Nurses Join “Occupy” Protests, Despite Above-Average Wages
Hospital association says strikes harm patients.
Conflict of Interest in USDA Nutrition Guidelines, Doctors Say
Focus should be on eating less, according to two nutrition experts.
Switch to Pills Could Save Hospitals Millions
Certain drugs are effective in cheaper pill form than as IVs, researchers said.
Your Breast Cancer Risk Not Linked to Your Mother’s, Say U.S. Researchers
The likelihood of contracting breast cancer need not run through family lines, contrary to popular belief. According to new research, it is being suggested that women may not run the risk of breast cancer if their mothers or other members of the family test positive for genetic mutations of the same. The new findings, therefore, suggest that women who test negative for the mutation may not need extra cancer screening and increased preventive measures.
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Study Links Hostile Parenting With Behavior Problems
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The craze for McDonald's limited time offer of the McRib has begun again, but consumers might want to take a look at some of the item's ingredients before running out to order one.
Health Experts: Regulate Junk Food as a Pollutant
The plan could make the country healthier, but is it realistic?
Michelle Obama Cookbook Contains Recipes, Gardening Tips
First Lady Michelle Obama will release a cookbook next year.
Jack the Cat Found at JFK Airport After 2-Month Search, but in Critical Condition
Jack the Cat has been found at JFK International Airport. After a two-month search for the feline, which went astray at JFK Airport, Jack the Cat was found alive late Tuesday night and taken immediately to a veterinarian in Queens. He is in critical condition.
Nanoparticles May Improve Arthritis Pain Management
Little spheres deliver medicine slowly and keep it inside the knee.
Bree Boyce Weight Loss: Drops 110 Pounds, Wins Miss South Carolina Title [VIDEO & PHOTOS]
Bree Boyce, the reigning Miss South Carolina, said she was once an obese teenager who dropped more than 110 pounds over two years before she won the pageant title.
Flu Season: Shot Not as Effective in Some Obese Patients
Vaccine is still the best way to prevent getting sick with influenza
Go Ask Alice: Columbia University’s Sex Ed Forum Under Fire
Go Ask Alice is a sex education forum run by Columbia University' health services department. The site gives students a platform to ask health and sex-related questions and receive responses from educated health professionals who use the penname Alice. It is an internet resource produced by the Alice Health Promotion Program at Columbia University. However, the site is coming under fire for its methods of sex education.
Outdoor Time Leads to Better Eyesight
Kids who spend time outside regularly have better eyesight
HPV Connected to Heart Disease: Report
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, has been found to increase the rate of heart disease in women, according to a report in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Universal Flu Vaccine Could Be Available by 2014, Scientists Say
Scientists are scrambling to develop a universal flu vaccine that will protect against all strains of influenza. Some pharmaceutical companies say that vaccine could be available as soon as 2014.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Organic Eggs from Minnesota Farm
A Minnesota farm is issuing a recall after its organic eggs were linked to six cases of salmonella.
Study Debunks Link Between Use of Mobile Phones and Brain Tumors
The use of mobile phones does not put subscribers at the risk of contracting brain tumors, according to a new study published online, in the Oct. 20 issue of the British Medical Journal.
CDC Examines Suicidal Thoughts State by State
Over eight million American adults had suicidal thoughts between 2008 and 2009, a period during which an estimated one million adults attempted suicide, according to a study released Thursday.
Cell Phone Does Not Cause Brain Cancer – Study
A latest study done by a team of Danish researchers confirmed that cell phones are not directly linked to brain cancer. However, the chances of cancer can still be there for the heavy users, warned the Denmark based researchers.
Utah Heads Suicide Statistics With 1 in 15 Thoughts Among Young Adults
Young adults, aged 18- to 29-years-old, are significantly more likely to attempt suicide. But, Utah tops the statistical list with 1 in 15 suicidal thoughts, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
One in 10 Americans Take Antidepressants; Most Don't See Psychiatrist
One in 10 Americans is on antidepressants, according to a new survey by the Centers for Disease Control -- a 400 percent increase from a decade ago.
One in 10 6th-Graders in Texas have had Sex: Study
A study compiled by the Centers of Disease Control and the University of Texas and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has shown that almost one in 10 Texas 6th graders have had sex.
Rancic Not Sweating Cancer Diagnosis: 10 Other Celebs Who Battled Breast Cancer
Although Giuliana Rancic of Fashion Police and host of E! News is battling breast cancer, she expects to make a full recovery, according to an interview on NBC's Today Monday.
5 Meditation Techniques to Curb Stomach Pain
Stress and anxiety may often cause pain in your stomach, according to reports. There are many types of meditation and relaxation techniques that have meditation components that don't result in people having to resort to a number of costly methods to fight stress and anxiety.
A Bitter Pill to Swallow: EU Court Bans Patents on Embryonic Stem Cell Techniques
Europe's highest court has ruled that scientists can't patent embryonic stem cell techniques for research. Scientists call the move devastating, but Christian and moral rights groups hail it as a victory against the commercialization of the human body. The case was triggered when German Greenpeace charged Dr. Oliver Bruestle with violating public order and morality.
Giuliana Rancic Battles Newfound Breast Cancer Along With Failed IVF
Although Giuliana Rancic of Fashion Police and host of E! News is battling breast cancer, she expects to make a full recovery, according to an interview on NBC's Today Monday.
Malaria Vaccine Protects Half of All Children in Breakthrough Trial
A new vaccine cuts children's chances of contracting malaria in half, according to a major clinical trial sub-Saharan Africa. It is the first successful malaria vaccine and could be an indispensable tool in the fight to eradicate the disease.
Gallup: 86% of U.S. Workers Have Chronic Condition - A $153 Billion Productivity Loss Per Year
A Gallup study released on Monday found that overweight and ailing U.S. workers cost billions in lost work productivity each year.
Disneyland Lead Problem? Environmental Group Files Suit Against the 'Happiest Place on Earth'
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation reportedly discovered excessive levels of lead in several popular Disneyland attractions during a series of tests last June and December.
Giuliana Rancic has Breast Cancer: Did Early Mammogram Save Her life?
Giuliana Rancic, host of “E! News” and “Fashion Police,” announced on the “Today Show” Monday that she has early-stage breast cancer.
100-Year-Old Marathon Runner: Fauja Singh Becomes First Centenarian to Finish a Marathon [VIDEO]
A 100-year-old runner became the first centenarian and, therefore, oldest person to complete a marathon when he finished the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday. And, ironically, Fauja Singh was the last person to finish the race.
Giuliana Rancic Breast Cancer: 'The World Just Crashed Down Around Me'
Giuliana Rancic announced on Monday that she has breast cancer on the Today show.
Pinktober: Thousands Walk for Breast Cancer Cure in Utica
This Sunday the entire America turned pink and witnessed more than 3, 800 people to walk, cry, hug, and finally raise money for the breast cancer patients and survivors in Utica.
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