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Mediterranean diet is brain food

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:10:58 GMT

Researchers found that study participants who were on a Mediterranean diet and supplemented that diet with extra nuts or olive oil performed better on cognitive tests at the end of the study period than the control group.

French drugmaker suspected in deaths

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:21:33 GMT

The makers of a diabetes and weight loss drug suspected in the deaths of hundreds of people went on trial Tuesday, facing charges they misled the public about the product's safety.

Health group didn't disclose HIV tests

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:37:14 GMT

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is apologizing to nearly 6,500 members in Oregon and Washington whose blood was tested for HIV without their knowledge or consent.

Ostomy saved me from a life in bathroom

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:13:37 GMT

Doug Yakich had a life-changing colostomy about two years ago. He hopes his essay will inspire a national conversation about ostomies.

Another round for the House on ACA

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:27:31 GMT

Only months away from the rollout of coverage for uninsured Americans, Republicans on Thursday were making their 37th attempt in a little more than two years to eliminate, defund or partly scale back the Affordable Care Act.

Malaria, mosquitoes and human odor

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:01:06 GMT

Scientists are exploring how the malaria parasite itself may actually change a mosquito's behavior to make it more attracted to humans, as if controlling its mind so that the bug goes after us.

New virus sickens health care workers

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:48:13 GMT

The health care workers were exposed to patients with the novel coronavirus, or nCoV, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

Shrinks, critics face off over manual

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:16:28 GMT

Prominent critics say the American Psychiatric Association is out of control, turning common human problems into mental illnesses in a trend they say will just make the "pop-a-pill" culture worse.

Copper may stop hospital infections

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:47:10 GMT

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina explored covering key surfaces in hospital intensive care units in copper alloy, and found that this is an effective measure against the spread of some key types of bacterial infections.

5 ways to maximize your doctor's visit

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:24:17 GMT

You have all the tools you need to get the most out of your doctor's visit right at your fingertips. Technology can simplify your health care experience and help your doc help you. So get your smartphone on for better health.

Angelina Jolie has double mastectomy

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:08:04 GMT

Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.

Drug mfr agrees to $500 million penalty

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:22:24 GMT

A subsidiary of India's largest pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay $500 million in fines and civil penalties for selling adulterated drugs and lying about tests of the medications to federal regulators, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.

Record West Nile deaths last year

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:55:55 GMT

But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found that there were far fewer illnesses overall, and fewer serious cases than in previous years.

Govt stops stroke prevention study

Sat, 11 May 2013 02:52:21 GMT

The government has halted a study testing treatments for a brain condition that can cause strokes after early results suggested invasive therapies were riskier than previously thought.

FDA denies request to block painkiller

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:18:35 GMT

In a surprise move Friday, federal health regulators denied a request by Endo Health Solutions to block generic versions of its painkiller Opana ER, which the company argued are more easily abused than its branded product.

Dangerous virus newly found in France

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:02:30 GMT

A newly discovered and often deadly virus related to one that causes the common cold has struck another victim, this time in France.

New discovery may help end malaria

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:50:14 GMT

Researchers now believe they have discovered a way to track the spread of drug-resistant malaria, and this discovery may help to finally eradicate the disease.

Your heart attack bill? It depends

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:46:26 GMT

Hospitals across the nation -- even those located just miles apart -- charge wildly different rates for the same medical procedure. A data set released by the Department of Health and Human Services illustrates just how dramatic the price gaps can be.

Twins create life-saving allergy device

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:20:37 GMT

Evan and Eric Edwards developed Auvi-Q, a new epinephrine auto-injector, which launched in January.

Disabled couple seek life together

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:25:33 GMT

The mentally disabled couple is not allowed to share a bedroom by the state-sanctioned nonprofits that run the group homes — a practice the newlyweds and their parents are now challenging in a federal civil rights lawsuit.

He studies where morals come from

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:06:17 GMT

Frans de Waal's research suggests morality is older than religion

Op Ed: Listen to your mother!

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:29 GMT

Many mornings I need that little ray of light my mom sends in a quick email to get me motivated as I send my own daughter off to school, waving frantically and shouting as the school bus pulls away. Read more motherly advice:

FDA warns about epilepsy drug

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:26:41 GMT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning pregnant women to stay away from migraine medicine containing valproate. The agency says the drug can lead to decreased IQ scores in children whose mothers took the medication during pregnancy.

How can I treat eye allergy symptoms?

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:17:20 GMT

Pollen is an otherwise harmless substance, but if your immune system identifies it as an enemy that it needs to react to, it is then called an allergen and certain reactions occur in your body.

Medical miracle saves cholera victims

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:37:16 GMT

What exactly did David Nalin deliver to patients? Essentially, a mixture of salt, water and sugar in the right proportions. This simple idea has saved millions of lives -- not just from cholera, but from any diarrhea.

Unlocking crime using biological keys

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:53:35 GMT

"Nearly 200 studies have shown that a full half of aggression, crime and violence can be chalked up to genetic influences"

Alicia Keys launching HIV campaign

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:01:41 GMT

The singer hopes to start a global dialogue about HIV and women

Back pain? How to strengthen your spine

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:19:22 GMT

Some simple exercises may help strengthen your spine, core and joints

Is screening for suicide useful?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:11:47 GMT

The problem is that there is no evidence that screening would be of any use. Few studies have examined the issue, and those that have don't provide definitive guidance.

5 questions on egg freezing

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:47:06 GMT

While there have been great strides to make birth control and contraception common knowledge, women's options in terms of fertility are often not widely known.