Viagra is celebrated for fixing more than one problem

Happy birthday, Viagra!   The drug that moved discussions about male sexual dysfunction from the shadows to the sunshine hit the market 10 years ago this month. Since then, Viagra has become a household...

Gluten-free vegan diet could protect arthritics' hearts, study

Arthritis sufferers who adhere to a gluten-free vegan diet could be better protected against heart attacks and stroke Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is considered to be a major risk factor for cardiovascular...

Health Alert-Oral Appliances Curb Snoring

It can be the cause of many marital fights...but snoring can also lead to serious health risks. It's something you may assume you'd only talk to your doctor about...but your dentist can provide treatment too....

Food additives making kids crazy

HUNDREDS of popular Australian children's snack foods and sweets are laced with suspect additives which international researchers have linked to adverse behavioural reactions.   Food companies are using...

Global warming could kill coral reefs by 2050

Rising carbon emissions might kill off the ocean's coral reefs by 2050, scientists warn in today's edition of the journal Science. The review article, co-authored by 17 marine scientists in seven countries,...

Vaccine rule stokes fears over autism

Children in New Jersey's public schools and day cares must get two new vaccines by September, state health authorities recommended Monday over objections by parents who fear that immunizations can cause...

A morning walk could jog your memory

Older Americans play with video games that promise to keep their minds sharp. Some do crossword puzzles, try to master foreign languages or learn to play musical instruments — all in the hope of staving off...

WIC Program Goes on a Diet

The Department of Agriculture Thursday added fruits, vegetables and whole grains to a nutrition program aimed at low-income women and their children, while also offering new alternatives such as soy beverages and...

Big brands slip up in anti-virus tests

Many big-brand security products fail to spot commonly-circulating malware, testing outfit has Virus Bulletin found in its latest tests. A total of 17 out of 32 of anti-virus products failed the company's...

Virtual reality inside a ball

Imagine you're running through Central Park, the birds are singing, the sun is out and you're having a wonderful time. Or you could be on the battlefield fighting a war. And you don't even have to leave your house...

Weekend feasting may be the culprit for yearly weight gain

True or false? The average person gains seven pounds during the holiday season.   The answer is false, at least based on one study in a small sample of about 200 adults that found the average weight gain...

Study hopes to find causes of autism

Researchers are launching the largest-ever U.S. study aimed at solving one of the most perplexing mysteries of modern times: the cause of autism. The incurable disorder now strikes nearly one in 150 American...

World Trade Center Dust Affected Health of Children

Nearly 1,700 children developed respiratory symptoms after being exposed to toxic dust following the collapse of the World Trade Center, new data shows. In a survey of 3,100 children enrolled in the World Trade...