November 2010 Headlines

Homegrown Turkey Makes a Healthy Holiday

Turkeys take center stage this time of year-- especially on the Full Quiver Farm where demand for pasture-raised turkeys is high.

WWII-Style Rationing to Fight Global Warming?

Some climate change experts say World War II-style rationing in developed countries may be needed to bring down carbon emissions to fight against global warming

Alcoholic Whipped Cream Causes Concern

Critics say mixing alcohol with something that's considered dessert is not a good idea.

Panel: Most Get Enough Vitamin D, Calcium

New dietary guidelines say there's no proof that megadoses prevent cancer or other ailments - sure to frustrate backers of the so-called sunshine vitamin.

Hunters May Have Delivered Fatal Blow to Mammoths

Two scientists who live year-round in the frigid Siberian plains say that man -either for food, fuel or fun - hunted the animals to extinction.

Study: Half of U.S. Will Be Diabetic by 2020

Such a phenomenon would cost the health care system $3.35 trillion over the next decade.

Whooping Cough Outbreak Spreading Across U.S.

Health officials say the outbreak is the result of a large number of parents choosing not to vaccinate their children.

New Drug Offers Hope for Heart Health

An experimental drug boosted good cholesterol so high and dropped bad cholesterol so low in a study that doctors were stunned.

Sweating Excessively? Treatments to Keep You Dry

Close to 10 million Americans suffer from the medical condition known as hyperhidrosis. But there are now ways to help them keep it a secret.

FDA to Ban Caffeine from Alcoholic Drinks

After a year of study, the FDA is expected to rule Wednesday it is not safe to mix alcohol and caffeine.

Report Shows Hospital Stays Can Be Risky

A new government study says that more than 15,000 deaths a month are caused by hospital errors.

Study: Lack of Sleep May Lead to Heart Disease

Researchers say that too little sleep causes the body to produce hormones that can cause inflammation of the heart and that could lead to heart disease and stroke.

Feds Expected to Ban Alcoholic Energy Drinks

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to find that caffeine is an unsafe food additive to alcoholic drinks, essentially banning them.

Study: New Blood Thinner Works as Well as Coumadin

Millions of people who are struggling with the tough-to-use blood thinner warfarin, may soon have another alternative.

USDA: 17M Families Struggled for Food in 2009

The number of Americans without enough food for an active, healthy life remains at a record high.

Lead in Reusable Bags Prompts Call for Probe

The discovery of lead in some types of reusable grocery bags has prompted lawmakers to call for a federal investigation.

Scientists Propose One-Way Trips to Mars

Invoking the spirit of "Star Trek" in a scholarly article entitled "To Boldly Go," two scientists contend human travel to Mars could happen much more quickly and cheaply if the missions are made one-way.

Study: Major Acne Problem May Raise Suicide Risk

People receiving treatment for severe acne may be at higher risk of attempting suicide, but it's unclear whether that is caused by the condition or the drug.

NASA's New Space Telescope Costs Shoot the Moon

The cost of NASA's replacement for the Hubble Space Telescope is giving new meaning to the word astronomical, growing another $1.5 billion.

Cigarettes Get Gutsy New Warning Labels

New cigarette labels show images of corpses, cancer patients, and diseased lungs and teeth.

Palin Opposes Plan to Ban Sweets in Classrooms

Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is weighing in on a proposal that would ban sweets in Pennsylvania classrooms.

Nutritionist Loses 27 Pounds on Twinkie Diet

A nutritionist out to prove a point has lost 27 pounds on what he's calling a Twinkie Diet.  His point? It's not what you eat, but how much.

Study: Obese Teens Likely to be Obese Adults

Overweight teens are likely to put on even more weight as young adults, according to new study by the University of North Carolina.

Study: Texting Teens = Risky Behavior?

The results of a new study reveal that teens who do a lot of texting are more vulnerable to risky behavior.

'Wii-Hab' Just What Doctor Ordered for Therapy

Most people don't normally associate video games and senior citizens. But at one Fla. hospital, gaming has proven to be a perfect fit for improving seniors' health.

CT Scans Significantly Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths

A new study shows that CT scans can reduce the risk of death from lung cancer by 20 percent.

Fuel Leak Halts Friday Launch of Space Shuttle

A potentially dangerous hydrogen gas leak cropped up as NASA fueled Discovery for liftoff Friday.

See Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi: Scientists Seek 3-D Video

Scientists say they have taken a big step toward displaying live video in three dimensions.

Charity Aid Group Reaches Tsunami Victims

Operation Blessing International has been successful in providing aid to the victims affected by the deadly tsumani in Indonesia.

Study: Alcohol Most Dangerous Drug

Most people agree that drugs are bad, but some British researchers have found that alcohol is most dangerous to your health and lifestyle.

Tomas May Regain Strength, Could Threaten Haiti

Tropical Storm Tomas could threaten the island nation of Haiti, where more than a million earthquake victims are still living in crowded refugee camps and are very vulnerable to wind and rain.