U.S. safety panel says big Vytorin study can go on
Merck & Co on Thursday said an independent data safety monitoring board has approved continuation of a big study meant to...
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Calcium may help you live longer: study
Getting a bit more calcium in your diet could help you live longer, new research suggests. Swedish researchers found that...
Peanut allergy linked to worse asthma in kids
Among children and teenagers with asthma, those who also have peanut allergies may have more or more-severe asthma attacks,...
"Sleeper" stretch helps young baseball players
For kids who play baseball, a simple stretching exercise can help curb pain and tightness in their throwing arm, according...
Study says fat is the sixth "taste"
People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian...
Adding gluten early may cause constipation in babies
Giving gluten-containing foods to infants too soon may trigger long-lasting tummy troubles but more study is needed before...
Analysis: U.S. politicians may unite in obesity battle
One way to achieve bipartisanship in Washington may be to tackle an issue everyone can agree on - the childhood obesity epidemic....
High-fiber diet linked to lower lung disease risk
People who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung...
School drink agreement cuts calories: group
An initiative to get sugary drinks out of U.S. schools has begun to work, with diet beverages and smaller portions replacing...
Sunscreen with high SPF needed at high altitudes
Golfers playing in Vail, Colorado, at 2500 meters (roughly 8200 feet) above sea level, got significantly more burn protection...
Over exercising: Too much of a good thing
Breaking up your fitness routine is hard to do. But it's crucial for avoiding the bigger heartache of overuse injury, fitness...
Scientists find why "sunshine" vitamin D is crucial
Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their...
Lunchtime coffee break best for fighting diabetes
Drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk, new research confirms, but you may need to enjoy your java with lunch if you want to...
Could germs be making you fat?
Germs that make their home in the gut may help cause obesity and a range of health-threatening symptoms that go along with...
Obesity and depression are a two-way street
People who are obese are at increased risk of becoming depressed, and people who are depressed are at increased risk of becoming...
US recalls common flavoring after contamination
U.S. food regulators said on Thursday they were recalling food made with a common flavoring that could be contaminated with...
Chinese youth accused of not being fighting fit
China must urgently address the physical fitness of the nation's youth or run the risk of raising a generation incapable...
Light helps keep spinach full of vitamins: study
Supermarket lights help keep spinach fresh and producing new vitamins, U.S. government researchers reported on Wednesday....
New gene test may help you pick your diet - report
A new genetic test may help dieters decide whether they would lose more weight on a low-fat diet, one that cuts carbohydrates...
US FDA warns Nestle, Gerber, others on food claims
U.S. health regulators have warned units of Nestle and more than a dozen other foodmakers over nutritional claims made for...
Calcium and vitamin D may not cut cholesterol
People looking to improve their heart health by lowering their cholesterol levels won't find help from calcium and vitamin...
Europe soccer stadiums unprepared for heart attacks
Many of Europe's top soccer stadiums haven't got the equipment or trained staff to save the lives of spectators who suffer...
Most Britons talk, fret about fitness but do little
Most Britons are "all talk-no action" when it comes to health and well-being, according to a survey for the British state...
Foodborne illness costs U.S. $152 billion annually
Foodborne illnesses cost the United States $152 billion in health-related expenses each year, according to a study released...
U.S. fish oil makers sued over supplements
A group including a California nonprofit organization is suing fish oil manufacturers and pharmacies that sell the popular...
Obesity hits New York's poor neighborhoods hardest
New York City's obesity rate has climbed in recent years, but there are large variations across the city's neighborhoods,...
Eating fish has no effect on abnormal heart rhythm
There are plenty of good reasons to eat fish, but preventing abnormal heart rhythms doesn't seem to be one of them, according...
Studies confirm treatment may help peanut allergy
A daily dose of peanut powder could help some children who are allergic to peanuts, according to a pair of U.S. studies that...
Snacks mean U.S. kids moving toward "constant eating"
U.S. children eat an average three snacks a day on top of three regular meals, a finding that could explain why the childhood...
Calcium, vitamin D pills don't help heart: study
Don't expect your calcium and vitamin D supplements to improve your heart health or prevent a stroke, according to a systematic...
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