Health News
Short naps: Best way to stay ahead of sleep deficits
Sleep deprivation can increase stress and make people overly emotional and less focused. But the best way to stay ahead of sleep deficits may be to take short naps.
Rosie Pope helps navigate exotic baby gear
Rosie Pope helps moms-to-be navigate crazy, chaotic world of maternity, baby gear
Hospitals treat more than 120 after Okla. tornado
2 hospitals treat more than 120, including about 50 kids, after massive tornado hits Oklahoma
Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands
Georgia woman who survived flesh-eating disease fitted with prosthetic hands
Pakistan's presumptive PM calls for Taliban talks
Pakistan's presumptive prime minister calls for peace talks with Taliban
WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough
World Health Organization says single yellow fever shot enough to guarantee life-long immunity
Feds: NYU researchers took bribes from Chinese co.
Feds accuse 3 New York University researchers of taking bribes from Chinese company
Vermont is 4th state to legalize assisted suicide
Vermont becomes fourth state in US to allow assisted suicide
Court: woman can seek lawyer fees in vaccine case
Court says woman can seek lawyers' fees despite dismissal of vaccine lawsuit as too late
Do physicians and nurses practice the healthy advice they dish out?
Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic
Some of the most vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables
Dr. Oz, The Daily Dose
Military sex abuse has long-term impact for vets
Thousands of military sex abuse victims seek disability, health care after leaving service
Segways help wounded vets take a step up
They'd no doubt taken more difficult steps since being wounded, but 36 injured veterans are taking their first strides toward regaining some mobility - learning how to operate Segways.
FDA has safety concerns with Merck insomnia drug
FDA says Merck drug helps treat insomnia but may cause daytime drowsiness and driving issues
US adviser on board of firm that sold anthrax drug
Report: Bio-warfare adviser warned US of threat of new anthrax while on board of drug maker
New procedure relieves concussion-related headaches
Dr. Ivan Ducic is pioneering what some consider a radical idea to treat post-concussion headaches caused by nerve damage. His approach is a new twist on an existing procedure used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.
Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen
Consumer watchdog: most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist
Aid group: Syrian refugees face dire health risks
Oxfam charity says Syrian refugees face health risks, lack access to water, sanitation
Fate of LA pot shops left to voters
3 ballot measures allow voters to decide fate of pot shops in Los Angeles





