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FDA aims to reduce medical radiation exposure

Dec. 15: CT scans can expose people to radiation that may lead to thousands of cancer deaths, new research shows. Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Dr. Rita Redberg of the University of California San Francisco.(Other)The Food and Drug Administration is working with doctors and medical manufacturers to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from medical scans, a problem that has been growing for decades.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 16:07:29 GMT
Work the core! Fitness secrets of Olympic stars

The country's top coaches and Olympians share their training secrets for building extreme strength, speed, endurance, and agility that can give you a gold-medal edge in your own life.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:33:45 GMT
Why Avatar makes some people sick

The aliens in Avatar may be blue, but some moviegoers feel green after watching the 3-D version of the sci-fi epic. Other people are stereoblind, that is, they simply can't see the state-of-the-art digital technology.The aliens in Avatar may be blue, but some moviegoers feel green after watching the 3-D version of the sci-fi epic. Other people are stereoblind, that is, they simply can't see the state-of-the-art digital technology.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:35:03 GMT
Double hand transplant patient leaves hospital

July 16: Earlier this year, Jeff Kepner became the first person in the United States to receive a double hand transplant. In a TODAY exclusive, Natalie Morales reports on how this medical miracle is changing his life one day at a time.(Today Show)The first double hand transplant recipient in the U.S. has left a hospital after medicine cleared up a rash that signaled he might be rejecting his new hands.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:47:40 GMT
Fact or fiction? House bill funds pain awareness

Pain research would get a boost from the House health care bill. Msnbc.com fact-checks this claim  and more.Pain research would get a boost from the House health care bill. Msnbc.com fact-checks this claim and more.

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 17:09:26 GMT
First lady begins fight against childhood obesity

First Lady Michelle Obama said the Let's Move campaign will encourage more physical activity for children, healthier food in schools and more accurate food labeling.First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:41:14 GMT
Newborn blood used in research angers parents

A critical safety net for babies that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. is facing an ethics attack.

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:38:21 GMT
Beer may be good for your bones

While researchersdon't recommendgulping beer to meet your silicon intake needs,a new study shows the potential health benefits of a cold brew.If you downed one too many while watching the Super Bowl, here's at least one reason to hold your head high: Drinking beer can be good for your health.

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:30:23 GMT
Study links sugary soda to pancreas cancer

Feb. 9: NBCs chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with TODAYs TMatt Lauer about a new study linking sugary, carbonated beverages to pancreatic cancer. Dr. Snyderman also addresses another study that links a mothers age to autism.(Today Show)People who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer, an unusual but deadly cancer, researchers reported on Monday.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:13:00 GMT
Religious folks may not be healthier, after all

Attending religious services or having spiritual experiences may not protect against heart attacks and strokes, a new study suggests.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:19:04 GMT
Different colors describe happiness, depression

Researchers say anxious and distressed people choose gray shades to describe their mood. Healthy people prefer yellow. Both groups said their favorite color was blue. These are tendencies, not across-the-board preferences. Click on the image for a larger version.Are you in a gray mood today? How about a blue funk? Maybe you're seeing red, because you're green with jealousy. The colors we use to describe emotions may be more useful than you think, according to new research.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:17:53 GMT
Paxil interferes with cancer drug, study shows

The popular antidepressant drug Paxil may interfere with breast cancer treatments, making patients more likely to relapse and die, researchers in Canada reported on Monday.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:36:46 GMT
Newsweek: Inside the world of counterfeit food

From fake red snapper to French cognac diluted with American brandy, counterfeit food is a $49 billion-a-year industry. A new organization aims to thwart the fakery.

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:00:24 GMT
She lost 100 pounds to prevent diabetes

Find out how the newest Joy Fit Club members lost 100 pounds or more!Find out how the newest Joy Fit Club members lost 100 pounds or more!

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:35:37 GMT
170 more tons of tainted milk found in China

The discovery has punched a 170-ton hole in China's promises to overhaul its food safety system. Officials say they've found yet another case where large amounts of tainted milk powder from the country's 2008 scandal that should have been destroyed were instead repackaged.

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:59:32 GMT
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