FDA Denies Diet Pill
Federal health regulators of the FDA have denied the approval of an experimental diet pill. The pill, known as Qnexa, promises the most weight loss through pill form in over a decade. The FDA denied the approval of the drug in its current form and asked for more study results [...]
Obesity Linked to Brain Size
A study has shown that the brain region which is in charge of controlling impulses is smaller in obese teens. This study suggests that poor eating habits and obesity are not caused due to a lack of self-control, but instead a brain issue. Research is further question [...]
Birth Control Gets a New Form
A new study has found that rubbing as little as three milligrams of a special gel may have the same effect on women that use oral contraceptives. The Pill is used by over 10 million American women, however, this simple gel which can be applied to the abdomen, thighs, arms [...]
Smoking Leads to Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers have stated that heavy smoking during a person middle aged years can double their risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the following decades. A study was conducted which gathered and analyzed data from over 21,100 members which previously partook in a [...]
Four Loko Alcohol Drink Sickens More Students
Central Washington University has determined that Four Loko, a high alcohol fruit and energy drink sickened many students at a party earlier this month. State Attorney General, Rob McKenna, is being prompted to call a ban on the beverage. Nine students were hospitalized a [...]
Whole Grains Help Waistlines
A new study has suggested that eating whole grains benefits individuals in terms of weight loss. The study has shown that adults who consumed three or more servings of whole grained foods per day and lessen their intake of refined grains have 10 percent less belly fat than th [...]
Get Outside This Season to Get In Shape
With the seasons changing, and the cold weather approaching, a new work out can be key to help you finish of your 2010 on a positive foot. The interesting thing about fall is that it is still warm enough to skip the gym and exercise outdoors, yet still cool enough to keep you f [...]
Commitment Causes Less Stress
Recently, studies have shown that health and marriage link to positive benefits for men. For those men in committed relationships, they experience less stress, which in turn, reduces the chances of chronic disease and sudden illness. In many married men, the stress hormone cortis [...]
CVS Owes $75 Million
CVS pharmacy Inc. will be paying the largest civil penalty under the Controlled Substances Act in history. CVS Pharmacy Inc. will be paying $75 million worth of fines for allowing the sale of pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient of methamphetamine in at least five states. CVS Ph [...]
Drug Warning
The Food and Drug Administration have notified doctors and patients who prescribe and use bisphosphonate drugs that they may face an increase in risk of thigh bone fractures. Bisphosphonate drugs are used to strengthen bones. These unusual fractures occur just below the [...]
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