Health News

More Money, More Responsibilities
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting a budget of $4.3 billion to protect and promote the public health as part of the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2012 budget — a 33 percent increase over the FDA enacted budget for FY 2010.
Beware of Peanuts in Smoothies
f’real ® foods announced today a voluntary recall of f’real ® Strawberry Banana Smoothies (Lot # 06/21/2012) produced at Smith Dairy Products Company in Orrville , Ohio.
Give Someone Your Heart
February 14th is Valentine's Day, a celebration of romance when lovers pledge their hearts to one another. And for some lucky recipients, total strangers have literally pledged their hearts (and other organs) to those in need.
Are You a Long-Sleeve or Short-Sleeve Kinda Bacteria?
New research findings indicate that long-sleeved clothing worn by physicians does not increase the risk of transmitting bacterial infections.
Wisen Up
Medical news about treatment breakthroughs, health trends and the latest startling statistics is a mouse-click away for most of us, but being a wise health care consumer means more than keeping up with health research.
Splat! You're Blind
Eye injuries from paintball mishaps often result in devastating consequences, according to a study in the American Journal of Opthamology.
The Great Outdoors
Through a review of existing studies, researchers have concluded that there are more benefits for your mental health from outdoor exercise, as opposed to indoor exercise.
More than an Athlete's Foot
Close contact is common among athletes who participate in team sports. This closeness can lead to the spread of various skin infections, dermatologists warn.
More Okra Troubles from Magic Valley
Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling breaded okra produced under the HEB label from July 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011 because the product may contain undeclared whey (a milk ingredient).
Sickening Salmon
St James Smokehouse Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of Scotch Reserve Whiskey & Honey Smoked Scottish Salmon because of a potential contamination.