemphasized the danger of a few extra pounds? -
Summary Box: Feds scrutinize personal DNA tests
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 5:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Summary Box: Feds scrutinize personal DNA tests -
Vt. finds West Nile virus infected mosquitoes
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 5:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Vt. finds West Nile virus infected mosquitoes -
Born early, visually impaired, boy in mainstream
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 2:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Born early, visually impaired, boy in mainstream -
State: Bird disease found in RI
Posted: July 31st, 2010, 1:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
State: Bird disease found in RI -
NC Mental Health Association loses accreditation
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 6:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NC Mental Health Association loses accreditation -
FDA lifts hold on embryonic stem cell trial
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 5:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
If spinal cord test goes forward, it will be the first approved trial in people -
New flu vaccine: One shot protects against H1N1, too
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 4:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA approves seasonal vaccine that covers three strains for 2010-2011 -
Not just lip service: Gloss can invite skin cancer
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some experts say gloss makes the sun's UV rays hit harder -
How could French woman have killed her 8 babies?
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some see her a calculating killer while others point to mental illness -
Enjoy your vacation — even after you're back
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Shorter, more relaxing trips may provide biggest health benefits -
Food poisoning postpones Elton John's Ariz. show
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Food poisoning postpones Elton John's Ariz. show -
ALL BUSINESS: A bright spot in a tough economy
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
ALL BUSINESS: A bright spot in a tough economy -
Huggins' tumble blamed on medicine, empty stomach
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 1:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Huggins' tumble blamed on medicine, empty stomach -
Doctors: Transplant advance in windpipe cancer
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 12:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors: Transplant advance in windpipe cancer -
Daydreams really can take you far away
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Farther your mind takes you, harder it is to recall what just happened in reality -
4 vets positive for hepatitis after St. Louis clinic visit
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 12:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
4 vets positive for hepatitis after St. Louis clinic visit -
Study: Arizona among most obese states in US
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 11:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Arizona among most obese states in US -
Medical device problems hurt 70,000+ kids annually
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 10:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical device problems hurt 70,000+ kids annually -
Caterers dish up more cases of food poisoning
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
More sickened by outbreaks at catered events than restaurants or at home -
Boy sustains head injuries in NH tubing accident
Posted: July 30th, 2010, 8:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Boy sustains head injuries in NH tubing accident -
UMMC part of national dementia, Alzheimer's study
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UMMC part of national dementia, Alzheimer's study -
In beauty industry, products often not 'clinically proven'
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 8:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Company-funded research, shaky science behind many claims -
Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug -
Protein in urine can forecast kidney disease
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Protein in urine can forecast kidney disease -
Senate panel bans payments to delay generics
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Senate panel bans payments to delay generics -
Study: Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 7:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Pregnancy-related diabetes likely to recur -
French woman admits to suffocating her 8 newborns
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 5:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
French woman admits to suffocating her 8 newborns -
Army: High suicide rate reflects rise in risky behavior
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 3:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Statistics on drug abuse, crime show discipline has slipped -
Woman gives birth to identical triplets
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mother was impregnated with just one embryo that split twice, doctors say -
Woman gives birth to identical triplets
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mother was impregnated with just one embryo that split twice, doctors say -
Synthetic, legal pot sending smokers to ER
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
766 cases reported to U.S. poison control centers this year -
Synthetic, legal pot sending smokers to ER
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
766 cases reported to U.S. poison control centers this year -
FDA warns of pneumonia risk with IV antibiotic
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Agency has asked Cubist Pharmaceuticals to add risk to warnings on label -
FDA warns of pneumonia risk with IV antibiotic
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Agency has asked Cubist Pharmaceuticals to add risk to warnings on label -
FDA warns of pneumonia risk with IV antibiotic
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Agency has asked Cubist Pharmaceuticals to add risk to warnings on label -
DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic -
DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic -
DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic -
Can a vasectomy kill a guy's sex drive?
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
And how can a young woman in a rural area safely enter the 'lesbian scene'? -
Can a vasectomy kill a guy's sex drive?
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
And how can a young woman in a rural area safely enter the 'lesbian scene'? -
9 natural cures you can trust
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Research shows that massage eases depression and cocoa helps high blood pressure -
9 natural cures you can trust
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Research shows that massage eases depression and cocoa helps high blood pressure -
9 natural cures you can trust
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 9:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Research shows that massage eases depression and cocoa helps high blood pressure -
FDA considering changes to risky drug safeguards
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
Group calls for transparency, early feedback and equal restrictions on drugs -
Blind medical student earns M.D.
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 12:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
'Things are only impossible until they're done' -
Rabbits grow their own joint replacements in study
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Stem cells from their own bodies allowed the animals to hippity-hop again -
Mom's pregnancy diet not tied to wheezing risk
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mom's pregnancy diet not tied to wheezing risk -
Hands-only CPR enough to save a life, new studies say
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 5:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts hope findings will encourage bystanders to use simpler technique -
Hand transplant program launches at UCLA
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers seeking amputees to undergo the experimental procedure -
Test ‥1 for college students: Picking an insurer
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Test ‥1 for college students: Picking an insurer -
Growing outbreaks of whooping cough raise health fears
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 12:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
At least five states report rise; are vaccine gaps to blame? -
For persistent fibroids, a less invasive option
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 11:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
For persistent fibroids, a less invasive option -
What you do for a living may shed light on how you'll die
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 10:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
Drug overdoses higher among painters; cooks more prone to alcoholism -
Washington D.C. pushes female condoms to fight HIV
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 9:28am CDT by msnbc.com health
Community groups aim to give away 500,000, curb rate of infection -
Getting defensive is good for men — but not women
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 8:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study shows such behavior makes men feel less stressed; women have opposite reaction -
China trains fur farm foxes to combat rat plague
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 6:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
China trains fur farm foxes to combat rat plague -
Vaccine refusal hikes whooping cough risks
Posted: July 28th, 2010, 6:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Kids who don't receive the shots are 23 times more likely to get disease -
Florida seen at risk from Caribbean dengue epidemic
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 10:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Florida seen at risk from Caribbean dengue epidemic -
Judge: Ill. prison isolation spurs mental illness
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 9:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Judge: Ill. prison isolation spurs mental illness -
Kan. medical board files complaint over abortions
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 2:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kan. medical board files complaint over abortions -
Older age, extra pounds may delay breast-milk production
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 2:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Older age, extra pounds may delay breast-milk production -
NYC restaurants to get graded on food safety
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 2:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
11,000 a year go to city hospitals for food-borne illness after eating out -
Merck pairs up with Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 1:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Merck pairs up with Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm -
Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal?
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 10:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal? -
Healthiest state for kids? New Hampshire, study says
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 10:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
But new survey also shows an increasing problem with poverty in that state -
Faces of soldiers rebuilt through new program
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 9:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
A government facial prosthetic program is treating an unprecedented number of soldiers -
Should health plans offer free birth control?
Posted: July 27th, 2010, 8:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Cost of preventing pregnancy too costly for many women -
After moves and deaths at Neb. center, no lessons
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 8:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
After moves and deaths at Neb. center, no lessons -
New center to focus on developmental disabilities
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 8:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New center to focus on developmental disabilities -
Woman sentenced to jail for faking breast cancer
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 7:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Woman sentenced to jail for faking breast cancer -
Lice? Kids shouldn't miss school, new guidelines say
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nits 'stuck on the kid's hair,' so no reason to skip class, experts say -
3 arrested at Ore. medical marijuana patient home
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
3 arrested at Ore. medical marijuana patient home -
Pot dispensary owner says police seized profits
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pot dispensary owner says police seized profits -
San Jose officials consider taxing marijuana
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 6:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
San Jose officials consider taxing marijuana -
Many outraged as accused murderer gets liver transplant
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Should doctors have given organ to someone else on long waiting list? -
Low-risk prostate cancer treated aggressively
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 4:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Low-risk prostate cancer treated aggressively -
Is fresher blood better for surgery? Tests aim to find out
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hospitals around the country launch major research to determine shelf life -
Paralyzed may soon steer wheelchair with just a sniff
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Device also allows 'locked-in' patients to type, surf the Internet -
Pharma seeks FDA clarity on risky drug safeguards
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pharma seeks FDA clarity on risky drug safeguards -
Study: Acupuncture doesn't help induce labor
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 3:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Acupuncture doesn't help induce labor -
Are you a competitive stresser?
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 2:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Do you feel more tired, overworked and stressed out than your co-workers? Do you let them know it? Take MSNBC.com's quiz to assess your stress status. -
2 Iams cat food lots recalled for salmonella
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 2:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
2 Iams cat food lots recalled for salmonella -
Full face transplant Spaniard displays new look
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 12:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Full face transplant Spaniard displays new look -
Orgasm-seeking women get little help from research
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 12:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Treatments for common sexual complaint are inadequate, report says -
What you need to know about bed bugs
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 9:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
Concerned about a bed bug infestation in your home or hotel? Read on for helpful information. -
First full face transplant patient reveals results
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 8:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
31-year-old Spanish man known only as Oscar is able to eat, speak -
A real nightmare: Bed bugs biting all over U.S.
Posted: July 26th, 2010, 8:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 95 percent of exterminators across the country report infestations, new survey finds -
NM medical school changing doctors' training
Posted: July 25th, 2010, 11:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NM medical school changing doctors' training -
'Sunshine vitamin' protects against MS
Posted: July 25th, 2010, 1:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Huge study suggests vitamin D reduces risk of debilitating disease -
Drivers on prescription drugs hard to convict
Posted: July 25th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
There is no agreement on level of drugs in blood that impairs driving -
Mom was right: You are what you eat
Posted: July 25th, 2010, 12:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Choosing whole foods can ward off a variety of ailments -
Understanding your body's quirks
Posted: July 25th, 2010, 12:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
What to know about skin bumps, shoulder pain, uneven skin tone and more -
UK warned immigration quota could dent growth
Posted: July 25th, 2010, 10:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
UK warned immigration quota could dent growth -
U.S. study may be ideal test for Alzheimer's drugs
Posted: July 25th, 2010, 4:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. study may be ideal test for Alzheimer's drugs -
Arizona medical marijuana signups projected at 66K
Posted: July 24th, 2010, 8:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Arizona medical marijuana signups projected at 66K -
Medical marijuana to be OK in some veteran clinics
Posted: July 24th, 2010, 5:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana to be OK in some veteran clinics -
Medical marijuana to be OK in some VA clinics
Posted: July 24th, 2010, 3:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana to be OK in some VA clinics -
Fresh or frozen might not matter for donated eggs
Posted: July 24th, 2010, 9:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
Fresh or frozen might not matter for donated eggs -
UMDNJ plans double-digit tuition hikes
Posted: July 24th, 2010, 2:33am CDT by msnbc.com health
UMDNJ plans double-digit tuition hikes -
Mont. man's burned body makes for brave spirit
Posted: July 24th, 2010, 2:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mont. man's burned body makes for brave spirit -
Darker skin doesn't mean melanoma immunity
Posted: July 24th, 2010, 1:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Darker skin doesn't mean melanoma immunity -
FDA wants investigation into Avandia conflict: report
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 10:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA wants investigation into Avandia conflict: report -
Consumer gene test results misleading
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 8:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Consumer gene test results misleading -
Snack attack: Schools try to get the junk out
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 6:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Snack attack: Schools try to get the junk out -
States cracking down on puppy mills
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 6:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawmakers introduce bills to protect owners, animals from mass breeders -
Insecure people at higher risk of heart attacks
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New study links relationship uncertainties to a number of health problems -
FDA panel wants more painkiller restrictions
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 4:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Advisers say more requirements, training needed for health professionals -
What 'clinically proven' means for a beauty product
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 4:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some medical experts say it's shaky science at best -
Are you sitting down? It's slowly killing you
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Regular workouts don't decrease death risk if you're also a couch potato -
Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids -
RI hospital, doctor added to detainee death suit
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 1:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
RI hospital, doctor added to detainee death suit -
Labor hearing begins for new Cambria home owner
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Labor hearing begins for new Cambria home owner -
Rutgers just says no to pot growing for NJ
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 11:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Rutgers just says no to pot growing for NJ -
Mexico worried by rise in hemorrhagic dengue
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 11:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mexico worried by rise in hemorrhagic dengue -
The 5 worst kids' meals in America
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 8:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Skip the fettuccini alfredo and chicken fingers with fries -
UN warning on AIDS in prisons
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 5:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
UN warning on AIDS in prisons -
Ohioans can apply to health insurance pool Aug. 1
Posted: July 23rd, 2010, 3:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ohioans can apply to health insurance pool Aug. 1 -
CDC: 15 US deaths tied to rare tropical fungus
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 7:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: 15 US deaths tied to rare tropical fungus -
MLB begins testing for HGH in minor leagues
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
MLB begins testing for HGH in minor leagues -
New guidelines say vaginal birth OK after c-section
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New guidelines say vaginal birth OK after c-section -
Keep busy to keep happy, study shows
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Participants in an experiment were much cheerier when occupied -
Rare tropical fungus tied to 15 U.S. deaths
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: Fungal illness is increasingly being seen in the Pacific Northwest -
Hospital bill not covered? Now you can appeal denied claims
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New health reform rules guarantee patients the right to petition insurer -
Pregnant women given OK to drink a coffee a day
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 10:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pregnant women given OK to drink a coffee a day -
VA tech says she warned of sterilization problems
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 9:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
VA tech says she warned of sterilization problems -
Malicious adults use drugs, alcohol to abuse kids
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 8:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Sleeping pills, cough syrup, laxatives harm 160 children a year, study says -
Women should be wary of genetic risk ads
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 6:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
TV commercials exploit fear of breast cancer in the guise of education -
B'way to hold drive for sick 'Lion King' kid star
Posted: July 22nd, 2010, 3:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
B'way to hold drive for sick 'Lion King' kid star -
Cup of coffee OK during pregnancy
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 8:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts: Moderate caffeine consumption doesn't contribute to miscarriages -
Music can boost your brain power and memory
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 8:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Playing an instrument improves language and speech, study finds -
Mexico worried by rise in hemorrhagic dengue
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 7:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mexico worried by rise in hemorrhagic dengue -
Road pollution can damage kids' lungs, hearts
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Children who live near busy highways can have lifelong problems -
Zinc sprays dull sense of smell in some users
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Zinc sprays dull sense of smell in some users -
Consistent condom use may cut men's HPV risk
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Consistent condom use may cut men's HPV risk -
No Pap smears for women under 21: guidelines
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
No Pap smears for women under 21: guidelines -
New policy aims to cut repeat C-sections
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 5:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Obstetricians ease 'once a cesarean, always a cesarean' restrictions -
No link seen between coffee, prostate cancer risk
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 4:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
No link seen between coffee, prostate cancer risk -
FDA report shows series of lapses at J&J plant
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 3:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Batches of medicines weren't checked for quality -
US issues hold on much-debated Avandia study
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 3:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US issues hold on much-debated Avandia study -
If you're depressed, the world really looks gray
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Retina scans show problems seeing black-and-white contrast differences -
Swine flu vaccine spoiling in Oklahoma
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Swine flu vaccine spoiling in Oklahoma -
More Oregon landlords ban smoking indoors
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More Oregon landlords ban smoking indoors -
Medical marijuana caregiver pleads to drug charges
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical marijuana caregiver pleads to drug charges -
Overweight want more at a meal, but don't eat more
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 11:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Overweight want more at a meal, but don't eat more -
Medical marijuana is in short supply in New Mexico
Posted: July 21st, 2010, 8:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Shortage has forced some patients to buy pot illegally off the street -
Malaria-resistant mosquito developed in the lab
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 7:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Science in early stages, but suggests practical weapon against global killer -
Glenn Beck: Doctor says eye disease could blind me
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 3:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Glenn Beck: Doctor says eye disease could blind me -
Earliest steps to find breast cancer prone to error
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 2:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Advances in mammography has created a challenging area of pathology -
Panel wants Avastin withdrawn for breast cancer
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 2:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Health advisers say the popular drug's risks outweigh its benefits -
Meat lovers may pack on the pounds over time
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 2:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Meat lovers may pack on the pounds over time -
Many pet owners willing to pay for advanced veterinary care
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 1:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Americans often go to great lengths to save a beloved animal's life -
Parents, does your child have (or want) a tattoo or an unusual piercing? What do you think about it?
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A battle for the ages: Parents, children squabble over body art, piercings -
Living with cancer — and daring to date again
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Finding love is tough, especially when you have an incurable condition -
IVF success predicted by a new test
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers develop formula that examines other factors than age alone -
Shire gets new US approval for Daytrana ADHD patch
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 11:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Shire gets new US approval for Daytrana ADHD patch -
Is H1N1 swine flu pandemic finally over?
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 10:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
WHO emergency committee to review data on virus Tuesday -
China vows to stop restaurant reuse of cooking oil
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 10:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
China vows to stop restaurant reuse of cooking oil -
Gel breakthrough changes face of Africa AIDS fight
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 9:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gel breakthrough changes face of Africa AIDS fight -
Perdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 9:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Small pieces of blue plastic were found in packaging; no injuries reported -
Some try extreme calorie restriction for long life
Posted: July 20th, 2010, 4:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Eating a lot less could fight disease, but don't expect the fountain of youth -
Combat injuries may cause epilepsy years later
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 10:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Combat injuries may cause epilepsy years later -
Disfigured Canadian boy has 2nd face surgery in NY
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 9:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Disfigured Canadian boy has 2nd face surgery in NY -
Reading your doc's notes may improve care
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 7:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Don't be offended if your doctor writes that you're SOB, or that an exam detected BS. -
When coaches should hit the bench
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Young athletes pay the price for a win-at-all-costs sports culture -
Men are like apes when competing for status
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers tested animals' competitiveness with a battle over SweeTarts -
AIDS breakthrough: Gel helps prevent infection
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
AIDS breakthrough: Gel helps prevent infection -
Lucy Baxley recovering from injury to her back
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lucy Baxley recovering from injury to her back -
Anti-AIDS gel may help prevent infection
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Breakthrough study finds microbicide cuts women's risk in half -
17 pets die in fire at NY veterinary
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
17 pets die in fire at NY veterinary -
Teenage singer Charice gets Botox for 'Glee' debut
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Teenage singer Charice gets Botox for 'Glee' debut -
Kids are still obese, despite nutrition education
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
$1 billion government programs don't change weight problem, studies show -
Early treatment key for HIV-positive patients
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 12:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
An estimated 5.2 million people now receiving AIDS drugs, officials say -
Whooping cough outreach targets Latinos in Calif
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 11:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Whooping cough outreach targets Latinos in Calif -
Zsa Zsa Gabor having surgery to replace broken hip
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 10:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
Zsa Zsa Gabor having surgery to replace broken hip -
Stuffed after the salad? Load up to lose weight
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 9:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Start your meal with large, low-calorie greens to curb your appetite -
Lawsuits may reveal more Avandia data
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 9:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawsuits may reveal more Avandia data -
Tough love: Why some marriages thrive on conflict
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 8:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
Expert: Couples with major issues may benefit from lowered expectations -
NY sex offender's lawyer opposes civil confinement
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 8:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
NY sex offender's lawyer opposes civil confinement -
TransGenRX to work on good cholesterol project
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 8:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
TransGenRX to work on good cholesterol project -
Teenage singer Charice gets Botox for 'Glee' debut
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 7:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
Teenage singer Charice gets Botox for 'Glee' debut -
Zsa Zsa Gabor having surgery to replace broken hip
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 6:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Zsa Zsa Gabor having surgery to replace broken hip -
Heavy women's miscarriage risk higher after IVF
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 6:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Heavy women's miscarriage risk higher after IVF -
Bone marrow drive held in NYC for 'Lion King' star
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 5:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
Bone marrow drive held in NYC for 'Lion King' star -
Study: Test-tube kids face increased cancer risk
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 5:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts analyzed more than 2.4 million births, including 27,000 IVF babies -
Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul -
Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul
Posted: July 19th, 2010, 4:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul -
In short, Nepalese boy wants world record
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 10:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
14-year-old stands 20 inches tall and is petitioning Guinness for honor -
Shape-up solution or scam?
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 7:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
It's not always easy to spot a fraud -
Vatican to consider St. Louis woman's recovery
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 7:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vatican to consider St. Louis woman's recovery -
AIDS conference chief lashes out at world leaders
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
AIDS conference chief lashes out at world leaders -
Pa. body cites 'disruptive behavior' in hospitals
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 7:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pa. body cites 'disruptive behavior' in hospitals -
Are smart toys smart buys?
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 6:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Advice on age-appropriate toys and more -
Scary celeb diet tricks you should avoid
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 4:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Skip the laxative teas and ditch the diet pills, experts say -
Estrogen pills may increase Alzheimer's risk
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 4:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Danger of dementia in older, postmenopausal women -
Marijuana farm sparks objections in Boulder County
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Marijuana farm sparks objections in Boulder County -
Herbal diet supplement recalled for safety risks
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 12:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Slim-30 pills may contain ingredients not approved by the FDA -
Treating HIV may also prevent its spread
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 9:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Putting patients on AIDS drugs cuts the risk they will infect others, new study shows -
Slow and steady might not win the weight-loss race
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 8:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
Slow and steady might not win the weight-loss race -
The 10 skin commandments
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 7:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Thou shalt use sunscreen, get thee to a gym, and eat thy fruits and veggies -
Got allergies?
Posted: July 18th, 2010, 4:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Check your furnace -
Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized with broken bones
Posted: July 17th, 2010, 10:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized with broken bones -
Dengue epidemic threatens Caribbean, kills dozens
Posted: July 17th, 2010, 9:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Dengue epidemic threatens Caribbean, kills dozens -
Diabetes drug made from lizard spit approved
Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA gives go-ahead to medication derived from Gila monster saliva -
Which guy looks like hookup material?
Posted: July 17th, 2010, 6:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Which guy looks like hookup material? -
Couch-potato culture may cut our lives short
Posted: July 17th, 2010, 4:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Will today's kids be the first generation to reverse U.S. longevity gains? -
Robotic prostate surgery comes with trade-off
Posted: July 17th, 2010, 9:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Increasingly used procedure tied to lasting incontinence, impotence -
De-stress with an online relaxation break
Posted: July 17th, 2010, 7:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
It's hard to be tense while watching a flock of puppies frolicking — or dolphins swimming, or the panda cam at the San Diego Zoo. Relax by clicking on these video and audio clips. -
Kids want a hamster? Ask your doctor first
Posted: July 17th, 2010, 3:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pediatricians warn about health risks from unusual pets -
FDA: Brain lab used impure injections on patients
Posted: July 17th, 2010, 1:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mentally ill people were routinely injected with potentially dangerous impurities -
Deputy shot last year in hospice care
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 7:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Deputy shot last year in hospice care -
Whitman attacks on nurses part of larger strategy
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 7:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Whitman attacks on nurses part of larger strategy -
Domincan Republic fights surge in dengue
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 7:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Domincan Republic fights surge in dengue -
Bummer: New Mexico faces medical marijuana shortage
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 7:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
State's small number of providers can't grow enough to meet demand -
Looking for medical marijuana in NM? Get in line
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 6:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Looking for medical marijuana in NM? Get in line -
Doctor, ex-deputy want new methadone clinic in Ky.
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 6:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctor, ex-deputy want new methadone clinic in Ky. -
Which painkiller works best for children?
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 5:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ibuprofen beats two other drugs in providing relief, study finds -
Family meals, vegetables may keep kids trim
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 5:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Family meals, vegetables may keep kids trim -
Nurses rally outside home of GOP nominee Whitman
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nurses rally outside home of GOP nominee Whitman -
Smokers paying extra for health insurance
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More employers requiring tobacco users to pay higher premiums -
Autism screening urged for toddlers by age 2
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pediatricians group says early therapy can lessen disorder's severity -
Diabetics risking life and limb amid recession
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients increasingly cutting back on insulin and medical care, report finds -
Puppy love -- it's better than you think
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 3:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pets trigger our 'feel good' hormones, research suggests -
Many Americans shun sunscreen, poll finds
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Just one-fifth slather it on most days before going outside in the summer -
'Gluten-free' foods may be contaminated
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 12:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Gluten-free' foods may be contaminated -
FDA staff question Roche drug breast cancer data
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA staff question Roche drug breast cancer data -
3 Congress members accuse US of funding Kenya vote
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 11:20am CDT by msnbc.com health
3 Congress members accuse US of funding Kenya vote -
Consistent condom use may cut men's HPV risk
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 10:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study finds lower rates among guys who'd had more than one partner in the past 3 months -
Unpopular high school girls gain more weight
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 10:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Teens view of social status has health consequences, study finds -
Aurora puts pot shop ban to voters
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 10:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Aurora puts pot shop ban to voters -
Play yard tents recalled after child's death
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 10:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Toddler's neck became trapped; 20,000 kits affected by recall -
Sniffing insulin may help ease Alzheimer's
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Squirting spray up the noses of patients improved their memory, study shows -
Will digital medical records save your life?
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 8:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
The push is on to convert by 2014. How you can protect yourself until then -
You really can eat more and weigh less
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 7:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Don't give up all your favorites, but try foods with less 'density' -
AIDS among Latinos on the rise
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 4:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Hispanics in U.S. face unique obstacles to diagnosis and treatment -
Want to celebrate 100?
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 1:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Live smarter and you can live to be older -
Eye blinks might detect fetal alcohol syndrome
Posted: July 16th, 2010, 12:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
Impaired blinking could be a sign of the disorder, even when kids look OK -
Planned Parenthood challenges law requiring mental health screening for women seeking abortion
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 10:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Planned Parenthood challenges law requiring mental health screening for women seeking abortion -
The fittest and fattest cities
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 9:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The fittest and fattest cities in America in the annual survey by Men's Fitness magazine, with cities in order of ranking, and 2005 rankings in parentheses. An asterisk (*) denotes that last year's ranking was on the opposite list:Â -
Pa. woman finds kidney donor on Facebook
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 8:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Pa. woman finds kidney donor on Facebook -
Two-step vaccine may offer 'universal' flu jab
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Team of researchers already testing the new shot in people -
Do you get enough vitamin B-12?
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Adults over 50 may have problems absorbing it, new research shows -
Snack attack: Schools try to get the junk out
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But replacing sugary sodas and snacks with nutritious items is tough -
Got a drinking problem? Try kudzu
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Herb may be effective in reducing alcohol intake -
Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 6:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif may dump 'state rock' that contains asbestos -
6 natural cures that actually work
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 6:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Relieve headaches, back pain and more — without drugs -
Hannemann wants to test homeless treatment plan
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 5:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Hannemann wants to test homeless treatment plan -
Shelters filling up as Gulf pet owners struggle
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Many given up by fishermen, others whose incomes were cut off by spill -
Prescription drug abuse skyrocketing
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
400 percent rise in those admitted for treatment, government study says -
FDA panel to weigh in on weight-loss pill
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 11:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Qnexa helps people shed pounds, but what are its safety risks? -
Would you try to avoid going to the hospital in July or on a weekend?
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Or do you just take your chances? -
'July effect' is real, new study shows
Posted: July 15th, 2010, 7:17am CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
If you’ve made it halfway through July without being hospitalized, and avoided the ICU on a weekend, consider yourself lucky. -
Doctors denounce abstinence-only education
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 10:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Teens need access to birth control, pediatrician group says -
Report: Amputations without anesthesia in NKorea
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 9:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Report: Amputations without anesthesia in NKorea -
Larimer County eyeing pot stores without permits
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 9:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Larimer County eyeing pot stores without permits -
NC's Blue Cross wants 20 percent cut on overhead
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 9:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NC's Blue Cross wants 20 percent cut on overhead -
State concludes facility responsible for death
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 8:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
State concludes facility responsible for death -
Jail for Ohio woman who gave kids sleep supplement
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 8:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Jail for Ohio woman who gave kids sleep supplement -
Questions over abortion in new federal health plan
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Questions over abortion in new federal health plan -
Walking disaster? Why some are accident prone
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The more distracted and stressed we are, the harder we fall, research says -
Cheney recuperating from heart surgery
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cheney recuperating from heart surgery -
Mylan gets FDA approval for generic arthritis drug
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mylan gets FDA approval for generic arthritis drug -
Q&A: Why is Avandia staying on the market?
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
What you need to know about the popular diabetes drug -
Instant view: U.S. advisers say keep Glaxo's Avandia on market
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Instant view: U.S. advisers say keep Glaxo's Avandia on market -
Healthcare overhaul mandates free preventive care
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 4:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Healthcare overhaul mandates free preventive care -
Majority of federal health experts vote to keep controversial diabetes pill Avandia on market
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 4:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Majority of federal health experts vote to keep controversial diabetes pill Avandia on market -
Timeline: History of Avandia
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Timeline: History of Avandia -
Former Vice President Cheney says he underwent heart surgery last week and is recuperating
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Former Vice President Cheney says he underwent heart surgery last week and is recuperating -
82,000 drop-side cribs recalled by Pottery Barn
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Government proposes rules to ban the cribs, says they pose suffocation risk -
J&J to unveil plan to fix Tylenol quality problems
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 3:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
J&J to unveil plan to fix Tylenol quality problems -
Federal Way officer's widow fighting for benefits
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 2:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal Way officer's widow fighting for benefits -
More weight may equal less brainpower
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 12:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Link found between piling on pounds and mental decline -
Crucial vote nears on diabetes drug
Posted: July 14th, 2010, 11:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA advisors split on Avandia's heart attack risks -
Pinpoint surgery can stop epileptic seizures
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 8:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kids going under knife at younger age, but treatment underused in adults -
More U.S. women having unwanted babies
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 7:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Reason behind increase remains unclear, federal researchers say -
Alzheimer's advances show need for better drugs
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 7:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Alzheimer's advances show need for better drugs -
Updated Alzheimer's guidelines add very early stage
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 7:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Updated Alzheimer's guidelines add very early stage -
More than 1,000 exposed to dengue in Florida
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 6:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts say the deadly infection is heading north in the U.S. -
Fighting flab
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 5:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fighting flab -
NH man accused of lying about transplant
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 4:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NH man accused of lying about transplant -
UN: HIV among young people going down in Africa
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 4:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UN: HIV among young people going down in Africa -
UN: HIV among young people going down in Africa
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 3:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
UN: HIV among young people going down in Africa -
Diabetes pill controversy shows rift in FDA
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Agency's scientists divided over whether to pull Avandia off the market -
Many docs don't report on addicted colleagues
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 3:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Survey: 17 percent know of an impaired, incompetent doctor at work -
2 nurses suspended from Sunrise Hospital in Vegas
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 2:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
2 nurses suspended from Sunrise Hospital in Vegas -
Digital medical records get 5-year deadline
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Next year, docs' offices, hospitals can get federal money to help with cost -
Young, obese men face higher death risk
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 1:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Those who were morbidly fat before age 20 died earlier, Danish study finds -
First lady emphasizes health, not weight, to her daughters
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 1:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First lady emphasizes health, not weight, to her daughters -
Who controls childbirth — expectant moms or doctors?
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 7:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
A movement says women should and that doctors are going about it all wrong -
Fruits, veggies key to eating more, weighing less
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 5:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study suggests dieters cut calorie density rather than portions -
Former Neb. senator fighting immigration policies
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 5:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
Former Neb. senator fighting immigration policies -
Are you satisfied with your life?
Posted: July 13th, 2010, 4:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Below are five statements with which you may agree or disagree. Please be open and honest in your response. -
New strategy for fighting HIV infections and AIDS
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New strategy for fighting HIV infections and AIDS -
Viagra-popping seniors lead the pack for STDs
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Viagra-popping seniors lead the pack for STDs -
Saying goodbye to a pet: Rituals and memories
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Knowing when it's time to let go and how to honor a beloved animal -
MRI best for diagnosing stroke
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 7:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New guidelines say it's better than CT scan -
Want to be healthy? Exercise for 2 hours a week
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 6:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First federal guidelines set minimum amount of activity adults need -
Higher vitamin E intake tied to lower dementia risk
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 6:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Higher vitamin E intake tied to lower dementia risk -
Anti-clotting drug Coumadin recalled
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Active ingredient may vary in the eight lots being recalled, drug maker says -
Study shows obesity rates still rising
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study shows obesity rates still rising -
First lady touts childhood obesity initiative
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
First lady touts childhood obesity initiative -
Clubs, bingo parlors challenge Kan. smoking ban
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Clubs, bingo parlors challenge Kan. smoking ban -
Scientists decode brain farts
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Up to 30 seconds before your goof, the brain starts acting abnormally -
Guacamole, salsa linked to food poisoning
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 1:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
CDC: Nearly 1 out of 25 foodborne illnesses caused by contaminated dips -
Lawmakers zero in on medical marijuana fixes
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawmakers zero in on medical marijuana fixes -
Guacamole, salsa linked to food poisoning
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 12:53pm CDT by JoNel Aleccia, msnbc.com health writer
Better put down that tortilla chip. -
FDA to review first of 3 new weight loss drugs
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 10:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Once-a-day pill Qnexa showed best weight loss, but also most side effects -
1 in 5 returning troops may have brain injury
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 10:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
Many do not know symptoms can be treated, U.S. Army officials said -
Dog bites can leave kids with emotional scars too
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 9:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
Dog bites can leave kids with emotional scars too -
Better at predicting Alzheimer's. Now what?
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Advances show need for better drugs to prevent mind-wasting disease -
Being a perfectionist can take toll on health
Posted: July 12th, 2010, 8:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
When it comes to your body, the trait can bring profits and peril -
Earthquake victim helps Haitian recovery effort
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 5:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Earthquake victim helps Haitian recovery effort -
Doctors threaten to pull out of Texas Medicaid
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors threaten to pull out of Texas Medicaid -
Doctors not fans of Tom Cruise's baby gift
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 4:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Sonogram machines aren't meant for living rooms, experts say -
Advocates push medical marijuana to treat PTSD
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 3:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Advocates push medical marijuana to treat PTSD -
'Magic mint' triggers cosmic, and legal, high
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 2:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Psychoactive plant called Salvia takes users on a heady ride -
Probe sought into alcohol-energy drinks promotion
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 12:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Senator says colorful cans of Joose, Four Loko, aim at underage market -
Profiles of exposure: Health care workers share lessons
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 12:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Profiles of exposure: Health care workers share lessons -
Teen fugitive "donates" to veterinary clinic
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 10:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Teen fugitive "donates" to veterinary clinic -
Eat for a killer immunity
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 10:03am CDT by msnbc.com health
9 foods to help you win the cold war -
Dozens of Mass. firefighters face EMT suspensions
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 9:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Dozens of Mass. firefighters face EMT suspensions -
Haiti recovery bogged down 6 months after quake
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 7:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Haiti recovery bogged down 6 months after quake -
Ind. psychiatric hospitals to lose 500-plus jobs
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 5:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ind. psychiatric hospitals to lose 500-plus jobs -
Hate veggies? 9 ways to sneak them into meals
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 5:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
75 percent of us don't get enough, here's how to fool yourself into more -
Vote: Mandatory retirement age for surgeons?
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 5:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Vote: Mandatory retirement age for surgeons? -
Mental health a growing concern after Gulf spill
Posted: July 11th, 2010, 1:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mental health a growing concern after Gulf spill -
NM licenses 6 more medical marijuana producers
Posted: July 10th, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NM licenses 6 more medical marijuana producers -
Mont. advocacy group shuts down cannabis caravans
Posted: July 10th, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mont. advocacy group shuts down cannabis caravans -
Adams Co. looks at inmate health care
Posted: July 10th, 2010, 8:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Adams Co. looks at inmate health care -
State euthanizes 50 geese from Rapid City lake
Posted: July 10th, 2010, 8:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
State euthanizes 50 geese from Rapid City lake -
Preparation is key in caring for aging parents
Posted: July 10th, 2010, 7:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
It's best to talk about important papers, finances before a crisis strikes -
Obama says country must help vets with PTSD
Posted: July 10th, 2010, 5:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama says country must help vets with PTSD -
The sex doctors will see you now
Posted: July 10th, 2010, 4:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
Staff at new, specialized center combines expertise to treat dysfunctions -
Vote: Do you think boys should be circumcised?
Posted: July 10th, 2010, 3:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
Vote: Do you think boys should be circumcised? -
Stimulus funds part of anti-smoking effort
Posted: July 10th, 2010, 1:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Stimulus funds part of anti-smoking effort -
What's the perfect position for pleasure?
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 11:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The scoop on which sexual maneuvers will rock your world -
How much sex is too much?
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Voice your views -
US military deaths in Afghan region at 1,079
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US military deaths in Afghan region at 1,079 -
How did having cancer change you?
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
How did having cancer change you? -
Lifesaving cancer drugs may put workers' lives at risk
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chemo could have a hidden deadly toll on pharmacists, nurses -
Baby talk knows no language barriers
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 8:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
People from different culture recognize the vocal cues of 'motherese' -
Nutritional value of fruits, veggies is dwindling
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chemicals that speed growth may impair ability to absorb soil's nutrients -
3 chosen to dispense medical marijuana in Maine
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
3 chosen to dispense medical marijuana in Maine -
US childlessness is up, but racial gaps narrowing
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 2:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US childlessness is up, but racial gaps narrowing -
Scientists to test first arthritis vaccine
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 1:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Technique would use patients' own blood cells to prevent joint condition -
New rules could make eggs safer
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 12:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More testing for salmonella may prevent thousands of illnesses -
When sex toys turn green — for health, that is
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 10:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Concern about effects of common chemical leads consumers to seek options -
FDA targets diabetes pill for death risk
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 9:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Review may mean once popular Avandia could be pulled from market -
7 tricks to suppress your appetite
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 8:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gobble up grapefruit, nibble on nuts and chew on gum -
China finds more milk tainted with deadly melamine
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 8:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
China finds more milk tainted with deadly melamine -
Live vote: Which is your favorite city to take a walk in?
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 7:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Live vote: Which is your favorite city to take a walk in? -
Of mice and men: 10 sex lessons from the wild
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 5:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Animal studies don't always equate to people, but sometimes they really do -
Just one high-fat meal can be bad for arteries
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers saw negative effects just three hours after meal -
New obesity pills try to shed past problems
Posted: July 9th, 2010, 4:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
New obesity pills try to shed past problems -
A pill to make you smarter? Drug grows brain cells
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 10:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A pill to make you smarter? Drug grows brain cells -
Do you have an online sex problem
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 8:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Do you have an online sex problem -
Stretching may offer extended benefits
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 5:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study shows gains in strength and endurance, but best timing still debated -
Veterans with PTSD may soon find getting benefits easier
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 4:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal agency will no longer require veterans to prove what triggered illness -
Fish oil supplements may decrease breast cancer risk
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Anti-inflammatory effects known, but study does not prove cause-and-effect -
Are you your own worst enemy?
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
7 mental roadblocks that undermine your success -
Antibodies found that provide protection against AIDS
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Discovery could lead to development of a vaccine against the deadly virus -
Custom running shoes might not prevent injuries
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 1:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Custom running shoes might not prevent injuries -
NM offers health insurance to high-risk uninsured
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 12:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NM offers health insurance to high-risk uninsured -
New machines offer kidney dialysis at home
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 12:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Portable devices lower health costs, reduce hospitalization time -
Boston police search for escaped mental patient
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 11:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Boston police search for escaped mental patient -
Is your relationship doomed? Test may tell
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 10:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Word association reveals what lovers really think about each other -
Pregnant women more at risk from swine flu
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 10:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
If infection is confirmed, treat promptly with antivirals, officials urge -
Managing stress could help calm a raging gut
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 8:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study links emotional changes to inflammatory bowel disease flare-ups -
Doctors perform face transplant with eyelids
Posted: July 8th, 2010, 7:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
French operation on 35-year-old man with genetic disorder -
Poll: Fewer opportunities seen for minority kids
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Poll: Fewer opportunities seen for minority kids -
Veggie prices likely to rise after plants poisoned
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Veggie prices likely to rise after plants poisoned -
More triple-digit heat brings misery to the East
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 5:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More triple-digit heat brings misery to the East -
Bristol-Myers/AstraZeneca diabetes drug meets goal
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 4:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bristol-Myers/AstraZeneca diabetes drug meets goal -
Lay volunteers can play a key role in diabetes care
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lay volunteers can play a key role in diabetes care -
Baltimore hires food czar to change the way the city eats
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 3:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some neighborhoods are 'food deserts,' with few fresh fruits and vegetables -
Dynavax gets grant for work on new HPV vaccine
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Dynavax gets grant for work on new HPV vaccine -
Perfectionists at risk for postpartum blues
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
New mothers need to be told, 'your best is good enough,' experts say -
Overdose of Tussionex cough medicine can kill
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors may be prescribing more than recommended dose, officials say -
7 secretly healthy foods you should be eating
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 10:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
7 secretly healthy foods you should be eating -
Which celeb has the sexiest back?
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 8:51am CDT by msnbc.com health
Which celeb has the sexiest back? -
Pyro company owner blames firework for injuries
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 8:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
Pyro company owner blames firework for injuries -
Long Beach pursues pot tax ballot measure
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 7:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Long Beach pursues pot tax ballot measure -
Obama bypassing Senate for new Medicare chief
Posted: July 7th, 2010, 4:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
Obama bypassing Senate for new Medicare chief -
WH: Obama filling Medicare post, bypassing Senate
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 8:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
WH: Obama filling Medicare post, bypassing Senate -
Staying safe in extreme heat
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 6:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Excessive heat can be deadly — here's how to protect yourself -
Early pot smoking, depression may be linked
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 5:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Early pot smoking, depression may be linked -
EPA: Clean-air rule would overturn Bush-era plan
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
EPA: Clean-air rule would overturn Bush-era plan -
Portland 'death house' doctor's license suspended
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 5:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Portland 'death house' doctor's license suspended -
Glucosamine no better than placebo for back pain
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 4:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors shouldn't recommend the popular supplement, researchers say -
US yanks license of Mich.-based drug wholesaler
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 4:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
US yanks license of Mich.-based drug wholesaler -
Calif GOP hopeful Fiorina completes surgeries
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 4:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif GOP hopeful Fiorina completes surgeries -
E-mail Smart Fitness
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
E-mail Smart Fitness -
Child's neck size may reveal weight problems
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 3:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Measuring neck circumference may be as accurate as BMI, study suggests -
Colon cancer screenings up, breast rate stalled
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Officials encouraged by rise in testing; more progress needed to save lives -
Task force urges bone-density tests for more women
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Task force urges bone-density tests for more women -
To protect babies, keep car seats in the car
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Almost 9,000 infants go to the ER each year for car seat-related injuries -
Mother's diet, genes may raise birth defect risk
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
High-fat foods can affect embryo development in mice study -
Help coming for uninsured part-time workers, but not yet
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Starting in 2014, health law will offer choice of subsidized insurance plans -
What your hair color says about you
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Blondes have higher risk of melanoma; brunettes have more hair loss; redheads get more action -
Conquering cellulite with exercise
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 9:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
Smart Fitness answers your exercise questions -
Students choose healthier food when given data
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 5:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Posting calories, fat content alters some kids' eating habits, study finds -
Vote: How old were you when you first had sex?
Posted: July 6th, 2010, 2:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Vote: How old were you when you first had sex? -
Vivus says erectile dysfunction drug meets goals
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 10:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Vivus says erectile dysfunction drug meets goals -
Gambia's president claims he has cure for AIDS
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 9:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
'Miracle' concoction of green paste, bitter drink and bananas raises alarm -
Horses dragged driver as he tried to stop rampage
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 7:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Horses dragged driver as he tried to stop rampage -
Is chocolate good for you?
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 7:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Flavanoids in cocoa may protect the heart, but don't overdo it -
Thousands wrongly treated for whooping cough
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 5:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lab test errors led to misdiagnosed cases in several states, officials say -
Study shows teens benefit from later school day
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study shows teens benefit from later school day -
More women urged to get osteoporosis tests
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Guidelines to include younger high-risk postmenopausal women -
Study shows teens benefit from later school day
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 5:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study shows teens benefit from later school day -
5 ways not to get sick on vacation
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 4:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fight germs and avoid weight gain so you come back rested, not stressed -
Swimmers ignore signs at beaches with E. coli
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Swimmers ignore signs at beaches with E. coli -
Two Australians win Nobel Prize in medicine
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 3:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Barry J. Marshall, Robin Warren awarded for work on peptic ulcer disease -
Are they out to get you? Paranoia on the rise
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Irrational fears may be a lot more common than thought, surveys suggest -
VA secretary: St. Louis mistakes 'unacceptable'
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
VA secretary: St. Louis mistakes 'unacceptable' -
Crash halts horses' rampage at Iowa July 4 parade
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Crash halts horses' rampage at Iowa July 4 parade -
Heading out? What to know before you go
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 1:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Avoid your worst vacation ever. Talk to your doc and carry prescriptions -
Nebraska couple grieve for their soldier son
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 11:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
Nebraska couple grieve for their soldier son -
Teen pregnancies tied to viewing sexy TV shows
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 11:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Those who watch racy shows are twice as likely to get pregnant -
5 foods to maximize your muscle power
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 5:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
Want tighter abs or bigger biceps? You need more than a workout program -
Scientists create animals that are part-human
Posted: July 5th, 2010, 12:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Stem cell experiments leading to genetic mixing of species -
Klamath Community College starting nursing program
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 10:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Klamath Community College starting nursing program -
Jobless benefits, training could be lost in Mich.
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Jobless benefits, training could be lost in Mich. -
Premature births blamed for more deaths
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 4:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Much higher percentage of infant mortality than thought, study finds -
Spooked horses take off, injure Iowa parade-goers
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Spooked horses take off, injure Iowa parade-goers -
More women having double mastectomies
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Rising number have both breasts removed, even if cancer only in 1 -
Sex 101: Schools offer couples lessons in love
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 11:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
More people head to the classroom to bone up on bedroom skills -
Psychedelic mushrooms ease OCD symptoms
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 11:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
First study of psilocybin since '70s finds it reduces severe compulsion -
9 condiments that are good for you
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 11:33am CDT by msnbc.com health
Boost your health with a squeeze of this and dash of that -
Arena Pharmaceuticals in deal for obesity drug
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 10:26am CDT by msnbc.com health
Arena Pharmaceuticals in deal for obesity drug -
Moving in slo-mo? 10 ways to pick up your pace
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 10:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
Find out what's fueling your fatigue — and what to do about it -
High court backs Reno hospital in malpractice case
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
High court backs Reno hospital in malpractice case -
How much forgetfulness is too much?
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 8:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Not just losing your keys once, but a pattern of lapses -
Congo: burn survivors recover from tanker blast
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 8:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
Congo: burn survivors recover from tanker blast -
Fructose intake may increase blood pressure risk
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 6:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Fructose intake may increase blood pressure risk -
Hayden considering ban on pot dispensaries
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 4:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Hayden considering ban on pot dispensaries -
Colorado bison meat recalled after link to E. coli
Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 8:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Colorado bison meat recalled after link to E. coli -
Wish you could feel no pain? Think again
Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Life without pain signal is dangerous, report on rare disorder shows -
What men want in the bedroom and beyond
Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 1:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
And what does it mean if a guy checks out other ladies in front of his wife? -
West Nile virus confirmed in Weld County woman
Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 10:03am CDT by msnbc.com health
West Nile virus confirmed in Weld County woman -
Gulf states seeking mental health money from BP
Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 7:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gulf states seeking mental health money from BP -
Older, white women join Kenya's sex tourism
Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 4:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
1 in 5 wealthy female travelers in search of young men, locals estimate -
Autistic man's care renews shocking debate
Posted: July 3rd, 2010, 3:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Many mainstream doctors call electric-shock treatments barbaric -
Are you caught in the stress cycle?
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 9:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Are you caught in the stress cycle? -
12 ways to ward off diabetes
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 8:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
These steps could save you from a lifetime of blood sugar monitoring -
Is a good sweat necessary for a good workout?
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 8:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Plus, what not to wear when exercising and the latest advice on weights -
How to work out at your desk
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 8:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
How to work out at your desk -
Demo planned for car operated by blind motorist
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Demo planned for car operated by blind motorist -
Being a good sports parentÂ
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 4:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Let the kids enjoy the game, experts say -
Two drinks a day help men avoid heart attack
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 4:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Moderate consumption can help raise 'good' cholesterol, study finds -
Your keyboard can give you food poisoning
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Keyboards can be up to five times dirtier than toilet seats, study found -
Correction: Germany right-to-die story
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 3:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Correction: Germany right-to-die story -
Medicare-TennCare billing investigation settled
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medicare-TennCare billing investigation settled -
Colorado to offer coverage to uninsured
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 2:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Colorado to offer coverage to uninsured -
Sleep woes linked to middle-aged pudge
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 1:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
As if you weren't already lying awake worrying -
Pro-anorexia movement has cult-like appeal
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 1:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Experts alarmed by Web sites that promote self-starvation -
Accutane heart, liver risks higher than expected
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 12:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study suggests patients taking acne drug need to be closely monitored -
Doctors amputated her wrong leg
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 9:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
91-year-old Austrian woman lost both limbs after botched operation -
Health law to bring longer ER waits, crowding?
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 8:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. already facing shortage of family physicians, experts say -
Junk-food dieters fake their way to skinny
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 6:43am CDT by msnbc.com health
Diet soda, sugar-free gum keep calories down, but at what cost? -
Health overhaul may mean longer ER waits, crowding
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 6:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Health overhaul may mean longer ER waits, crowding -
Health problems linger for most 9/11 escapees
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 5:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
World Trade Center registry tracking respiratory and psychological issues -
With no Mr. Right in sight, time for plan B
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 4:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
More women are silencing their biological clocks via sperm donation -
10 surprising places where germs lurk
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 3:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
Vacuum cleaners, grocery carts and even lemon slices can harbor bacteria -
Slimming down for your big day
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 3:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Fitness experts answer questions on dieting and exercise for brides-to-be -
Afghan opiate use has doubled in 5 years, UN says
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 2:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
Afghan opiate use has doubled in 5 years, UN says -
Woman takes out ad to sell breast milk
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 1:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
100 oz. for sale because baby refuses bottles, mom doesn't like to waste -
Quiz: Are you an adult with ADHD?
Posted: July 2nd, 2010, 12:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
Quiz: Are you an adult with ADHD? -
Maine egg farm works to show it's caring for hens
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 9:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Maine egg farm works to show it's caring for hens -
Are you a hypochondriac?
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 8:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Are you a hypochondriac? -
Battling the bulge in the burbs
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 7:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Studies examine links between obesity, sprawl -
Frozen with fear? Science tells why
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Researchers seek better understanding of how anxiety rules the brain -
How do you want your cold medicine?
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 6:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Thin strips, freezer pops and throat sprays offer new twist on old products -
Return of a hairy trend
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Return of a hairy trend -
Hundreds of coins foundin French patient's belly
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 3:44pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Necklaces, needles alsodiscovered in 62-year-old man -
7 foods that fight over-40 fat
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Add these smart choices to your diet to boost nutrition and shed pounds -
Cold cereal might beat a hot breakfast
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cold cereal might beat a hot breakfast -
Depressed? Fish oil might help
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Depressed? Fish oil might help -
62-year-old British woman gives birth
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 1:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Boy delivered by Caesarean; mother is oldest in U.K. to have a baby -
Living to 100? Researchers close in on genetic factors
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 1:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Centenarians have a number of genetic variations in common, new study shows -
New meningitis vaccine could stop outbreaks
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New meningitis vaccine could stop outbreaks -
Poverty main cause of obesity problem in South
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 12:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
50 percent in Miss. will be heavy by 2015 if trend continues, expert says -
More kid jewelry recalled due to toxic cadmium
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 11:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Trinkets distributed at doctor and dentist offices over the past 5 years -
Money can buy happiness — or at least one kind
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 9:25am CDT by msnbc.com health
From Togo to Denmark, big bucks bring well-being, global study finds -
Cloning pets: In search of Fluffy 2.0
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 6:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gene banking booms as owners hope to reproduce furry friends -
AP IMPACT: Millions of vaccine doses to be burned
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
AP IMPACT: Millions of vaccine doses to be burned -
Special sex just for the holidays?
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
Her scroogey husband only gives generously on certain occasions -
In Mass., a politically correct casino debate
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 5:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
In Mass., a politically correct casino debate -
Harpers Ferry residents warned about rabid animals
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 4:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Harpers Ferry residents warned about rabid animals -
On fire in the OR: Hundreds are hurt every year
Posted: July 1st, 2010, 1:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Latest data reveal about 600 people are set ablaze during surgery -
Premiums for new "high risk" pool could be steep
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 11:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Premiums for new "high risk" pool could be steep -
LA Coliseum puts halt to raves after teen overdose
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 10:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
LA Coliseum puts halt to raves after teen overdose -
LA Coliseum puts halt to raves after teen overdose
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 9:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
LA Coliseum puts halt to raves after teen overdose -
Calorie-burning drink: Too good to be true?
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Medical experts say Coca-Cola's new tea is no quick fix -
VA: Faulty dental sterilization in St. Louis
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 7:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
VA: Faulty dental sterilization in St. Louis -
Asian study links obesity to cancer
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 6:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Obese participants were 21 percent more likely to die from cancer -
Play moves indoors near NYC after 2 coyote attacks
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 4:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Play moves indoors near NYC after 2 coyote attacks -
When is a drug too risky to stay on the market?
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some are calling for popular diabetes drug Avandia to be withdrawn -
SD County approves marijuana clinic regulations
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 4:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
SD County approves marijuana clinic regulations -
Palin: Health care overhaul to hurt special needs
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Palin: Health care overhaul to hurt special needs -
Reporter gets circumcised to fight AIDS
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Radio program strikes chord in Zambia, where frank talk about HIV is rare -
With bad news, families often don't trust docs
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
With bad news, families often don't trust docs -
Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise -
Jamie Oliver health approach 'doesn't work'
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Raising quality of food at schools doesn't stop child obesity -
Mexico declares end to 14-month swine flu scare
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 11:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mexico declares end to 14-month swine flu scare -
Little miss muffets sought for fear study
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 11:23am CDT by msnbc.com health
Phobia researchers on the hunt for girls, 8-13, who are afraid of spiders -
Mexico declares end to 14-month swine flu scare
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 10:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Mexico declares end to 14-month swine flu scare -
How do others cope with stress? Hear tips
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 10:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
Click below to find out how a policeman, ER doctor, yoga practitioner and monk handle life's anxieties: -
New meningitis vaccine could stop outbreaks
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Just approved shots could prevent epidemics in Africa for the first time -
Which celeb is the hottest mama?
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 9:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
Which celeb is the hottest mama? -
RI officials: More doctors used unapproved IUDs
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:53am CDT by msnbc.com health
RI officials: More doctors used unapproved IUDs -
Sorry, guys: Up to 80 percent of women admit faking it
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Wild noises help boost his ego and speed things up, new sex study finds -
Palin: Health care overhaul to hurt special needs
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Palin: Health care overhaul to hurt special needs -
La. asks BP for $10M for mental health services
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 8:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
La. asks BP for $10M for mental health services -
Blood test could reveal bipolar disorder
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 5:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Method that could diagnose, assess patients also raises ethical question -
Hattiesburg mental health court to be 1st in state
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 2:05am CDT by msnbc.com health
Hattiesburg mental health court to be 1st in state -
Boy who lost cancer fight inspires Gamecocks
Posted: June 30th, 2010, 1:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
Boy who lost cancer fight inspires Gamecocks -
Huntington's in U.K. not as rare as once thought
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Officials announce new plan to drack down number of cases -
Huntington's in U.K. not as rare as once thought
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Officials announce new plan to drack down number of cases -
Lawmakers look at medical marijuana qualifications
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Lawmakers look at medical marijuana qualifications -
Still exercising ... still fat
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
How much does activity really help with weight loss? -
Still exercising ... still fat
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
How much does activity really help with weight loss? -
Pampered pets dress up for Halloween
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Many Americans will celebrate Halloween by dressing their pets up in creative costumes. -
Pampered pets dress up for Halloween
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Many Americans will celebrate Halloween by dressing their pets up in creative costumes. -
Aggressive diabetes treatments don't lower heart disease risk
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But it did help prevent eye, nerve and kidney diseases, researchers said -
Aggressive diabetes treatments don't lower heart disease risk
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But it did help prevent eye, nerve and kidney diseases, researchers said -
Aggressive diabetes treatments don't lower heart disease risk
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
But it did help prevent eye, nerve and kidney diseases, researchers said -
Adult kids feel sting when mom picks favorites
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Adult kids feel sting when mom picks favorites -
Adult kids feel sting when mom picks favorites
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Adult kids feel sting when mom picks favorites -
Some ER doctors call for end to LA Coliseum raves
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some ER doctors call for end to LA Coliseum raves -
Some ER doctors call for end to LA Coliseum raves
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 7:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some ER doctors call for end to LA Coliseum raves -
Turning back the 'creepy old hands' of time
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New procedures plump up bony hands and zap age spots -
Coverage for uninsured in poor health comes with a catch
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some may not be able to afford premiums, and allotted funds may run out -
Immersed in wedding plans, and then cancer
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 4:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
She had the groom, the cake, her perfect dress — and a tumor -
Are you at risk for job burnout?
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 11:47am CDT by msnbc.com health
Take our quiz to gauge your work stress -
Alcohol in pregnancy may harm sons' sperm
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 10:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
Finding may indicate why semen quality better in some countries -
Americans are still getting fatter
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 10:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Obesity rates increased in 28 states, report finds -
Maine first state to ban sale of novelty lighters
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Kids could confuse cute lighters, shaped like cartoons or animals, for toys -
Ill. inmate died in agony while pleading for help
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 9:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
Ill. inmate died in agony while pleading for help -
Australia's 'Dr. Death' linked to 87Â fatalities
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 6:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
Former Kaiser surgeon was highlyrecommended by colleagues in U.S. -
'World's ugliest' dog dies at 14
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 5:03am CDT by msnbc.com health
Purebred 'Sam' became famous for winning ugly dog contests -
Poll: How many steps a day do you take?
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 4:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
Poll: How many steps a day do you take? -
Puffer fish sold as salmon kills 15, sickens 115
Posted: June 29th, 2010, 12:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Deadly meat sold in large quantities in Thailand despite ban, doctor says -
FDA urging limited antibiotics in meat
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 7:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Agency says drugs pose 'serious public health threat' -
Should healthy folks take cholesterol drugs?
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 7:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Heart doctors and patients alike confused after new analysis -
Thousands of Calif nurses punished in other states
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 7:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Thousands of Calif nurses punished in other states -
Leftie baseball pitchers more prone to injury
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 7:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The mechanics of a left-handed pitch puts more stress on the player's arm -
Smoking around kids exacts a high toll: studies
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Smoking around kids exacts a high toll: studies -
Maine city rejects marijuana dispensary moratorium
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Maine city rejects marijuana dispensary moratorium -
Heavy women's miscarriage risk higher after IVF
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 4:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Fat may have harmful effects on lining of uterus, doctors suspect -
New cervical cancer test beats pap smear
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 4:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Study: Screening for protein detects more lesions with fewer false positives -
9 in 10 docs blame lawsuit fears for overtesting
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Defensive medicine is estimated to cost the U.S. billions each year -
Scientists find way to predict timing of menopause
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 3:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists find way to predict timing of menopause -
U.S. experts weigh how to reduce radiation from scans
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 2:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. experts weigh how to reduce radiation from scans -
NH aims to end homelessness among veterans by 2014
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 2:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NH aims to end homelessness among veterans by 2014 -
Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 2:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Chemo can age body up to 10 years; working out helps fight effects -
No more fillings? Gel regenerates teeth
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New technique made cavity disappear in about a month, mice study found -
Data analysis by newspaper details hospital harms
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Data analysis by newspaper details hospital harms -
Owner defends one-eyed kitten photo
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Image draws skepticism; rare disorder may have caused cat's deformity -
FDA urging limited antibiotics in meat
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA urging limited antibiotics in meat -
Are you at risk for cervical cancer?
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 11:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Are you at risk for cervical cancer? -
Should the U.S. keep using polygraphs?
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 11:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
Should the U.S. keep using polygraphs? -
Report: Hawaii has lowest gun death rate in US.
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 10:12am CDT by msnbc.com health
Report: Hawaii has lowest gun death rate in US. -
British couple has 'black-and-white twins' twice
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
One baby is fair with blue eyes like mom while twin has darker skin like dad -
Popular diabetes drug puts heart at risk
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 9:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
FDA will decide whether Avandia should stay on market -
Many Americans overtreated to death
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 8:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients spending trying more last-ditch treatments in final days -
How young is too young for anti-aging procedures?
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 8:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Why do you think teenagers are worrying about aging already? -
Human lab rats loan bodies to science for cash
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 1:06am CDT by msnbc.com health
But those who cheat make each of us part of the experiment -
Feds probe chelation-heart disease study
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
Enrollment halted amid questions about deaths, other risks -
Vote: What scares you most about tanning?
Posted: June 28th, 2010, 12:17am CDT by msnbc.com health
Vote: What scares you most about tanning? -
Stem-cell corneas last up to a decade: study
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Stem-cell corneas last up to a decade: study -
Largest diabetes gene search finds 12 new links
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 9:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Largest diabetes gene search finds 12 new links -
Ill. inmate died in agony while pleading for help
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 8:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ill. inmate died in agony while pleading for help -
Light-zapped mushrooms filled with vitamin D
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 7:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bringing 'shrooms out of the dark packs them with sunshine nutrient -
Ageless Living: It's never too late - or too soon - to start
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 7:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ageless Living: It's never too late - or too soon - to start -
Be well, be healthy: 7 days to a fitter family
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 4:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Be well, be healthy: 7 days to a fitter family -
Kylie Minogue sells halter dress for AIDS charity
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 1:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kylie Minogue sells halter dress for AIDS charity -
3 Burmese pythons saved from flooded home in Neb.
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
3 Burmese pythons saved from flooded home in Neb. -
Calif. takes steps to cover medically uninsured
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 1:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Calif. takes steps to cover medically uninsured -
Male birth control pill soon a reality
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 1:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Implants, patches and creams also on the way -
Arsenic water killing 1 in 5 in Bangladesh
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 12:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
WHO calls it 'largest mass poisoning of a population in history' -
3 cleared in Colorado pot-growing probe
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 12:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
3 cleared in Colorado pot-growing probe -
10 sneaky ways to cut 100 calories
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:37am CDT by msnbc.com health
Outsmart your appetite with these simple substitutions -
French youths protest over higher retirement age
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
French youths protest over higher retirement age -
Sleep on it: Dreams help solve day's problems
Posted: June 27th, 2010, 11:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
Slumbering mind is ripe for "out of the box" thinking, experts say -
Which is better?
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 5:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Take our quiz to test your knowledge and learn to make smart food choices -
Mich. Sen. Stabenow: Poison needed to fight carp
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 3:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mich. Sen. Stabenow: Poison needed to fight carp -
Pets abandoned by U.S. troops face death
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Georgia army town struggles to cope with hundreds of strays -
19 brands of dog and cat food recalled
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 2:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Contaminated products containing toxic chemical killed at least 76 dogs -
Nurses union to bring gripes to Whitman's hometown
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 2:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nurses union to bring gripes to Whitman's hometown -
Cancer-fighting supplements: What works?
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 1:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Cancer-fighting supplements: What works? -
Colo. medical marijuana law raising issues
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 12:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Colo. medical marijuana law raising issues -
NH woman on oxygen dies after power cut to home
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 12:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NH woman on oxygen dies after power cut to home -
Hospital plans to offer first uterus transplant
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 11:20am CDT by msnbc.com health
Controversial surgery might allow women without a womb to have children -
Sex does the body good
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 10:22am CDT by msnbc.com health
Regular romps can provide a host of physiological benefits -
High blood sugar in pregnancy puts baby at risk
Posted: June 26th, 2010, 9:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
Obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure can appear later in child's life -
No mouth-to-mouth required in new CPR rules
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 7:54pm CDT by msnbc.com health
In a major change, the American Heart Association said that hands-only CPR - rapid, deep presses on the victim's chest until help arrives - works just as well as standard CPR for most adults. -
Calif. dogs get new leash on life north of border
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 5:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Life after doggy death row was just a three-hour jet ride away for 60 pooches flown to Canada on Friday for adoption north of the border. -
Democrats mulling stand-alone jobless aid
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 4:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The demise of Democrats' jobs-agenda legislation means that unemployment benefits will phase out for more than 200,000 people a week. Governors who had counted on fresh federal aid will now have to consider more budget cuts, tax increases and layoffs of state workers. -
Merck hit with $8 million Fosamax verdict
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 4:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Drugmaker Merck & Co. has been hit with an $8 million jury verdict in the case of a Florida woman who says Merck's osteoporosis drug destroyed her jaw bone and caused significant pain. -
Childlessness is up in the U.S.
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 3:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nearly 1 in 5 American women beyond childbearing years never gave birth as fewer couples, particularly higher-educated whites, view having children as necessary to a good marriage. -
NH woman on oxygen dies after power cut to home
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A woman who needed powered oxygen equipment to breathe died after she did not pay the power bill and a utility shut off her electricity, police said Friday. State officials were investigating whether any regulations were broken. -
LA police probe 2 marijuana dispensary killings
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 2:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Homicide detectives were trying to determine Friday whether deadly attacks on staff at two medical marijuana dispensaries were connected, police said. -
U.S. FDA: no shortage of kids' medicines seen
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 2:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
U.S. health regulators said on Friday they do not expect any shortage of children's pain and allergy medications despite Johnson & Johnson's inability to resume production until at least next year. -
"Jumping genes" make each person unique: study
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Stretches of DNA known as "jumping" genes are far more common than anyone thought, and almost everyone has a unique pattern of them, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday. -
Stymied by GOP, Democrats at loss on jobs agenda
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 12:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The demise of Democrats' jobs-agenda legislation means that unemployment benefits will phase out for more than 200,000 people a week. Governors who had counted on fresh federal aid will now have to consider more budget cuts, tax increases and layoffs of state workers. -
Kellogg recalls 4 cereals for odor, off flavor
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 12:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Kellogg Co. is voluntarily recalling about 28 million boxes of Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks cereals, saying a "waxy" smell and flavor coming from the package liners could make people sick, the company said Friday. -
Tips on healthy eating: Ask Madelyn Fernstrom
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 10:49am CDT by msnbc.com health
Diet & nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom shares nutritional know-how in a live Web chat, Wednesday, June 23 at 11:45 a.m. ET. -
Maimed cat has 9 lives, 2 bionic paws
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 10:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
A cat that had both its back legs severed by a combine harvester can walk again after being fitted with prosthetic limbs in a world-first operation. -
Dog stylists unleash pets' fabulousness
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 9:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
There's a new breed of dog groomer for those who can afford it - dog stylists. Groomers keep dogs clean; stylists make them fabulous. -
Childlessness is up in the U.S.
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 7:59am CDT by msnbc.com health
Nearly 1 in 5 American women beyond childbearing years never gave birth as fewer couples, particularly higher-educated whites, view having children as necessary to a good marriage. -
Obesity surgery should be a family affair
Posted: June 25th, 2010, 7:56am CDT by msnbc.com health
When obesity surgery becomes a family affair, patients have a better shot at becoming the biggest loser, a new study shows. -
Jobless aid measure dying in Senate
Posted: June 24th, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Republicans in the Senate appear likely to kill legislation to provide continued unemployment checks to millions of people and provide states with billions of dollars to avert layoffs. -
No boys allowed! Save cash on a girls' night in
Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Want an excuse to stay in your comfy clothes on a Friday or Saturday night? Women's Health magazine offers four inexpensive ideas that will cover you from food to fun for a grown-up slumber party. -
Hospitals' 'code blue' most deadly at night
Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The graveyard shift at the hospital is the worst time to call code blue, a new study finds. Patients who go into cardiac arrest while in the hospital are more likely to die if it happens after 11 p.m. -
Most Americans consume too much salt
Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A new government report shows that only a small fraction of U.S. adults are meeting strict limits on salt consumption. -
Doctor tied to 68 overdose deaths found guilty
Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A federal jury has found a Kansas doctor and his wife guilty of conspiring to profit from illegally prescribing painkillers to dozens of patients who later died. -
Lab-grown lungs? Scientists making progress
Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
It is an early step toward one day building new lungs: Yale University researchers took apart and regrew a rat's lung, then transplanted it and watched it breathe. -
Stem cells reverse blindness caused by burns
Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Dozens of people who were blinded or otherwise suffered severe eye damage when they were splashed with caustic chemicals had their sight restored with transplants of their own stem cells - a stunning success for the burgeoning cell-therapy field, Italian researchers reported Wedn … -
Jobless aid measure dying in Senate
Posted: June 24th, 2010, 12:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Republicans in the Senate appear likely to kill legislation to provide continued unemployment checks to millions of people and provide states with billions of dollars to avert layoffs. -
Addicted docs put patients in peril
Posted: June 24th, 2010, 8:21am CDT by msnbc.com health
Strung-out doctors and nurses imperil patients' lives every day. So why is no one trying to catch them? -
The hidden cost of heroism
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 8:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than any illness or accident, one killer continues to mystify scientists for its power to make a man self-destruct in seconds - and then make him a legend forever. -
STI risk higher for swingers than prostitutes
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 8:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists studying swingers say they have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections than prostitutes. -
Hamilton having surgery to remove benign tumor
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 7:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Olympic gold medal figure skater Scott Hamilton had successful surgery Wednesday to remove a benign brain tumor. -
Experts: CT scans pose risks, need more regulation
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 6:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
From long-term cancer risks to radiation overdose mistakes, CT scans pose a growing danger to the American public and need more regulation to improve their safety, imaging experts write in a leading medical journal. -
Breast cancer kills more uninsured blacks
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 6:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Underinsured African-American women die more often from breast cancer than underinsured white women, even when treated at the same hospital by the same doctors. -
Stem cells reverse blindness caused by burns
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 5:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Dozens of people who were blinded or otherwise suffered severe eye damage when they were splashed with caustic chemicals had their sight restored with transplants of their own stem cells - a stunning success for the burgeoning cell-therapy field, Italian researchers reported Wedn … -
Stem cells reverse blindness caused by burns
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Dozens of people who were blinded or otherwise suffered severe eye damage when they were splashed with caustic chemicals had their sight restored with transplants of their own stem cells - a stunning success for the burgeoning cell-therapy field, Italian researchers reported Wedn … -
Doctors in training may get shorter shifts
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Patients will be told when they're being treated by rookie doctors, who would get shorter shifts and better supervision under proposed work changes for medical residents. -
35,000 pounds of beef recalled for E.coli fears
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 2:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A Southern California meat distributor has recalled some 35,000 pounds of ground-beef that might be contaminated with E. coli. -
Heavy health burden: Fat but
Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 7:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Folks who have gained weight due to medical conditions or by taking prescribed medications like steroids feel the wrath of a society that values thinness. -
Brain scans read your mind
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Brain scans may be able to predict what you will do better than you can yourself, and might offer a powerful tool for advertisers or health officials seeking to motivate consumers. -
Woman's death calls gene therapy into question
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 10:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Jolee Mohr died three weeks after receiving experimental gene therapy. Now U.S. health officials are investigating the 36-year-old's death, which raises questions about how medical studies are done and how much study volunteers are told of the risks. -
Shellfish poisoning kills 2 in one week
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 8:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A second person from Alaska has died from a suspected case of paralytic shellfish poisoning in less than a week. -
Parents lowball heavy tots' weight
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 8:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Most parents don't realize if their preschool-age child is overweight or obese, a new study suggests. The results show 71 percent of parents with overweight toddlers misperceived their child's weight as being healthy. -
No link seen between cell phone towers, cancer
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 7:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Children who live close to a mobile phone tower don't appear to be at any higher risk of cancer than those who don't live in the neighborhood, a new study says. -
FDA struggles to track foreign drug trials
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 6:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing only a fraction of foreign drug trials, as companies increasingly move drug testing overseas to reduce costs, a report said. -
Woman sues Subway over sickening sandwich
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 6:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A suburban Chicago woman who claims she went to the emergency room after eating a Subway sandwich is suing the restaurant chain following a salmonella outbreak that sickened nearly 100 of its customers across Illinois. -
Botox paralyzes your emotions, too
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 6:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A well-known side effect of Botox is the inability to fully express emotions. Now research reveals another side effect: the inability to fully feel emotions. -
Coffee cuts risk of head, neck cancers
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Coffee might stave off more than just sleep, according to research showing that those who chug a lot of java have a lower rate of head and neck cancers. -
Why some women wear too much perfume
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Women who doll up with too much perfume might not know it because they're depressed. -
Parents lowball heavy tots' weight
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 11:33am CDT by msnbc.com health
Most parents don't realize if their preschool-age child is overweight or obese, a new study suggests. The results show 71 percent of parents with overweight toddlers misperceived their child's weight as being healthy. -
FDA slow to rule on tobacco regulation
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 10:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
A year after a new law put tobacco regulation in the hands of the Food and Drug Administration, one thing is clear: It will likely be years before any of the most aggressive steps to reduce deaths from smoking might happen. -
White House releases 'patients' bill of rights'
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 9:55am CDT by msnbc.com health
Most health insurance plans will soon be barred from turning children down due to pre-existing medical problems, under an enforcement plan the White House announced Tuesday for the new patients' bill of rights. -
Parents lowball heavy tots' weight
Posted: June 22nd, 2010, 7:48am CDT by msnbc.com health
Most parents don't realize if their preschool-age child is overweight or obese, a new study suggests. The results show 71 percent of parents with overweight toddlers misperceived their child's weight as being healthy. -
AP sources: Obama to announce new health benefits
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 9:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
President Barack Obama on Tuesday will announce new health insurance benefits for consumers, marking the first 90 days since he signed landmark legislation to expand coverage. -
Aging of cystic fibrosis: More adults diagnosed
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 6:43pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors always said allergies and asthma were behind Laura Mentch's repeated lung and sinus infections. Only when she turned 50 did she discover the real culprit - cystic fibrosis, a disease notorious for destroying children's lungs. -
UN: Israel needs to move quickly to ease closure
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 5:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Students in this refugee camp study in stifling hot metal shipping containers, and there's no space in the crammed U.N. classrooms for thousands of incoming first graders because Israel's blockade of Gaza has kept out supplies for building schools. -
Neatness a sign of godliness - or compulsion?
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 4:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Call them neat freaks or clutter-phobes. Experts say the desire for neatness runs along a spectrum, from finicky Felix Unger-types to those with a truly life-hampering disorder. -
FDA: Pfizer will pull ineffective leukemia drug
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 3:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal health regulators said Monday that the drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to pull a leukemia drug off the market after a follow-up study showed it failed to slow the disease. -
'Fridge' has hearing loss, but condition improving
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 3:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The brother of former NFL star William Perry says the "Fridge" has some hearing loss but is improving from a condition in which the body's immune system attacks nerves. -
Prices jump for individual insurance premiums
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 3:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
People who buy their own health insurance have been hit lately with premium hikes that far exceed increases in the premiums for employer-sponsored coverage, according to a new survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation. -
Watch out lice, researchers are gunning for you
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 2:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
In their quest to understand how life works, researchers reported Monday they have sequenced the genome of the human body louse. Those findings may offer clues on how to eliminate them. -
Early menopause may raise heart disease risk
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 2:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Women who go through menopause early, before age 46, may have more than twice the risk of having a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event later in life, researchers reported Monday. -
Medical pot can cost child custody
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 12:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nicholas Pouch runs an organic farm and a glassblowing studio on a 20-acre spread in southwest Washington's timber country. Spicy mustard greens, tomatoes and corn sprout in humid greenhouses as chickens and sheep roam nearby. -
Lawsuit fears can lead to overtesting in ERs
Posted: June 21st, 2010, 8:39am CDT by msnbc.com health
Fast decisions on life-and-death cases are the bread and butter of hospital emergency rooms. Nowhere do doctors face greater pressures to overtest and overtreat. -
Feds: No more arrests for pot-smoking patients
Posted: June 19th, 2010, 3:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal drug agents won't pursue pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers in states that allow medical marijuana, under new legal guidelines to be issued Monday by the Obama administration. -
FDA warns of fake generic Tamiflu
Posted: June 18th, 2010, 8:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that some online pharmacies are selling a fake version of the flu treatment Tamiflu that could be dangerous to people who are allergic to penicillin. -
Autism advocates push for coverage, may sue
Posted: June 18th, 2010, 5:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Activists who want Michigan insurers to offer coverage for behavioral therapy for autistic children are considering suing the state's Medicaid program and insurers to force a change. -
Ardea touts good gout drug candidate study results
Posted: June 18th, 2010, 5:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ardea Biosciences Inc. on Friday announced additional positive results from studies of its potential gout and hyperuricemia treatment, RDEA594. -
'Female Viagra' rejected by FDA panel
Posted: June 18th, 2010, 3:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A panel of health experts on Friday rejected the latest offering submitted for federal approval to treat lack of female libido: an antidepressant drug that failed to increase sexual desire in two studies. -
Pot smoking worsens schizophrenia
Posted: June 18th, 2010, 10:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
Marijuana gives people with schizophrenia a quick rush but worsens their psychotic symptoms within a few hours, a new study reveals. -
Sensitive test spots newest HIV infections
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 6:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Standard HIV tests can't identify people very recently infected with the virus, but a more sensitive test can, new research shows. -
Red Cross fined $16M over blood screening
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 5:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal health regulators are fining the American Red Cross $16 million for sloppy screening of donated blood, the latest in a series of violations that have cost the group millions of dollars. -
FDA fines Red Cross for sloppy blood screening
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 5:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal health regulators on Thursday fined the American Red Cross $16 million for sloppy screening of donated blood, the latest in a series of violations that have cost the group millions of dollars. -
Feeling lonely? Rent a friend
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 4:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
In a world where roughly 20 percent of all people - 60 million in the United States alone - say they feel lonely at any given moment, is renting a friend a solution or stopgap? -
FDA panel backs new emergency contraceptive
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 3:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal health experts said Thursday a new type of morning-after contraceptive that works longer than existing drugs is safe and effective. -
Panel OKs five-mornings-after pill
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 2:50pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal health experts say a new type of morning-after pill that works longer than existing products is safe and effective. -
Abuse of prescription drugs on the rise
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 1:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
For the first time, emergency room visits from the abuse of medicines have become as common as those from illegal drugs. -
Sebastian the cat gets a gold grill
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 1:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
This cool cat has traded in his catnip for some bling. Sebastian, a 1-year-old Persian with long black hair, sports gold crowns on his two bottom canines, which grew sticking out from his lips in an underbite similar to a bulldog's. -
Dad, it's your turn to cook dinner
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 9:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
Dads, it's almost your day. But while you enjoy the homemade cards, ties and gadgets from your loved ones, think about giving something back to the family. Cook more. -
Leash cats? City sparks hissing match
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 9:00am CDT by msnbc.com health
A clause in a city law that requires cats to be on leashes has sparked a hissing match among fans of free-roaming felines. -
Group says teach sex ed to 5-year-olds
Posted: June 17th, 2010, 8:11am CDT by msnbc.com health
Sex education should be taught to children from the age of five to give them the skills and confidence to delay sexual intimacy until they are ready, a British health watchdog said on Thursday. -
Quitting smoking may stub out stress
Posted: June 16th, 2010, 10:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
Smokers often say they need a cigarette to calm their nerves, but a new study suggests that after a person kicks the habit, chronic stress levels may go down. -
FDA questions how well 'female Viagra' works
Posted: June 16th, 2010, 8:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal health experts meet this week to review the first pill designed to boost the female sex drive, more than a decade after Pfizer's drug Viagra sparked the search for a female counterpart. -
America's addicts are graying
Posted: June 16th, 2010, 7:44am CDT by msnbc.com health
The proportion of people admitted to treatment for drug abuse who are aged 50 or over nearly doubled between 1992 and 2008, a new government study says. -
Study explores teenage boys' huge appetites
Posted: June 16th, 2010, 6:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Parents of teenage boys now have evidence to back up the claim they could be eaten out of house and home with a U.S. study finding 14-17 year-old boys will eat a lunch of 2,000 calories given the chance. -
Being obese raises the risk of sexual problems
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 7:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists say being fat can be bad for the bedroom, especially if you're a woman. -
Recall tied to moldy-smelling Tylenol expands
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 7:22pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Johnson & Johnson is expanding a months-old recall of certain over-the-counter medicines due to complaints about a moldy smell that can cause nausea and sickness. -
Why some smokers avoid lung cancer
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 6:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Smokers who have higher levels of vitamin B6 and certain essential proteins in their blood have a lower risk of getting lung cancer than those deficient in these nutrients, according to study by cancer specialists. -
Heavy women, but not men, lack sex partners
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 6:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
In a new study, European researchers found obese women had more trouble finding a sexual partner than their normal-weight counterparts, though the same wasn't true for obese men, and were four times as likely to have an unplanned pregnancy. -
Drug-resistant bugs on rise globally: report
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 4:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The World Health Organization, governments and nonprofit groups are saving lives by distributing drugs to developing countries, but they are not paying enough attention to the dangers of drug-resistant bugs, according to a report released on Tuesday. -
More couples seeking kinder, gentler divorces
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 4:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Collaborative divorce. The term sounds like an oxymoron in a culture steeped in high-cost, high-conflict breakups. -
FDA to post safety issues online for new drugs
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 4:07pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors and patients will be able to get more information about the risks of the latest drugs as federal health regulators begin posting their safety reviews online. Some side effects only show up after millions have taken the medication. -
Iraqi conjoined twins to undergo surgery
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 3:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Iraqi conjoined twins were to be flown in coming days to Saudi Arabia to undergo separation surgery after the Saudi king offered to pay for the operation, officials said Tuesday. -
Pain clinic doctor tied to 68 deaths
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 2:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The high number of patient deaths at their clinic should have alerted a Kansas doctor and his wife that their policies, practices and prescriptions were deadly, a federal prosecutor told jurors Tuesday. -
New diet guidelines should slash salt intake
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 11:24am CDT by msnbc.com health
An advisory panel is encouraging the government to recommend that Americans reduce their salt intake - even though they acknowledge that it won't be easy. -
Man who cut off his own arm ready to talk
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 9:02am CDT by msnbc.com health
Jonathan Metz is recovering well from surgeries after he tried to amputate his own arm when it became lodged in his furnace. -
Woman received lungs of a 30-year smoker
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 8:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
The family of a 28-year-old British woman who unknowingly received a lung transplant from a smoker says she would have been "horrified" and have lodged a complaint. -
Some early cancer overtreated; few want to wait
Posted: June 15th, 2010, 7:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
It is an unthinkable notion for a generation raised on the message that early cancer detection saves lives, but specialists say more tumors actually are being found too early - raising hard questions about how aggressively to treat them. -
Exercising etiquette: Don't be a gym diva
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Heading to the gym to blow off some steam? Good idea, as long as you don't take out your stress on everyone around you. -
Fifth of Oregon doctors plan to retire in 5 years
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A statewide survey indicates that more than a fifth of Oregon doctors plan to retire in the next five years. -
Cheap drug could save tens of thousands
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 6:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A cheap drug that can stop bleeding in recently injured accident patients could potentially save the lives of tens of thousands worldwide, a new study says. -
Sifting through the facts about whole grains
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 5:59pm CDT by msnbc.com health
What does "cracked wheat" mean? Is your cereal really the best source of fiber? Nutritionist Joy Bauer breaks down the food labels. -
Brain scans confirm role of Alzheimer's genes
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A study of brain scans has confirmed the role of several genes linked with Alzheimer's disease, and turned up two others that are worth exploring, U.S. researchers said. -
Overtreated: Surgery too often fails for back pain
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 2:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
"Why did they cut you?" -
1 in 5 health insurance claims wrongly handled
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 1:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The nation's largest doctors' group says medical claims incorrectly processed by commercial health insurers often leave physicians shortchanged. -
Can birth control now impact pregnancy later?
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 11:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Dr. Judith Reichman on whether the Pill will damage your chances at future fertility. -
Human Genome Sciences seeks lupus drug approval
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 11:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Human Genome Sciences Inc. said Thursday it filed for regulatory clearance of its lupus treatment candidate Benlysta. -
Pregnancy may trigger OCD symptoms
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 10:31am CDT by msnbc.com health
A new study adds to evidence that pregnancy may worsen or bring on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder in some women -- suggesting, researchers say, that certain cases of the disorder involve abnormal responses to hormonal changes. -
Millions of cancer survivors delay care
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 9:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Millions of cancer survivors have put off getting medical care because they couldn't afford it, according to a new study. -
Biggest radiation threat is due to medical scans
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 8:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
We fret about airport scanners, power lines, cell phones and even microwaves. It's true that we get too much radiation. But it's not from those sources - it's from too many medical tests. -
Buying narcotics online easy, but risky
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 6:34am CDT by msnbc.com health
Narcotics are easily purchased over the Internet from U.S. pharmacies with no prescription, congressional investigators maintained at a Senate hearing on the dangers of buying medications online. -
McNamee claims Clemens' foundation paid for drugs
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 2:42am CDT by msnbc.com health
Brian McNamee told federal investigators that Roger Clemens' nonprofit organization paid him for his training services, including providing the seven-time Cy Young Award winner with performance-enhancing drugs, the New York Times reported on its website Sunday night. -
Woman wants to be world's fattest
Posted: June 14th, 2010, 12:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
A New Jersey woman is waging a campaign to become the world's heaviest living woman, admitting that she is as hungry for attention as she is for calorie-rich food. Donna Simpson, 42, weighs more than 600 pounds and aims to reach 1,000 pounds. -
My boyfriend has herpes. What should I do?
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 9:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Herpes is such a sneaky virus, says Dr. Judith Reichman, that avoiding sex during outbreaks won't do much to avert infection. -
Popular blood pressure pills linked to cancer
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 9:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Some of the world's most popular blood pressure pills may slightly increase your risk of getting cancer, but doctors say it's too soon to ditch the drugs, according to new research. -
US senator urges release of sunscreen chemical data
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 8:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A U.S. senator Sunday called on the FDA to reveal findings on a possible link between a chemical found in most sunscreens and skin cancer. -
Reality TV proves meaner than fiction
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 5:41pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Reality shows such as "American Idol" and "Apprentice" have almost no physical violence, but a new study suggests their rampant displays of name-calling and snarky gossiping still make for a much meaner TV-viewing experience compared with watching fictional TV shows. -
Genes linked to testicular cancer found
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 5:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
British scientists have found three new genetic risk factors for testicular cancer, the most common form of the disease in young men, and say their findings should aid efforts for better treatments and earlier diagnosis. -
Panel says candidate Paul not board certified
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 3:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The national panel that approves doctors as board certified said U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul isn't on the list, even though he has campaigned as holding the endorsement. -
Is Obama really an ex-smoker?
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 12:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
President Barack Obama telephoned Philippine President-elect Benigno Aquino to pass on his congratulations -- and offer advice on how to quit smoking. -
Defect risk higher for assisted fertility babies
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 11:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Babies born to couples who had fertility treatment have a greater risk of birth abnormalities and doctors should be prepared to warn potential parents about these risks, French scientists said on Sunday. -
Sebelius stumps for anti-childhood obesity plan
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 11:41am CDT by msnbc.com health
The Obama administration is calling on mayors to help in the fight against childhood obesity because the effort won't work if communities don't engage in it, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told a conference Friday. -
Two-faced kitten has rare condition
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 11:09am CDT by msnbc.com health
The kitten born with two faces in Charleston was given a 50 percent chance of survival by an area veterinarian. -
Reality TV proves meaner than fiction
Posted: June 13th, 2010, 10:58am CDT by msnbc.com health
Reality shows such as "American Idol" and "Apprentice" have almost no physical violence, but a new study suggests their rampant displays of name-calling and snarky gossiping still make for a much meaner TV-viewing experience compared with watching fictional TV shows. -
10 years on, human gene map yields few cures
Posted: June 12th, 2010, 8:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NYT: Ten years after President Bill Clinton announced that the first draft of the human genome was complete, medicine has yet to see any large part of the promised benefits. -
RI releases details of marijuana store applicants
Posted: June 12th, 2010, 4:02pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The 15 applicants looking to open the state's first medical marijuana store are affiliated with a retired police chief, a longtime educator and a former state auditor general. -
CA teen sailor healthy, weary after 3 days adrift
Posted: June 12th, 2010, 1:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A California teenager who spent three days adrift on the turbulent Indian Ocean described her ordeal as "crazy" as she started a long journey home aboard a French fishing boat that rescued her Saturday from her crippled sailboat. -
Can nipple piercing be dangerous?
Posted: June 12th, 2010, 12:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
TODAY contributor Dr. Judith Reichman advises a worried parent about her daughter, who had the procedure without her mother's knowledge. -
Okla. woman dies of injuries from May tornado
Posted: June 12th, 2010, 8:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
The family of a Harrah woman who was hurt in the May 10 tornado outbreak says she has died of complications from her injuries. -
Obama and GOP bicker over doctors' Medicare pay
Posted: June 12th, 2010, 7:18am CDT by msnbc.com health
President Barack Obama is asking Republican lawmakers to approve billions of dollars in new spending to avert a scheduled 21 percent cut in payments to doctors who treat Medicare patients. -
Fit for good: Try Joy's LIFE diet
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 11:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nutritionist Joy Bauer shares a weight-loss plan that's a lifestyle change, not just a diet. In her new book, "Joy's LIFE Diet," she gives step-by-step instructions on how to shed pounds and keep weight off for good. -
19 slain at Mexico rehab clinic, 20 in second city
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
At least 30 gunmen burst into a drug rehabilitation center in a Mexican border state capital and opened fire, killing 19 men and wounding four people, police said. Gunmen also killed 20 people in another drug-plagued northern city. -
3 more E. coli cases linked to raw milk in Minn.
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 8:05pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Minnesota health officials say the number of E. coli cases linked to raw milk or other dairy products from a Gibbon farm has grown to eight. -
Birth complications more common at night
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 7:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Picking the time of day to give birth may not be a choice very many women can make, but it could influence her chances of a smooth delivery, new research shows. -
Five-mornings-after pill coming soon?
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 6:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A French drug company is hoping to offer American women something their European counterparts already have: a pill that works long after "the morning after." -
A detox diet that isn't crazy
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 4:58pm CDT by msnbc.com health
As nice as it is to think you can simply flush fat away by drinking so much liquid you spend half your day in the bathroom, the reality is that some of these diets may be bad to swallow. -
Health overhaul to force changes in employer plans
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 4:45pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Over and over in the health care debate, President Barack Obama said people who like their current coverage would be able to keep it. -
19 fatally shot at drug rehab center in Mexico
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 4:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
At least 30 gunmen burst into a drug rehabilitation center in a Mexican border state capital and opened fire, killing 19 men and wounding several others, police said. -
Insurer sues Pfizer for paying kickbacks to docs
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 3:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A Texas health insurance company is suing Pfizer Inc. saying the drug maker deceptively marketed three of its top-selling drugs, illegally encouraging doctors to prescribe them for non-approved uses and paying kickbacks to doctors. -
FDA looks into blood pressure med death risk
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 2:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is looking into whether Daiichi Sankyo's blood pressure medicine Benicar increases the risk of heart-related death, although the agency said it still believes the benefits of the drug outweigh its potential risks. -
Circumcise Me examines Jewish conversions
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 2:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
With his long beard, side curls, black hat, coat and trousers trailing white tsitsit strings, Yisrael Campell looks like any other Orthodox Jew. -
Ban peanuts on planes? It's not nutty to allergics
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 2:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal regulators are considering a snack attack on the nation's airlines that would restrict or even completely ban serving peanuts on commercial flights. -
Moms to get more care under new health law
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 2:06pm CDT by msnbc.com health
By the time women reach 44 years old, roughly 85 percent have given birth. Yet health insurance coverage and support services to keep mothers and babies healthy are often seriously deficient. -
Infected organs pose deadly transplant risk
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 12:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
George Boucher died after receiving a kidney that was infected with a rare virus from the donor's pet hamster. Though unusual and shocking, such cases are examples of a small but growing number of diseases passed on through donor organs. -
Drug companies share Alzheimer's research
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 11:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
In an unusual step, a dozen competing drug companies have agreed to share data on thousands of Alzheimer's patients in hopes that the extra information will spark new ideas for treatments. -
19 fatally shot at drug rehab center in Mexico
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 10:36am CDT by msnbc.com health
At least 30 gunmen burst into a drug rehabilitation center in a Mexican border state capital and opened fire, killing 19 men and wounding several others, police said. -
Infected organs pose deadly transplant risk
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 7:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
George Boucher died after receiving a kidney that was infected with a rare virus from the donor's pet hamster. Though unusual and shocking, such cases are examples of a small but growing number of diseases passed on through donor organs. -
Ouch! Readers react to circumcision debate
Posted: June 11th, 2010, 12:38am CDT by msnbc.com health
The whole issue of male circumcision sure is a touchy one. Scores of readers responded to our story about the circumcision debate. -
Arizona woman gives birth to sextuplets
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 9:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A 32-year-old woman gave birth to sextuplets Monday, hospital officials said. Jenny Masche gave birth by Caesarean section at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in central Phoenix to three boys and three girls, officials said. -
How some people stay thin in a fat world
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 7:35pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Scientists are finding genetics and environment are important factors in staying thing in a world that's getting more obese. -
Italian saint likely died of heart defect
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 7:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
For thousands of Catholics, the 13th-century Italian Saint Rose of Viterbo had miraculous powers that allowed her to raise someone from the dead and survive the flames of a burning pyre. -
12,000 Minnesota nurses launch 1-day walkout
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 7:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 12,000 nurses walked off the job Thursday for a one-day strike at 14 Minnesota hospitals, a show of force being watched by many across the country as a test of how fiercely a new national nurses' union can flex its muscle. -
Schweitzer says change needed for marijuana law
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 6:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Thursday that legalization of medical marijuana has not worked out as voters planned and that the state needs a legislative fix. -
Pregnancy may trigger OCD symptoms
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 6:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A new study adds to evidence that pregnancy may worsen or bring on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder in some women -- suggesting, researchers say, that certain cases of the disorder involve abnormal responses to hormonal changes. -
New device may underestimate blood pressure
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 5:40pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Automated blood pressure measuring devices are replacing old-fashioned mercury manometers in doctor's offices and clinics around the world. But newer isn't necessarily better. -
First pill for multiple sclerosis safe, effective
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 5:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal health experts said a first-of-a-kind multiple sclerosis drug from Novartis is safe and effective for controlling tremors, concentration problems and other symptoms of the debilitating disease. -
Search for gold brings death in Nigeria
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 5:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
After 160 Nigerians died and hundreds more were ailing, blood tests revealed the killer: Lead unearthed by villagers digging for gold. -
Pregnancy may trigger or worsen OCD symptoms
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 4:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study adds to evidence that pregnancy may worsen or bring on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder in some women -- suggesting, researchers say, that certain cases of the disorder involve abnormal responses to hormonal changes. -
Gold, and lead, bring illness and death in Nigeria
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 3:51pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Mound after tiny mound of red clay earth dots the cemetery on the outskirts of this impoverished Nigerian village where grieving parents come to pray. -
Stop texting, Dad! I'm talking to you
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 2:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Much of the concern about cellphones and instant messaging and Twitter has been focused on how children who incessantly use the technology are affected by it. -
Scott leading McCollum in GOP governor's primary
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Naples millionaire businessman Rick Scott has surged into a double-digit lead over Attorney General Bill McCollum in their race for the Republican nomination for governor, a poll released Thursday shows. -
Ikea recalls 3 million window shades
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 2:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Ikea is recalling 3.36 million window blinds and shades after a child nearly strangled on a cord. -
FDA panel says Novartis sclerosis drug works
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 2:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal health experts say a first-of-a-kind multiple sclerosis drug from Novartis is effective at controlling tremors, concentration problems and other symptoms of the debilitating disease. -
12,000 Minnesota nurses launch 1-day walkout
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 1:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 12,000 nurses launched a one-day strike Thursday at 14 Minnesota hospitals in a dispute over nurse-patient ratios levels and pension benefits. -
Gene causes Alzheimer's brain 'garbage'
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 1:12pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A brain mechanism that acts like a recycling plant for toxic proteins goes haywire in people with a gene mutation linked with Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers said on Thursday, unveiling a discovery offering a new lead for drug companies. -
Stop texting, Dad! I'm talking to you
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 12:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Much of the concern about cellphones and instant messaging and Twitter has been focused on how children who incessantly use the technology are affected by it. -
Dude, these briefs could save your life
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 10:32am CDT by msnbc.com health
A team of U.S. scientists has designed some new men's briefs that may be comfortable, durable and even stylish but, unlike most underpants, may be able to save lives. -
Ban on gay blood donors revisited
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 10:08am CDT by msnbc.com health
Should gay men be allowed to donate blood? A government health committee is re-examining that question today. -
Parent a gambler? Odds are you are too
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 10:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
The odds are high that if one of your parents is addicted to gambling, you may be too, according to a new study of Australian twins. -
Acupuncturist probed for HIV spread
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 9:57am CDT by msnbc.com health
Swiss authorities are investigating whether an acupuncturist intentionally infected at least 15 people with HIV. -
Is Obama really an ex-smoker?
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 9:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
President Barack Obama telephoned Philippine President-elect Benigno Aquino to pass on his congratulations -- and offer advice on how to quit smoking. -
Ban on gay blood donors revisited
Posted: June 10th, 2010, 7:52am CDT by msnbc.com health
Should gay men be allowed to donate blood? A government health committee is re-examining that question today. -
How your brain works on autopilot
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 10:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Anyone who's learned to ride a bike or touch type might have wondered how a task that is so arduous at first could be so seamlessly easy later. -
Docs urged to warn against distracted driving
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Physicians should tell patients not to send text messages or use cell phones while driving, just as they advise them against smoking or to use seat belts, a doctor said in the influential New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday. -
Minn. nurses strike is part of new union's push
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:04pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Thousands of nurses in Minnesota are bracing for a one-day strike as part of a new national union's aim to fight hard for nurses as hospitals are increasingly pressured to cut costs. -
Unreported complaints gets Pfizer warning
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 7:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Federal regulators have warned Pfizer Inc. for failing to promptly report complaints with its drugs that may have involved serious injury. -
Suze Orman resting after surgery
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 6:19pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Personal finance adviser Suze Orman is resting at a Chicago hotel after having an emergency appendectomy over the weekend. -
Teen car crashes tied to early classes
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 5:17pm CDT by msnbc.com health
When high schools start too early, sleep-deprived teenagers are more likely to crash their cars, suggests new research. -
Most cans of food contain controversial BPA
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 2:46pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The plastic chemical BPA, or bisphenol A, caused an uproar when health concerns were raised about its use in baby bottles. But what many don't know is that it's used routinely in nearly everything you eat that comes out of a can. -
Woman wants to be world's fattest
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 2:23pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A New Jersey woman is waging a campaign to become the world's heaviest living woman, admitting that she is as hungry for attention as she is for calorie-rich food. Donna Simpson, 42, weighs more than 600 pounds and aims to reach 1,000 pounds. -
3 burgers a week ups kids' asthma risk
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Children who eat three or more burgers a week may be at a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, but a healthy diet rich in fruit and fish seems to stave off the risk, according to a large international study. -
Groin-punch 'game' harms more boys
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:31pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Thirty percent of urologists have seen or treated boys for testicular trauma in the past year, including severe injuries caused by so-called "sack-tapping," an msnbc.com survey found. -
Woman wants to be world's fattest
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A New Jersey woman is waging a campaign to become the world's heaviest living woman, admitting that she is as hungry for attention as she is for calorie-rich food. Donna Simpson, 42, weighs more than 600 pounds and aims to reach 1,000 pounds. -
Infant death prompts baby sling recall
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:08pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The death of a 10-day-old boy in Texas has prompted the recall of some handmade baby slings. -
Woman who lied about breast cancer arrested
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A woman who collected donations of sick leave and money from co-workers while lying for five years about having breast cancer was arrested Thursday on theft and forgery charges. -
You're insured. But what about dental?
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
An estimated 45 million Americans do not have dental insurance, according to a government report released Wednesday, and recently passed healthcare reform offers little direct help. -
Money woes a factor in pet care
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 11:15am CDT by msnbc.com health
When a vet told Nancy Gates that her dog Arabella had heart problems, needed surgery and it would cost $500, she had no choice but to put her pet down. -
FDA changes driven by food outbreaks
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 9:45am CDT by msnbc.com health
A field worker has unwashed hands. An animal squeezes through a small tear in a fence. Manure from a nearby hog farm trickles into an irrigation system. -
AP Poll: money is a huge consideration in pet care
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 9:04am CDT by msnbc.com health
When a vet told Nancy Gates that her dog Arabella had heart problems, needed surgery and it would cost $500, she had no choice but to put her pet down. -
Stress of daily grind takes toll on teeth
Posted: June 9th, 2010, 8:10am CDT by msnbc.com health
The foreclosures, the financial meltdowns, the freaky environmental disasters - they've all become part of our daily grind. But for some, that's not just a metaphor. Grinding and clenching are on the rise, say dentists across the country. -
Secondhand smoke may harm mental health
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Other people's smoke is bad for your lungs and bad for your heart, and new research suggests it could be bad for your mental health, too. -
Nigeria lead poisoning crisis 'unprecedented'
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 7:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors are struggling to save children stricken by lead poisoning after poor herdsmen began illegally mining gold in an area of northern Nigeria with high concentrations of lead. -
Anxious Gazans trying to leave blockaded territory
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 7:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A Palestinian who had to delay graduate school in Malaysia and an elderly man forced to put off eye surgery in Egypt are among thousands anxiously trying to get out of Gaza now that the blockaded territory's gateway to the world has opened just a little. -
Short people at higher risk of heart problems
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 6:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Short people have a 50 percent higher risk of having a heart problem or dying from one, when compared to tall people, a new study says, though weight, blood pressure and smoking habits remain more important factors. -
Burger King eliminates trans fats
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 4:33pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Burger King Corp. said Thursday it is now cooking with trans fat free cooking oils at all of its restaurants nationwide. -
Nurse talks conclude in Minn., but little progress
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Talks between 14 Twin Cities hospitals and a union representing thousands of nurses concluded Friday afternoon with no movement toward a settlement. -
Minn. hospitals say ready for nurses' 1-day strike
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Leaders of 14 Twin Cities hospitals facing a one-day nurses strike sought to reassure the public on Tuesday that they have plans in place to operate safely. -
Hepatitis scare tied to clinic's shady practices
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A Las Vegas clinic had been reusing syringes and vials of medication for nearly four years. The shoddy practices may have led to an outbreak of the potentially fatal hepatitis C virus and exposed patients to HIV. -
Child deaths in hot cars 'totally' preventable
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:28pm CDT by msnbc.com health
It's a scenario that's tragically repeated dozens of times a year: A parent places a toddler in the back seat of a vehicle on a hot day, becomes distracted and leaves the child inside to swelter and die. -
Poor infection control at many surgery centers
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A new federal study finds up to 70 percent of same-day surgery centers have serious problems with infection control, including failing to wash hands and wear gloves. -
Gay guys really are thinner, study says
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Gay guys really are thinner, study says -
Girl, 3, faces surgery after hit at Dodger Stadium
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 1:53pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A 3-year-old girl whose skull was fractured by a line drive during batting practice at Dodger Stadium was scheduled for surgery Tuesday. -
1 in 5 prone to dozing in meetings
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 1:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
If you feel yourself nodding off during a meeting today, rest assured that you're not the only one. Nearly one in five Americans reported falling asleep or being drowsy in situations that required a high level of concentration, a new study says. -
FDA struggles to keep food safe
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A new report says the Food and Drug Administration is stretched thin and needs to reorganize to better keep the nation's food safe. -
When you lose weight - and gain it all back
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 12:11pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Who among us hasn't high-fived ourselves for finally fitting into those skinny jeans once again, only to relegate them to the back of the closet a few months later, when we gain weight again? -
Report says FDA struggles to keep food safe
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
A new report says the Food and Drug Administration is stretched thin and needs to reorganize to better keep the nation's food safe. -
Drug companies no influence in swine flu?
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday strongly rejected suggestions that her decisions about swine flu were influenced by advisers' links to pharmaceutical companies. -
Children of lesbian couples do well
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:27am CDT by msnbc.com health
Being raised by a same-sex couple is no hindrance to healthy psychological development and may actually be an asset, according to a study which tracked the first generation of children conceived by lesbians through donor insemination is coming of age. -
Gals more attracted to popular guys
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:14am CDT by msnbc.com health
The old saying claims the heart wants what the heart wants, and a new study shows that what the heart wants is people who other people find attractive. -
Michelle Obama boosts Reid in Reno and Las Vegas
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:13am CDT by msnbc.com health
First Lady Michelle Obama promoted healthy lifestyles among women and children Tuesday in Nevada and tried to help breathe life into the re-election campaign of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, calling him "one of my favorite people in the world." -
Tots left alone in cars? Readers weigh in
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 10:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
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Back pain may be widely overtreated in U.S.
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 8:50am CDT by msnbc.com health
Americans spend a staggering $86 billion a year in care for aching backs. But research found little evidence that the population got better as the bill soared over the past decade. -
Can you tell sexual orientation by movement?
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 8:16am CDT by msnbc.com health
Can you tell sexual orientation by the way someone walks? Readers vote. -
Gay guys really are thinner, study says
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 7:40am CDT by msnbc.com health
Gay guys really are thinner, study says -
Obama renews health care bill pitch to elderly
Posted: June 8th, 2010, 3:46am CDT by msnbc.com health
President Barack Obama is turning his attention back to the massive health care bill he signed earlier this year, and trying to win over the most skeptical constituency: seniors. -
Kelly, wife donate $250,000 to Notre Dame
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 10:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly and his wife are donating $250,000 to the university, including money for cancer research. -
Gals more attracted to popular guys
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 8:26pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The old saying claims the heart wants what the heart wants, and a new study shows that what the heart wants is people who other people find attractive. -
Bristol drug extends survival in deadly skin cancer
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 8:15pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's experimental skin cancer drug ipilimumab added an average of four months to the lives of patients with advanced melanoma, U.S. researchers said on Saturday, representing a major advance in a disease littered with drug failures. -
Gates to spend $1.5 billion on women's health
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 6:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Philanthropist Melinda Gates announced Monday that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will spend $1.5 billion over five years to support maternal and child health projects abroad. -
PTSD doubles dementia risk in older vets
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 6:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder are nearly twice as likely to develop dementia as their peers without PTSD, according to research released today. -
Home health care stocks fall after Senate inquiry
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 5:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Shares of four home health care providers tumbled Thursday after the Senate Finance Committee raised questions about whether the companies have increased their number of patient visits out of medical necessity or in order to deliberately trigger higher Medicare reimbursements. -
The numbers that matter
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 3:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More and more doctors feel that body mass index, or BMI, isn't the best gauge of health. So consider these barometers as well. -
SC GOP gov hopefuls would sign abortion overturn
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 3:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Limiting abortions and approving death sentences, two of the most emotional issues faced by governors of South Carolina, point to some of the clearest differences between the Republicans and Democrats competing to run the state. -
Can you be healthy at any size?
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The rising fat-acceptance movement says being overweight isn't necessarily bad for you -and some doctors agree. Other experts contend that's a dangerous, even irresponsible, point of view. -
NH doctors, nurses cancel latest trip to Haiti
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 2:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A team of doctors and nurses from New Hampshire's Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center has canceled its trip to Haiti after hearing that conditions weren't safe. -
Free latte for docs? Not without disclosure
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 2:24pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New limits on free gifts to doctors have hit the ubiquitous free lattes and coffee seen at major medical meetings like the one here of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. -
The plight of the older sibling
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 1:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A new study has confirmed what first-borns have always suspected: The oldest kid in the family really -
Michelle Obama calls on top chefs to inspire kids
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 12:34pm CDT by msnbc.com health
School lunches that are good for kids - and that kids will actually eat? That's a job for America's top chefs. -
Children of lesbian couples do well
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 10:35am CDT by msnbc.com health
Being raised by a same-sex couple is no hindrance to healthy psychological development and may actually be an asset, according to a study which tracked the first generation of children conceived by lesbians through donor insemination is coming of age. -
Al's fit club: Roker on 115-pound loss
Posted: June 7th, 2010, 10:19am CDT by msnbc.com health
Eight years ago the TODAY anchor weighed 320 pounds; on Monday, he tipped the scales at 204. But though Roker underwent gastric bypass surgery, he says keeping the weight off takes constant vigilance: "No matter how much you lose, there's still that fat guy lurking." -
Devices aid in tracking lost Alzheimer's patients
Posted: June 6th, 2010, 8:52pm CDT by msnbc.com health
It looks like a toy, but the bracelet locked around Bob Melnick's wrist gives his wife some peace of mind: If this Alzheimer's patient wanders off and gets lost, he's wearing a tracking beacon to help bring him home. -
Study: Radiation boosts prostate cancer survival
Posted: June 6th, 2010, 2:49pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors are reporting a key advance in treating men with cancer that has started to spread beyond the prostate: survival is significantly better if radiation is added to standard hormone treatments. -
Sea-sponge breast cancer drug may extend lives
Posted: June 6th, 2010, 2:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
An experimental breast cancer drug made from sea sponges added months to the lives of breast cancer patients whose cancer had come back despite several rounds of chemotherapy, doctors reported on Sunday. -
Radiation may boost prostate cancer survival
Posted: June 6th, 2010, 2:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Doctors are reporting a key advance in treating men with cancer that has started to spread beyond the prostate: survival is significantly better if radiation is added to standard hormone treatments. -
Investigation ties pet chain to puppy mills
Posted: June 6th, 2010, 1:18pm CDT by msnbc.com health
After an eight-month investigation, the Humane Society of the United States accused Petland, the national pet store chain, of selling -
Growing obesity raises risks of childbearing
Posted: June 6th, 2010, 1:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
NYT: Obesity in pregnancy is rising, contributing to greater burdens for hospitals, record rates of Caesarean sections, more birth defects and deaths for mothers and babies. -
Can you be healthy at any size?
Posted: June 6th, 2010, 12:39pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The rising fat-acceptance movement says being overweight isn't necessarily bad for you -and some doctors agree. Other experts contend that's a dangerous, even irresponsible, point of view. -
When you lose weight - and gain it all back
Posted: June 6th, 2010, 12:01pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Who among us hasn't high-fived ourselves for finally fitting into those skinny jeans once again, only to relegate them to the back of the closet a few months later, when we gain weight again? -
New system may give lung cancer patients hope
Posted: June 6th, 2010, 9:54am CDT by msnbc.com health
Thousands more lung cancer patients each year could be offered surgery or other aggressive therapy under a new system that classifies many tumors as more treatable than in the past. -
Groin-punch 'game' harms more boys
Posted: June 5th, 2010, 11:56pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Thirty percent of urologists have seen or treated boys for testicular trauma in the past year, including severe injuries caused by so-called "sack-tapping," an msnbc.com survey found. -
WHO: spike in cholera cases in Somalia
Posted: June 5th, 2010, 10:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The World Health Organization says cholera is spreading fast in Somalia as people flee fighting between the government and rebels. -
Doctors' group turns up heat on Medicare payments
Posted: June 5th, 2010, 8:25pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The American Medical Association turned up the heat on the U.S. Congress on Thursday for failing to stop a 21 percent Medicare pay cut for doctors treating elderly patients. -
Nigeria: 160 die from lead as villages seek gold
Posted: June 5th, 2010, 7:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
More than 160 poor villagers from Nigeria's north died from lead poisoning while trying to leach gold from rock deposits, sparking evacuations as health officials try to come to grips with a crisis six months in the making, authorities said Friday. -
Mom fights to free son in Nicaragua
Posted: June 5th, 2010, 6:21pm CDT by msnbc.com health
In an exclusive interview, Maggie Anthony talks about her son's murder conviction. -
Melanoma drug cuts death risk in major trial
Posted: June 5th, 2010, 10:30am CDT by msnbc.com health
A cancer drug being developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb reduced the risk of death from advanced melanoma by more than 30 percent in a late stage clinical trial, representing a potential major advance in treating a disease for which there are few options. -
Melanoma drug a seismic shift
Posted: June 5th, 2010, 10:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
On Saturday, researchers set off a seismic shift for the treatment of advanced melanoma, the often-deadly skin cancer for which few treatments worked, writes NBC's Robert Bazell. -
Malaria epidemic hits southern Venezuela
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 6:14pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Malaria cases have doubled in Venezuela so far this year as health officials confront an epidemic in a vast southern region where wildcat gold miners are often infected in remote jungle camps. -
'Helicopter' parents have neurotic kids
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 5:20pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Overly protective parents might be leaving a lasting impact on their child's personality, and not in a good way, a new study finds. -
Free dental clinic may have spread hepatitis B
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 2:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Nearly 2,000 people in five states and Washington, D.C., were urged to get hepatitis B tests after patients and volunteers at a free dental clinic in West Virginia contracted the blood-borne disease, public health officials said Friday. -
Infant death prompts baby sling recall
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 2:37pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The death of a 10-day-old boy in Texas has prompted the recall of some handmade baby slings. -
Mountain bikers risk their necks
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 2:27pm CDT by msnbc.com health
High speeds, extreme terrain and long vertical drops might be making the increasingly popular sport of mountain biking as risky as football, diving and cheerleading, suggests a new study. -
Brockton hospital probes deserted emergency room
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 1:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A Brockton hospital is investigating after an Abington family said they had to leave the emergency room with a sick infant because they couldn't find any medical personnel to help them. -
Save your hide - skip the tanning booth
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 1:32pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Don't buy what the tanning industry is selling, urges bioethicist Art Caplan. -
Recessions good for health? Maybe not this one
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 12:30pm CDT by msnbc.com health
During recessions, idled factories spew less pollution and fewer people commuting to jobs means fewer traffic deaths. Laid-off workers have more time to exercise and cook for themselves and less money to eat out. -
Secret relationship cues revealed
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 12:16pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Human social interactions are shaped by more than just words and gestures. Factors such as smell and proximity, and even temperature, all influence how people relate to one another and can affect their behavior. -
A not-so-shaggy dog story,
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 6:07am CDT by msnbc.com health
In India, an ordinary dog proved capable of doing extraordinary things during the tsunami, in the process creating one of the uplifting stories of the Asian tragedy when he dragged his 7-year-old owner to safety. -
McDonald's pulls toxin-tainted 'Shrek' glasses
Posted: June 4th, 2010, 4:01am CDT by msnbc.com health
Toxic cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses being sold at McDonald's, forcing the firm to recall 12 million of the collectibles. -
Air pollution may trigger sudden heart attack
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 11:13pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The dirtier the air, the more likely people are to suffer sudden cardiac arrest, new research from Australia shows. -
'Helicopter' parents have neurotic kids
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 4:00pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Overly protective parents might be leaving a lasting impact on their child's personality, and not in a good way, a new study finds. -
Cannabis caravans fuel medical pot boom
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 2:55pm CDT by msnbc.com health
To the dismay of state medical authorities and lawmakers, cannabis caravans have helped the number of pot cardholders in Montana swell over the past year from about 3,000 to 15,000. -
'Helicopter' parents have neurotic kids
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Overly protective parents might be leaving a lasting impact on their child's personality, and not in a good way, a new study finds. -
Not feeling well? Beware of 'shadow' diseases
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:38pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Being alert to the dangerous connections between some illnesses can help you avoid a shadow disease or get early diagnosis and treatment, leading to a better outcome. -
WHO: Panel may recommend ending swine flu alert
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:10pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The World Health Organization says an expert panel may recommend Tuesday that the global body declare the swine flu pandemic officially over. -
To get rid of fat, don't eat before workout
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 1:03pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack. -
1 in 5 students abuses legal drugs
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 12:47pm CDT by msnbc.com health
A new report shows one in five high school students have taken a prescription drug that they didn't get from a doctor. -
Groin-punch 'game' harms more boys
Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 7:29am CDT by msnbc.com health
Thirty percent of urologists have seen or treated boys for testicular trauma in the past year, including severe injuries caused by so-called "sack-tapping," an msnbc.com survey found. -
3 burgers a week ups kids' asthma risk
Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 9:09pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Children who eat three or more burgers a week may be at a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, but a healthy diet rich in fruit and fish seems to stave off the risk, according to a large international study. -
Interactive: Dog breeds that best match you
Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 8:42pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Interactive: Find the dog breeds that are best suited for your lifestyle -
New Yorkers try to swallow calorie sticker shock
Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 6:48pm CDT by msnbc.com health
New Yorkers have been in the throes of sticker shock since this spring when the Big Apple became become the first city in the country to implement a law forcing chain restaurants to post calories. -
Your brooding teen: Just moody or mentally ill?
Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 6:29pm CDT by msnbc.com health
The teen years are a critical period of development when mental illnesses can emerge and progress untreated, in part because they are perceived as typical adolescent behavior. -
Split from partner later in life?
Posted: June 2nd, 2010, 5:36pm CDT by msnbc.com health
Tell us about later in life separation, how you decided to split and how your life has been since.