Smoke-free laws may cut heart hospitalizationsImplementing smoke-free policies can lead to a fewer hospitalizations resulting from heart attacks, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Extra sleep helps the heart, researchers sayRead full story for latest details.
Tainted food scandal shocks Chinese shoppersConsumers in Beijing's malls and shops are shunning the milk and poultry sections -- for good reasons.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Mentally ill deserve voting rights, advocates sayRead full story for latest details.
Experts say FDA findings on compound misleadA panel of experts accused the Food and Drug Administration of creating "a false sense of security" with its assessment that a compound used to make food and beverage containers poses no immediate health risks.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Halloween: A scary time for tiny teethThis Halloween, 5-year-old Dylan Warren is going to be Anakin Skywalker from "Star Wars." The kindergartner in Rumson, New Jersey, likes Halloween candy, but he knows he'll have to follow his mother's rules about how much he can have.
China: More eggs found containing melamineHealth authorities in Hong Kong have found more eggs contaminated with the chemical melamine.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Secret allergy triggers -- revealed!You could blame weeds, trees, and grasses if you start itching, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing this fall. But the usual suspects aren't the only triggers. A host of household items -- candles, chemicals, stuffed animals, and spices -- may be the real culprits.
