Mind and Body - Page 765

November 20, 2014

DEA Temporarily Bans 3 Stimulants as Hazardous

The Drug Enforcement Administration says it will temporarily outlaw possession and sale of three synthetic stimulants as dangerous chemicals that pose an imminent hazard to public health

November 20, 2014

Healthier Living Could Cut 2.8 Million Cancer Cases

Healthier lifestyles and better diets could prevent up to 2.8 million cases of cancer each year, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) said on Wednesday, calling on governments to "avoid a public health disaster."

November 20, 2014

Study: 'Smart Bomb' Cancer Drug Made From British Flower Can Kill Tumors

UK scientists announced Monday that they developed a "smart bomb" cancer drug, derived from a British flower, that can target and destroy tumors without damaging healthy tissues

November 20, 2014

U.S. Lawmakers Want Cancer Added to WTC Disease List

A new medical study supports the argument for including cancers on a list of World Trade Center-linked diseases that qualify for assistance under the national Sept. 11 health program

November 20, 2014

Cochlear Shares Plunge After Recall of Hearing Implants

Cochlear Ltd., the world's biggest maker of bionic ears, Monday recalled its latest range of hearing implants after a recent unexplained increase in failures

November 20, 2014

More Ground Turkey Recalled Because of Salmonella

Cargill Inc. announced a second recall of ground turkey products Sunday after a test showed salmonella in a sample from the same Arkansas plant tied to a recall issued last month.

November 20, 2014

Bereaved Parents at Higher Risk of Early Death, Study Says

Parents who lose a child less than a year old are at higher risk of an early death, according to UK research published Thursday

November 20, 2014

Kidney Donor Mom Put Back on Salary After Losing Job

A Philadelphia mother who was fired after she took time off work to donate a kidney to her son was back on her full salary Wednesday after an apparent change of heart by her employer

November 20, 2014

WHO: Dangerous TB Spreading at Alarming Rate in Europe

Multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis (TB) are spreading at an alarming rate in Europe and will kill thousands unless health authorities halt the pandemic, the World Health Organization(WHO) said

November 20, 2014

Lung Cancer Rates Fall in the U.S.

The West is leading a national decline in the rate of new lung cancer cases, with states like California and Texas accounting for much of the improvement — particularly in women