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11 tons of beef recalled

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:34:49 GMT

The recall is categorized by the FSIS as "Class I": a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.

The dangers of too many vitamins

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:58:06 GMT

Studies have shown that vitamins have been linked to disease and death. Too much antioxidant vitamins may disrupt the immune system's natural processes.

Can Facebook organ donor success stick?

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:27:08 GMT

On the first day of the initiative, there were 13,012 new online donor registrations across 44 states, a 21.2-fold increase over the usual daily registration of 616. Over the next two weeks, the number of new donors each day declined, although levels still remained above normal.

Alternative healing or quackery?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:54:40 GMT

Dr. Paul Offit says some alternative therapists promote "magical thinking". Nontraditional therapies can be valuable, but sometimes cross a line, he says.

Skin: Battling the 'Over the Hill' myth

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:25:26 GMT

Do you remember that whole line of “Over the Hill” birthday party decorations that were so popular as baby boomers hit 40? It was funny in 1987. At 40, it may be time to level up.

'Pay to delay' deals can be illegal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:14:48 GMT

Reverse payment settlements arise when generic companies file a challenge to brand-name drugs' 20-year patent monopoly. The generic drugmakers aim to prove the patent is flawed or otherwise invalid, so they can launch a generic version well before the patent ends.

Grow lab organs to ease shortage?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:49:24 GMT

Two years ago, Angela Irizarry of Lewisburg, Pa., needed a crucial blood vessel. Researchers built her one in a laboratory, using cells from her own bone marrow.

Simply Healthy: Apple White Grape Punch

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:14:37 GMT

Pep up your morning with this vitamin-enriched drink! Fresh green grapes and sweet delicious apple make a healthy, refreshing punch.

Company recalls diet supplements

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:20:57 GMT

Sibutramine was a previously approved controlled substance for the treatment of obesity. It was removed from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons.

MERS deaths at 33; progress claimed

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:08:10 GMT

While cases are limited, MERS has killed more than half of its victims. Researchers have mapped the genetic characteristics of the virus.

A new (old) way to treat mental illness

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:26:01 GMT

Cognitive remediation can help mentally ill people develop order in their lives and problem-solve.

Brain blood clots rare, experts say

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:36:11 GMT

When a person is sedentary for long periods of time -- especially on a plane or in a car, where the legs are in the same position for hours -- the blood can start to clot.

Healthy Father's Day gadgets for dad

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:33:20 GMT

What he really wants is the high-tech stuff! And there are several gadgets that can actually make a difference in your father's health.

Heading a soccer ball bad for brain?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:30:21 GMT

The theory is that the unfortunately-named 'subconcussive' hits - less-forceful hits that don't cause an overt concussion - when they accumulate over time, may prove to be more damaging than their more flamboyant cousins.

New weight-loss drug available

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:19:53 GMT

Belviq is intended "as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise."

5 things to know about carbon monoxide

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:07:03 GMT

Carbon monoxide alarms are useful but not substitutes for ensuring safety of appliances

Product review: Importance of skin care

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:53:29 GMT

It's never too early to start a skin care regimen. First in a series of down-to-earth skin care reviews to help you battle off fine lines and wrinkles everyday life can bring.

Fungal growth in steroid injections

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:36:22 GMT

The steroid in question is preservative-free methylprednisolone acetate. Samples from two separate batches were found to have microbial growth in them, the FDA said.

10 ways to act like a champion

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:35:09 GMT

Triathlete Chrissie Wellington says true champions focus on the journey, not the finish line

6 tips for better sleep this summer

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:06:22 GMT

A proper rhythm is key to making sure you're not accruing sleep debt. By following certain guidelines, you'll be able to function at an optimal level during moments of business and pleasure.

No time? Try the 7-minute workout

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:54:06 GMT

High-intensity circuit training is growing in popularity because it's efficient

Skincare 101: Men's skincare products

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:26:13 GMT

Simple skincare solutions aren’t always easy to find. Jeremiah Williams, fashion and style expert and executive editor at SocialClub19.com reviews three skin products for the man on-the-go.

The link between saris and cholera

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:09:32 GMT

Rita Colwell has been studying cholera for half a century. Her team discovered an innovative way to control the disease in Bangladesh

UK to help smokers cut down

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:26:49 GMT

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said people unable to give up cigarettes in a single attempt should switch to licensed nicotine products, including gum, sprays and patches to at least reduce how much they smoke

Obesity-diabetes study shows pros, cons

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:05:54 GMT

The yearlong study indicates that the most common weight-loss surgery, gastric bypass, can effectively treat diabetes in patients with mild to moderate obesity

Obama: End mental illness stigma

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:25:44 GMT

President Barack Obama said Monday that he wants to end the stigma of mental illness and enrolled the star power of actors Bradley Cooper and Glenn Close at a White House conference organized in response to the December shootings at a Connecticut elementary school.

Sunscreen can slow skin aging

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:09:41 GMT

The research found that even if a person is already middle-aged, it's not too late to start rubbing on some sunscreen — and not just at the beach or pool.

Natural sex supplements may not be

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:40 GMT

Men may think natural supplements are gentler alternatives to prescription drugs, but a recent report found that many supplements are adulterated with those drugs.

Bring medical misdeeds into the light

Thu, 30 May 2013 23:31:41 GMT

Carl Elliott says hospitals devote too much energy to protecting themselves from liability

Stroke recovery: One woman's story

Thu, 30 May 2013 23:20:24 GMT

Her doctor calls Este Osofsky-McGonigle's recovery from a stroke remarkable; she says it was determination.