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China steps up meat inspection after fake lamb scandal

China has begun a crackdown on the sales of fake, diseased and tainted meat products after a series of scandals that have...

Higher-stakes soccer matches tied to more injuries

Soccer matches played at a high level of competition are more likely to result in injuries - and in more serious ones - compared...

22 S. African boys die during circumcisions: police

More than 20 South African boys have died over the past week during coming of age rituals, police said on Thursday, and they...

Can sleep at altitude prevent sudden hiker deaths?

Men who die of a sudden cardiac event are less likely to do so on the first day of mountain activities if they sleep at higher...

Combined supplements no better for cholesterol

Adding a plant-derived compound called a sterol to the cholesterol-lowering agent red yeast rice doesn't make it work any...

China steps up inspection after fake lamb scandal

China has begun a crackdown on the sales of fake, diseased and tainted meat products after a series of scandals that have...

U.S. mercury advisory tied up at health department

Updated federal advice on mercury levels in fish appears to have stalled within the U.S. department of health, frustrating...

Ultra-low salt intake may not boost health: US panel

Americans at high risk for heart problems who have been told for years to sharply cut salt from their diet may not actually...

Eating insects could help fight obesity, U.N. says

The thought of eating beetles, caterpillars and ants may give you the creeps, but the authors of a U.N. report published...

U.S. report quantifies risk of Listeria in deli foods

Some simple safety techniques for food handling and preparation could help delicatessens and other food stores cut the risk...

Agent Orange tied to aggressive prostate cancer risk

Men who were exposed to Agent Orange chemicals used during the Vietnam War are at higher risk for life-threatening prostate...

Sex supplements often contain Viagra ingredients

Herbal supplements aimed at improving men's sexual abilities often contain the active ingredients in erectile dysfunction...

Extra antioxidants have limited benefits for sight

Taking additional antioxidant supplements on top of vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene does little to ward off macular...

Wrigley halts production of caffeine gum

Wrigley temporarily halted production of its new Alert Energy Caffeine Gum in response to concerns expressed by the U.S....

Study questions fish oil benefit before heart attack

Fish oil supplements did not prevent heart problems in people who hadn't had a heart attack yet, in a large long-term study...

Packaged diet foods may spur more weight loss

In a head-to-head comparison with a traditional diet, people who stuck to a diet of portion-controlled packaged foods lost...

Gastric banding: Pros and cons of Christie's choice

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's choice of gastric banding has prompted questions about why he opted for a weight-loss...

Fluids may prevent constipation better than fiber

Everyone knows that getting enough fiber is a secret to staying "regular," but a large new study finds that people who got...

No, really - don't shop when you're hungry: study

A new study offers evidence to support what many people have learned for themselves: never go grocery shopping when you're...

Hybrid yoga focuses on brawnier form of fitness

A new hybrid form of yoga that blends calisthenics and rehabilitation techniques is gaining popularity across the United...

Horsemeat scandal prompts plan for EU fraud crackdown

The European Commission proposed more unannounced inspections of food companies and tougher fines for labeling fraud on Monday,...

Urologists echo call for discussion before PSA test

Urologists fell in line with other doctor groups on Friday in recommending careful consideration and discussion when it comes...

Chinese police bust million-dollar rat-meat ring

Chinese police have broken a crime ring that passed off more than $1 million in rat and small mammal meat as mutton, authorities...

Egyptian students protest university food poisoning

Hundreds of students from Egypt's top Islamic university protested on Monday to demand investigation and punishment of those...

More evidence adding nuts is a healthy choice

People can safely add a few nuts to their diet - or replace other foods with the high-unsaturated fat, high-fiber snacks...

Supplements don't help with prostate cancer: study

Despite dietary supplements being popular among prostate cancer patients, a new review of past research says they are not...

Gut bugs are implicated in heart attacks and stroke

Thousands of heart attack victims every year have none of the notorious risk factors before their crisis - not high cholesterol,...

GMO food labeling drive has biotech industry biting back

New efforts to force labeling of foods made with genetically modified crops, including a bill introduced by U.S. lawmakers...

Sickle cell disease accounts for many priapism cases

Thanks to commercials for erectile dysfunction drugs, men know to seek medical attention for "erections lasting more than...

Sugary drinks may raise diabetes risk by one fifth - study

Drinking just one can of sugar-laced soda drink a day increases the risk of developing diabetes by nearly 20 percent, according...

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