Energy drinks offer small boost, long-term health risks Americans spent $744 Million on energy drinks in one year alone. They’re already banned in several countries, including Denmark, Italy, Norway and Sweden, but in the U.S., the drinks are marketed to youth. The drinks have many risks associated with them. FULL STORY>>11/5/2009 7:32 AM
Exercise programs are making "waves" Two unique exercise programs are literally making waves around the country and helping young and old get into shape. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/4/2009 5:28 PM
Doctors offer advice for staying healthy during flu season While so far the symptoms and complications of H1N1 are no different from seasonal flu, children and young adults seem to be more vulnerable. There are some simple steps you can take, though, to stay healthy. FULL STORY>>Updated: 11/3/2009 4:18 PM
Dangerous trend leaves behind toxic mess The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has reported finding evidence in 1,789 motel rooms for methamphetamine drug-making in the past five years. Experts said many more have gone unreported. FULL STORY>>10/29/2009 11:00 AM
Advances in medicine help children survive cancer Cancer affects 10,000 new children every year. Leukemia is the most common cancer in kids. Today more children than ever before are winning the battle against the disease. FULL STORY>>10/29/2009 7:19 AM
Arthritis affects young and old When you think of arthritis, you probably think of it affecting mostly older individuals. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 300,000 children have been diagnosed with the condition. FULL STORY>>Updated: 10/26/2009 4:52 PM
Believe it or not, bleach baths can help treat eczema Eczema is the most common skin problem in kids, impacting more than 17-percent of children in the United States. Treatment usually involves steroid creams and antibiotics if an infection is present, but now doctors are going back to the basics and into the cleaning closet to find relief. FULL STORY>>10/23/2009 8:41 AM
Medical camp puts teens in the heart of the matter Our country is facing a doctor deficit. As the population ages, we'll need more doctors and surgeons. One program could prevent the doctor-patient gaps before they happen. It's an up-close experience aimed at recruiting young minds for medicine. FULL STORY>>10/22/2009 8:31 AM
Virtual workouts causing injuries Doctors are seeing an increase in the number of people who don't know when to say when, when it comes to wii. FULL STORY>>10/21/2009 2:15 PM
Vertigo patients achieve balance through new treatments Vertigo is caused when the organ of balance, the vestibular system in the ear, has problems calculating information to the brain. Balance problems can range from ringing in the ears to loss of hearing. New treatments are helping people acheive balance. FULL STORY>>10/20/2009 1:13 PM
New proceedure offers all-in-one back surgery The umbrella-like implant is inserted through the opening in the disc and opened up to act as a seal against any material that might try to pass through the opening.
FULL STORY>>10/19/2009 1:54 PM
Treatments help ease Sickle Cell disease There is no universal cure for sickle cell disease, according to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, but there are treatments to control complications, relieve associated pain, and prevent infection, eye damage and strokes. FULL STORY>>10/16/2009 1:14 PM
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