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Saw palmetto no better than placebo in men with BPH

Saw palmetto, a fruit extract some men take to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, is no more effective than a...

Prosecutors to present DNA in Roger Clemens trial

Prosecutors were expected to present evidence on Friday of Roger Clemens' DNA on a needle and other items allegedly used...

Anti-obesity proposal fails again at McDonald's

McDonald's Corp investors soundly rejected a shareholder proposal that would have required the world's biggest fast-food...

Hand deformities turn up in poultry workers: report

A new report describes two cases of poultry workers who developed chronically swollen knuckles, the hallmark sign of a rare...

Obesity not always tied to higher heart risk: study

An obese person isn't inevitably at increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, a new U.K. study finds. "The people...

Australia says big tobacco aiding WTO challengers

The tobacco industry is providing legal advice to Ukraine and Honduras in their challenges to Australia's new tobacco packaging...

Rights group aims to stop killing of Canada GMO pigs

A U.S. animal rights group hopes to save a herd of genetically modified pigs from early deaths after funding dried up for...

Ramadan sets Muslim athletes extra test at Olympics

When Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang opted to postpone his Ramadan fast until after the London Games, the decision was...

US task force: End routine prostate cancer screening

A task force advising the U.S. government on Monday recommended against routine use of prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels...

Fending off fitness fatigue

Runners stumble, yogis yawn and even the bulkiest body builders get bored. But fitness experts say there are specific tricks...

Bulgaria bans smoking in indoor public spaces

Bulgaria's parliament voted on Thursday to ban smoking in all indoor public spaces from June 1 in an attempt to persuade...

J&J drug shows promise in high-risk prostate cancer

Adding Johnson & Johnson's advanced prostate cancer drug, Zytiga, to hormone therapy before surgery has been shown for the...

Study suggests lower risk of death for coffee lovers

In a new study of 400,000 older Americans, those who reported drinking a few daily cups of coffee were less likely to die...

Skechers settles U.S. charges over toning shoe ads

Skechers USA Inc has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that it made unfounded claims when it advertised that its...

Britain to fund prostate cancer pill in U-turn

Britain's drug watchdog has reversed a controversial decision not to fund a new prostate cancer pill that was developed in...

FDA delays deadline for new U.S. sunscreen labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed by six months rules on the marketing of sunscreen originally set to go...

Acupuncture may help some people with COPD: study

Three months of acupuncture improved breathing problems in people with chronic lung disease, in a new study from Japan. According...

Beef purveyors carve out "pink slime" stain

Behind the glass meat counter at Casey's Market in a Chicago suburb, the butchers pick up their blades and carry on a generations-old...

Surf's up in the fitness studio

Spun out on spinning? Bored in barre class? Group fitness gadflies can rejoice. Indoor surfing is a new workout, born of...

New Yorkers: No smokes, no fats, no salt? Enough!

New Yorkers may like "Mayor Mike" but are less certain they want him playing the role of "Mayor Mom." A new poll shows the...

America's hatred of fat hurts obesity fight

One night when Lynn McAfee was five years old, her psychologically troubled mother left her at the side of a road as punishment...

India to probe alleged drug regulator irregularities

The Indian government announced an inquiry on Friday into the country's main drug regulator, three days after a parliamentary...

Industry defends ingredient derided as "meat glue"

The U.S. meat industry on Thursday defended an additive that critics have called "meat glue," saying the enzymes are safe,...

U.S. FDA panel backs Arena obesity pill lorcaserin

An experimental obesity pill from Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc won an advisory panel's support on Thursday, bringing the company...

Fish tied to lower colon cancer risk: study

People who eat plenty of fish may have a lower risk of colon and rectal cancers, a new report suggests. The finding comes...

Deep belly fat may increase after liposuction

A new study suggests that women who have liposuction to trim their tummies may gain some fat deeper within the abdomen --...

Vermont poised to be first state to outlaw fracking

Vermont will be the first state to outlaw a controversial oil and gas drilling method known as fracking when Governor Peter...

Health group attacks Gatorade's Michael Jordan ad

A health group is asking the U.S. government to yank a Gatorade ad that it says deceptively implies that basketball great...

Probiotics may help prevent diarrhea: report

Taking probiotics on top of a course of antibiotics may help ward off the diarrhea that often comes along with antibiotic...

US FDA staff focus on safety of Arena obesity pill

U.S. drug reviewers on Tuesday said Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc's obesity pill appeared to help people lose weight and was...

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