Researchers had hoped high doses of niacin would curb heart risk by raising levels of good cholesterol
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Vaccine makers are making a record amount of flu vaccine for this fall - but do we really need it?
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Dietician Keri Glassman explains how following an anti-inflammation diet may help with arthritis.
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Where do people smile the most? New "life satisfaction" survey yields some surprises
Read More »Video: Citing stroke risk, gov’t stops niacin study
The government stopped a study intended to reduce heart attacks and strokes using cholesterol-lowering drugs and high-dose niacin.
Read More »Allergy sufferers on rise in U.S.: Where do they have it worst? (PICTURES)
New report finds allergies on increase across U.S., which some cities especially hard hit
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New studies suggest low physical activity at work may be causing high rates of obesity
Read More »Video: Arthritis and exercise
Dr. Jennifer Ashton speaks to Erica Hill about the right kind of exercise for arthritis patients and the amount of aerobics, muscle strengthening and balance exercises recommended per week.
Read More »Cholesterol study shows niacin no good at cutting heart risk
Scientists had hoped to show that high doses of niacin would raise levels of good cholesterol and lower heart risk
Read More »Achoo! 12 worst cities for allergy sufferers
Allergies are a huge problem across the U.S., but the problem is bigger in some cities
Read More »Cystic fibrosis study pinpoints mutant genes: What’s the payoff for patients?
Johns Hopkins researchers say discovery could help them identify patients at greatest risk - and lead to new treatments
Read More »Hypertension in young adults a "sleeping epidemic," scientists say
New study shows hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects 19 percent of people 24 to 32 years of age
Read More »Consumer Reports rates sunscreens (COMPLETE DETAILS)
All 22 sunscreens tested by consumer nonprofit protected against solar radiation, but some performed better than others - and cost less
Read More »hCG diet fad has experts worrying about risks
Proponents of diet point to weight loss successes, but critics express doubts about its safety
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