From: redOrbit on Sat, Jul 16 2011 12:19 PM

Betsy Sparrow talks about her research, which examines the changing nature of human memory. credit: Columbia University

From: redOrbit on Fri, Jul 15 2011 10:07 AM

Mammograms may cut down on breast cancer-related deaths even more than many experts thought.

From: redOrbit on Fri, Jul 15 2011 10:06 AM

As temperature rises, children more likely to fall through windows.

From: redOrbit on Fri, Jul 15 2011 10:06 AM

A home makeover is given as a gift to a woman who survived cancer.

From: redOrbit on Fri, Jul 15 2011 10:06 AM

City of Dallas, Texas is working to educate and train citizens for CPR to prevent cardiac arrest deaths.

From: redOrbit on Fri, Jul 15 2011 10:06 AM

The Trust for America’s Health has released its annual report on obesity.

From: redOrbit on Fri, Jul 15 2011 10:06 AM

A talented rapper learns the true meaning of brotherly love when his own brother saves his life by donating what’s in short supply in the African American community. credit: Ivanhoe

From: redOrbit on Fri, Jul 15 2011 10:06 AM

30% of mothers spank their children.

From: redOrbit on Fri, Jul 15 2011 10:06 AM

If you think taking natural supplements is harmless, think again. These alternative remedies are not regulated by the FDA, and some can be deadly. credit: Ivanhoe

From: redOrbit on Fri, Jul 15 2011 10:06 AM

One little jolt of electricity could be the answer to treating your depression. 19 million adults in America battle it every year, now a new treatment is helping zap depression…without side effects! credit: Ivanhoe

From: redOrbit on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:27 AM

A combination of calcium and vitamin D may reduce the chance of developing melanoma in high-risk women.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:27 AM

The American Academy of Pediatrics blames television and computers for the bulk of the childhood obesity epidemic in this country.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:27 AM

After increasing in 2009, it appears tobacco sales to minors fell to an all-time low in 2010.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:27 AM

There’s been lots of buzz about the HCG diet- a weight loss plan that promises users they'll drop pounds without feeling hungry. But do HCG injections really work?

From: redOrbit on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:27 AM

There’s been lots of buzz about the HCG diet- a weight loss plan that promises users they'll drop pounds without feeling hungry. But do HCG injections really work?

From: redOrbit on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:27 AM

Flavanoids found in strawberries could play a role in helping to treat type 1 diabetes.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:27 AM

Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports on the life and death fight over a controversial blockbuster drug for breast cancer.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:27 AM

Nearly half of breast cancer patients with advanced forms of the disease are not getting the treatment they need.

From: redOrbit on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:27 AM

Cases of e-coli have been nearly cut in half over the past 15 years in the US, but salmonella infections have not changed.

From: redOrbit on Wed, Jul 13 2011 5:04 AM

Half of pediatricians are not conducting developmental screening tests for young children.