October 23, 2015 What Can Gabrielle Giffords Expect in Rehab? U.S. Rep.Gabrielle Giffords first inspired the nation when she moved her hands and feet—and then opened her eyes—just days after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. Now, just under two weeks after the horrific incident in Arizona, she is able to stand, and is moving on to start rehabilitation
October 23, 2015 Folic acid doesn't cut risk of colon polyps Taking extra folic acid and other B-vitamin supplements may not help protect against colon polyps
October 23, 2015 New Stem Cell Method Makes Functioning Liver Cells Scientists have developed a new stem cell technique for growing working liver cells which could eventually avoid the need for costly and risky liver transplants
October 23, 2015 Bullying for gay teens on the way out It really does get better for gay and bisexual teens when it comes to being bullied, although young gay men have it worse than their lesbian peers, according to the first long-term scientific evidence on how the problem changes over time
October 23, 2015 Study: Many Surgeons Don't Discuss End-of-Life Care Many U.S. surgeons fail to discuss their patients' wishes in case a risky operation goes awry, and even more would not operate if patients limited what could be done to keep them alive, a survey found
October 23, 2015 Dr. Manny: Governor Christie is adding years to his life by having lap-band surgery I am very pleased that Gov. Chris Christie came out publicly to talk about his weight-reduction surgery. I know that for years he has struggled with his weight, but one thing is for sure now: He will add years to his life.
October 23, 2015 Should you try these fitness trends? Spinning isn’t in your wheelhouse, and Zumba doesn’t move you anymore. Is there a new craze worth getting worked up about? Experts vet the six most buzzworthy
October 23, 2015 Sen. Mark Kirk likely faces lengthy recovery after stroke, doctor says Doctors who treated Sen. Mark Kirk, 52, after he suffered an ischemic stroke reported the senator has a ‘very good’ chance of making a full mental recovery – but signs indicate Kirk suffered a severe stroke that may require a lengthy recovery time, according to a neurologist
October 23, 2015 Parents: Don't tell kids about past drug use Discussing the regrets of past drug use may seem like a good way to convey the dangers of drugs, but the move could backfire, according to a new study
October 23, 2015 Unhealthy teens face college and job obstacles Being in poor health as a teenager can have a long-term influence on someone's educational and job opportunities in adulthood, a new review suggests.
