Monday, May 20 2013 8:02 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:02:19 GMT
FAYETTEVILLE, NC (AP) - Health officials are worried cases from a salmonella outbreak traced to a Fayetteville hotel may spread nationwide. Officials tell The Fayetteville Observer that 51 people whoMore >>
Health officials are worried cases from a salmonella outbreak traced to a Fayetteville hotel may spread nationwide.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-05-19 13:00:09 GMT
(CNN) – Babies develop at different rates, but there are certain milestones the first year that parents can watch for. "There can be a range of several months in which the development of a new skill isMore >>
Babies develop at different rates, but there are certain milestones the first year that parents can watch for.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:00:09 GMT
(CNN) - If you're worried about your chances of developing breast cancer, this doesn't mean you have to go under the knife like actress Angelina Jolie. Women develop breast cancer for a variety of reasons,More >>
Women develop breast cancer for a variety of reasons, and there are things you can do to help reduce your risks.More >>
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.More >>
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:01:02 GMT
(CNN) – If you're looking forward to spending a lot of time by the pool this summer, a recent study may change your mind. The CDC did a study of public pools during swim season last year and made quiteMore >>
If you're looking forward to spending a lot of time by the pool this summer, a recent study may change your mind.More >>
An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows.More >>
An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.More >>
If you have high blood pressure, treatment can help prevent heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. Your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes and medications.More >>
Coronary artery bypass surgery eases symptoms of chest pain in those with heart disease. Find out how it's done and why it makes living an active lifestyle possibleMore >>
Love the taste of salt but need to cut back? Learn which foods pack the most sodium, and get tips on how to flavor your food without using the salt shaker.More >>
Soluble fiber is where it's at for helping to get your cholesterol under control. Check out sources and ideas for how to include this fiber in your diet.More >>
Certain minerals can play a role in helping to reduce blood pressure. Get the facts and find out the best food sources for these important nutrients.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.More >>
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.More >>
If you've got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.More >>
If you've got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.More >>
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.More >>
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.More >>
As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.More >>
As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.More >>
Just a few extra cups of coffee each month might help prevent the development of an autoimmune liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a new study suggests.More >>
Just a few extra cups of coffee each month might help prevent the development of an autoimmune liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a new study suggests.More >>
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