It would seem logical for patients who have had a heart attack to cut back on fast food.Some devoted fast…
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Industry defends ingredient critics deride as ‘meat glue’
The U.S. meat industry on Thursday defended an additive that critics have called “meat glue,” saying the enzymes are safe,…
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Medical teams to visit storm-ravaged areas in Queens and Brooklyn
Medical teams will go door to door in Queens and Brooklyn on Friday to check on residents affected by Superstorm…
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Bone Drug Tied to Lower Colon Cancer Risk
A new study adds to evidence that bone drugs may play a role in suppressing cancer development, although there is…
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How to take action when kids have food allergies
The recent death of a child with an apparent allergic reaction to a peanut underscores the importance of having a…
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Gout: How to Recognize, Treat and Cope
Imagine your big toe, red and throbbing with pain so excruciating, that even the slightest touch incapacitates you. This is…
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HIV Risks Rise With Some Birth Control, Study Finds
For the first time, researchers have found that HIV-infected women are more likely to spread the AIDS virus if they…
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Study finds BMI may be misleading
A worldwide “gold standard” formula used to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy weight may be misclassifying dangerously fat people as…
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A guide to natural and artificial sweeteners
Choosing a sweetener has never been stickier. Here’s a look at seven common ones. SugarWhat it is: A natural, granular…
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Study supports urinary tract infection protection from cranberries
People who regularly drink cranberry juice or take cranberry capsules are less likely to get urinary tract infections, a new…
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