Health News

Tylenol Nationwide Recall
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC , Inc. (“McNeil”), is voluntarily recalling, at the wholesale and retail levels, seven lots, approximately 574,000 bottles, of Infants’ TYLENOL® Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape distributed nationwide in the United States. Infants’ TYLENOL® is an over-the-counter (OTC) product indicated as a pain reliever/fever reducer.
Eating Right with ADHD
A lot of the symptoms and behaviors of pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comes from food and diet. Doctors already know that food additives play a role in the disorder.
Only 15% of Males use Condoms
Young adults may not want to have children, but that doesn't seem to be affecting whether or not they use protection during sex.
Radiation Empowers Breast Cancer Stem Cells
Radiation therapy following breast cancer surgery is common, because it's clinically proven to help kill any remaining cancer cells in the area. A recent laboratory study discovered this powerful energy empowers other cancer cells as well.
Kids who Hurt Themselves
Deliberate self-harm is one of the most common reasons for an emergency room visit by young people in the U.S. Add to that sad fact, most of them are discharged without ever having a mental health assessment.
A Pregnant Woman's Best Friend
Gaining too much extra weight while pregnant can cause problems for mother and baby alike. One solution might be to bring in a third party - a dog.
Cardiac MRI Shows Reason for Heart Arrhythmia
The key to getting a cardiac diagnosis may be an imaging test called Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance ( CMR ). The imaging scan appears to identify a diagnosis 75 percent of the time, and may even provide the reason behind unexplained heart arrhythmias.
Mets Baseball Legend Dies of Brain Tumor
Baseball Hall of Famer, Gary Carter - the "Kid" - has lost his battle with brain cancer. As a New York Mets catcher, he may be best remembered for the team's 1986 World Series victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Ladies - The Air May Impact Your Mind
Older women should be mindful about the air they breathe: Chronic exposure to air pollution may be hurting your ability to think, reason and remember.
Teen Girls can Safely Lose Weight
There is hope for the nearly one-third of overweight or obese teenage girls in the U.S. - a properly focused intervention program can help them lose weight and live healthier.