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November 20, 2014

New York City Health Department Takes on Excessive Holiday Drinking in New Ads

First it was sugary drinks. Then the dangers of smoking. Now the New York City is taking on binge drinking in a series of new ads out just in time for the start of Christmas season

November 20, 2014

Rolaids Softchews Recalled for Containing Wood, Metal Bits

Johnson & Johnson issued a recall of its Softchews Rolaids antacids on Thursday after consumers reported finding wood and metal bits in the tablets

November 20, 2014

Starfish Could Be Key to Treating Asthma and Arthritis

A slimy substance, secreted by starfish, may be the key to treating inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and asthma in the future

November 20, 2014

Germ Inspector Helps Prevent Hospital Infections

This is no ordinary intensive care unit: Every doctor, nurse, friend or loved one must cover their clothes with a bright yellow gown and don purple gloves before entering a patient's room so some scary germs don't hitch a ride in or out

November 20, 2014

Life Expectancy Slips, Stroke Dips to No. 4 Killer

U.S. life expectancy has dropped slightly — by about a month — after mostly inching up for many years, the government reported Thursday

November 20, 2014

When the State Paid, People Stopped Smoking: Study

When Massachusetts started paying for stop-smoking treatments, people not only kicked the habit but also had fewer heart attacks

November 20, 2014

Health Care Providers Pledging Less Radiation

Heath care providers are pledging to stop the overuse of radiation on patients during medical exams in a new, nationwide safety effort launched this week in Chicago

November 20, 2014

WHO Says Cepheid Rapid Test will Transform TB Care

The World Health Organization (WHO) gave its backing on Wednesday to a new molecular test for tuberculosis made by Cepheid which can rapidly diagnose TB, one of the world's biggest killer diseases

November 20, 2014

Home Monitoring Devices May Ease World Health Burden

Many people believe devices that allow doctors to monitor patients' vital signs in their homes offer a potential way to save health costs and allow older people to stay out of nursing homes

November 20, 2014

700-Pound Woman in Battle to Lose Weight

A 700-pound woman is starting an urgent battle to lose weight so she can fit in a brain scan machine