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11 tons of beef recalled

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:34:49 GMT

The recall is categorized by the FSIS as "Class I": a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.

The dangers of too many vitamins

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:58:06 GMT

Studies have shown that vitamins have been linked to disease and death. Too much antioxidant vitamins may disrupt the immune system's natural processes.

AMA classifies obesity a disease

Anaridis Rodriguez — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:05:04 GMT

It is estimated that one third of the country's population is obese. As a result, one medical group has designated obesity as a disease.

Healthier sports drinks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:34:27 GMT

Michigan dad creates a new brand of sports drinks for his son and other athletes with diabetes.

Can Facebook organ donor success stick?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:27:08 GMT

On the first day of the initiative, there were 13,012 new online donor registrations across 44 states, a 21.2-fold increase over the usual daily registration of 616. Over the next two weeks, the number of new donors each day declined, although levels still remained above normal.

Alternative healing or quackery?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:54:40 GMT

Dr. Paul Offit says some alternative therapists promote "magical thinking". Nontraditional therapies can be valuable, but sometimes cross a line, he says.

6 ways to lower blood pressure

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:27:58 GMT

One in three Americans will have high blood pressure at least once in their live. There are simple ways to lower your blood pressure.

Skin: Battling the 'Over the Hill' myth

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:25:26 GMT

Do you remember that whole line of “Over the Hill” birthday party decorations that were so popular as baby boomers hit 40? It was funny in 1987. At 40, it may be time to level up.

'Pay to delay' deals can be illegal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:14:48 GMT

Reverse payment settlements arise when generic companies file a challenge to brand-name drugs' 20-year patent monopoly. The generic drugmakers aim to prove the patent is flawed or otherwise invalid, so they can launch a generic version well before the patent ends.

Grow lab organs to ease shortage?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:49:24 GMT

Two years ago, Angela Irizarry of Lewisburg, Pa., needed a crucial blood vessel. Researchers built her one in a laboratory, using cells from her own bone marrow.

Pool precautions

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:34:50 GMT

Pediatrician Dr. Jim Fortenberry offers safety tips for the parents of young swimmers.

Ancient treatment for concussions

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:15:24 GMT

Doctors use acupuncture to treat concussions.

Simply Healthy: Apple White Grape Punch

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:14:37 GMT

Pep up your morning with this vitamin-enriched drink! Fresh green grapes and sweet delicious apple make a healthy, refreshing punch.

Widower dads turn to therapy group

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:58:55 GMT

When his wife died of cancer at the age of 39, Bruce Ham wondered whether the laughter would ever return to the house he and their three daughters share.

Company recalls diet supplements

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:20:57 GMT

Sibutramine was a previously approved controlled substance for the treatment of obesity. It was removed from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons.

MERS deaths at 33; progress claimed

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:08:10 GMT

While cases are limited, MERS has killed more than half of its victims. Researchers have mapped the genetic characteristics of the virus.

A new (old) way to treat mental illness

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:26:01 GMT

Cognitive remediation can help mentally ill people develop order in their lives and problem-solve.

Helping prevent HIV in IV drug users

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:34:52 GMT

Treating intravenous drug users with antiviral drugs may reduce their chances of HIV infection, according to a new study published Wednesday in the British medical journal The Lancet.

ND: Dealing with Saboteur & Cravings

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:00:00 GMT

1. How do I get the willpower to resist?
2. How do I handle a craving?

Insurer stops covering compounded drugs

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:11:45 GMT

The second largest health insurer in Massachusetts has announced that it will no longer cover specialty medications known as compounded drugs, months after a deadly nationwide meningitis outbreak was traced to a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy.

Brain blood clots rare, experts say

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:36:11 GMT

When a person is sedentary for long periods of time -- especially on a plane or in a car, where the legs are in the same position for hours -- the blood can start to clot.

Healthy Father's Day gadgets for dad

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:33:20 GMT

What he really wants is the high-tech stuff! And there are several gadgets that can actually make a difference in your father's health.

Heading a soccer ball bad for brain?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:30:21 GMT

The theory is that the unfortunately-named 'subconcussive' hits - less-forceful hits that don't cause an overt concussion - when they accumulate over time, may prove to be more damaging than their more flamboyant cousins.

New weight-loss drug available

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:19:53 GMT

Belviq is intended "as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise."

5 things to know about carbon monoxide

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:07:03 GMT

Carbon monoxide alarms are useful but not substitutes for ensuring safety of appliances

Rain both good and bad for allergies

Nick Bannin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:25:54 GMT

Spring can be a particularly bad time for people who have allergies. The rain that we have been getting lately has provided some temporary relief, but it will eventually make allergies worse for others.

Product review: Importance of skin care

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:53:29 GMT

It's never too early to start a skin care regimen. First in a series of down-to-earth skin care reviews to help you battle off fine lines and wrinkles everyday life can bring.

Fungal growth in steroid injections

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:36:22 GMT

The steroid in question is preservative-free methylprednisolone acetate. Samples from two separate batches were found to have microbial growth in them, the FDA said.

Your designated driver: Been drinking?

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:08:50 GMT

A new study finds that 35% of designated drivers also consume alcohol and 1 in 5 had blood-alcohol levels high enough to impair their driving.

10 ways to act like a champion

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:35:09 GMT

Triathlete Chrissie Wellington says true champions focus on the journey, not the finish line