Old heart device wires tied to complications, death risk Patients with pacemakers and defibrillators are about twice as likely to have minor and life-threatening complications when having them removed if old wiring was left behind in earlier procedures to replace or upgrade devices, a U.S. study suggests.
Treatment could lower crash risk for truckers with sleep apnea Commercial truck drivers who get treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for two years may reduce their crash risk to the level of drivers without apnea, a study from Italy suggests.
Smoked salmon recalled for potential listeria contamination A New York-based company is recalling two types of smoked salmon after a routine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) test revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in floor drains and cracks in the floor at the production facility.
Moderate drinking may not affect women's fertility Although current U.S. guidelines encourage women to stop drinking while trying to get pregnant, a new Danish study suggests giving up alcohol may not be necessary for improving the chances of conceiving.
Baby born with DNA from 3 people, first from new technique Scientists say the first baby has been born from a new technique that combines DNA from three people.
Having a happy spouse might actually make you healthier If you follow the ping-ponging research, you'll know that happiness is achieved by staying single.
Can't hear in noisy places? It's a real medical condition Many people have trouble understanding conversations in noisy situations.
Reports of plastic prompt recall of Tyson chicken nuggets Tyson Foods Inc. says it's voluntarily recalling more than 132,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after receiving reports that "hard, white plastic" was found in some nuggets.
Anxiety boosts men's risk of death from cancer, study suggests Men who experience excessive anxiety may be at increased risk of dying from cancer, a new study from Europe suggests
This dog is at the forefront of cancer research Three to four days a week, Philadelphia veterinarian Clint Kuban drops off his 3-year-old German shepherd, Tsunami, at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center for her eight-hour shift.
