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Emerging SARS-Like Virus Well-Suited to Attack Humans: Study

But immunotherapy appears to tame it, research shows

Spinach Recalled in 39 States

Taylor Farms Retail, Inc., says it is voluntarily withdrawing organic baby spinach sold in 5-ounce or 16-ounce salad traysRead more

British Man Dies From SARS

A British man being treated for a new virus, called a novel coronavirus, has died.

Caffeine Linked to Low-Birth-Weight Babies

New research suggests that caffeine is linked to low-birth-weight babies and that drinking coffee is linked to a longerRead more

Acupuncture May Help Ease Hay Fever

Study found patients who had treatment for 8 weeks fared better with symptoms

Early Exposure to Gluten May Help Babies Avoid Celiac Risk: Study

Swedish experts say introducing grain-based foods at 4 months, while still breast-feeding, may cut risk

1 in 8 Americans Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Poll

Only 21 percent of those interviewed say they’re well-versed on the disease, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds

Drug, Alcohol Abuse More Likely Among High School Dropouts

U.S. report also confirms that kids who fail to complete school are more apt to take up cigarettes

Women at Greater Risk for Hip Implant Failure, Study Finds

More research needed to determine why gender affects success of this joint replacement surgery

High-Antioxidant Diet May Not Prevent Stroke, Dementia, Study Finds

Instead, the type of antioxidant-rich food you eat might be key, experts say

New Blood Thinner Beats Older Drug for Vein Clots: Study

But Pradaxa costs more than warfarin, and bleeding may be harder to stop, expert says

Medical Marijuana: Voodoo or Legitimate Therapeutic Choice?

Doctors weigh wisdom of prescribing drug in hypothetical case involving woman with advanced breast cancer

Special K Cereal Recalled Due to Glass Fragments

Kellogg’s is voluntarily recalling several sizes of its Special K Red Berries cereal because the cereal might contain glassRead more

Fast Food Makes Up 11 Percent of Calories in U.S. Diet: CDC

But, that’s a drop from 2003-2006, researchers note

Magnetic Implant May Ease Chronic Acid Reflux

Study found device allowed some heartburn patients to stop taking medication

Mosquitoes Can Become Desensitized to DEET

Disease-causing bugs ignore repellent’s smell several hours after exposure, study finds

Gene Therapy Shows Early Promise for Heart Failure

Injecting a protein known to recruit stem cells may help repair damaged heart muscle, researcher says

Kids’ Tamiflu Still in Short Supply

With flu season dragging on, supplies of the children?s version of flu drug Tamiflu continue to dwindle nationwide, accordingRead more

Dialysis Catheters Tied to Higher Risk for Infection, Death, Study Finds

Other methods of accessing blood are safer, researchers concluded

Medical Groups Warn About Unnecessary Tests

Medical Groups Warn About Unnecessary Tests and Treatments

Salmonella Fears Spur Major Recall of Pet Treats

Brands such as Colorado Naturals, Nature’s Deli are included