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Tanning bed usage can be as addictive as cannabis and alcohol

Tue, 04/20/2010 - 09:07 by Natalie James

Indoor tanning can be addictive, and people who repeatedly bask under sun lamps may also be prone to anxiety and substance abuse problems, according to a new study.

Candy-like tobacco can cause nicotine poisoning in kids--study

Mon, 04/19/2010 - 16:20 by Natalie James

A new generation of flavored, dissolvable tobacco products are becoming increasingly popular among teens. But, a new research has warned that the novel tobacco product, which according to some critics too closely resembles Tic Tac breath mints, could be life-threatening for children who mistake them for candy.

Multivitamins cause breast cancer?

Sun, 04/18/2010 - 20:38 by Samia Sehgal

Multivitamin pills raise the risk of breast cancer in women, a new study has revealed. Women, who take a pill of multivitamins daily, have 20 percent greater chances of getting breast cancer.

Hundreds participate in Relay for Life to fight cancer

Sun, 04/18/2010 - 15:52 by Jaspreet Virk

The American Cancer Society’s Annual Relay for Life is here again. Like always, many communities across the nation are participating in the marathon to raise money for those fighting cancer.

Luci Baines Johnson in ICU with possible Guillain-Barre syndrome

Sun, 04/18/2010 - 14:23 by Neka Sehgal

Luci Baines Johnson, youngest daughter of former president Lyndon Johnson, is undergoing intensive treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota Friday with a suspect diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system.

Cannabis expo upholds the growing pot industry

Sun, 04/18/2010 - 13:00 by Samia Sehgal

Medical marijuana users gathered at the Cow Palace in Daly City for the first-ever International Cannabis and Hemp Expo, which opened Saturday morning.

Robotic therapy helps stroke patients recover limb function--study

Sun, 04/18/2010 - 12:18 by Jaspreet Virk

In a major scientific breakthrough that will better the treatment of patients who have lost limb function following a stroke, a new study states that a robot assisted therapy may help people move their limbs years after a stroke.

Teenage drinking linked to breast problems in adulthood--study

Sat, 04/17/2010 - 12:18 by Jaspreet Virk

If you are a teenage girl in the habit of drinking too much alcohol, hold on! According to a new study published recently, frequent alcohol consumption by teenage girls increases the risk of suffering from breast problems later in life.

Women fear being fat on seeing the obese

Fri, 04/16/2010 - 21:09 by Samia Sehgal

Women worry about getting fat because it is in their brains, suggests a new study. When confronted with the idea of putting on weight, even the most confident of women have a tendency to react negatively.

CDC report shows significant decline in E.coli cases

Fri, 04/16/2010 - 18:52 by Neka Sehgal

According to the latest report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's FoodNet surveillance system Thursday, the overall picture of food borne illnesses in the U.S. in 2009 was a little heartening.

Cant' quit smoking? You may be suffering from depression

Thu, 04/15/2010 - 16:58 by Smrity Sharma

On Wednesday, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report found that people suffering from depression are twice as likely to smoke cigarette and also smoke more heavily than non-depressed counterpart.

Artificial pancreas trial successful in 11 Type 1 diabetes patients

Thu, 04/15/2010 - 13:31 by Smrity Sharma

American researchers announced on Wednesday that in the first human trial of an artificial pancreas that watches sugar levels carefully and delivers both insulin and regulatory hormone called glucagon, the device helped about a dozen people with type 1 diabetes achieve near-normal blood sugar levels for at least 24 hours.