Health News
Getting chemicals off fruit can require more work than water, alone
Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic
Deaths from West Nile virus hit record last year
Health officials: 2012 broke the record for West Nile virus deaths, but not for illnesses
Going bra-less gives women more benefits
Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic
Just a few minutes of sun a day can do wonders for your health
Dr. Oz, The Daily Dose
Students see pills as study aid, officials warn of growing trend
Ritalin and Adderall are the two most commonly abused stimulants on high school and college campuses. And with final exams approaching, officials in Fairfax are warning of the growing problem.
More women opt for mastectomies to beat cancer odds
They look healthy. But more and more women are getting mastectomies to counter a hidden risk.
Women have new options for breast cancer surgery
New options for breast cancer surgery treat women faster, gentler and preserve more tissue
Va. council honors innovative caregiver programs
Commonwealth Council on Aging honors innovative caregiver programs in Virginia
Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death
Family of Derek Boogaard sues NHL for son's death, says it is to blame for brain damage
Computer games may help reverse brain aging
A new government study finds that cognitive-training computer games can reverse aging in the brain.
CNN's Zoraida Sambolin is getting mastectomy
CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin says she has breast cancer, getting a double mastectomy
Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul
Cancer patients and others taking pricey drugs could pay thousands in health overhaul plans
Defend yourself: Self-defense dos, don'ts and classes
Getting fit doesn't just help improve your physical image, it can also help you to stay safe.
France confirms 2nd case of SARS-related virus
France confirms 2nd SARS-related virus case _ hospital roommate of initial patient
Higher prices for MS drug help drug firm Merck
Germany's Merck KGaA sees profit rise 54 percent in Q1 helped by higher prices for key drug
Saudi Arabia: 4 news cases of SARS-linked virus
Saudi Arabia reports 4 new cases of SARS-linked virus
West Nile virus: Protect yourself from this mosquito-transmitted illness
Last year turned out to be the worst year in more than a decade for West Nile virus, and as the summer approaches people are being warned to protect themselves.
Guide to Philadelphia abortion doctor murder case
A look at the case of Kermit Gosnell, Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of 3 baby deaths
Govt stops study seeking to prevent type of stroke
Govt stops study as invasive therapy to prevent rare bleeding stroke appears riskier than meds
Utah to be first to use dual-model health exchange
Feds approve Utah to become first state to use dual-model health insurance marketplace





