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While most children like sugary foods, those with an extra-sweet tooth may have depression, say researchers.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gallbladder surgery is usually a very safe operation, but a powerful congressman's death is a reminder of the known risks....

PERC, a chemical used in dry cleaning, is a "likely human carcinogen," the National Academy of Sciences says.

We recently commented on the challenges facing the large, Swiss based multinational pharmaceutical company Novartis.  From Business Week came an interview with the new CEO of Novartis, in which he revealed why he thinks he is especially qualified for the job:

In the State Dining Room at the White House, first lady Michelle Obama rolled out her national initiative to combat childhood obesity Tuesday afternoon with a show of force that included medical, business and government officials, grass-roots activists, celebrity public service announcements, car...

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it plans to issue new safety requirements for manufacturers of CT and fluoroscopic devices to reduce unnecessary radiation from exposure to medical imaging.

Acacia, Inc. (formally known as MPS Acacia) has voluntarily executed a product recall of certain lots of IV Extension Sets with BD Q-Syte™ Luer Access Device.

The BD Q-Syte™ Luer Access Device is a Needleless Valve manufactured by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company).

A new study says that "third-hand smoke" - the tobacco residue that clings to surfaces - is harmful to your health as well.

Gastric banding resulted in significantly greater weight loss in obese teens than an intensive lifestyle modification program, a randomized trial showed.

Non-hospitalized patients with a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease are 16 times more likely to develop potentially life-threatening blood clots as people without the bowel disorder, new research reveals.