Health News
Poor sleep habits worsen symptoms for female heart patients
Women have another reason to get a good night's sleep. Poor sleep in general and waking up too early in particular can be bad for women's hearts.
AP Interview: MD eyes new operation as Rome mayor
AP Interview: After saving lives on 2 continents, surgeon wants to save Rome as mayor
FDA weighs lifting safety restrictions on Avandia
FDA panel will consider lifting restrictions on Avandia based on new heart risk analysis
UK to help smokers cut down with nicotine products
To cut down on cigarettes, UK advises smokers to use nicotine products even if they don't quit
J&J recalls 32M contraceptive packages outside US
Johnson & Johnson recalling 32M contraceptive packages outside US, says pregnancies unlikely
Brazil halts happy hooker anti-AIDS promo
Brazilian health ministry stops anti-AIDS promotion saying 'I am happy being a prostitute'
Ken Burns, Mukherjee collaborate on cancer project
Ken Burns, Katie Couric bringing history book on cancer to life on PBS screens
Harris Teeter pulls berry blend from shelves
Harris Teeter has pulled a berry blend from its store shelves in light of an investigation into an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to the product.
Poison prevention tips to keep kids safe
Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic
Komen cancels 2014 3-Day in Washington, D.C.
Susan G. Komen's 3-Day will not return to Washington, D.C. in 2014, the organization announced.
UNM prof: 'Obese' grad applicants lack 'willpower'
Univ. of New Mexico prof tweets 'obese' doctorial applicants don't have 'willpower' to finish
Former Bills QB Kelly battling cancer of the jaw
Former Buffalo Bills QB Jim Kelly battling cancer of the jaw; set for surgery Friday
After NY inquiry, CareCredit to offer safeguards
After NY settlement, GE Capital Retail to offer consumer safeguards on CareCredit health cards
Obama calls for end to mental illness stigma
Obama convenes mental illness conference; calls for issue to be brought 'out of the shadows'
Avastin fails studies in new brain tumor patients
Cancer drug Avastin doesn't extend life for newly diagnosed brain tumor patients, studies find
Telemedicine program with Va. ties expanding
Telemedicine program with University of Virginia ties expanding with help from Verizon
CaringOn gives back to caregivers of terminal cancer patients
A woman with terminal cancer wants to give to those who've given so much.
How to keep from leaving a child in a hot car
These helpful tips will help you make sure children are safe.





