OxyContin maker, execs guilty of deceit
2007-05-11 15:19:22
The maker of the powerful painkiller OxyContin and three of its current and former executives pleaded guilty Thursday to misleading the public about the drug's risk of addiction.
Suicide risk said higher for US veterans
2007-05-11 11:35:52
Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are at increased risk of suicide because not all Veterans Affairs health clinics have 24-hour mental care available.
DIET: Thin people may be fat inside
2007-05-11 08:53:36
Some doctors now think that the internal fat surrounding vital organs could be as dangerous as the more obvious external fat.
Study: Young girls more likely to be fat
2007-05-10 15:45:57
As every Western nation struggles with child obesity, the Swedes are puzzled by an unusual blip in the data: Why are little girls more likely to be fat than little boys?
Season of conception tied to school performance
2007-05-09 09:12:35
The time of year a woman conceives may influence the future academic performance of her child, according to research reported this week at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting.
WHO criticized for neglecting evidence
2007-05-08 16:49:27
When developing "evidence-based" guidelines, the World Health Organization routinely forgets one key ingredient: evidence. That is the verdict from a study published in The Lancet online Tuesday.
Snacking can be good for older adults
2007-05-08 10:44:10
A couple snacks each day might help elderly adults ensure they get enough calories and needed nutrients, a study suggests.
How food is prepared important to health
2007-05-08 10:44:10
By relying more on steaming, boiling and stewing to cook foods and using acidic marinades on meat cooked with dry heat, people may be able to stay healthier, a New York City researcher suggests.
Fathers responsible for fat children
2007-05-08 09:56:28
Fathers who play less of a role in child rearing are more likely to have overweight or obese offspring, Australian researchers said.
Cancer survivor, 75, skis to North Pole
2007-05-07 11:47:54
The bone-numbing trek to the North Pole is riddled with enough perils to make a seasoned explorer quake: Frostbite threatens, polar bears loom and the ice is constantly shifting beneath frozen feet.
Hypertension drugs may help reduce dementia risk
2007-05-07 11:41:54
Some high blood pressure medicines may help protect older adults from declines in memory and other cognitive functions, according to a new research published Sunday by Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Drinking coffee can ward off diabetes
2007-05-02 10:37:09
Drinking coffee can help ward off type 2 diabetes and may even help prevent certain cancers, according to panelists discussing the benefits -- and risks -- of the beverage.