Health

  • Birth Control Users Live Longer
    Birth control pills2:23 P.M. GMT march 12, 2010 2:24 P.M. GMT march 12, 2010
    Women who take the pill were less likely to die during a 40-year study.
  • Kidney Transplant Patient Lives 40 Years
    doctor profile5:03 P.M. GMT march 11, 2010 5:24 P.M. GMT march 11, 2010

    KENOSHA, Wis.

    A man who beat the odds celebrates a special 40th anniversary.
  • 911 Helps Teen Save Mom's Life
    Teen saves mom2:08 P.M. GMT march 10, 2010 2:25 P.M. GMT march 10, 2010

    GLENDALE, Ariz.

    A 911 operator instructs a 16-year-old girl on how to perform continuous chest compressions on her mom, who was in full cardiac arrest.
  • Chef Creates Cheese With Wife's Breast Milk
    4:58 P.M. GMT march 9, 2010 8:45 A.M. GMT march 10, 2010
    A New York chef uses leftover breast milk to make something for his restaurant.
    By Patrick Ripley Web Site Manager pripley@hearst.com
  • Californians Use 1M Pounds Of Pot Per Year
    Marijuana plant7:36 P.M. GMT march 9, 2010 8:17 P.M. GMT march 9, 2010

    SACRAMENTO, Calif.

    Californians use about 1 million pounds of marijuana a year, according to a staff analysis from the Board of Equalization.
  • Female Drinkers Less Likely To Gain Weight
    Bournon, whiskey2:12 P.M. GMT march 9, 2010 8:11 P.M. GMT march 9, 2010
    Alcohol could help women avoid becoming overweight or obese, a study finds.
  • Garlic May Help Fight Cancer
    garlic bulbs1:46 P.M. GMT march 9, 2010 2:53 P.M. GMT march 9, 2010
    People who eat garlic may slow a process in the body that can lead to cancer.
  • Preacher Loses Half His Body Weight
    2:50 P.M. GMT march 8, 2010 3:05 P.M. GMT march 8, 2010

    MAGEE, Miss.

    A man who lost nearly 300 pounds after gastric bypass surgery hopes he can inspire others to get healthy.
  • 12 Ways To Judge Alzheimer's Risk
    brain, brain injury, xray, scan2:00 P.M. GMT march 8, 2010 2:11 P.M. GMT march 8, 2010
    Asking the right questions can help you know who has the biggest chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.
  • Ritalin May Make Learning Easier
    Pills, medication1:23 P.M. GMT march 8, 2010 1:25 P.M. GMT march 8, 2010
    A drug used to treat ADHD in children may also make it easier to take in new information.
  • Teen Paralyzed After Getting H1N1 Vaccine
    12:34 A.M. GMT march 6, 2010 2:00 A.M. GMT march 6, 2010

    CECIL COUNTY, Md.

    A 16-year-old boy in Maryland was paralyzed from the chest down after getting the H1N1 flu vaccine at his school, according to a doctor.
  • Let Gay Men Donate Blood, Senators Say
    Blood donation6:09 P.M. GMT march 4, 2010 6:28 P.M. GMT march 4, 2010

    BOSTON

    Several senators -- along with medical professionals -- say there is no scientific reason to stop gay men from donating blood.
  • People Ponder New Shape For Hot Dogs
    4:38 P.M. GMT february 23, 2010 4:42 P.M. GMT february 23, 2010
    After doctors said that hot dogs may need bigger warning labels to protect kids, people consider ways to reshape a culinary icon.
  • The No. 1 Reason You're So Tired
    Bed, sleep12:57 P.M. GMT february 23, 2010 1:04 P.M. GMT february 23, 2010
    The things keeping you up at night may not be what you think.
  • 20 Ways to Boost Your Memory
    Grandpa with granddaughter_grandparents2:21 P.M. GMT february 16, 2010 2:21 P.M. GMT february 16, 2010
    Things you do now may lower your risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Strokes Less Common In Chocolate Eaters
    Chocolate bar1:14 P.M. GMT february 12, 2010 1:15 P.M. GMT february 12, 2010
    People who eat chocolate don't have strokes as often as those who do not, a study finds.
  • Recalled Drugs Found On Store Shelves
    2:56 P.M. GMT february 11, 2010 3:17 P.M. GMT february 11, 2010

    BOSTON

    A TV station finds some recalled pain relievers despite safety concerns.
  • Low IQ Linked To Heart Disease
    heart1:24 P.M. GMT february 11, 2010 1:25 P.M. GMT february 11, 2010
    How well you use your brain may be tied to how likely you are to have heart problems.
  • Docs Open Wrong Side Of Brain
    brain, brain injury, xray, scan2:13 P.M. GMT february 10, 2010 2:34 P.M. GMT february 10, 2010

    FLAT ROCK, Mich.

    A hospital admits doctors started brain surgery on the wrong side of patient's head to treat a bleeding artery.
  • Restaurant Serves 350-Pound People Free
    3:08 P.M. GMT february 3, 2010 3:34 P.M. GMT february 3, 2010

    DELRAY BEACH, Fla.

    A new business may have a heart defibrillator, dialysis machine and CPR classes, but it's not a hospital or a clinic. It's a sports grill.