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Soy Supplements Don't Alleviate Menopause Symptoms: Study

A new study scientists at the University of Miami has overturned the popularly held belief that Soy pills are an alternative for estrogen therapy during menopause.

More People Over 65 Are Going Under the Knife: 'The Only Time I Go to the Doctor is For Plastic Surgery'

Penile Fracture May Increase in Men Who Have Extramarital Affairs

An 83-year old Orange County Woman recently had her breasts done

Macmillan Cancer Support Launches Its ?Move More? Campaign For Cancer Survivors

Macmillan Cancer Support, UK?s leading charity foundation launched its ?Move More? campaign that urges cancer survivors to undertake recommended levels of physical activities to sustain themselves. A new study released by the charity notes that a little physical activity not only improves the chances of recovery for cancer patients but can also prevent a relapse in most cases.

Nearly 40 percent of frequent bikers had low numbers of sperm with good motility, versus 27 percent of men who didn't exercise.

Charity Calls Exercise a ?Wonder Drug? for Cancer Survivors, Why?

The 'Move More' report, launched by the Macmillan Cancer Support, said breast cancer patients' danger of the disease recurring could be decreased by 40 percent if they took the recommended daily levels of physical exercise.

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Celina Cass Autopsy to be Released Soon

The results of an autopsy done Tuesday to determine the cause of death for Celina Cass is expected soon, according to a New Hampshire law enforcement official.

Exposure to Magnetic Fields May Up Risk of Asthma in Children

Pregnant mothers' exposure to strong electromagnetic fields may increase the risk of developing asthma for their baby according a new study conducted by US researchers.

Some childhood asthma may stem from mother's exposure to magnetic fields

Childhood Asthma Linked to Magnetic Field Exposure in Mothers: Study

A new study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, revealed that asthma, a breathing disorder, is disproportionately commonly found in children whose moms have been exposed to high magnetic fields during pregnancy. Power lines, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, and hair dryers all increase risk.

Coast Guard Seizes 7.5 Tons of Cocaine From Submarine [PHOTOS]

See photos of the daring operation

Medicare Slashes Nursing Home Payments by 11 pc

Medicare payments to nursing homes would now be slashed 11.1 percent beginning October 1, 2011. This has led to the health care sector witnessing the first triggers of Medicare hospital reimbursement cuts in lieu of raising the federal debt ceiling.

Magnetic field exposure linked to asthma risk

Children whose mothers had high exposure to electromagnetic fields while pregnant may have an increased risk of developing asthma, U.S. researchers said on Monday in a study that adds to an ongoing debate.

Small amounts of exercise can lower risk for Erectile Dysfunction and coronary heart disease

Daily Exercise Lowers Heart Disease Risk by Nearly 15 Percent

Small amounts of exercise, or roughly 20 minute workouts, performed daily can reduce the risk of heart disease by nearly 15 percent, according to a new study by the American Heart Association (AHA), with results stronger in women.

Hugo Chavez New Haircut 'A New Look? in Cancer Battle [PHOTOS]

Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela, made an appearance with a new short haircut on Monday in an effort to diminish the noticeable effects chemotherapy has had on him during his battle with cancer.

Colon Cleansing Slammed by Doctors

Georgetown University doctors slam colon-cleansing procedures.

Gene Increasing Asthma Risk in African-Americans Identified

Researchers have identified a new gene that increases the risk of asthma amongst the African-American population, the first gene variant found specific to asthma risk in blacks.

Progeria, the Rapid Premature Aging in Children (Photos)

Kaylee Halko who was diagnosed with Progeria, a genetic condition that makes children grow old ten times faster, is raising money along with her family to support a fundraiser for the Progeria Research Foundation at the Maumee Festival.

Stroke Risk Rising Among Pregnant Women in Alarming Rate: Study

There has been a significant increase in women's rate of stroke during their pregnancy, according to a new study published on Thursday in Journal of the American Heart Association.

"Super Antibody" F16: Universal Flu Vaccine in the Works?

British and Swiss scientists have identified an antibody from a human patient that neutralizes main groups of influenza A viruses. The flu "super antibody" called F16 can fight all types of influenza A viruses.

Report Highlights Serious Lapses in Testing Medical Devices

Potentially ineffective or unsafe medical devices are making their way to patients because of lax regulations, a report by the nonprofit advisory group U.S. Institute of Medicine concluded.

Advisory Group Recommends FDA Overhaul Medical Devices Approval Process

A frayed regulatory net has allowed new medical devices to become available to patients without the government ensuring the devices are safe or effective, a report by the nonprofit advisory group U.S. Institute of Medicine concluded.

'Super Antibody' Brings Universal Flu Vaccine a 'Step Closer'

Scientists say their discovery of "super antibody" FI6, which can fight all types of influenza A viruses that cause disease in humans and animals, may serve as a turning point in the development of new flu treatments.

A woman undergoes a mammograms, a special type of X-ray of the breasts, which is used to detect tumours as part of a regular cancer prevention medical check-up at a clinic in Nice

Regulation of New Medical Devices 'Fatally Flawed': Report

New medical devices that are hazardous or ineffective have made it onto the market because of a regulatory loophole, a report by the U.S. Institute of Medicine charged.

Menopause Myth Unraveled: Diabetes in Elder Women Not Linked to Estrogen

Those elder women who have had menopause or their ovaries removed are not at the risk of contracting diabetes, reveals a new study.

A widely-used treatment for a rare disease could help scientists slow down the ageing process on older people, researchers believe.

Germany: Late Retirement Leading Ageing Population (PHOTOS)

All over the world Germany has been cited as the European country where elderly care is been taken very seriously.

Screening has little impact on breast cancer deaths: study

Falling breast cancer death rates have little to do with breast screening but are down to better treatment and health systems, scientists said on Friday, in a study likely to fuel a long-running row over the merits of mammograms.

Super Vaccine for Influenza A Virus Developed

British and Swiss scientists have identified an antibody from a human patient that neutralizes main groups of influenza A viruses, dubbed the "super antibody" F16.