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Nature Of Human Memory July 16, 2011 Betsy Sparrow talks about her research, which examines the changing nature of human memory.  credit: Columbia University

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Cities Training Citizens to Help Prevent Heart ... July 15, 2011 City of Dallas, Texas is working to educate and train citizens for CPR to prevent cardiac arrest deaths.

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Obesity Continues to Rise Nationwide July 15, 2011 The Trust for America’s Health has released its annual report on obesity.

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Hip Hop Artist’s Lifesaving Move July 15, 2011 A talented rapper learns the true meaning of brotherly love when his own brother saves his life by donating what’s in short supply in the African American community.  credit: Ivanhoe

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Six Scary Supplements: Prescription or Poison? July 15, 2011 If you think taking natural supplements is harmless, think again.  These alternative remedies are not regulated by the FDA, and some can be deadly. credit: Ivanhoe

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Magnets Relieve Depression July 15, 2011 One little jolt of electricity could be the answer to treating your depression.  19 million adults in America battle it every year, now a new treatment is helping zap ...

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Calcium Melanoma July 14, 2011 A combination of calcium and vitamin D may reduce the chance of developing melanoma in high-risk women.

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TV to Blame for Kids Obeisty July 14, 2011 The American Academy of Pediatrics blames television and computers for the bulk of the childhood obesity epidemic in this country.

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Tobacco Sold to Minors Fell in 2010 July 14, 2011 After increasing in 2009, it appears tobacco sales to minors fell to an all-time low in 2010.

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Strawberries Could Help Treat Diabetes July 14, 2011 Flavanoids found in strawberries could play a role in helping to treat type 1 diabetes.

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Breast Cancer Treatment July 14, 2011 Nearly half of breast cancer patients with advanced forms of the disease are not getting the treatment they need.

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Foodborne Illness July 14, 2011 Cases of e-coli have been nearly cut in half over the past 15 years in the US, but salmonella infections have not changed.

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Pediatrician Screening July 13, 2011 Half of pediatricians are not conducting developmental screening tests for young children.

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A ‘Smart’ Drain To The Rescue July 13, 2011 A house call by a plumber could cost you $50 to $100.  But they could be a thing of the past! Now a new and improved drain could eliminate the problems altogether. ...

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Super Scanner Sees All July 13, 2011 A CT scan at a hospital can take great pictures of just about any part of the body, but now there’s a more powerful scanner that can take us inside more than just the human ...

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This Dog Is No Dummy! July 13, 2011 Americans spend 10-billion dollars each year on the health of their pets.  Find out how Robo-Jerry is helping to save canine lives in the ER. credit: Ivanhoe

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Summer Headaches July 09, 2011 Temperature changes can lead to migraine pain.

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Hearing Loss—Your Race May Be To Blame July 09, 2011 African Americans, Caucasians, Asians, it may be more than just how loud you turn up your iPod that causes hearing loss.  credit: Ivanhoe

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Asthma Cure: Taste Buds In Your Lungs? July 09, 2011 Everyone knows about taste buds on your tongue, but what about taste buds in your lungs? The finding could lead to the first breakthrough for asthma sufferers in 25 ...

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Fatty Foods Can Sneak Extra Weight Onto Your Body July 08, 2011 The average American gains a pound a year- such a gradual change that most people don’t know how to pinpoint what is causing the extra weight.