One in five Britons to live to 100
More than 10 million people living in Britain today, almost a fifth of the population, will reach their 100th birthday, the Department for Work and Pensions said on Thursday.
Judge halts New York's anti-smoking displays
New York City anti-smoking signs depicting a decaying tooth, diseased lungs and a damaged brain would violate cigarette vendors' free speech if displayed according to city rules, a U.S. judge said on Wednesday, handing a court victory to tobac...
Mums-to-be in Spain rush to beat cash deadline
Many mums-to-be in Spain are desperately trying to have their babies early to beat a year-end deadline for a 2,500-euro 'cash-for-kids' benefit, sparking alarm among doctors.
AP-GfK Poll: Baby boomers worried about Medicare
Anxious to receive their Medicare benefits after years of paying taxes into the system, baby boomers say they're willing to sacrifice to preserve the scope and level of coverage.
Agent Orange cleanup to start at former US base in Vietnam
Vietnam and the United States aim to start cleaning up contamination from Agent Orange at a former wartime US base in the middle of next year, the US embassy said Thursday.
MRI can't tell whether knee cartilage can be fixed
An MRI can diagnose a tear in the disc of cartilage cushioning the knee, but it does not reliably predict which tears can be repaired with surgery, a new study finds.
Stem cell research breaks new ground in 2010
Two US companies this year broke new ground by winning regulatory approval to start the first experiments using embryonic stem cells on humans suffering from spinal cord injury and blindness.
Canada to put bigger health warnings on cigarettes
Canada will slap larger and enhanced warning labels on cigarette packs, the government announced on Thursday, in a step critics said was unduly delayed because of lobbying by tobacco companies.
Family history not the sole risk for breast cancer
A new study reconfirms something often forgotten by women and sometimes even by doctors: just because breast cancer has not struck a family before does not mean family members are safe from the disease.
Smoking tied to miscarriage risk
A new study may offer women one more reason to kick the smoking habit before becoming pregnant: a potentially reduced risk of early miscarriage.
More evidence olive oil and veggies help the heart
It's no secret that eating well is good for both body and mind, so it may not come as a surprise that a new study finds women who eat more olive oil and leafy vegetables such as salads and cooked spinach are significantly less likely to develo...
Bonus for washed hands sees drop in disease at Italy clinic
A clinic in Milan that gives nurses who work with premature babies an annual bonus of 3,000 euros (3,900 dollars) when they wash their hands properly has seen a 30 percent drop in hospital-spread disease.
What you pay for Medicare won’t cover your costs
You paid your Medicare taxes all those years and want your money's worth: full benefits after you retire. Nearly three out of five people say in a recent Associated Press-GfK poll that they paid into the system so they deserve their full benefits ...
Haiti cholera worsens again as toll nears 3,000
Haiti's cholera death toll has risen to 2,901 with official figures Thursday showing a record high for the daily number of fatalities since the outbreak erupted in mid-October.
Research Sheds Light on 'Starvation Hormone'
THURSDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that they've
gained insight into the workings of the "starvation hormone," which
appears to play a role in how the body stores fat to protect against
future hunger.
For Many, Sledding Ends in Dash to the ER
THURSDAY, Dec. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Flying down a snowy hillside may
give kids a thrill, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
estimates that 74,000 injuries from sledding and related snow activities
required medical treatment by U....
Health Tip: Lift Luggage Without Injury
(HealthDay News) -- Whether you're dragging out suitcases for a
vacation of your own, or hauling someone else's overstuffed bags, proper
lifting techniques can protect you from a back injury.
How One Company Fought the Flu
THURSDAY, Dec. 29 (HealthDay News) -- As fears of a flu epidemic
that could cause severe illness or death gripped much of the United States
the past two winters, George Boue grappled with more fear than just his
own.
US teen birth rate still far higher than W. Europe
The rate of teen births in the U.S. is at its lowest level in almost 70 years. Yet, the sobering context is that the teen pregnancy rate is far lower in many other countries. The most convincing explanation is that contraceptive use is much higher...