Obama risks Catholic vote with birth-control mandate

February 7, 2012 —

Bread blamed for Americans' high salt intake

February 7, 2012 — Reuters could not immediately reach a food industry spokesman for comment on the CDC recommendation that they reduce the amount of salt in food.

White House to spend more on Alzheimer's

February 7, 2012 —

Walmart to label healthier food as "Great For You"

February 7, 2012 —

Male smokers lose brain function faster as they age

February 6, 2012 — LONDON (Reuters) - Men who smoke suffer a more rapid decline in brain function as they age than their non-smoking counterparts, with their cognitive decline as rapid as someone 10 years older but who shuns tobacco, scientists said on Monday.

Fitness and 'fatness' both matter to the heart

February 6, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Losing fitness or packing on fat with age each can be bad for the heart -- but avoiding either one of those fates may protect the ticker, a study published Monday suggests.

Orexigen, FDA agree on trial design for obesity drug

February 6, 2012 —

Green tea drinkers show less disability with age

February 3, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests.

In PIP implant scandal, a ragged safety net exposed

February 3, 2012 — LONDON (Reuters) - In June 2000, when American medical regulators posted a warning letter on the Internet about problems at a breast-implant maker in southern France, French authorities didn't pay much attention.

French drug regulator searched in Mediator case

February 2, 2012 — PARIS (Reuters) - Investigators searched the offices of French healthcare regulator Afssaps on Thursday in connection with a case involving the anti-diabetes drug Mediator, which officials blame for at least 500 deaths in France.

Smoking tied to higher psoriasis risk

February 2, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding to the list of possible health consequences from smoking, a large study suggests that smokers have an increased risk of developing the chronic skin condition psoriasis.

Omega-3s tied to lower risk of heart arrhythmia

February 1, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study of some 3,000 older adults, those with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood were 30 percent less likely to develop an irregular heartbeat over the next 14 years than peers with the lowest blood levels of omega-3s.

Jessica Alba goes toxin-free with The Honest Company

February 1, 2012 — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Working mom Jessica Alba is adding entrepreneur to her many titles, shifting from movie star to businesswoman with a venture that provides parents easy access to eco-friendly natural products for babies and homes.

Weight loss may prevent leaky bladder in diabetes

January 31, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urine leakage if they shed some pounds, a new study suggests.

Statins work as well for women as men: study

January 31, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite doubts raised by some studies, a new research review suggests that cholesterol-lowering statins offer as much protection for women as for men.