Health News

Exercise Still Key in Diabetes Care
The American Diabetes Associations' new guidelines send a message to patients to get moving and lower cholesterol for better heart health.
B-Lipo Contains a Hidden Drug Ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use B-Lipo, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites and in some retail stores.
Slim-K Contains Hidden Drug Ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Slim-K, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites and in some retail stores.
Seasonal Blues: Feeling SAD During the Winter
Although the holidays are usually a joyful time, some people feel sad, stressed or hopeless this time of year. Fortunately, these patients can take steps to feel better.
Leapin’ Lizards! Salmonella from Pet Reptiles Climbs
Salmonella is usually thought of as a foodborne illness. There is a type of Salmonella passed on by pet reptiles, however, and it seems to be affecting young children.
Lose Fat by Lifting Weights
The right exercise regimen could help combat those extra inches around your midsection.
Treating Mild High Blood Pressure Could Save Lives
Diet and exercise are key to controlling mild high blood pressure. But a new review suggests that another method of blood pressure control could also potentially save lives.
Frequent Blood Pressure Checks May Trump Doctor Test
Having high blood pressure in a test at the doctor's office may not mean you have it all the time. Monitoring blood pressure outside the doctor's office, however, may lead to more accurate results.
FDA Approves New Skin Cancer Rx
Bristol-Myers Squibb's new skin cancer drug has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Americans Cutting Back on Prepackaged Sweet Baked Goods
Prepackaged baked desserts are filling shelves but not shopping carts.