Doctors telling more adults: Get out and exercise
ATLANTA (AP) — More and more U.S. adults are being told by their doctor to get out and exercise, according to government survey released Thursday. More »
Study: Electric boost helps brain to learn better
NEW YORK (AP) — People learned better when a key part of their brains got mild zaps of electricity, a finding that may someday help Alzheimer's patients keep more of their memories. More »
Study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's
NEW YORK (AP) — The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a study of people with Parkinson's disease. More »
Study finds MDs not always honest with patients
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trust your doctor? A survey finds that some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients. More »
Getting caffeine fix as easy as taking deep breath
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Move over, coffee and Red Bull. A Harvard professor thinks the next big thing will be people inhaling their caffeine from a lipstick-sized tube. Critics say the novel product is not without its risks. More »
Vending machine dispenses 'morning-after' pill
Students at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania can get the "morning-after" pill by sliding $25 into a vending machine, an idea that has drawn the attention of federal regulators and raised questions about how accessible emergency contraception should be. More »
CDC: Bread beats out chips as biggest salt source
ATLANTA (AP) — Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as salty junk food like potato chips. More »
CDC: Fewer smokers go to the dentist
ATLANTA (AP) — Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often. More »
Blood clot guidelines challenge economy class risk
CHICAGO (AP) — Good news for budget-minded travelers: There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists. More »
FDA outlines path for lower-priced biotech drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is preparing to review the first lower-cost versions of biotech drugs, expensive medications which have never before faced generic competition. More »