'Bath salts' latest drug to raise alarms

'Bath salts' latest drug to raise alarms

The synthetic stimulants are legal in most of the U.S. for now. As more users show up in emergency rooms, states are taking action.

Obama offers strong defense of healthcare law

Obama offers strong defense of healthcare law

Speaking to a conference of consumer advocates in Washington, President Obama on Friday delivered a spirited defense of the healthcare law he signed last year and urged supporters of the landmark...

More college freshmen feeling overwhelmed, survey finds

More college freshmen feeling overwhelmed, survey finds

This year's college freshmen report feeling higher levels of emotional and financial stress than their predecessors did, according to a national survey conducted by UCLA researchers.

Gene protects some black Americans from heart disease: study

Gene protects some black Americans from heart disease: study

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some black Americans have a gene that protects them from heart disease, researchers said on Thursday.

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FDA explores possible link between breast implants, cancer

FDA explores possible link between breast implants, cancer

The agency is not recommending removal of implants, but says women should be vigilant in watching for symptoms of ALCL, an extremely rare...

Abortion does not increase risk of mental health problems, study says

Women do not suffer mental health problems such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of having an abortion,...

Allegra to be sold over the counter starting in March

Allegra to be sold over the counter starting in March

Starting this spring, FDA will allow the allergy drug Allegra to be sold over the counter.

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords begins therapy program

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords begins therapy program

Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, whose condition was upgraded from serious to good this week, has begun an intense regimen of full-time...

About 26 million Americans have diabetes, up 9 percent

About 26 million Americans have diabetes, up 9 percent

ATLANTA (AP) -- U.S. health officials have raised their estimate of how many Americans have diabetes to nearly 26 million.

New US analysis backs annual breast screening

New US analysis backs annual breast screening

CHICAGO (Reuters) - A new analysis of evidence used by a U.S. advisory panel to roll back breast cancer screening guidelines suggests it may...

Girl Scout Cookies and other sweets offer confusing labeling on trans fats

Girl Scout Cookies and other sweets offer confusing labeling on trans fats

Health advocates urge FDA to require more clear, precise labels.

Surgery simulators give residents a hand in building skills

Surgery simulators give residents a hand in building skills

Most patients facing an operation would of course prefer an experienced surgeon over one just learning the procedure.

Keratin hair treatments popular, but draw health warnings

Keratin hair treatments popular, but draw health warnings

Presence of formaldehyde has agencies issuing alerts about products, but some in the industry insist they are safe.

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' condition upgraded to good

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' condition upgraded to good

Doctors in Houston say Gabrielle Giffords could be transferred to a rehab facility today.

Americans oppose yanking healthcare law funds: poll

Americans oppose yanking healthcare law funds: poll

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most Americans do not want Congress to block funding for various new healthcare measures even as the nation remains...

The 'Healthstat' seduction

The 'Healthstat' seduction

Opinion: The idea of 'hot-spotting' may work privately on a small scale. But nationalize it as part of 'Obamacare'? No thanks.


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Test Your Knowledge

 

  • 1. When your body fails to properly use insulin, this is known as which type of diabetes?

    • A. Type 1 diabetes

    • B. Type 2 diabetes

  • 2. Which part of your body is responsible for creating insulin?

    • A. Liver

    • B. Pancreas