Poisoning kills more Americans than car crashes, report says

| |Tuesday, May. 22, 2012

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Poisoning, primarily by drugs, kills more people than car accidents, making it the nation's biggest injury-related cause of death, said a report by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.Read more

Men shouldn't get blood test for prostate cancer, panel says

| |Monday, May. 21, 2012

A government panel says the tests do more harm than good.Read more

Annual lung cancer screenings recommended for about 8 million Americans

| |Sunday, May. 20, 2012

If followed, the guidelines could prevent 4,000 deaths a year, doctors say.Read more

Hospitals' two-minute test can save lives of newborns

| |Friday, May. 18, 2012

A new, simple screening in North Texas hospitals could save the lives of newborns who would otherwise be discharged with undiagnosed, life-threatening heart conditions, medical experts say.Read more

Government proposes hepatitis C tests for all baby boomers

| |Friday, May. 18, 2012

Epidemiologists expect widespread testing to save thousands of lives.Read more

Psychiatrist apologizes for study on gays

| |Friday, May. 18, 2012

A study that found some can go straight was flawed, he says.Read more

DVD workout review: 'Boston Body Barre' is good for beginners

Friday, May. 18, 2012

Instructor Zayna Gold knows her stuff, but the routine is more than a tad boring.Read more

Frost bite: Cedarlane Eggplant Parmesan

Friday, May. 18, 2012

A frozen dish made for a satisfying, tasty meal that we would gladly eat again soon.Read more

Good-for-you treats don't have to be boring and bland if you pack these smart DIY snacks

| |Friday, May. 18, 2012

It's 3 p.m., the sun is blaring outside, and your stomach is rumbling. There's not a swimsuit-friendly snack to be found in the vending machine, and it's too hot to walk four blocks to Starbucks for a skinny iced latte.Read more

Health Happenings

Friday, May. 18, 2012

Looking for a certain support group or workshop? Check out our local roundup of everything from health screenings to child car seats.Read more