West Nile Cases Continue to Climb; 87 Deaths So Far, CDC Says
One of the worst outbreaks of West Nile virus ever to strike the United States has yet to subside, federal health...
Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Cholesterol Levels: Study
Boosting vitamin D with supplements may not improve blood cholesterol levels among people who have low vitamin D levels, a new study...
NIH-funded researchers restore sense of smell in mice using genetic technique
Scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health have restored the ability to smell in a mouse model of a human genetic disorder that causes congenital anosmia — the inability to smell from birth.
Bottle-Feeding May Raise Baby's Risk for Intestinal Trouble
Infants who are bottle-fed face a higher risk of developing a serious intestinal condition that can lead to surgery, Danish...
Few Doctors Discuss Exercise With Cancer Patients: Study
Even though research has shown that exercise offers significant benefits in cancer care and recovery, many patients are...
Canada: Pennsylvania Army Guard medics cross-train with Canadian Army during exercise Steadfast Warrior
Medics from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania...
US President Obama Signs Executive Order to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families
President Obama will sign an Executive Order directing key federal departments to expand suicide prevention strategies and take steps to meet the current and future demand for mental health and substance abuse treatment services for veterans, service...
Hurricane Isaac can Damage American's Health
Statement on National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September marks the start of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, a time for us to encourage America’s children to develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
Aspirin-clopidogrel no better than aspirin alone for patients with lacunar stroke
Aspirin combined with the antiplatelet drug clopidogrel is no better than aspirin alone for stroke prevention in people with a history of lacunar strokes, and the combination carries a greater risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, according to results of...
