October 24, 2015 Sleep deprivation and stress both activate immune system Missing a night's sleep has the same effect on the immune system as experiencing physical stress, a new study finds
October 24, 2015 3 reasons to eat less meat Take a pass on eating meat just one day a week and you’ll reap these excellent benefits
October 24, 2015 Food labels multiply, some confuse consumers Hundreds of so-called eco-labels have cropped up in recent years, with more introduced every month - and consumers are willing to pay extra for products that feature them. While eco-labels can play a vital role, experts say their rapid proliferation and lack of oversight have confused both consumers and producers
October 24, 2015 Group: Study needed on health effects of fracking for natural gas The public health effects of shale gas development need to be rigorously studied as production rapidly spreads in the United States, public health professionals and advocates said
October 24, 2015 ‘Thumbells’: Network provider develops dumbbells for your thumb A U.K. network service provider called O2 has invented a new exercise product called “thumbells” – dumbbells for your thumbs.
October 24, 2015 Valerie Harper’s cancer comeback: From terminal diagnosis to 'Dancing with the Stars' Though Harper’s comeback is rare, Dr. Lisa Rachel Rogers, medical director of the neuro-oncology program at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, said it’s not entirely unheard of for patients with Harper’s disease.
October 24, 2015 Spicy or Bland? Acid Reflux Myths Debunked We sought the truth on six common acid reflux myths concerning what you should and should not eat -- and the answers may surprise you
October 24, 2015 Treating Dry Mouth Syndrome The Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham, recently visited the New York Botanical Garden, located in the Bronx. He explored several plants that are good for healing various ailments. Among them, he found a plant that is helpful in increasing saliva production
October 24, 2015 Benefit of MS Drugs Comes at Steep Price, Study Finds Drugs used in the hope of slowing multiple sclerosis progression may help some patients, but at a very high cost, according to a new study
October 24, 2015 Organ Recipient Gets HIV An organ recipient recently contracted the virus that causes AIDS from a live kidney donor in an unidentified city hospital, according to the New York State Department of Health
