Experts Weigh Hibernation's Healing Powers
Consider it hibernation-on-demand. Researchers plunged mice into almost a state of suspended animation and then revived them, with no apparent ill effects, in an experiment that is generating excitement because it might ultimately lead to new ways to treat critically sick people.
CDC: Most Flu Virus Samples Destroyed
At least 99 percent of the killer flu samples mistakenly sent to laboratories around the world by a medical supply house have been recovered and destroyed, and there have been no infections, the government said Thursday.
Ailing Specter Now Pushes Stem Cell Research
Sen. Arlen Specter is pushing legislation to expand stem cell research with the perspective of a man fighting a deadly illness.
Antibiotics Disappoint in Heart Studies
Two very large studies have reached the disappointing conclusion that regularly taking antibiotics doesn't prevent heart disease, as some scientists had hoped.
Study: 1 in 5 Teens Tried Painkillers
About one in five teenagers have tried prescription painkillers such as Vicodin and OxyContin to get high, with the pill-popping members of "Generation Rx" often raiding their parents' medicine cabinets, according to a study by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
Midnight Snacker? Blame Your Genes
Is midnight snacking keeping you up late at night and keeping you off your diet? A faulty gene may be to blame, researchers said on Thursday.
Partnership to Roll Back Malaria Accused of Failing
An international partnership of more than 90 organizations and countries to reduce global deaths from malaria has failed to control the disease and may have done more harm than good, The Lancet medical journal said on Friday.
Health Tip: What's Behind Compulsive Overeating?
Compulsive overeating is characterized by uncontrollable binging, followed by feelings of guilt and shame. It is different from bulimia in that it does not involve any purging.
Sizing Up That 'Look of Love'
When a woman walks into a crowded room, what her eyes do in the first few seconds may determine how attractive she is to any man meeting her gaze.
Folic Acid Fortification Cuts Birth Defects
Countries that mandate the fortification of wheat flour with folic acid can bring about steep declines in serious birth defects called neural tube defects, a new study from Chile suggests.
CT Brain Scans Optimize Stroke Treatment
Special brain scans using computed tomography (CT) perfusion imaging may improve outcomes for stroke patients by helping doctors better identify patients who would benefit from clot-busting drugs or clot-retrieval devices, a new study finds.
Beer, Red Wine Both Boost Blood Pressure
Raise a glass to higher blood pressure: A new study finds that beer and wine both boost it slightly, and by about the same amount.
Food Fact:
No freezer burn!
Some frozen veggies may actually be a better bet than fresh.
Fitness Tip of the day:
Lobby cardio.
If you're running late on a business trip and can't get to the gym, "hallway laps" can fill the exercise gap.
FAQ of the day:
Which oil should I use?
Each has advantages. Olive oil is highest in heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (about 84%); canola oil has less (about 60%), but it contains omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fat than olive oil. All fats contain varying amounts of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids; they are usually referred to according to the type of fatty acid that predominates. Omega-3s are a special type of polyunsaturated fat that's been shown to support a healthy heart.
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