October 28, 2015 When Does Medical Malpractice Become Criminal? The trial of Conrad Murray, the doctor caring for pop star Michael Jackson when he died of respiratory failure, begs the question: When does poor medical practice become criminal?
October 28, 2015 Watching Too Much TV as Harmful as Smoking, Study Says Watching too much television can be just as bad for people's health as smoking or obesity, according to a new study
October 28, 2015 Cellphone Users Suffering 'Text Neck,' Researchers Warn A new condition dubbed "text neck" is on the increase in the UK, with health professionals blaming the amount of time people spend hunched over their mobile devices
October 28, 2015 Orthorexia: Taking healthy eating to a whole new level Orthorexia is a relatively new term for a disorder where a person becomes obsessed with the “perfect diet” and the cleanliness of food, and eating on a highly regulated regime. Who's at risk for this disorder, and what are the warning signs?
October 28, 2015 Limiting interns' work hours may reduce medical errors Restrictions on work hours for doctors-in-training may end up inadvertently limiting their educational opportunities and increasing errors, new research suggests
October 28, 2015 Prescription for better sex Sex is all around us—you’d think we’d all be having it, all the time. We’re not. In fact, in a recent study nearly 20 percent of American couples reveal that they hadn’t had any sex at all in the past month
October 28, 2015 UPDATE: Police Suspect Silicone Clogged Lung in Butt Injection Death Philadelphia police suspect a London woman who died after a botched buttocks enhancement may have been killed when a fumbled injection filled her lung with silicone and caused a fatal embolism
October 28, 2015 Deaths No Higher in Coffee Lovers With Heart Disease Women with heart disease who down a few cups of coffee each day tend to live as long as those who avoid the beverage, according to a study
October 28, 2015 How to build self-esteem How you feel about yourself is the most important opinion regarding you. Low self-esteem can cause problems with many aspects of life, including your relationships at work and home. Healthy self-esteem, on the other hand, can improve your life tenfold. Here are a few tips for improving your own self-image.
October 28, 2015 Airport Scanners: Are They Putting You in Danger? The new full-body scanners in place at 60 airports across the country have been causing outrage in recent weeks – but are they dangerous? Dr. Manny investigates