British Pregnancy Advisory Service asks the question, "Getting 'turned on' this Christmas?"
Read More »Category Archives: Uncategorized
Feed SubscriptionFDA warns against HCG hormone diet pill fad
Weight-loss products containing the hormone HCG are illegal and potentially dangerous, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said today, and consumers are advised to steer clear of the oral drops, pellets and sprays that can be found online and in retail stores.
Read More »Instant noodle cups may pose serious burn risk: Report
NPR contacted 12 burn units at U.S. hospitals, found toddlers especially at risk
Read More »America’s Health Rankings 2011: Which state scored worst?
New report from United Health Foundation holds some surprises
Read More »Skip the flu vaccine? "There’s no excuse," says CDC
CDC urges Americans to get vaccinated before holiday season, says flu can last through May
Read More »Arsenic levels in rice draw concern
Dartmouth study finds women who consumed rice during pregnancy had higher levels of arsenic than those who didn't
Read More »Video: Prolonged sitting gives you a big butt: study
A new study on fat reveals that prolonged sitting makes your rear end larger over time. Jeff Glor reports.
Read More »Video: Arsenic in rice?
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips talks to Chris Wragge and Rebecca Jarvis about a new study of pregnant women that found that even half a cup of rice a day had levels of arsenic over the recommended limit
Read More »PRP therapy a viable joint treatment?
Some patients swear by experimental "platelet-rich plasma" method, but experts say jury is still out on if it really works
Read More »Video: Assessing the value of PRP therapy
Dr. Jon LaPook reports on the experimental treatment Platelet Rich Plasma therapy, a procedure that appears to help heal a muscle, tendon or joint injury without surgery
Read More »Derek Boogaard had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died: Report
28-year-old NFL enforcer's brain had telltale signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, say doctors
Read More »Do flu shots cause the flu? 12 influenza vaccine myths busted
What do you really know about the flu vaccine? You might be surprised
Read More »Sick’nd by Chik’n? Group warns of fungus meat
A consumer watchdog group claims hundreds of vegetarians have been struck with horrid reactions after eating fungus-based fake meat products.
Read More »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.
Read More »Five-year-old’s removal from family spotlights obesity intervention
British children removed by social services this week amid obesity concerns; last week Ohio 8-year-old boy taken from home
Read More »