August 2010 Headlines

'Farm on Wheels' Helps Urban Areas Get Healthy

In Richmond, Va., Mark Lilly is taking local food to the people who need it most: those who can't get it themselves.

Report: U.N. Climate Change Panel Needs Change

An independent review panel hired by the United Nations says the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change needs a major overhaul.

Swine Flu Pandemic: Rehearsal for the Future?

Pediatricians are warning parents that the swine flu is expected to return this year and are urging them to take the necessary precautions.

ER Visits for Concussions Soar Among Kid Athletes

Emergency room visits for school-age athletes with concussions has skyrocketed in recent years.

Recession Drops Birth Rate to New Low

The birth rate in the United States is at its lowest level in 100 years, according to numbers released Friday by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Saving the Marshes: La. Fights for its Wetlands

Oil may no longer be flowing freely into the Gulf of Mexico, but remnants of the catastrophe will be around for years to come.

Atheists More Likely to End Life for Terminally Ill

A study of British doctors found atheist and agnostic doctors are twice as likely to end the lives of their terminally ill patients compared to doctors who are very religious.

Your Brain on Digital Overload?

Researchers say the time most of us spend using those digital devices -- is taking away time the brain's need to rest.

Hurricane Danielle Now Category 4 Storm

Hurricane Danielle has now become a Category 4 storm far out in the Atlantic with winds nearing 135 miles per hour as it heads in Bermuda's direction.

Danielle Grows Stronger, Heads Toward Bermuda

Forecasters say Hurricane Danielle has grown to a Category 2 storm with winds of more than 100 miles per hour.

Salmonella Outbreak Hikes Egg Prices

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, wholesale prices of eggs have jumped since the recall.

Religious Group Supports Stem Cell Ruling

Some religious organizations have also expressed their opinions on the stem cell controversy that erupted this week.

Researchers: Water, Veggies Key to Weight Loss

Researchers have some simple tips on how to lose weight.

Study: Obesity Increasing Among Children, Teens

Obesity in American children and teens is a problem that's only getting worse, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity.

Author Debunks Lies About Teenage Sex

Gerard Henry, author of Seductive Delusions: Exposing Lies About Sex, warned that teen sex has damaging effects on more than just a student's grades.

Hurricane Danielle Weakens in the Atlantic

Hurricane Danielle reached Category 2 status early Tuesday, but unexpectedly lost strength with maximum winds near 80 mph.

Hospitals Trying to Improve ER Delays

Some emergency rooms are using text messages and flashing billboards to advertise how long patients will have to wait to see a doctor.

FDA Seeks Source of Salmonella Outbreak

Two farms in Iowa are at the center of the nationwide recall of more than 500 million eggs.

 

Federal Judge Blocks Stem Cell Guidelines

A federal judge has temporarily blocked new government rules on stem cell research, because he said it destroys human embryos.

Experts: Salmonella Outbreak Preventable

More than 500 million eggs have been recalled in the latest salmonella outbreak, but some health experts believe it could have been prevented.

Don't Let the Bed Bug Bite! Infestations Rising

Bed bugs are increasingly becoming a problem in not only hotels, but also houses, apartments, and dormitories.

Officials: Illnesses Linked to Eggs May Increase

The salmonella outbreak which has sickened at least 2,000 people and triggered a massive egg recall will likely increase, according to federal health officials.

Egg Recall Expanded to 380 Million

The CDC is working with other health officials to investigate the salmonella poisoning outbreak that has been linked to eggs in at least three states.

Surfers Bring Healing to Autistic Children

For children across the country battling autism, a surf board seems to be just what the doctor ordered.

Docs Prescribe Vegetables, Fruits for Patients

Doctors in Massachusetts and Maine are trying something new with patients fighting obesity. Instead of drugs, they're writing prescriptions for fruits and vegetables.

Study: Cancer World's Most Expensive Disease

Cancer has the highest economic costs of any disease in the world, according to a new report by the American Cancer Society.

Hearing Loss Increasing Among Teens

A new study, published in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association, shows that hearing loss in American teenagers is on the rise.

Health Officials: America's Obesity Rates Soar

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that obesity rates in the country have increased over the past few decades by nearly a third of the population.

Bionic Hand Helps Ind. Woman Realize Dream

When Kelsey Weber lost her right hand in a car accident, she was told to abandon her nursing aspirations. But Kelsey had other ideas.

NOAA: 2010 on Track to Be Hottest Year

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed global temperatures from January through July as being the warmest since 1880.

Gulf Seafood Gets Intense Safety Testing

Seafood from the Gulf of Mexico is being put under the microscope, with fish, shrimp and other catches ground up to hunt for minute traces of oil.

Ella One: America's New Abortion Drug?

A new controversial contraceptive pill has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Study Suggests Pastors Too Busy to Be Healthy

A new study suggests pastors neglect their own health because they're so busy tending to other people's needs.

U.K.'s Breast Cancer Deaths Dropped Most in Europe

The rate at which women died from breast cancer dropped faster in Britain than in any other major European country during the last two decades

WHO: Swine Flu Pandemic Officially Over

Most countries have started cancelling vaccine orders and shutting down hotlines.

Swarms of Dragonflies Invade Wisconsin

Ecologists have attributed the phenomenon to the higher amounts of rainfall that have fallen across the country.

Space Station Astronauts Take 2nd Crack at Repairs

Space station astronauts are back outside again, attempting urgent repairs.

Study: Flabby Waist Can Lead to Early Death

Researchers found that men and women with bigger waistlines have twice the risk of dying in the next 10 years compared to people with smaller waistlines.

Study: Prayer Heals the Sick

A new study says prayer really can help the sick, according to a new study by researchers from Indiana University.

Watch Out for Heat-Related Illnesses

With parts of the country enduring a scorching heat wave that forecasters predict may linger a while, it's important to be aware of heat-related illnesses.

Solar Storms Create Colorful Light Show

A storm on the sun may mean a colorful light show for people in the northern part of the country.

Dog Chews Off Toe, Saves Owner's Life

While most people would not be happy to wake up and find their dog had chewed off their toe, one Michigan man said he has nothing but gratitude for his furry friend.

Congress Demands Answers on Tainted Cereal

Congress is demanding an explanation from the Kellogg Company regarding what led to the recall of millions of cereal boxes that made several people sick.

Study: Cancer Cells Feast on Fructose

Certain cancer cells actually feed on the common food sweetener, fructose, according to a new study from the University of California Los Angeles.

Wisconsin Town Hosts 'Transplant Games'

A group of transplant patients in Wisconsin who once battled for their lives, are now battling one another in a friendly competition.

Doctors Find Maggot in Teen's Eye

One Arkansas teenager shocked doctors and got national attention when a maggot was found feeding on his eyeball.

Space Station Cooling System Suddenly Shuts Down

Alarms sounded throughout the sprawling outpost as the circuit breaker for the pump in that line tripped, causing the pump to stop working.