Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

FDA panel rejects experimental weight loss pill (AP)

Friday, July 16th, 2010

AP - A panel of federal health experts dealt a surprising setback Thursday to a highly anticipated anti-obesity pill from Vivus Inc., saying the drug's side effects outweigh its ability to help patients lose weight. Find more info about FDA panel rejects experimental weight loss pill (AP) photos videos pictures. ...

Heavy women’s miscarriage risk higher after IVF (AP)

Monday, June 28th, 2010

AP - Overweight women have a much higher risk of a miscarriage after having in-vitro fertilization compared with slim women, new research says. Find more info about Heavy women's miscarriage risk higher after IVF (AP) photos videos pictures. read more

Americans are treated, and overtreated, to death (AP)

Monday, June 28th, 2010

AP - The doctors finally let Rosaria Vandenberg go home. Find more info about Americans are treated, and overtreated, to death (AP) photos videos pictures. read more

School-Based Efforts May Help Curb Obesity in High-Risk Kids (HealthDay)

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

HealthDay - SUNDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- School-based efforts at better nutrition, more exercise and improved education about healthy living can help kids who are most at risk for obesity keep the weight off, compared to children in schools without such programs, a new study suggests. Find more info ...