November 3, 2015 Nevada investigates whether cryotherapy is safe for public Nevada is looking into whether cryotherapy is safe for the general public after the death of a Las Vegas spa worker found inside a phone booth-sized chamber chilled with liquid nitrogen, regulators said Monday.
October 29, 2015 NY to require training for doctors who OK pot for patients New York state will require physicians to complete an educational course before they can authorize medical marijuana for patients — an unusual mandate not applied to other new drugs or seen in other states with medical marijuana programs.
October 28, 2015 Making the right health preparations for international travel As travel season begins to warm up, knowing how to prepare yourself from a health standpoint is part of being savvy on the road. Especially if you are planning to travel internationally, taking the right precautions and observing certain rules can make the difference between happy travel and a spoiled trip
October 28, 2015 Healthy workplace tied to fewer obese young workers Workplaces that encourage healthy lifestyle practices are tied to fewer obese employees among millennials, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Natural ways to relieve arthritis pain Dr. Manny shares alternative therapies for managing painful arthritis symptoms
October 28, 2015 Can floating in a tank of water help your mind and body? The Claim: The practice of regularly floating in a special tank full of warm water and Epsom salts can profoundly relax a person and lead to a variety of mind and body benefits, according to centers that charge for sessions in the tanks.
October 28, 2015 Supplements may raise, not lower, cancer risk Although dietary supplements are often touted for their health benefits, they may in fact increase your cancer risk, especially if taken in high doses, according to a new analysis of previous research
October 28, 2015 Hong Kong: Home to many healthy, herbal treasures Walking through the market area of Ko Shing Street in central Hong Kong, you can’t help but be impressed by the tremendous assortment of natural herbal products. Here, herbs are an essential part of life, often being combined with food and water.
October 28, 2015 New drug compound may beat malaria with single $1 dose Scientists have discovered a new anti-malarial compound that could treat patients with a single $1 dose, including those with strains of the mosquito-borne disease that are resistant to current drugs.
October 28, 2015 Videogame maker says study shows its game helps manage ADHD symptoms Children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) show signs of improvement after playing a videogame for 30 minutes a day rather than taking a pill, the U.S. company developing the treatment said on Wednesday.