Did you know that honey possess healing powers with everything from relieving a sore throat, allergies, healing wounds, etc? read more »
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Heavy marijuana use can boost blood levels of a particular protein, perhaps raising a person's risk of a heart attack or stroke, U.S. government researchers said on Tuesday. read more »
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The Minnesota House on Wednesday voted 71-62 to pass a bill (SF 100) that would clarify that state funding can be used for human embryonic stem cell research, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. According to bill sponsor Rep. read more »
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Study suggests dirty air may be even more dangerous than previously thought. read more »
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) that strikes during childhood may disrupt a key phase of brain development and appears to have a profound negative impact on a child's ability to think and pay attention. read more »
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Patients with Parkinson's disease who have a poor response to brain stimulation therapy may improve if the electrodes are repositioned, even by just a few millimeters. read more »
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Researchers have discovered that throat cancers linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV) respond better to cancer treatments than cancers not associated with HPV, a finding that's being lauded as a promising step toward tailored treatment. read more »
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dBTechno16000 Cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in China, 28 DeathsEpoch Times - 48 minutes agoA sick child is carried at a children's hospital in Beijing on May 9, 2008. Enterovirus, better known as Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) has become an epidemic in mainland China.Deadly Ch read more »
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The Today Show will highlight one weight loss program each day this week. Showcasing Lisa Abbott, the Today Show takes a look at the Jenny Craig diet, which is centered around its pre-portioned, low-calorie frozen meals. read more »
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The resident fitness expert at DietsInReview.com shares ten reasons why it is important to stretch, and the best way to stretch, to ensure a safe workout. read more »
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KEPR 19Health Highlights: April 23, 2008U.S. News & World Report - 58 minutes agoThe mental health director of the US Veterans Affairs Department tried to cover up the rising number of suicides among veterans and should resign, two Democratic senators said Tuesday.VA faulted in diagnosing suic read more »
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Debbie Shoemaker, 50, was swimming off the Florida coast in Treasure Island waters, near St. Petersburg, when a pelican which was apparently diving for fish crashed into her by mistake and tore a gash into Shoemaker's cheek with its long beak. The bird did not survive the collision. Shoemaker, fro read more »
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InjuryBoard.comUS health secretary visits China; progress reported in curbing ...International Herald Tribune - 3 hours agoAP SHANGHAI, China: US Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt visited Shanghai on Monday to discuss a viral outbreak that has killed at least 34 children.Doc hel read more »
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The first national study of Asians living in the United States shows that for some individuals, strong ties to their ethnicity can guard against the negative effects of racism. For others, strong ties to ethnicity can actually make the negative effects of discrimination worse. read more »
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But even more alarming is the fact that one in four American children is overweight, this is frightening because we are in fact breeding obesity. read more »
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