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Another Heparin Producer Announces a Recall Raw material from China suspected in both blood-thinner recalls.

Merck Recalls Children's Vaccines Possible sterilization problems with 1.2 million doses.

Gilchrist & Soames Recalls Toothpaste Small tubes were given away to guests at hotels worldwide.

Complete MoisturePlus" Contact Lens Solution Recalled It's the second recall of the product in less than a year.

Health News

Over-the-Counter Contraceptive Pill May Not Work British researchers claim irregular usage hinders effectiveness.

Common Food Additive Linked to Lung Cancer Inorganic phosphates in processed foods may trigger disease.

Researchers Study Wii's Impact on Fitness "Whole body movement" games may help families get healthy.

Elevated CRP Can be a Sign of Infection, Or Worse High levels can also indicate increased heart attack risk.

Vitamins Don't Cut Prostate Cancer Risk Large trial casts doubt on earlier studies.

Alternative Medicine Use on the Rise Survey studies usage among adults, children.

Chinese Infant Death Toll from Tainted Formula Rises Six infants dead, thousands sick from melamine.

Age-Related Hearing Loss May Be in the Genes Malfunctioning gene can cause damage in ears.

FDA Rolls Out Food Safety Plan Agency touts accomplishments, sidesteps criticism for melamine response.

Binge Drinking May Drive Heart Disease Study documents processes that can damage artery walls.

FDA Finds Melamine in U.S. Infant Formula Agency insists amounts were "minute" and do not pose an immediate danger.

ADHD Meds Seen as Safe for Kids New research refutes fears that medicines cause genetic damage.

Scientists on Trail of Fountain of Youth Chemical could improve cell life, slow aging, and defeat disease.

Researchers Suggest Fast Food Ad Ban to Attack Obesity Study suggests removing TV ads would cut down on bad messaging.

Marijuana Might Reduce Memory Impairment Researchers investigate THC as potential Alzheimer's treatment.

U.S. Faces Shortage of Primary Care Physicians Doctors frustrated with paperwork, lack of time to see patients.

Asthma May Be Overdiagnosed Canadian patients may be getting treatments they don't need.

Aspirin May Lower PSA Levels in Men But anti-inflammatory drugs may mask evidence of prostate cancer.

How Often Will You Use That Treadmill? Overly idealistic expectations lead to bad results.

Racial Disparities Increasing For Cancers Unrelated to Smoking African-Americans at highest risk of cancer diagnosis and death.

Red Meat, Dairy Links to Cancer Studied Inflammation seen as the key to rapid tumor growth.

FDA Blocks Chinese Products Over Melamine Fears Agency issues import alert warning of possible contamination.

Time to Review Medicare Drug Plan Options for 2009 Consumers can appeal if their medications will no longer be covered.

More Than Half of Chronically Ill Scrimp on Health Care U.S. patients experience highest rates of medical errors, costs, and problems.

Mayo Clinic Cautions On Non-Prescription Diet Pills Over-the-counter remedies are no quick fix for dieters.

FDA Approves New Overactive Bladder Drug Toviaz to be offered in 4 or 8 mg doses.

Many Pediatricians Want Better Training New doctors want more instruction in specialized areas of care.

Minnesota Extendicare Properties Face Class Action Vulnerable elderly patients misled, mistreated, suit charges.

Can Your Doctor Read a Critical Heart Test Correctly? Lack of uniform standards for EKGs can cause mistakes.

Mexican "Vanilla" May Be Anything But Plain Flavoring product contains toxic substance banned in U.S.

Advisory Panel Blasts FDA Over Bisphenol-A Stand Critics say agency is making decisions about chemical without enough data.

Hospitals Score Low in Patient Survey Patients prefer higher quality of care than what they receive.

Grapes Might Help Manage Blood Pressure Preliminary research shows fruit improves heart health.

Should Seniors Get Their Teeth Whitened? Procedure can be costly if preemptive steps aren't taken.

Public Citizen Seeks Avandia Ban Consumer group says diabetes drug is too dangerous for use.

Are Some Seniors Getting Too Much Health Care? More is not always better when it comes to medicine, surgery.

Half of U.S. Doctors Prescribe Placebos 62 percent of surveyed physicians are okay with giving out fake meds.

Illnesses Afflicting Elderly Cost More to Treat Treatment for seniors hit $196 billion in 2007.

Brits Get Treats, Yanks Get Tricks From Food Companies American products use food dyes, while UK equivalents go all-natural.

Can Coffee Offset Liver Damage from Alcohol? Tips for avoiding cirrhosis.

Uninsured Aren't Primary Cause of Crowds in Emergency Rooms New study challenges assumptions about health care crisis.

Lack of Children's Health Insurance Increasing Across the Board Children of middle-class families as likely to go without as poor.

Secondhand Smoke May Hurt Children More Than Adults Younger children at particular risk for long-term damage.

Suicide Rises Among Baby Boomers Middle-aged whites become newest at-risk group.

Study Documents Safety Problems for Biological Medicines Insulin and other "homegrown" meds not as safe as you think.

Halloween Can Be Dangerous to Your Pet Treats and decorations could be hazardous to animals' health.

Pfizer Pays $894 Million to Settle NSAID Claims Allegations involve Bextra and Celebrex.

New Prostate Surgical Techniques Often "Over-Promoted" Many treatments have not been adequately evaluated before use.

Fructose Sets Table For Obesity, Study Suggests Combination with bad diet can easily lead to weight gain.

States Act On BPA in Baby Bottles Regulators take harder stance on chemical than Federal counterparts.

Spotting Signs of Cocaine Abuse Still one of the most dangerous drugs around.

Improper Use of Decorative Contacts May Haunt You Halloween costuming may be harmful if improperly used.

Tests Find Bottled Water No Cleaner Than Tap Water 10 popular brands contain mixtures of bacteria, fertilizer, and chemicals.

No Link Found Between Caffeine and Breast Cancer Risk But researchers say more study is needed.

Drinking Alcohol Associated with Smaller Brain Volume But moderate consumption may help offset age-related shrinkage.

Feds Approve Drug for Enlarged Prostate Once-daily pill said to relieve common problem in older men.

Beef Sent to Puerto Rico May Be Contaminated with E. coli Feds find contaminated beef patties during routine inspections.

Chinese Ginseng Blamed for Three Deaths No immediate link to melamine contamination seen.

Doctors Worry About These Stressful Times Multiple crises converge to drive people to breaking point.

Do Seniors Get Bad Breath More Often? Dentures can collect bacteria which lead to halitosis.

Feds Release Physical Activity Guidelines New recommended exercise regimens for all ages.

Early Mobility Better than Bed Rest for ICU Patients New research promotes regular activity over sedation and rest as better for health.

Melamine Scandal Continues to Expand More tainted food found in markets around the world.

Kids' Cough Medicine Gets Warning Labels; Critics Not Impressed 'Will do little to protect children,' Public Citizen charges.

Researchers Tackle Bad Breath New studies review common and recent cures for halitosis.

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