Food, Cosmetic Labels to Note Dye Derived From Bug
The FDA has ordered foods and cosmetics to note the color additives carmine and cochineal extract on ingredient lists starting in 2011....
POSTED 01/06/2009 at 05:34 PM -- 
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Brain Device May Ease Parkinson's
Deep brain stimulation may be more helpful than other treatments for advanced Parkinson's disease, but it's also riskier, a new study shows....
POSTED 01/06/2009 at 04:11 PM --
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Out-of-Pocket Medical Spending Up
Americans paid 39% more out of pocket to care for their chronic medical conditions in 2005 than in 1996, experts note in the journal Health Affairs....
POSTED 01/06/2009 at 03:32 PM --
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Garlic's Cancer Benefits Challenged
More research is needed before garlic can be touted as a way to lower the risk of some types of cancer, according to a new review of studies on the issue....
POSTED 01/06/2009 at 11:37 AM --
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Health Spending Slows, but Will It Last?
The United States spent $2.2 trillion on health care in 2007, a record despite a substantial slowdown in the growth of medical costs, according to federal data released Tuesday....
POSTED 01/06/2009 at 11:15 AM --
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U.S. Daredevils Admit Risky Business
Consumer Reports: Americans' favorite risks are fast driving, cell-phone use while driving, mowing/blowing without ear protection, and helmet-free bicycling....
POSTED 01/06/2009 at 11:03 AM --
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Steve Jobs' Hormonal Imbalance: FAQ
Steve Jobs today posted a letter on the Apple web site stating that he has a "hormonal imbalance" that caused him to lose weight throughout 2008, and that he's being treated and staying on the job as Apple's CEO....
POSTED 01/05/2009 at 07:04 PM --
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CFS Linked to Childhood Trauma
Experiencing serious trauma during childhood may increase a person's risk for developing chronic fatigue syndrome later in life, a new study suggests....
POSTED 01/05/2009 at 06:30 PM --
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Bulimia Tied to Brain Differences
Women with bulimia nervosa may particularly impulsive because of their brain activity patterns, a new study shows....
POSTED 01/05/2009 at 04:20 PM --
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Kawasaki Disease: No Link to Travolta Death
Jett Travolta's childhood brush with Kawasaki disease is highly unlikely to have caused the seizures that apparently led to his death, a Kawasaki expert tells WebMD....
POSTED 01/05/2009 at 03:14 PM --
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Walk to Ward Off Age-Related Weight Gain
Walking as little as a half hour a day may keep the extra pounds from adding up as you get older....
POSTED 01/05/2009 at 12:23 PM --
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Diabetes Slows Brain Function
Even mild type 2 diabetes, well controlled, slows mental function. The effect appears early but remains stable, at least while diabetes remains mild, a Canadian study shows....
POSTED 01/05/2009 at 11:27 AM --
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Fosamax: Higher Risk of Jawbone Death?
USC study: 4% of patients on Fosamax -- but none not taking Merck's bone-loss drug -- had jaw osteonecrosis after tooth extraction. Merck says the study is flawed....
POSTED 01/02/2009 at 04:00 PM --
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Women Warned: Eat Less or Weigh More
A three-year study shows that middle-aged women who don't try to eat less are 2.4 times more likely to gain over 6.6 pounds than those who try to cut calories....
POSTED 01/02/2009 at 02:57 PM --
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Which Kids Need Antidepressants?
Medication helps depressed kids -- but only those whose symptoms are severe enough to warrant antidepressant treatment, an analysis of clinical trial data suggests....
POSTED 01/02/2009 at 11:45 AM --
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Osteoporosis Drugs Work, but How?
A new study shows Fosamax is effective in treating osteoporosis, but may not work the way experts believed....
POSTED 12/31/2008 at 05:00 PM --
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Medication Errors Common in Chemo Treatments
A new study shows that medication errors are common among children and adults taking chemotherapy drugs at home or in outpatient clinics....
POSTED 12/31/2008 at 02:40 PM --
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Grape Seed Extract May Fight Leukemia
Grape seed extract may have potential in curbing leukemia, new research shows....
POSTED 12/31/2008 at 12:30 PM --
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New Year's Champagne Corks Can Hurt Eyes
Ophthalmologist Andrew Iwach shares tips on the safe way to open champagne bottles and avoiding eye damage from flying corks....
POSTED 12/31/2008 at 11:33 AM --
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Supplements May Not Cut Cancer Risk
Taking vitamin C, vitamin E, or beta-carotene supplements may not cut cancer risk, researchers report....
POSTED 12/30/2008 at 04:24 PM --
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