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FYI: How Much Caffeine Would It Take To Kill You?
Monster Energy Drinks Wikimedia CommonsA lawsuit over the death of a 14-year-old girl raises new questions about how much caffeine is too much--and what other nefarious factors might come into play. A wrongful-death...
Full Moon Could Make Hurricane Sandy's Impact Worse
Higher-than-normal tides could make the effects of Sandy's landfall even worse.
Recipes for Health: Savory Cottage Cheese Pancakes — Recipes for Health
Paired with a green salad, these hearty pancakes make for a delicious dinner, with or without a topping.
Bacteria involved in sewer pipe corrosion identified
Microbes corrode sewer pipes from the inside, a process that can lead to spills, bad odors, disease outbreaks, and the need for costly repairs. In a first step towards reducing...
Additive Restores Antibiotic Effectiveness Against MRSA
Researchers from North Carolina State University have increased the potency of a compound that reactivates antibiotics against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [...]
Crusty foods may worsen heart problems associated with diabetes
A University of Illinois study suggests avoiding cooking methods that produce the kind of crusty bits you’d find on a [...]
X-ray tricks cut breast scan dose
Researchers outline a way to acquire breast tissue scans with up to three times the resolution but just a twenty-fifth the radiation dose.
Hallowen safety tips for families
While Halloween is a time for fun and treats, certain dangers abound. The key to keeping kids safe this year, and every year, is close parental supervision and a few...
New study suggests using sedentary behavior counseling in primary care
Although primary care physicians take care of many aspects of health and disease, little is known about how they can change sedentary behavior through counseling, according to researchers. Results from...
Optometrist warns about wearing tinted contact lenses on Halloween
Decorative tinted contact lenses will be popular accessories this Halloween, but an optometrist is warning that improper use without a prescription could cause severe eye damage.
Exercise and complete decongestive therapy best ways to manage lymphedema, expert says
Many breast cancer survivors suffer from lymphedema, a chronic condition that causes body limbs to swell from fluid buildup, as a result of lymph node removal and radiation therapy. A...
Increased risk of suicidal thoughts among adolescents appears related to recent victimization
An increased risk of suicidal ideation -- thoughts of harming or killing oneself -- in adolescents appears to be associated with recent victimization, such as by peers, sexual assault, and...
Older breast cancer patients see more complications with brachytherapy
The breast cancer treatment brachytherapy -- heralded for its low complication rates -- actually results in more complications than whole-breast radiation one year after treatment, researchers report.
Eating more legumes may improve glycemic control, lower estimated heart disease risk
Eating more legumes (such as beans, chickpeas or lentils) as part of a low-glycemic index diet appears to improve glycemic control and reduce estimated coronary heart disease risk in patients...
Study of patients ages 90 and older links poor physical performance, increased odds of dementia
Poor physical performance on activities including walking was associated with increased odds of dementia in a study of individuals 90 years and older.
Discoveries hold promise for treatment of Hepatitis B virus
A research team has discovered two prime targets of the Hepatitis B virus in liver cells, findings that could lead to treatment of liver disease in some of the 400...
Probiotics are secret weapon for fighting symptoms of the common cold in college students, study suggests
Probiotic supplementation can reduce the severity and duration of colds and upper-respiratory infections in college students, researchers have found.
Exercise the body to keep the brain healthy, study suggests
People who exercise later in life may better protect their brain from age-related changes than those who do not, a study suggests.
Brand-New Vaccine Strategy Works Against Herpes, And Potentially HIV
Memory T Cells Illustration by Michael Helfenbein via YaleNewsCoaxing T cells to combat genital herpes at the source is good. Talking them into blocking HIV is even better. Yale researchers developing a new...
American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in for first time on organic foods for children
To offer guidance to parents -- and the pediatricians caring for their children's health -- the American Academy of Pediatrics has conducted an extensive analysis of scientific evidence surrounding organic...
TV, devices in kids' bedrooms linked to poor sleep, obesity
Electronic devices in kids' bedrooms at night can lead to sleeplessness and can raise their risk of obesity, according to new research.
Halloween Mini Treats Could Scare Up High Calorie Counts
Miniature-sized candies are great alternatives for Halloween, but could scare up high calorie and carbohydrate counts if parents don't monitor how many their children eat, warn pediatricians from Harris Health...
Bringing Power of Prevention, Diagnosis to the People
"A Mercedes Benz isn't designed to function in the Sahara Desert," notes Dr. Eliah Aronoff-Spencer of the University of California, San Diego. "So why are we designing medical equipment for...
U.S. investigating CVS prescription refills
A Justice Department unit is investigating claims that refills were made without customer approval. The inquiry will focus mainly on Medicare fraud allegations.The U.S. Justice Department's civil fraud division is...
Dentists Could Soon Diagnose Cancer By Looking At Your Saliva
Dentist Is The New Doctor U.S. NavyNew tools that extract disease biomarkers from saliva could make your dentist your first line of diagnostic defense. Your dentist could soon be your new doctor. Don't...
Teaneck NJ Resident Raises Money for Autoimmune Disease Research
Naomi Kadish encourages other to Link Together For a Cure to Autoimmune Disease.
Well: In Fight Against Obesity, Drink Sizes Matter
History has shown that teaching people what is good for them is not enough. It must be accompanied by restrictions that curb unhealthy habits.
Meningitis Exposure Patients Wait and Worry
For thousands of people who may have been infected by a contaminated drug, there is little to do but wait and see what happens.