ginger

Ginger Compounds May Help Treat Asthma

By Matthew Mientka | May 19, 2013 02:02 PM EDT

Compounds in ginger might help asthma patients breathe easier when combined with bronchodilating medications, a study shows.

Dr. Christine Daniel

California Doctor Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Fake Cancer Cure

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 18, 2013 12:16 PM EDT

Dr. Christine Daniel received a 14-year sentence for falsely promising patients that she had a cure for their terminal illnesses.

Salmon

NYC Fish Processors Face Contamination Suit, FDA Seeks Preliminary Injunction

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 17, 2013 03:05 PM EDT

The US Justice Department filed suit Friday, alleging that a NYC fish processor manufactured and distributed fish that could potentially cause serious illness in consumers.

Oramed experimental insulin drug for diabetes

First Oral Insulin Drug Gains FDA Approval To Begin Testing

By Jonathan Weiss | May 17, 2013 02:47 PM EDT

A pill, which may take the place of daily insulin injections, will begin US clinical trials soon.

Kids swimming in pool.

Feces In The Water And 5 Other Health Risks Of Swimming In Public Pools

By Lizette Borreli | May 17, 2013 03:01 PM EDT

Disinfectant byproducts in pools can cause long-term health illnesses in swimmers.

Contraceptive pill used for acne treatment

Diane 35 Acne Pill Benefits Outweigh Clot Risk, Says European Medicines Agency

By Jonathan Weiss | May 17, 2013 10:45 AM EDT

An oral acne medicine in France has been approved by the European Medicines Agency after it was taken off the French market in January for fears of causing blood clots.

Beer

Researchers Propose New Guidelines For Self-Regulating Alcohol Ads

By Justin Caba | May 17, 2013 04:01 PM EDT

Findings from a new study suggest a better, more uniform code for determining whether or not alcohol advertisements are appropriate.

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Colgate Files Patent for Caffeine-Infused Toothbrush

By Christie Rizk | May 16, 2013 05:41 PM EDT

Colgate-Palmolive has invented a toothbrush that can deliver anything from a shot of caffeine to a dose of aspirin with your morning brush.

A heart-shaped lock and key

‘Cyber’ Attacks On Your Heart? Scientists Test The E-Security Of Pacemakers [Video]

By Nsikan Akpan | May 16, 2013 05:27 PM EDT

New security risks found in sensors for heart devices, consumer electronics

Bedroom

Study Says Couples With Caramel-Colored Bedrooms Have More Sex

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 16, 2013 04:25 PM EDT

A new survey conducted in the UK found that the color of your bedroom can determine the quality and frequency of certain bedroom activities.

Women doing virtual fitness.

Virtual Fitness: Video Games That Help You Shed The Pounds

By Lizette Borreli | May 16, 2013 05:01 PM EDT

Improve your health with these five top-rated games from Xbox, Wii and PS3 game consoles.

Children learning healthy eating habits from chef.

Five Ways To Instill Healthy Eating Habits In Your Children

By Lizette Borreli | May 16, 2013 01:48 PM EDT

Get the skinny on how to improve your kid's diet without sacrificing your taste buds.

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Researchers Link Four Genes To 'Bad' Cholesterol In Baboons

By Christie Rizk | May 15, 2013 06:42 PM EDT

Researchers discover a genetic link to levels of bad cholesterol in baboons, and think the discovery could translate to a better cholesterol treatment for humans.

Still You Bra

Mastectomy Bras On A Budget: 5 Top-Rated Bras That Won’t Break The Bank

By Lizette Borreli | May 15, 2013 06:43 PM EDT

Learn what mastectomy bras will leave you feeling classy and glamorous on a budget.

Depressed People Tend Toward Overly Broad Characterizations of Past, Future

Depressed Patients Characterized By Broad, Overgeneralized Goals

By Matthew Mientka | May 15, 2013 05:02 PM EDT

Fuzzy and abstract goals for the future may signify not necessarily a Type B personality but depression, UK researchers say.

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