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Statins Could Aggravate Diabetes Risk in Women: Study

Diabetes could be an added risk for women taking the cholesterol-lowering drug, more popularly touted as statins.

Parents Plead Guilty in Neglect of Son, 8, in Fight Against Curable Cancer

Patients share some of the blame for often demanding that doctors do something, anything, to make them feel better, said Shannon Brownlee, senior research fellow at the New America Foundation and author of the book "Overtreated: Why Too Much Medicine

A Cleveland couple, Monica Hussing and William Robinson Sr., pleaded guilty to attempted involuntary manslaughter on Monday, after failing to seek medical care for their ill son, William Willie Robinson Jr., 8, who suffered from a common, treatable form of cancer, Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Excedrin Recall 2012 and 5 Other Worse Drug Recalls in FDA History

Novartis Consumer Health Inc. on Sunday, voluntarily recalled Excedrin and NoDoz products in the United States because they may contain some stray tablets, capsules caplets from other Novartis products. There may also be some broken or chipped tablets inside the packages.

Controversial Anti-Obesity Ad Campaign in Ga. Calls Kids 'Fat' and 'Chubby' [VIDEOS]

A controversial anti-obesity ad campaign run by Strong4Life in Atlanta, Georgia has sparked outrage from parents and health officials across the state. The goal of the campaign, called Stop Sugarcoating It, Georgia, is to shock young adults and their parents into realizing that being overweight or obese is a health problem that needs to be addressed. The ads are straightforward and harsh, using charged words like fat, obese and chubby.

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Darth Vader Burger: Ingredients for Star Wars Food and More Revealed

The Darth Vader burger and two other Star Wars-themed burgers have left many wondering what ingredients exactly comprises them. But now, questions of the burgers' makeup have been answered, according to a Monday press release from Quick, the French fast food chain promoting the burgers in conjunction with the Feb. 8, 2012 premiere of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D.

Celebrity Weight Loss: How Snooki, Kim Kardashian and Others Shed the Pounds [PHOTOS]

Top celebrity weight loss stories from Snooki, Kim Kardashian and more as inspiration for a healthier you in 2012.

Top 10 New Year’s Resolution Vacations

Wavering already? Not to worry, here are10 destinations to help keep those New Year's resolutions on track.

Excedrin Recall Issued: Full List of Novartis Products Recalled for Broken, Mislabeled Pills

Pharmaceutical company Novartis issued a recall on Sunday for a number of its over-the-counter drugs, namely Excedrin and Bufferin, due to mislabeled and broken pills. Here is a full list of the products being recalled by Novartis.

Prostate Cancer Screening Doesn’t Lower Death Risk: Study

Routine screening for prostate cancer may not help lower the number of deaths caused by the condition. Research conducted at the Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, has indicated that any amount of testing for the ailment among men in their fifties or sixties will have no impact on the death rate.

Darth Vader Burger: Is the 'Star Wars' Burger Quick's Smartest Gimmick?

Recently, Quick has been promoting on an international scale with an advertisement for the release of three new burgers in conjunction with the premiere of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D. The Dark Vador burger may just be the genius gimmick Quick needs to generate more revenue.

DASH Diet Vs. Weight Watchers: Which Weight Loss Plan is Right For You?

Let's face it, not all diets work. Nor do all diets work for the same people. A weight loss plan that works for a friend or family member does not necessarily guarantee the same positive results for you. Is the DASH diet, named the number one plan of 2012, right for you? Or are you more suited for a well-known plan like Weight Watchers? Here's a breakdown of both diet plans with pros and cons, so you can choose for yourself.

Scientists Creates Mind-Reading Machine That Reconstructs Words from Brain Activity

Human Brain Starts to Deteriorate at 45 Years: Study

Loss of memory and other cognitive functions in humans may start as young as 45, according to new research.

Fewer Americans Dying of the Deadly Illness

American Cancer Society: Fewer Americans Dying of Cancer

It's good news, said Jemal on ABC News, But there's more room for improvement, more room to accelerate progress in reducing cancer death rates.

Girl Scout Cookie Launches New Flavor 'Savannah Smiles' (VIDEO)

Girl Scout Cookie launches its new flavor of the season “Savannah Smiles. The lemon-flavored Savannah Smile will mark the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts and will join the classics such as Thin Mints, Samoas and Do-Si-Dosa.

Black-Bunned Darth Vader Burger Pays 'Star Wars' Homage at French Fast Food Chain

French fast food chain Quick is commemorating the upcoming premiere of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D by launching a line of Star Wars-themed burgers, including a Darth Vader burger, the Dark Vador, according to reports.

Big America Burger 2012: A McDonald's Timeline of Fatty Patty Releases in Japan

For the third straight year, McDonald's is making America look big (in every sense of the word) with the release of four new Big America burgers in Japan.

Breaking The Gordian Knot Of The World’s Food Supply

Weight Watchers: Things to Know About the Top Weight Loss Diet of 2012

Weight Watchers was named the best weight-loss diet by the U.S. News and World Report. The diet was also named the easiest to follow and the best commercial diet plan. Here are five things to know about the number one diet for losing weight in 2012.

Rick Santorum's Statements are Outrageous

Republican presidential frontrunner Rick Santorum is known for his extreme views and outrageous statements on various issues, from health care to foreign policy. Unfortunately for him, there are times his statements look ridiculous, either because he misinterprets facts or ignores them.

More than 137,000 twins were born in the United States in 2009, accounting for one in every 30 babies. That compares to 68,339 twins born in 1980 when just one in 53 infants born was a twin, the CDC said.

Twin Births in U.S. Have Doubled in Three Decades

The number of twins born in the United States has doubled in the last three decades largely as a result of fertility treatments, with one in 30 infants born in 2009 a twin, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday.

Writing Meaningful Thoughts is Akin to Weight Loss Exercises: Study

It could be that the act of writing down values and beliefs is the next big fat-buster, as part of a mental diet strategy.

DASH Diet: 5 Reasons Why It Wins Best Diet Title of 2012

DASH: 5 Reasons Why it Wins Title of Best Diet 2012

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has been announced the winner of the Best Diet Plan of 2012 by the U.S. News and World Report. The list this year also included the easiest diets to follow and other popular diets in various categories. Check out 5 crucial reasons why DASH is a top-ranked diet...

Nick Cannon Suffers 'Mild Kidney Failure:' What Exactly Is it?

Actor Nick Cannon has been hospitalized in Colorado for mild kidney failure, his wife Mariah Carey shared on Twitter on Wednesday. But what exactly is this illness that had placed Cannon in the hospital?

Gastric Bypass Cuts Death Risk from Heart Attack and Stroke

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden published a study that shows that gastric bypass cuts the risk of death from heart attack and strokes

Carnie Wilson Weight: Photos of Singer Throughout the Years

Carnie Wilson recently made her debut on the reality-television show Celebrity Wife Swap, trading places with actress Tracey Gold.

Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Age-Related Deafness

Scientists have discovered a single gene that could provide vital clues to treating age-related hearing disabilities affecting approximately 50 percent of people over the age of 60, across the world.

In a recent study that followed 683 Canadian adolescents from 12 to 15 years old for 12 years, researchers headed by Kwan found a 24 percent decrease in physical activity from adolescence to early adulthood.

Fitness Often Not a Priority For College Students

Along with mother's cooking and the family dog, regular exercise is too often among the childish things young adults leave behind when they make the move from home to college.

DNAinfo.com provides information about New York's 2012 public Pre-Kindergarten programs

Study Relates Fitness as an Indicator for Test Scores at Schools

A new study has linked physical activity to academic performance in children, a finding that could trigger action in the right direction, given the decline in physical activities in most schools.

South Korea takes "major step" to accepting Canada beef

South Korea Takes 'Major Step' Toward Accepting Canadian Beef

South Korea has taken a major step to ending an eight-year-old ban on imports of Canadian beef, Canada's agriculture and trade ministers said on Friday.

Chinese Man Dies of Bird Flu Virus

The H5N1 strain of the flu is extremely dangerous, killing up to 60 percent of people who contract it.

FDA Says Enfamil Not Contaminated: Gives Safety Tips to Prepare Baby Formula

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in a joint statement, have confirmed there is no need to recall the powdered infant formula manufactured by Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. The agencies tested sealed cans of the Enfamil formula and found no traces of the Cronobacter contamination it was reported to have.

Men paid $19/Month to Watch 600 Pound Donna Simpson Eat

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