Recent Health News

Health Tip: Don't Overcook Veggies

You may lose key nutrients

Pets a Boon for the Human Heart, Cardiologists Say

American Heart Association cites stress-busting, dog-walking benefits of companion animals

Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People With Heart Devices

Electricity from pools' lighting systems might interfere with implanted defibrillators, case studies show

Eating Peppers Tied to Lower Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds

Vegetables that contain nicotine may offer some protection, research suggests

Health Highlights: May 9, 2013
  • Wrigley Halts Sales of Caffeinated Gum
  • U.S. Drug Spending Declines for First Time in Decades
  • Cervical Cancer Vaccine Prices Cut for Poor Nations
Wireless Pacemaker Shows Promise in Early Study

Device implanted directly in the heart, but questions remain about long-term use, safety

Health Tip: Teach Teens to Drive Defensively

Keep them focused on the road

Health Tip: Lactose May Be Hiding in Food

It's commonly added to non-dairy foods

Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease

Scientists pinpoint mutation that appears to cause severe forms of bone loss

Just How Might Exercise Lower Breast Cancer Risk?

Scientists identify changes in estrogen metabolism as key factor