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- Is that X-ray necessary or ‘medical gluttony’?
A leading group of U.S. doctors is trying to tackle the costly problem of excessive medical testing, hoping to avoid more government intervention in how they practice. - Sponsored By:
- Man with locked-in syndrome wants right to die
Former rugby player Tony Nicklinson had a high-flying job as a corporate manager in Dubai, where he went skydiving and bridge-climbing in his free time.
- Deadly rabies fear after man shows off bat in box
Health officials are warning people who were in downtown Providence last week that they may have been exposed to rabies when a man showed off a bat he had in a box. - Complication in first triple limb transplant
A Turkish doctor whose 25-member team performed the world's first triple limb transplant — two arms and a leg — says the leg has been removed due to tissue incompatibility. - FDA fines Red Cross $9.6 million for blood lapses
Food and Drug Administration officials have fined the American Red Cross nearly $9.6 million for sloppy and unsafe blood management practices, the second multi-million-dollar penalty levied against the agency in the last two years. - Officials: Heart doc falsified red wine study
A University of Connecticut researcher known for his work on red wine's benefits to cardiovascular health falsified his data in more than 100 instances and nearly a dozen scientific journals are being warned, officials said Wednesday.
- A little extra simple sugar not linked to weight gain
A little extra simple sugar in your diet probably won't make you pack on the pounds -- as long as you cut down on other carbs to make up for it, a new analysis of past studies suggests.
- FDA to review inhalable caffeine
U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its manufacturer was right to brand it as a dietary supplement.
- Daily diet soda tied to heart attack, stroke
Diet soda may benefit the waistline, but a new study suggests that people who drink it every day have a heightened risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Star Jones on her weight loss: 'I wasn't plus-size. I was morbidly obese'
Nine years after a gastric bypass, Star Jones explains she kept the weight-loss surgery secret in part because she feared she wouldn't keep the weight off: "I needed to forgive myself for being such a smart girl and so stupid when it came to something like my health.” - Sponsored By:
- Sweet! Weird ways chocolate keeps you healthy
Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates—and making them a regular treat throughout the year.
- Care to downsize that order? Many want smaller portions
Study finds that, when offered, many restaurant patrons choose to consume less food and fewer calories.
- Man stricken eating 'Triple Bypass' burger
Menu warnings nearly proved true for a man at a downtown Las Vegas restaurant that offers "Bypass" burgers, "Flatliner" fries and free meals to people over 350 pounds. - Americans significantly lower trans fat over decade
Study finds that Americancs have experienced a decline in their blood levels of trans fat, which could mean a decreased risk of heart disease.
- Omega-3 fatty acids tied to lower heart risk
Older adults who had the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, most commonly found in fish, were 30 percent less likely to later develop an irregular heartbeat than peers with the lowest blood levels of omega-3s, according to a U.S. study. - Check blood pressure in both arms? You should
Study finds that blood pressure check in both arms could improve patient care and catch early signs of peripheral artery disease. - Sex poses surprisingly low risk to heart patients
Good news: Sex is safe for most heart patients. If you're healthy enough to walk up two flights of stairs without chest pain or gasping for breath, you can have a love life. - Psoriasis raises heart disease risk
Study finds that 84 percent of patients with psoriasis had coronary artery disease compared to 75 percent of patients without the skin condition.
- Mexican team bobbles heart headed for transplant
Mexican medics are drawing catcalls after they dropped a heart being rushed to a hospital for a transplant.
- Do ice baths really prevent muscle aches?
Taking a dip in a tub of cold water after exercising may prevent muscle soreness, but a new look at past research says little is known about its side effects or even how long to stay in the water. - Get off your butt and exercise, orders your doc
A new study shows more and more U.S. adults are being told by their doctor to get off their duffs and exercise. - Marathoners' cardiac arrest risk quite low
According to a new study examining 10 years of marathon and half-marathon races in the U.S., the risk of cardiac arrest in such long distance races is actually quite rare
- Get back to fightin' weight with Cage Fitness
Cage Fitness and other mixed martial arts-inspired workouts mimic the structure of a championship MMA bout -- minus the injury. - Barefoot running: bad or beneficial?
Despite the cold and many other potential hazards, naked from the ankle down is the way Anna Toombs likes it, and she gets plenty of catcalls in the street as a result. - 91-year-old yoga teacher: 'Why should I quit?'
Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor.
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- World's Smallest Heart Pump Gets Rave Reviews From A Local Patient
- New Study on Vicks Vapor-Rub and Infants
- There is a new kids dental clinic in Bay County
- After daughter's Lyme Disease healed, Bonifay family builds hyperbaric chamber for community
- New artificial disk procedure helping people with neck and back injuries
- Hip Replacement Goes Back To The Future
- Pill Mill Law Makes it Tough for Some Patients
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