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Super-skinny male mannequins may make men anorexic

Fri, 05/07/2010 - 19:18 by Natalie James

Women in fashion industry are under a lot of pressure to be thin. But now it appears men, too, will become fashion victims, thanks to a mannequin manufacturer for bringing out a super-skinny male model.

Contaminated romaine lettuce sickens 19 in 3 states

Fri, 05/07/2010 - 16:41 by Neka Sehgal

Here we go again with another food recall! E. coli fear has prompted the recall of bagged romaine lettuce being marketed by Freshway Foods, a Sidney, Ohio company.

Reduce chemical intake to ward off cancer: experts

Thu, 05/06/2010 - 19:26 by Jamie Anderson

Danger bells are ringing loud and clear for the Americans, who are being "bombarded" with chemicals, gases and radiation that can cause cancer, claims the report of the Presidential Cancer Advisers.

Using bar-code helps cut medication errors by half--study

Thu, 05/06/2010 - 17:16 by Jamie Anderson

Using a bar-coding system on patient wristbands in hospitals can cut medication errors by almost half, researchers at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston reported on Wednesday.

Dementia caregiving triggers your own Alzheimer's risk--study

Thu, 05/06/2010 - 10:12 by Natalie James

People who care for partners with Alzheimer's or another form dementia are at an increased risk of developing the same devastating condition themselves, warns a new study.

DC Council approves medical marijuana

Wed, 05/05/2010 - 18:53 by Samia Sehgal

Washington D.C. has finally approved the use of medical marijuana, stating that people suffering from certain chronic illnesses can obtain larger amounts of the drug from select dispensaries in the city.

Spanish man full of joy post face transplant surgery

Wed, 05/05/2010 - 15:52 by Neha Gupta

A Spanish man who had undergone transplant surgery on two-thirds of his face said that he feels “joy and happiness” when he sees the results.

Mammograms unable to successfully detect cancer in young women--study

Tue, 05/04/2010 - 15:48 by Neha Gupta

Detecting very few cancers in young women, mammograms lead to anxiety, unnecessary expense, and even give false results, requiring follow up tests, researchers revealed on Monday.

Obese kids are major targets for bullies, study finds

Mon, 05/03/2010 - 20:43 by Natalie James

Obese kids are at greater risk of being bullied than those of a normal weight, suggest findings of a new study.

FDA: Avoid Vita Breath dietary supplement

Mon, 05/03/2010 - 17:32 by Rakhi

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Vita Breath dietary supplement due to possible contamination.

The FDA said the product, manufactured by American Herbal Lab Inc. of Rosemead, Calif., might contain hazardous levels of lead.

The product is marketed at health fairs and on the Internet.

FDA studies safety of food in transport

Mon, 05/03/2010 - 17:31 by Rakhi

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is issuing new guidelines for commercial food transporters to "maximize the safety" of food.

The FDA said the new guidance is designed to reduce the chances of physical, chemical, biological and other risks during the transportation of foods while the agency studies current food safety transportation regulations.

In an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, the federal agency says it's requesting input on writing the new rules from all interested parties, including the food and transportation industries and consumer interest organizations. The new rules will govern sanitary practices by shippers, motor vehicle or rail carriers and others engaged in the transportation of food.

Wooing a beautiful woman could increase heart risks--study

Mon, 05/03/2010 - 14:54 by Neha Gupta

Men might need to think twice before falling in love with a gorgeous lady as chasing a beautiful woman could have an adverse effect on a man's heart, leading to heart attacks and strokes, reveals a first of its kind study.