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Ronald McDonald facing forced retirement

Mar. 31 | If a group of health professionals and parents get their way, Ronald McDonald will be retired as a spokesman for McDonalds. Corporate Accountability International claims that the clown is causing obesity among our youth. They also claim Ronald McDonald...

Indoor Tanning Tax Begins July 1

Mar. 31 | Indoor tanning will cost a little more starting July 1st. The 10 percent tax that was signed into law on March 23rd beds is being marketed as a means to pay for a portion of the expensive new healthcare system. Doctors have been touting the dangers of...

Breast Cancer Screening is Valuable

Mar. 31 | A debate was stirred within the medical community when it was suggested that regular mammograms may not be beneficial for all women. Regular breast cancer screenings were recommended for women over the age of 40 until just a few months ago. New research...

That Easter chocolate can protect against high blood pressure and stroke

Mar. 31 | A recent German study shows that by consuming that Easter chocolate, it may be helping to control the body’s blood pressure. By controlling blood pressure, the heart is also better protected, which reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and heart...

Judge rules against breast cancer genes patent

Mar. 31 | United States District Court Judge Robert W. Sweet issued a ruling that would strike down a patent on genes that have been linked to breast cancer. The Public Patent Foundation, the American Civil Liberties Union, medical groups and many individuals all...

Acupuncture Can Help Fearful Dental Patients

Mar. 30 | For those people who have a fear of going to a dentist, acupuncture may be the answer. According to a new study published in Acupuncture in Medicine, two strategically placed needles in the head may relieve any anxiety a dental patient has. 16 women and...

Multi-Vitamins Linked to Breast Cancer

Mar. 30 | A startling connection between multi-vitamins and breast cancer occurrence has prompted doctors to caution older women against a daily multi-vitamin, unless absolutely needed. According to the results of a Swedish study, the vitamins may be linked to...

Chocolate Good For the Heart

Mar. 30 | Good news for chocolate lovers! New research shows a small daily dose of chocolate can reduce the risk of heart disease by 40 percent. Researchers in Germany sent out questionnaires regularly to more than 20,000 people over a period of eight years. The...

UFC 111 Results: Update

Mar. 29 | UFC 111 may not have been packed full of all the bombs expected, but still offered a great sold out show. Jim Miller vs. Mark Bocek The first round was easily given to Jim Miller as Miller controlled the round for the most part and nearly submitted...

Hooked on HoHos

Mar. 29 | Rats in Florida have proven to scientists what overweight people have always known. A three year rat study conducted by the Scripps Research Institute has shown that fast foods and other high fat, high calorie foods are addictive. These foods activate...