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October 27, 2015

Diet soda too dangerous to drink every day?

Every other week, it seems as if there’s a new study cautioning people against the health risks of diet soda. But just how dangerous is soda – especially for a person who drinks it every day?  Dr. Manny Alvarez answers one viewer’s concern

October 27, 2015

Genital Herpes Can Be Spread Between Outbreaks, Researchers Say

Genital herpes can, in spite of what most people think, be transmitted between outbreaks, according to research published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association

October 27, 2015

Acupuncture may not be effective for knee pain, study says

Acupuncture won't improve chronic knee pain in middle-aged people, researchers say.

October 27, 2015

Houston Woman, 1-Year-Old Daughter Found Drunk on Four Loko

A Houston woman was facing felony child endangerment charges after police allegedly found her and her 1-year-old baby both drunk on the infamous alcoholic energy drink Four Loko

October 27, 2015

New surgery tries a device to treat stubborn heartburn

When medications aren't enough to control the unpleasant symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux, surgery is sometimes necessary. A new procedure done with no incisions is being promoted as an alternative to conventional surgery

October 27, 2015

Entrepreneur Says Marijuana Soft Drink Will Be a Hit

Medical marijuana soft drinks may soon be coming to dispensaries, according to one California entrepreneur

October 27, 2015

Despite free treatment, Britain lags others on health

Years of universal healthcare, rising health spending, cancer screening, immunization and anti-smoking laws have failed to stop Britain falling behind its peers in reducing early death and disease, a study showed on Tuesday

October 27, 2015

How to avoid bug bites

Protect yourself with this guide to outsmarting the biggest buzz kills

October 27, 2015

Teen stress: What’s normal and when to get help

If you have a teenager in your house, you likely know that youth isn’t always carefree and positive. 

October 27, 2015

Young man with autism still seeking higher education after appeal to Obama

More than a year after asking President Obama for help in going to college, 21-year-old Billy Pagoni is refusing to give up on his hopes for a higher education. Diagnosed with severe autism at 18 months old, Billy has just completed his senior year of high school and has enrolled in a special vocational program for people with developmental disabilities.