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Study: Echinacea Doesn't Help Your Cold 29 Jul 2005 | 01:12 am
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, herbal supplement Echinacea doesn't help prevent colds or relieve their symptoms. "It's a product with remarkable traction," Dr. Stephen E...
Big Baby! 6 Jul 2005 | 03:22 am
The parents of a baby born in Winsonsin have taken to calling their new child the "big enchilada," as the infant girl entered the world at almost 14 lb., nearly...
What's the Big Deal About Autism? 6 Jul 2005 | 03:11 am
Autism has come to the forefront of health news, which pleases advocates because it's an issue they've been talking about for years. Why is this such a hot topic? All...
World AIDS Day 2 Dec 2004 | 03:02 am
Five people die of AIDS every minute. Every minute! Today is World AIDS Day, an occasion to raise awareness about AIDS, HIV and related illnesses and celebrate the advances that...
Have a Healthy Holiday 23 Nov 2004 | 12:28 am
So many holiday traditions revolove around food. How can you avoid ganing weight during this festive time? Delve into the Weight Loss Guide for information on finding your...
Justice Rehnquist's Thyroid 11 Nov 2004 | 05:10 am
Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court William H. Rehnquist may have anaplastic thyroid cancer. Anaplastic thyroid cancer grows very rapidly and is an invasive type of thyroid cancer. It...
A Wounded Hero 21 Oct 2004 | 04:57 am
Last night, Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling pitched an amazing seven inning against the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series. The Sox won the game,...
Dude, Wheres My Flu Shot? 14 Oct 2004 | 09:50 pm
The United States is facing a massive shortage of flu vaccinations because British company Chrion Corp., responsible for shipping about half of the nations doses, has had its license suspended...
President Clinton's Bypass Surgery 14 Sep 2004 | 09:03 pm
It seems a diet of cheeseburgers and onion rings can have an negative impact on your health. Go figure. President Clinton's successful quadrupal bypass surgery created a lot of interest...
Before You Consider Eyeball Jewelry 1 Sep 2004 | 08:27 pm
Eyeball jewelry? Yes, you read that right. It's the latest fad in the Netherlands. As About Vision Guide Marilyn Haddrill reports, it involves a platinum implant, in shapes such as...
