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More ‘Safety’ Workers Testing Positive for Drugs
Some pilots, truck drivers, rail operators, and bus drivers are flunking their drug tests, according to a new study.
Stronger Food Smells Linked to Smaller Bites
Is the secret to a slimmer waistline found in your nose? A new study suggests that food aromas can make a difference in the amount of food people eat.
Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent and Treat Cancer
New research adds to the growing evidence that daily aspirin may help prevent certain cancers from occurring. On top of that, daily aspirin may also be an effective treatment for people who already have cancer.
Worst Cities for Spring Allergies in 2012
The third time is said to be the charm. But it's doubtful the allergy sufferers in Knoxville find it charming that for a third consecutive year their east Tennessee city has earned the No. 1 spot on the list of the worst places to live with spring allergies.
Vitamin E Fails to Prevent Heart Failure
Taking vitamin E supplements may not help when it comes to preventing heart failure among women.
The Most Common Cosmetic Surgery in 2011 Was ...
Almost 9.2 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 2011, and Americans spent nearly $10 billion on cosmetic procedures last year.
Medication Leading Cause of Child Poisoning in U.S.
When children have access to a parent, sibling, or grandparent's medicines, it can be an accident waiting to happen, a new report shows.
Common Cause of Dizziness May Spell Heart Trouble
Blood pressure that drops when a person stands up may signal a higher risk for heart failure, a new study shows.
FDA OKs Generic Boniva for Bone Loss
Three generic drugmakers may now sell their own versions of the bone-loss drug Boniva, the FDA has ruled.
Young Women Tan, Despite Health Risks
Most young women know indoor tanning raises the risk of skin cancer, but two-thirds of sorority members at a Midwestern university used tanning beds in the past year, and 6% used them every week, a new survey shows.
Autism Hurts Family Incomes
Families of autistic children in the U.S. earn almost $18,000 less, on average, than families with normally developing children.
New Procedure Makes Hyperhidrosis No Sweat
Ultrasound treatment can reduce excessive sweating in the underarms by nearly 80%, according to a new study.
Radiofrequency for Younger-Looking Hands?
In a small study, researchers used radiofrequency -- delivering energy in the form of heat -- and found it visibly improved the appearance of women's hands after three treatments.
Spice, K2 Sending Teens to the Emergency Room
Synthetic marijuana is sending more and more kids to emergency rooms.
Too Few Keep Heart-Healthy Habits
Fewer than 2% of Americans meet seven recommended heart health targets, which could dramatically reduce their risk of heart disease, according to a new study.
Deaths From Stomach Bugs Have Risen Since 1999
The number of Americans who died from gastroenteritis, most commonly caused by stomach bugs, more than doubled between 1999 and 2007, a new study from the CDC shows.
Deaths From Stomach Bugs Have Risen Since 1999
The number of Americans who died from gastroenteritis, most commonly caused by stomach bugs, more than doubled between 1999 and 2007, a new study from the CDC shows.
Schools Can Say No to 'Pink Slime' Ground Beef
"Pink slime" may be off the menu at many schools soon.
Menopause ‘Brain Fog’ May Be Real
Along with hot flashes and night sweats, memory problems are a common complaint of menopausal women, and now a new study finds evidence that menopause ‘brain fog’ may be real.
White Rice Linked to Diabetes Risk
Eating white rice regularly, as is commonly done in many Asian countries, may increase risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.

