Suppression of human growth hormone may ward off cancer, diabetes

Suppression of human growth hormone may ward off cancer, diabetes

Anyone seeking the fountain of youth should think twice before turning to growth hormone, a fast-growing trend in anti-aging fringe medicine. If conclusions from a study of an obscure population...

Study says crib-related injuries harm nearly 10,000 infants yearly; new ban may reduce numbers

Study says crib-related injuries harm nearly 10,000 infants yearly; new ban may reduce numbers

CHICAGO (AP) — Almost 10,000 infants and toddlers are hurt in crib and playpen accidents each year, according to the first nationwide analysis of emergency room treatment for these injuries.

7 states get grants to develop online shopping systems for health insurance

7 states get grants to develop online shopping systems for health insurance

The Obama administration awarded $241 million in grants to seven states to develop new Internet-based systems that would let many Americans shop for health insurance online.

Zinc found to be effective in treating colds

Zinc found to be effective in treating colds

People who begin using zinc lozenges, tablets or syrup at the first signs of a cold are more likely to get well faster, researchers reported Tuesday. But the new findings probably won't be the last...

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New campaign urges women to call 911 at heart attack warning signs

New campaign urges women to call 911 at heart attack warning signs

Marla Kalish, 58, of Highland Park, started experiencing chest pressure five years ago during her morning tennis matches. When she slowed...

What's the key to long-term heart health?

What's the key to long-term heart health?

Moderation is Jesse Weiskopf's philosophy. Weiskopf, who just celebrated his 97th birthday, never really worked out hard when he was...

Calories on menus don't affect kids' food choices

Calories on menus don't affect kids' food choices

Requiring fast-food restaurants in New York City to post calorie counts on menus did little to cut the number of calories children and teens...

Most recalled medical devices received speedy FDA review

Most recalled medical devices received speedy FDA review

A disproportionate number of medical devices recalled because of possible links to serious health problems or deaths — including...

Experts seek to change confusing medication labels

Experts seek to change confusing medication labels

"Take two tablets by mouth twice daily." This printed instruction, common on prescription pill bottles, might seem straightforward. Yet in a...

Two-thirds of uninsured Californians could gain health coverage in 2014, report says

Two-thirds of uninsured Californians could gain health coverage in 2014, report says

Nearly 5 million uninsured Californians could gain access to health coverage in 2014 when the nation's healthcare law expands eligibility...

New guidelines would make school lunches healthier

New guidelines would make school lunches healthier

— School cafeterias would have to hold the fries — and serve kids more whole grains, fruits and vegetables — under the...

Opposition to healthcare law eases, poll finds

Opposition to healthcare law eases, poll finds

— Hard feelings over President Obama's healthcare overhaul have subsided, with only about 1 in 4 people supporting its repeal, an...

FAQ: How the Medicare doughnut hole is disappearing

FAQ: How the Medicare doughnut hole is disappearing

The widely unpopular "doughnut hole" -- the coverage gap in the Medicare drug benefit -- is headed for oblivion, under the new health law....

'Black Swan's' psychological spin

'Black Swan's' psychological spin

What is fantasy, delusion or psychosis is hard to tell in the Oscar-nominated film.

Medical miracles for wounded warriors

Sometime this year, at the Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, more severely burned service members will benefit...

UConn Health Center Uses Breakthrough Stem Cell Procedure To Help Child With Rare Condition

Video: Breakthrough stem cell procedure used to help child with rare condition

It's a rare condition, where part of the disability is apparently not caring one bit about having a disability. Meet 4-and-a-half-year-old...


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