How extreme heat attacks the body

How extreme heat attacks the body

Your body senses life-threatening danger and starts fighting to keep things cool, experts say.

One of early Alzheimer's signs may be how often you fall

One of early Alzheimer's signs may be how often you fall

Falls and stumbles may not be among the warning signs for Alzheimer's disease yet, but a new study suggests they could be among the earliest signs of changes inthe brain.

Restaurant calorie counts not always accurate

Restaurant calorie counts not always accurate

About 20% of meals tested by scientists pack at least 100 more calories than indicated on the menu, a study finds. Some foods are off by as much as 225 calories.

Health apps the focus of new FDA guidelines

Health apps the focus of new FDA guidelines

The federal government is jumping into the burgeoning market of mobile health applications, or apps, for smart phones and tablet computers.

Women should get free birth control, panel says

Women should get free birth control, panel says

The panel urged coverage for "the full range of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptive methods, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling."

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