New Stem-Cell Approval Opens Way for Promising Research

Scientists can start using taxpayer dollars to do research with 13 batches of embryonic stem cells and the government says dozens more cell lines

Missing DNA Found to Trigger Extreme Obesity in Kids

Some children get severely obese because they lack particular chunks of DNA, which kicks their hunger into overdrive, researchers report.

General Mills to Cut Sugar Content of Kids' Cereals

General Mills — the maker of Lucky Charms, Trix and Cocoa Puffs — plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its cereals marketed to ...

50 Mil. Americans Have Had Swine Flu Says CDC

Swine flu has sickened about 50 million Americans, and killed about 10,000, according to new estimates released by federal health officials on Thursday.

Maine Mulls Cancer Risk Warning for Cell Phones

A Maine legislator wants to make the state the first to require cell phones to carry warnings that they can cause brain cancer

Antibiotics Fed to Animals Afflict Humans with Killer Germs

The mystery started the day farmer Russ Kremer got between a jealous boar and a sow in heat.

Cholesterol Drugs May Help Body Fight Swine Flu

A new treatment for swine flu may already be on pharmacy shelves — cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor.

Fighting Fat Goes Hi-Tech with Wearable Sensors

The fight against fat is going high-tech. To get an inside look at eating and exercise habits, scientists are developing wearable wireless sensors

High Cadmium Levels Found in Kids' Jewelry from China

Barred from using lead in children's jewelry because of its toxicity, some Chinese manufacturers have been substituting the more dangerous heavy metal

Proven Danger Doesn't Stop Demand for Silicone Injections

Clara Tolentino was terrified when her 43-year-old sister died last year after getting liquid silicone injections to add a bit more shape to her buttocks.

Male Chromosome Evolves Faster Than Rest of Genome

Women may think of men as primitive, but new research indicates that the Y chromosome — the thing that makes a man male

Weekends Can't Make Up for Sleep Deprivation

Sleeping in on Saturday after a few weeks of too little shuteye may feel refreshing, but it can give a false sense of security.

Americans Are Fat but Holding the Line

Raise a glass of diet soda: The nation's obesity rate appears to have stalled. But the latest numbers still show that more than two-thirds of ...

J&J Issues Massive Recall of Tylenol, Motrin

Johnson & Johnson issued a massive recall Friday of over-the-counter drugs including Tylenol, Motrin and St. Joseph's aspirin

Smokers with Cancer Double Survival Chances by Quitting

People with early lung cancer who quit smoking could double their chances of surviving, a new study says.

New National Experiment Tackles Teen Obesity

Paris Woods is hardly a poster child for the obesity epidemic. Lining up dripping wet with kids on her swim team, she's a blend of ...

Brain Pill Tested Against Genetic Learning Disorder

A pill to ease a type of mental retardation? An experiment is under way to develop one, aimed at a genetic disorder that might unravel

New Drug, Tamiflu Both Effective in Saving Lives

Researchers delivered a double dose of good news Sunday in the fight against flu: successful tests of what could become the first new flu medicine ...

Korean Scientists Clone Transgenic Dogs That Glow Red

South Korean scientists say they have engineered four beagles that glow red using cloning techniques that could help develop cures for human diseases. The four ...

Prostate Cancer Vaccine Extends Survival

Florida officials say a mineral overdose is the probable cause of death for 21 polo horses that fell ill as they prepared for a championship ...

FDA Warns Against Liver Damage from Hydroxycut

Government health officials warned dieters and body builders Friday to immediately stop using Hydroxycut, a widely sold supplement linked to cases of serious liver damage ...

Early Detection Test for Alzheimer's Highly Reliable

Vitamin D, Fish Oil to Be Subject of Major Test

Resynchronizing Implant Better at Preventing Heart Attacks

10 Things You Should Know About Swine Flu

Since it first emerged in April, the global swine flu epidemic has sickened more than 1 million Americans and killed about 500. It's also spread ...

Costly Device Reduces Heart Failure but May Not Save Lives

A two-in-one heart device to fix irregular beats and contraction patterns cut patients' chances of developing heart failure by 41 percent, new research says. While ...

Titans Punter Drops 29 Pounds in 4 Weeks on Juice Diet

Craig Hentrich knew he had to do something drastic if he wanted to return for a 16th NFL season. So he did. The Tennessee punter ...

Wost Fears About Swine Flu Laid to Rest

Put swine flu in a room with other strains of influenza and it doesn't mix into a new superbug — it takes over, researchers reported ...

Fish Oil Pills Show Promise Against Schizophrenia

Fish oil pills may be able to save some young people with signs of mental illness from descending into schizophrenia

Aspirin Cuts Colon Cancer Risk in 4-Year Study

People with a genetic susceptibility to colon cancer could cut their chances of developing the disease in half by taking a daily dose of aspirin, ...

Breakthrough Vaccine Cuts Risk of HIV Infection

For the first time, an experimental vaccine has prevented infection with the AIDS virus, a watershed event in the deadly epidemic and a surprising result. ...

Health Care Horror Story May Not Support Reform Opponents

Shona Holmes is the Harry and Louise of this year's health care debate, only unlike the fictional folks who memorably trashed the Clinton-era health plan ...

NFL Players Report Higher Rates of Dementia

Retired professional football players may have a higher rate than normal of Alzheimer's disease or other memory problems, suggests a preliminary study that provides more ...

Vaccine-Like Shots Effective Against Cocaine Addiction

Vaccine-like shots to keep cocaine abusers from getting high also helped them fight their addiction in the first successful rigorous study of this approach to ...

Mild Side Effects Seen for Swine Flu Vaccine

Vaccine is the best tool against swine flu despite reports of a few minor side effects from the initial campaign in China, the World Health ...

Suzanne Somers Book Crusades Against Chemotherapy

Suzanne Somers is at it again. Less than a year after the former sitcom actress frustrated mainstream doctors (and cheered some fans) by touting bioidentical ...

Obese Moms May Program Obesity in Fetuses

When Kathy Perusse had weight-loss surgery and shed 120 pounds, she may have done more than make her own life easier.

FDA Panel Backs First Radio-Frequency Asthma Treatment

Federal health advisers are recommending a novel technology from Asthmatx be approved as the first non-drug treatment for asthma.

Sleeplessness Survey Ranks W. Virginia Tops

Sleepless in Seattle? Hardly. West Virginia is where people are really staying awake, according to the first government study to monitor state-by-state differences in sleeplessness.

HK Man's Widow Sues NYU for Donor's Fatal Uterine Cancer

The scenario was unique, as far as doctors could tell: A man had gotten a transplanted kidney from a woman who had uterine cancer and ...

Bad Habits Add 12 Years to Physical Age

Four common bad habits combined — smoking, drinking too much, inactivity and poor diet — can age you by 12 years, sobering new research suggests.

Dirty-Bomb Exposure Test May Help Cancer Victims

With a few drops of blood, scientists are creating a way to tell who's absorbed dangerous radiation levels, part of the government's preparations

Major Food Companies Join Lower Salt Initiative

Sixteen food companies plan to cut the amount of salt in bacon, flavored rice and dozens of other products as part of a national effort ...

Half of Seniors Have Health Care with Low Ratings

Millions of seniors signed up for popular Medicare Advantage insurance plans don't get the best quality, an independent study found.

Adult Premature Death Rates Lowest in Iceland, Cyprus

Men in Iceland and women in Cyprus have the lowest risk of dying worldwide, a new study says.

Dolphin-Eating Japanese Villagers Have High Mercury

Residents of the dolphin-hunting village depicted in Oscar documentary "The Cove" have dangerously high mercury levels, likely because of their fondness

Scientist, Dalai Lama Collaborate on Science of Happiness

After hearing about his cutting-edge research on the brain and emotions through mutual friends, the Dalai Lama invited Richard Davidson to his home

Study Can't Absolve Cellphone Use of Brain Cancer

Cell phone users worried about getting brain cancer aren't off the hook yet.

FDA Puts Liver-Damage Warning on Diet Pills

Federal health officials are warning consumers that the weight loss pills alli and Xenical may cause severe liver damage in rare cases.

Trans Fat Labels Lead to Healthier Fast Foods

Holy fish sticks! Scientists finally have some good news about fat in our foods. Contrary to fears, most food manufacturers and restaurants