A previously rejected weight loss pill won an overwhelming endorsement from public health advisers Wednesday, raising hopes that the drug from Vivus Inc. could become the first new anti-obesity medication to reach the U.S....
Wednesday, February 22 2012 3:09 AM EST2012-02-22 08:09:00 GMT
According to researchers from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, high fructose corn syrup sweeteners should not get all the blame for weight gain.
Valentine's Day is an occasion for couples to reaffirm their commitment to each other, but parents should show love for their children every day of the year, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
Tuesday, February 14 2012 8:33 AM EST2012-02-14 13:33:17 GMT
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is joining other business groups in calling for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule soon in a dispute over the national health care law.
Call it the alter-ego of super-sizing. Researchers infiltrated a fast-food Chinese restaurant and found up to a third of diners jumped at the offer of a half-size of the usual heaping pile of rice or noodles - even when the...
Under fierce election-year fire, President Barack Obama on Friday abruptly abandoned his stand that religious organizations must pay for birth control for workers, scrambling to end a furor raging from the Catholic Church to...
Thursday, February 9 2012 9:50 PM EST2012-02-10 02:50:52 GMT
While some recent studies indicate a lack of honesty between doctors and patients, locally both parties say that should be a sign it's time to work on stronger relationships.
Thursday, February 9 2012 5:50 PM EST2012-02-09 22:50:40 GMT
Missouri's cigarette tax of 17 cents per pack has remained unchanged while most states have increased taxes on tobacco over the past decade. Nationwide, the average tax now is $1.46 per pack.
The Illinois Department of Public Health, Conference of Women Legislators and the American Heart Association team up in February for "Go Red for Women."
Wednesday, February 8 2012 7:17 PM EST2012-02-09 00:17:15 GMT
All clinics at the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center that were scheduled for Thursday have been canceled, and the building will be watched closely overnight for fire after an apparent equipment malfunction.
Wednesday, February 8 2012 9:38 AM EST2012-02-08 14:38:29 GMT
A Missouri state senator says religious groups should not have to pay for birth control or abortions for their employees if that would violate their beliefs.
Potentially dangerous blood clots in the legs known as deep venous thromboses (DVTs) got the nickname "economy class syndrome" from widely publicized incidents involving passengers on long-haul flights.
A series of specific "yes" or "no" questions could help doctors distinguish between people who have normal memory loss that comes with age and those with a condition known as amnestic mild cognitive impairment.
A warning to certain types as those Super Bowl parties approach: People with a need to please others are more likely to eat too much in social situations, a new study suggests.
Coaches would be required to be trained on how to recognize and treat concussions and other head injuries under legislation proposed by Democratic state Rep. Joni Jenkins of Shively.
We've shared Judy Settle's journey as she's battled breast cancer. She is now finished with treatment and ready to move on to the next chapter in her life.
We've been sharing Judy Settle's story for six months now. The Jackson, Mo. woman is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. In September, she moves into a new phase of her treatment and welcomes back something she'd lost!
Heartland News has followed Judy Settle for four months now on her journey through treatment for breast cancer. This month brings a happy ending as well as a loss for Judy.
We first introduced you to Judy Settle of Jackson in April. She was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and has agreed to let us follow her on her journey of treatment.
We do Buddycheck 12 reports every month on Heartland News to remind women about the importance of early breast cancer detection and to provide support and information for those battling with cancer. For the next several months, Judy Settle is going to help us do that.
Did you know that Southeast Missouri Hospital conducts a wealth of programs and events that you can participate in? Many of which are free! Exercise classes, screenings, support groups and much more are available...Click here for details.
