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Mayo Clinic's New Plan Targets Heart Disease

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly one out of every three Americans suffers from heart disease, a statistic one world-renowned medical center would like to reduce.

CDC: Bread Number One Source of Salt

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesday's CDC report says there's actually twice as much salt in bread and rolls as there is in salty junk food like chips or pretzels.

Study: Smoking, Decline of Mental Health Linked

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A new study suggests smoking affects not only the smoker's brain, but his mind as well.

Scientists: Sugar Should Be Taxed, Regulated

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sugar is as dangerous as alcohol and tobacco and should be taxed and regulated, according to researchers from the University of California-San Francisco.

FDA Approves Breakthrough Cystic Fibrosis Drug

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug that treats the root cause of cystic fibrosis.

'Text4baby' Program Gives Tips for New Moms

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pregnancy can be a scary proposition for women, especially for first-time mothers.

Solar Storm Brings Fantastic Northern Lights

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A major solar storm is bringing with it an impressive display of the northern lights.

Religious Employers Will Have to Pay for the Pill

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

President Barack Obama's health care law will force religious employers to pay for birth control pills, including controversial drugs that can abort early pregnancies.

March for Life Ralliers Hope for Pro-Life Legislation

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 39th annual March for Life will be held in Washington, D.C., Monday, in protest of the anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion.

ACS Reports Cancer Deaths on Decline

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The number of cancer-related deaths continues to decline, according to a new report out by the American Cancer Society.

Processed Meat Increases Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New research shows a link between processed meats -- bacon, sausage, hot dogs and lunchmeat, etc. -- and pancreatic cancer.

Apple Starts Selling Interactive iPad Textbooks

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The electronic textbooks, which include "Biology" and "Environmental Science" from Pearson and "Algebra 1" and "Chemistry" from McGraw-Hill.

Star Chef Paula Deen Endorses Diabetes Drug

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The celebrity chef revealed she's had type 2 diabetes for three years. Now she's teaming up with a pharmaceutical company to help promote a diabetes drug.

Obama Admin. Starts Alzheimer's Research Plan

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. government wants to find effective treatments for Alzheimer's by 2025.

Parents: Disabled Toddler Denied Kidney Transplant

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The New Jersey parents of a 3-year-old girl are outraged that their daughter was denied a life-saving kidney transplant due to "mental retardation."

Deadly 'Headphone' Accidents Triple in Seven Years

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers warn that wearing headphones distracts the part of the brain devoted to external events, making pedestrians less cautious.

CDC Says Binge Drinking on the Rise

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

College-age drinkers average about nine alcoholic drinks a night when they binge, according to the report.

Divorce Can Raise Risk of Early Death

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Arizona found that divorced adults have a significantly higher risk of early death compared with married adults.

Deleted: Faith Helps Couple Cope with Amnesia

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Scott Bolzan has lived what many would consider a 'charmed' life. The problem is -- he can't remember any of it.

Fungicide Sparks Probe of Imported Orange Juice

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Before you drink your next glass of orange juice, you might want to check the label on the bottle or can.

Study Shows Drastic Personality Differences in Sexes

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A new study suggests that the personality differences between sexes have been greatly underestimated.

Researchers: A Broken Heart Can Be Deadly

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A broken heart increases the risk of heart attack, according to a new study by leading medical professionals in Boston.

Eugenics: America's Past Genocide of Poor Minorities

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Elaine Riddick is one of thousands of minorities sterilized in the name of "eugenics," or selective breeding that took place in the U.S. for nearly 50 years.

Little Done to Stop High Rate of Hospital Errors

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A new report suggests medical mistakes are happening now more than ever and little is being done to prevent them from happening again.

FDA Report: Abortion Drug Killing Moms, Babies

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The abortion drug RU-486 is not only killing babies but also mothers, according to a report recently -- and quietly -- issued by the FDA.