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House votes to repeal Obamacare for 37th time
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal President Barack Obama's h...
Angelina Jolie undergoes double mastectomy
LONDON (Reuters) - Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer a...
FDA approves Plan B for girls as young as 15
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it would allow the Plan B One-Step contraceptive...
Catherine Zeta-Jones checks into rehab again
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has sought help again for bipolar disorder, in what her publicist called...
Gwyneth Paltrow: I DON'T starve my kids!
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has laughed off recent reports suggesting she forces her children to follow an unnecessarily strict d...
Film Critic Roger Ebert Dead At 70: Chicago Sun-Times
(Reuters) - Film critic Roger Ebert has died, the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper said in a Twitter posting on Thursday.Ebert, 70...
Smokers have worse colon cancer prognosis
By Andrew M. SeamanNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers are less likely to be alive and cancer-free three years after having s...
Charlie Daniels undergoes heart surgery
Charlie Daniels is recovering in hospital after receiving a pacemaker implant."The Devil Went Down to Georgia" hitm...
FDA shuts bakery for sugar in 'sugar free' treats
MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (Reuters) - Federal authorities shut down a New Jersey bakery after finding sugar in its "sugar fr...
NFL, GE to study brain injuries as concussion worries mount
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League and General Electric Co are teaming up to improve the diagnosis and treatme...
Even for sperm, there is a season
(Reuters) - Autumn is the time of year most associated with bumper crops of new babies, and according to an Israeli study the...
Clarence Clemons' relatives sue doctors
Clarence Clemons' family is suing the doctors who treated the musician prior to his death.Bruce Springsteen's longtim...
Valerie Harper, TV's Rhoda, has brain cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actress Valerie Harper best known as wise-cracking neighbor Rhoda Morgenstern on television's "...
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies from cancer
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a two-year battle with cancer, ending the socialist leade...
Fitness experts separate folklore from fact
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Can crunches create six-pack abdominal muscles? Do weight-lifting women risk bulging biceps? Is stretchi...
Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop dies at 96
(Reuters) - Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, whose anti-smoking campaign and outspoken, controversial positions o...
New Jersey's Christie fires back at doctor over weight comments
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie responded angrily on Wednesday to a former White House physician'...
Kim Kardashian baffles doctors with breast milk lotion idea
Kim Kardashian has baffled top skin doctors by endorsing breast milk as a treatment for psoriasis.The pregnant reality TV sta...
NFL players union funds $100 million Harvard study on injury
BOSTON (Reuters) - The union that represents U.S. professional football players has given Harvard University a $100 milli...
Flu vaccine not linked to fetal death
By Gene EmeryNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Getting the flu vaccine while pregnant does not increase the odds that the fetus wil...
Vaccine timetable for children is safe, experts say
By Susan HeaveyWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The current U.S. guideline for immunizing children against polio, whooping cough, measl...
Livestrong: "We expect Lance to be completely truthful"
By Corrie MacLagganAUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - The cancer foundation that Lance Armstrong founded said on Wednesday that it ant...
Cheesecake Factory pasta on annual list of caloric "food porn"
By Lisa Baertlein(Reuters) - A Cheesecake Factory pasta dish with 3,120 calories - or more than a day and a half of the recom...
Junior Seau had brain disease from blows to head
(Reuters) - Junior Seau, the 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker who killed himself last year, suffered from the same debilitating br...
Hillary Clinton discharged from hospital
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was discharged from a New York hospital on Wednesday after being tr...
Les Miserables: Film Review
VISIT OFFICIAL SITE1. Anne Hathaway2. Overall casting3. Live singing1. Length - too long2. Russell Crowe's vocal range...
Mind-controlled robotic arm has skill and speed of human limb
LONDON (Reuters) - A paralyzed woman has been able to feed herself chocolate and move everyday items using a robotic arm dire...
'Hobbit' actor Ian McKellen has prostate cancer
LONDON (Reuters) - "The Hobbit" actor Ian McKellen said in an interview published on Tuesday that he had had prosta...
Hitchcock: Film Review
VISIT OFFICIAL SITE1. James D'Arcy's Perkins2. Overall casting3. Subtle homages1. Weird Michael Wincott cutaways2. Lo...
Cat parasite may infect human brain, cause suicidal thoughts
A food-borne cat parasite can commandeer cells in the immune system and use them as a Trojan horse to enter the central nervo...
Police seek young leukemia patient taken from hospital
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Police are looking for an 11-year-old leukemia patient spirited out of a Phoenix hospital by her mother a...
Michael Buble diagnosed with heart abnormality
Michael Buble has scaled back on his drinking after a doctor diagnosed him with an irregular heartbeat.The "Home" h...
4D scans show fetuses yawn in the womb
LONDON (Reuters) - Growing into a fully formed human being is a long process, and scientists have found that unborn babies no...
Obama hails veterans, pledges continued support
ARLINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to mark the Veterans ...
Sharon Osbourne has double mastectomy
LONDON (Reuters) - British celebrity Sharon Osbourne has had a double mastectomy after discovering she was carrying a gene th...
Cancer-stricken fan granted wish to meet Justin Bieber
Hailey Roser, 4, found out that dreams really can come true when the cancer-stricken superfan got to meet Justin Bieber at a ...
Meningitis deaths rise, FDA faces new questions
WASHINGTON/BOSTON (Reuters) - The death toll from a meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated steroids jumped to 19 on Wedne...
Meningitis outbreak expands to 12 states, 184 cases
(Reuters) - The deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis expanded to 12 states with the first case confirmed in Texas, the Center...
With lung cancer, quitters do better than smokers
By Kerry GrensNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Younger people with advanced lung cancer who quit smoking more than a year before t...
Meningitis cases mount from thousands of patients at risk
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - More cases of fungal meningitis tied to contaminated steroid shots are expected to be confir...
Fecal transplant cures woman's bacterial infection
A woman battling a life-threatening bacterial infection in her colon was cured by a transplant of her mother's fecal matt...
Stephen King's 'Shining' sequel gets release date
Stephen King has thrilled horror fans by announcing the release date for his upcoming sequel to "The Shining."The l...
John Mayer wants volunteers for veterans' project
John Mayer is offering fans the chance to spend a day volunteering with him for a veterans' charity project.The rocker, w...
WWE's Jerry Lawler recovering from ringside heart attack
Wrestling legend Jerry "The King" Lawler has been released from hospital after suffering a heart attack ringside at...
Kellie Pickler shaves head to support friend with breast cancer
NASHVILLE - Kellie Pickler shaved her head to support a friend and raise awareness to the importance of early detection of br...
Eddie Van Halen undergoes emergency surgery
Van Halen has postponed its upcoming tour of Japan after Eddie Van Halen underwent emergency surgery for a digestive disease....
Will starving yourself help you live longer? Maybe not
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The longevity diet's premise is seductively simple: cutting your calorie intake well below your usua...
Yosemite: 1,700 may have had exposure to rodent-borne illness
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yosemite National Park is warning 1,700 people that they may have been exposed to a potentially dea...
Smoking during pregnancy tied to kids' asthma
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may have an increased risk of asthma - even if the...
Accused Colorado gunman saw three mental health experts
DENVER (Reuters) - Accused Colorado gunman James Holmes, charged with killing 12 people in a movie theater rampage last month...
Coroner: Filmmaker's family ruled out cancer in his suicide
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The family of "Top Gun" director Tony Scott told medical examiners the British-born filmmak...
Voters see Medicare as a top election issue: poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Medicare has become a top healthcare issue in the U.S. presidential election, surpassing the controver...
FDA warns Hershey over chocolate syrup labeling
(Reuters) - Hershey Co made nutritional claims for its chocolate syrups that do not meet regulatory guidelines, the U.S. Food...
Komen founder to leave CEO role but stay on in management
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder Nancy G. Brinker plans to leave her CEO position as part of a l...
Michael Clarke Duncan remains in hospital after heart attack
Actor Michael Clarke Duncan is still in hospital after suffering a heart attack last month.The "Green Mile" star...
Exercise, meds both help depressed heart patients
(Reuters) - People with heart disease who are also depressed may get as much relief from their depression symptoms with regul...
Poll shows most Americans favor Medicaid expansion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most Americans back the idea of extending health coverage to their low-income neighbors through the go...
Chaka Khan in high demand after weight loss
Soul superstar Chaka Khan has been inundated with booking requests ever since showing off her slimmed-down new look during a ...
Fun star almost died while completing album
Fun star Jack Antonoff almost died before the group made it big after a lung explosion in the studio.The "We Are Young&q...
Older women more likely to drink while pregnant
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Older, more educated U.S. women are much more likely to drink while pregnant, a new federal study release...
Demi Lovato gives up cell phone
Demi Lovato has given up her cell phone as part of her healthy new lifestyle.The singer-turned-TV talent show judge has battl...
Chris Young injures eye with guitar
Country star Chris Young is sporting a swollen eye after an accident with his guitar.The "Tomorrow" hitmaker is pla...
In the Age of Anxiety, are we all mentally ill?
NEW YORK (Reuters) - When Cynthia Craig was diagnosed with postpartum depression eight years ago, she told her family doctor ...
Brain tissue from former NFL star to be studied for damage
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tissue from the brain of former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau, who committed suicide in May, ha...
Texas rejects key provisions of Obama's health law
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Governor Rick Perry said on Monday Texas will not implement an expansion of the Medicaid program or...
Babies in dog-owning families may be healthier
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Dogs are no longer just man's best friend: The furry family members may also protect infants ...
Hurdler Couldn't Care Less
This Chinese University Games hurdler doesn't care how many hurdles are in his way, or which lane is his!
Mark Hoppus battling vocal problems on Blink-182 tour
Mark Hoppus has sought medical treatment after suffering voice problems on Blink-182's tour.The band has been performing ...
Nikki Sixx needs surgery for sinus problems
Rocker Nikki Sixx is facing surgery to repair issues with his sinuses.The Motley Crue bassist spent Wednesday seeking medical...
Supreme Court upholds Obama's healthcare law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama's healthcare law on Thursday in an election-year t...
Supreme Court to deliver Obama healthcare law ruling
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court is set to deliver on Thursday its ruling on President Barack Obama's 2010 health...
Promoting health? It's all in the game
LONDON (Reuters) - Meet Roxxi - a feisty and fully-armed virtual nanobot. Billed as "medicine's mightiest warrior&qu...
Fun visit New York Children's Hospital
Pop rockers Fun surprised children at a New York hospital last week by performing an acoustic set to lift patient's spiri...
How to Walk Your Human
Check out this instructional video (for your cat) showing how to walk a human.
Most Americans oppose health law but like provisions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most Americans oppose President Barack Obama's healthcare reform even though they strongly support...
Diabetes doctors: NYC big-soda ban is just a start
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Doctors treating the casualties of the global obesity epidemic say an unpopular proposal to limit so...
U.S. kids getting more ADHD drugs, fewer antibiotics
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of drugs dispensed to U.S. minors has dropped slightly over the past decade, bucking t...
Vitamin D plus calcium tied to longer life
By Amy NortonNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who take vitamin D and calcium supplements may live a bit longer than t...
U.S. approves Glaxo meningitis vaccine for children
By Anna YukhananovWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Thursday approved a new children's vaccine from GlaxoSmithKli...
Teenager After Dentist
We've seen what happens when little kids are recorded after dental surgery, but this teenager takes post-surgical convers...
Insight: Top heart doctors fret over new blood thinners
By Ransdell PiersonNEW YORK (Reuters) - For millions of heart patients, a pair of new blood thinners have been heralded as th...
Crazy Cliff Jump
We're not sure how he survived a jump this big, but at least he gets a free lunch out of it.
Imaging use up in HMOs, adds to radiation worry
By Julie SteenhuysenCHICAGO (Reuters) - Use of diagnostic imaging in the United States has doubled since the mid-1990s, raisi...
Holding People's Hand
Everyone loves a random act of kindness, but what about a random act of holding a stranger's hand?
Never too late to quit smoking, researchers say
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ex-smokers live longer than those who haven't kicked the habit, no matter what age group you ...
Robin Roberts Battling Blood Disorder
Robin Roberts, an anchor on ABC's "Good Morning America" program who beat breast cancer five years ago, said on...
Sheryl Crow says not worried by benign brain tumor
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year but she does not worry about it because it is ...
WWII Vets Honored at Airport
WhenWorld War II veterans arrived in Washington DC to visit the WWII Memorial the terminal was empty. After a gate attendant ...
Foreigner keyboardist diagnosed with cancer
Foreigner keyboard player Michael Bluestein has been diagnosed with colon cancer.The musician has announced he will be taking...
Hospitals fight drug scarcity, fear patients harmed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - At the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, pharmacists are using old-fashioned paper spreadsheets to track...
Healthcare costs to rise 7.5 percent in 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The cost of healthcare services is expected to rise 7.5 percent in 2013, more than three times the pro...
Curing diabetes via surgery, without weight loss
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cristina Iaboni had the dubious distinction of being not quite obese enough. For all the pounds on her 5...
Robin Gibb's son: Cancer didn't kill my dad
Robin Gibb's son has opened up about the star's tragic death, calling his passing "peaceful and dignified" ...
Obesity not always tied to higher heart risk: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An obese person isn't inevitably at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, a new...
End Cat Boredom
Is your cat suffering from "cat boredom?" CB isn't a disease, but comedian Chris Parnell may have a solution.
Mom's excess pounds key in newborn weight
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For at least some moms-to-be, it's extra body fat -- and not blood sugar levels -- that may b...
Task force: End routine prostate cancer screening
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A task force advising the U.S. government on Monday recommended against routine use of the prostate-canc...
'Pre-diabetes,' diabetes rising among U.S. teens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The percentage of U.S. teenagers with "pre-diabetes" or full-blown type 2 diabetes has ...
All Baby Boomers Should Get Hepatitis C Test -CDC
(Reuters) - All baby boomers should be tested at least once for the liver-destroying hepatitis C virus, according to proposed...
Study Unpicks Gene Changes Behind Breast Cancer
By Kate KellandLONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have mapped the complete genetic codes of 21 breast cancers and created a catalo...
50 Cent in hospital for surgery
50 Cent has been admitted to hospital for surgery.The "In Da Club" hitmaker took to his Twitter page on Wednesday t...
U.S. sets deadline for proposals on state healthcare exchanges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration forged ahead with healthcare reforms on Wednesday, announcing a November 16 d...
'Modern Family' star Sarah Hyland receives kidney transplant
"Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland is recovering after secretly undergoing a kidney transplant last month.The beauty...
Kelly Clarkson touched by cancer patients' 'Stronger' video
Singer Kelly Clarkson has promised to pay a visit to a children's hospital in Washington after several young cancer patie...
Psychiatrists say diagnosis manual needs overhaul
LONDON (Reuters) - Many psychiatrists believe a new edition of a manual designed to help diagnose mental illness should be sh...
'Time' cover shows 3-year-old breast feeding
Time Magazine's provacative cover photo this week depicting a mother nursing her 3-year-old son raises a question: Should...
Never Give Up
After being injured as a paratrooper in the Gulf War Arthur Boorman was told he would never be able to walk on his own. This ...
Study finds psychopaths have distinct brain structure
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists who scanned the brains of men convicted of murder, rape and violent assaults have found the str...
Cinco de Mayo Surprise
Cinco de Mayo isn't known for it's surprises but that didn't stop Ellen DeGeneres from giving her audience member...
Want to quit smoking ? Try acupuncture or hypnosis
(Reuters) - Acupuncture and hypnosis have been promoted as drug-free ways to help smokers kick the habit, and there is some e...
Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch dead at 47
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Adam Yauch, a founding member of pioneering hip-hop group the Beastie Boys who captivated fans with t...
Lion Goes After Baby Behind Glass
This baby doesn't seem to care, but the lion looks like it's eyeing his zebra print sweatshirt like a snack.
NFL star Seau's family considers brain study
OCEANSIDE, California (Reuters) - Football great Junior Seau's family is considering having his brain studied for evidenc...
The Dog Just Wants to Hold Your Hand
This Siberian Husky is very attached to her owner, so much that she demands he hold her paw on car rides!
As America's waistline expands, costs soar
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. hospitals are ripping out wall-mounted toilets and replacing them with floor models to better suppo...
Bee Gee Robin Gibb came close to death: doctors
LONDON (Reuters) - Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb is conscious and able to speak to his wife and family after waking from a coma ...
FDA says focused on tracking drugs after approval
ATLANTA (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Saturday it now spends as much effort and resources on surv...
Everest climbers in test for keys to heart treatment
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - A team of U.S. scientists departed on Friday to conduct research on Mount Everest climbers in an effort...
One in four Americans without health coverage: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As the U.S. Supreme Court ponders the fate of healthcare reform in the current election year, a study ...
Think carrots, not candy as school snack, group suggests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Junk food may soon be hard to buy at American public schools as the U.S. government readies new rules ...
Warren Buffett has prostate cancer, sees no danger
(Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc Chief Executive Warren Buffett said he has stage 1 prostate cancer but his condition "...
ESPN's Michael Jordan Commercial
Check out this clever ESPN commercial starring... Michael Jordan.
Using AIDS drugs to prevent infection: a bargain?
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Giving an AIDS-fighting drug to men who are at high risk of HIV infection would cost billions, but it mig...
Arizona Lawmakers Vote to Ban Late-Term Abortions
By David SchwartzPHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona state lawmakers gave final legislative approval on Tuesday to a bill that would ...
Healthcare law could sharply worsen U.S. deficits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's healthcare law could sharply exceed its cost-savings targets and add up t...
FDA identifies more bogus cancer drugs in U.S
(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it has identified a new batch of counterfeit cancer drugs d...
Improvements in autism symptoms vary kid by kid
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests that social and communication skills in some kids with autism may improve ov...
Man Hugs Doctors After Face Transplant
By Hamish McKenzieBALTIMORE (Reuters) - Surgeons from the University of Maryland Medical Center on Tuesday detailed what they...
Europeans Are World's Heaviest Drinkers
LONDON (Reuters) - People in Europe drink more alcohol than in any other part of the world, downing the equivalent of 12.5 li...
Flaming Lips Album to Feature Star's Blood Samples
The Flaming Lips' Record Store Day album The Flaming Lips & Heady Fwends will feature the blood of the band's collabo...
Supreme Court Weighs All-Or-Nothing on Healthcare Law
By James Vicini and Joan BiskupicWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The fate of President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul will be ...
Supreme Court Divided Over Obama Healthcare Law
By Joan Biskupic and James ViciniWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court appeared closely divided along ideological lin...
Wade Hayes Opens Up About Cancer Fight
Country star Wade Hayes fears his cancer could return despite doctors declaring him tumour free - because the disease spread ...
Teens May Have Trouble Getting Morning-After Pill
By Genevra PittmanNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many U.S. pharmacies may give teen girls incorrect information over the phone a...
Chocolate Lovers Tend to Weigh Less
(Reuters) - People who ate chocolate a few times a week or more weighed less than those who rarely indulged, according to a U...
Alan Jackson's wife is cancer free
The wife of country star Alan Jackson has been declared cancer-free.Denise Jackson was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2...
Paul Allen gives $300 million to expand brain research
(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen has donated an additional $300 million to a foundation aimed at expandin...
Army reviewing traumatic stress diagnostic practices
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Army has started a system-wide review to ensure its mental healthcare facilities are not engaging ...
Kiss star Peter Criss to pen memoir
Former Kiss drummer Peter Criss has announced plans to open up about his wild past and cancer battle in a new memoir.The rock...
Moms of autistic children work less, earn less
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - U.S. families with autistic children earn nearly $18,000 less than parents of normally develo...
Blueberries and apples tied to lower diabetes risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Eating more blueberries, apples and pears may be linked to lower risk of diabetes, according to a...
Poo for tea: China's pandas brew a top drop
YA'AN, China (Reuters) - China's national treasure, the giant panda, will become even more precious if one businessma...
Leukemia gene mutations linked to survival odds
(Reuters) - Advances in genetic profiling are paving the way for more precise, and effective, treatment of the aggressive bon...
Robotic surgeries costlier but safer: study
(Reuters) - Patients who have robot-assisted surgeries on their kidneys or prostate have shorter hospital stays and a lower r...
Is Chocolate Really Heart-Healthy?
By Amy NortonNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - That heart-shaped box of chocolate you got for Valentine's just might have some ...
John Mayer tour to benefit U.S. veterans
Singer John Mayer is donating a portion of proceeds from his upcoming tour to U.S. military veterans.For every show on the up...
Senate rejects Republican birth control challenge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday rejected a Republican challenge to President Barack Obama's policy on contr...
Tobacco health labels unconstitutional: judge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge sided with tobacco companies on Wednesday, ruling that regulations requiring large graphi...
Mick Jones recovering from heart surgery
Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones is recovering in hospital after undergoing heart surgery, according to a U.S. report.The rocke...
Bird flu may not be so deadly after all
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bird flu may be far less lethal to people than the World Health Organization's assessment of a death...
More birthdays give wealthy unwanted gift: anxiety
(Reuters) - If you knew you would be around to blow out the candles at your 100th birthday party, would that change how you m...
Bret Michaels foots the bill to send fan to summer camp
Poison frontman Bret Michaels has shown off his softer side by sending one young girl to summer camp.Kennah Hebert, 11, was d...
Alcohol seen killing 200,000 Britons in next 20 years
LONDON (Reuters) - Up to 210,000 people in England and Wales will be killed prematurely by alcohol over the next 20 years, wi...
Could Your Valentine's Kiss Give You Lead Poisoning?
By Mitch Lipka(Reuters) - If you're going to be on either end of a kiss this Valentine's Day, you might want to consi...
Pet Owners' Hearts May Cope Better with Change
By Andrew M. SeamanNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pet owners with chronic diseases appear to have healthier tickers than people ...
Malaria kills twice as many as thought: study
LONDON (Reuters) - Malaria kills more than 1.2 million people worldwide a year, nearly twice as many as previously thought, a...
Siblings' Brain Scans May Hold Key to Addictions
LONDON (Reuters) - Drug addicts and their non-addicted siblings share certain features in the brain, suggesting a susceptibil...
'Biggest Loser' host, dog Winky battle pet obesity
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Alison Sweeney, host of the NBC network's weight loss TV series "The Biggest Loser," ha...
Michael Lohan in hospital again
Lindsay Lohan's estranged dad was taken to hospital on Friday after suffering chest pains.Michael Lohan is currently unde...
Swimming lowers older adults' blood pressure
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many older adults like to take a dip a pool, and now a small study suggests it can be good for th...
Brain scans spot early signs of dyslexia
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Instead of waiting for a child to experience reading delays, scientists now say they can identify the rea...
Fish oil plus exercise may do older muscles good
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women may be able to boost their muscle strength by adding fish oil supplements to their ex...
Chef Paula Deen confirms she has diabetes
(Reuters) - Celebrity chef Paula Deen, best known for her high-calorie southern cooking featured in cookbooks and on popular ...
Little change in U.S. obesity rates in recent years
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of kids and adults in the United States who are obese has held steady over the last fe...
Beyonce's baby complaints dismissed by health bosses
New parents Beyonce and Jay-Z are in the clear - U.S. health officials have determined security measures at the hospital wher...
Pot smokers don't puff away lung health: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A few hits on the bong now and then don't seem to have any detrimental effects on lung health, su...
U.S. health spending barely rose in 2010
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. healthcare spending barely rose in 2010 from record-low recession levels, as high unemployment an...
Higher alcohol prices may curb drinking: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new Canadian study suggests increasing the minimum price of beer, liquor and other alcoholic be...
U.S. twin births have doubled in three decades
ATLANTA (Reuters) - The number of twins born in the United States has doubled in the last three decades largely as a result o...
Nick Cannon hospitalized with kidney failure
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon was hospitalized with "mild kidney failure" in Colorado ...
Steelers to sit Clark in Denver over health risks
(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark will not play in Sunday's AFC wild card playoff game against the Denver Bro...
Babies may be getting bigger, but questions remain
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The weights and lengths of babies born in southwestern Ohio have been growing in recent decades, ...
Want a pet cat? Think again, researchers say
(Reuters) - Tempted by the playful antics of that adorable kitten in the pet shop? If you've never had a cat before you may w...
Obesity Linked to Older Adult's Risk of Falling
By Amy NortonNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese older adults may be more likely than their thinner peers to suffer a potential...
Getting a Cat Ups Allergy Risk in Adults
By Frederik JoelvingNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While having a cat as a kid may protect against future allergies, getting one...
High Lead Exposure Linked to Hearing Loss in Youth
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Teens exposed to higher-than-normal levels of lead are more likely to have trouble hearing, sugge...
French Breast Implant Fears Spread Around World
By Kate Kelland and Daniel FlynnLONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Fears over the safety of silicone breast implants made by a now defu...
Early Help May Improve Preemies' Behavior Later
By Amy NortonNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving parents of newborn preemies some help right from the start may make a diffe...
Sleep Disorders Common in Cops
By Genevra PittmanNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey from the United States and Canada found 40 percent of police officers ...
Health Secretary blocks wider access to morning-after pill
By Alina SelyukhWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The health secretary overruled government scientists and refused to bring the controve...
Aging in office: U.S. presidents often outlive peers
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Judging by their "before" and "after" photographs, U.S. presidents appear to age befo...
Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan opening tea shop
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is launching an unlikely new venture - he's opening a tea house in his native Illinoi...
Hospital fire kills at least 73 in eastern India
By Shamik PaulKOLKATA, India (Reuters) - A fire ripped through a seven-storey hospital in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata ...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs undergoes shoulder surgery
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has undergone surgery on his shoulder to treat an "old injury."The rapper was sported with his a...
Back surgeon warned Bono about sex risks
The German doctor who repaired rocker Bono's back last year told the U2 star that his pioneering operation might wreck his pe...
Obama raises U.S. goal on fighting AIDS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed to boost U.S. efforts to fight AIDS with a new target of providing treatm...
Michael Jackson's doctor gets 4 years in jail
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, on Tuesday was sentenced to four years in ja...
Laptop Wi-Fi said to nuke sperm, but caveats abound
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The digital age has left men's nether parts in a squeeze, if you believe the latest science on se...
House protects pizza as a vegetable
(Reuters) - The House of Representatives dealt a blow to childhood obesity warriors on Thursday by passing a bill that abando...
Panda poo not everyone's cup of tea
One might imagine that the world's most expensive tea has some unique ingredients but perhaps none as unique as panda feces.A...
Supreme Court agrees to hear Obama healthcare law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide the fate of President Barack Obama's healthcare law, with...
Adele has throat surgery in Boston
Adele has undergone laser throat surgery in Boston.Dr. Steven Zeitels, who performed micro-surgery on Aerosmith rocker Steven...
Jury to return for more Jackson trial deliberation
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The jury in the trial of the doctor accused of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 death of pop star...
Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare
(Reuters) - Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier. In January, the Waterloo, Iow...
Michael Jackson doctor's patients vouch for him
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Patients of Michael Jackson's doctor described the physician on Wednesday as generous and kind as the...
One in 10 Americans use antidepressants
(Reuters) - More than one in 10 Americans over the age of 12 takes an antidepressant, a class of drugs that has become wildly...
McGraw to play free concert for troops
Tim McGraw is to celebrate America's troops with a free concert in honor of his country's servicemen.The "Live Like You ...
Defense drops propofol claim in Jackson trial
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Dr Conrad Murray's defense in the death of Michael Jackson suffered major blows on Wednesday when his...
Obese moms put children at higher risk of asthma
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Pregnant women who are obese put their children at higher risk of developing asthma compared to mothers...
McMahon appreciates life after cancer battle
Jack's Mannequin frontman Andrew McMahon insists he's in a better place after conquering cancer because the disease helped hi...
Zsa Zsa Gabor undergoes stomach surgery
(Reuters) - Zsa Zsa Gabor had surgery on Sunday to reattach a feeding tube to her stomach after being hospitalized in Los Ang...
Jackson doctor never mentioned propofol at hospital
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Prosecutors in the manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's doctor sought to prove Monday that his phy...
Parents delaying, skipping recommended vaccines
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than one in ten parents uses an "alternative" vaccination schedule for their young...
Christie 2012 bid talk spurs obesity debate
(Reuters) Speculation that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will enter the presidential race has led to a feverish debate a...
9/11 firefighters have higher cancer risk: study
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Male firefighters who were exposed to toxic dust and smoke from the 9/11 attacks on New York's World Trad...
Which is worse in pregnancy, snuff or cigarettes?
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Babies born to snuff-using mothers were more likely to have breathing problems than those whose mothers ...
Is chocolate good for your heart? It depends
PARIS (Reuters) - Chocolate may be good for the heart but cardiologists are not giving you a license to indulge.New research ...
Obesity to worsen, weigh on healthcare costs
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Obesity is most widespread in Britain and the United States among the world's leading economies and if ...
Employees beware: Higher healthcare costs ahead
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Large employers expect big increases in healthcare costs in 2012, and say they'll pass more and more of ...
Army says improperly tested body armor is safe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Body armor worth $2.5 billion that the Department of Defense's Inspector General found had been im...
Appeals court rules against Obama healthcare law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An appeals court ruled Friday that President Barack Obama's healthcare law requiring Americans to buy ...
Woman mauled by chimp shows new face
BOSTON (Reuters) - Charla Nash, who months ago underwent a full face transplant after being mauled by a chimpanzee in 2009, r...
Tea Party wonders if Rick Perry walks the walk
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rick Perry has been widely touted as a Republican presidential candidate who could appeal Tea Party vote...
Osbourne taunts Aguilera with fat jabs
Kelly Osbourne launched a vicious attack on longtime famous foe Christina Aguilera during a recently taped episode of her cat...
Iconic turtle, on the mend, back at sea off Florida
JUNO BEACH, Fla (Reuters) - A plucky sea turtle was released back into the wild off Florida's coast on Wednesday after months...
Kingston had 3 life-saving surgeries after crash
Sean Kingston underwent three life-saving operations following his May jet ski smash, and was rushed back into surgery just b...
Analysis: Tea Party proves clout, but at what cost?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tea Party conservatives scored their biggest political triumph with a debt-ceiling deal that cuts fede...


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