The American Medical Association joined the effort to discourage consumption of sugary drinks on Wednesday with a pledge to work…
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Survey finds most large employers will keep health insurance benefits after Affordable Care Act
Most large employers don’t expect to send their full-time employees to government health exchanges for insurance during the next five…
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Brain-eating amoeba found in water supply of New Orleans suburb
NEW ORLEANS – Scientists have found a rare and deadly amoeba in the water supply of a Louisiana parish where…
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Germany discovers bird flu case on poultry farm
German authorities said a case of H5N1 bird flu had been discovered during initial tests on a poultry farm in…
Read MoreChobani’s pulling moldy yogurt from U.S. shelves prompts federal probe
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it is investigating Greek yogurt maker Chobani’s handling of a mold…
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Lyme disease rates rise in northern US
Lyme disease is shifting northward within the U.S., with cases in northern states on the rise while cases in southern…
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Acupuncture may not be effective for knee pain, study says
Acupuncture won’t improve chronic knee pain in middle-aged people, researchers say. In their study, real acupuncture using needles and lasers…
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Long-term shift work linked to decreased brain function, memory loss
Working abnormal hours in the long-term may lead to memory loss and slower, irreversible brain processing speed, suggests a new…
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Pool chemicals injure nearly 5,000 yearly
Pool chemicals help protect swimmers from germs in the water, but the disinfectants themselves can be hazardous if used improperly,…
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What the color of your urine reveals about you
Every time you pee, you have the chance to learn something about yourself – from how hydrated you are to…
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