Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Overweight volunteers who took Orexigen's experimental drug Contrave, designed to reduce cravings, lost about 13 pounds (6 kg) over a year, U.S. ...

Acai found to be ineffective for most people. - ad - Although the acai berry is one of the most powerful fruits in the world, it also is extremely delicate. Within only 24 hours after harvest, much of the nutrient content can ...

FDA Warns Docs, Consumers About Unapproved IUDs - The FDA is warning physicians and consumers about risks associated with the use of unapproved intrauterine devices, or IUDs, and intrauterine systems, or IUSs. The agency ...

Health Buzz: Contact Lenses a Danger for Kids? - How coffee can energize your workout; hospitals are increasingly requiring cash up front.

Cold or Allergy? How to Tell the Difference - Sneezing, stuffy head, runny nose can all be signs of colds and allergies; how to distinguish.

Pair of Studies Link Vitamin D, Cognitive Ability in Seniors - Two recent studies indicate that vitamin D intake can have a significant effect on the cognitive abilities of the elderly. Unfortunately, more than half of older Americans ...

NFID Initiative Aims to 'S.T.O.P. Meningitis!' - With the start of a new academic year looming, physicians who administer school physicals and wellness checkups for 11- and 12-year-olds should be aware of free resources ...

Study Finds Consumers Need Education Regarding ... - A study in the July issue of Health Affairs indicates that many consumers may be skeptical about the benefits of health care that uses an evidence-based approach -- which is ...

CDC Seeks Input on Flu Prevention Recommendations - The CDC is seeking public comment on proposed guidance that would update and replace recommendations previously issued for preventing seasonal influenza transmission in ...

NRN Subnetwork Partnering with DARTNet to Study Mental ... - Using a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, or AHRQ, the Collaborative Care Research Network, or CCRN, is planning a pilot project that will look at ...

Can you get enough balance and variety in your diet without ... - Can you get enough nutrition in your diet without over-eating? Using the power of compact nutrition, you don't need to consume so many calories to get the nutrition you need.

Rabbits grow their own joint replacements in study - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rabbits implanted with artificial bones re-grew their own joints, complete with cartilage, researchers reported on Thursday.