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 10:06 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

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

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

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.

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

A house call by a plumber could cost you $50 to $100. But they could be a thing of the past! Now a new and improved drain could eliminate the problems altogether. credit: Ivanhoe

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

A CT scan at a hospital can take great pictures of just about any part of the body, but now there’s a more powerful scanner that can take us inside more than just the human body. credit: Ivanhoe

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

Americans spend 10-billion dollars each year on the health of their pets. Find out how Robo-Jerry is helping to save canine lives in the ER. credit: Ivanhoe

From: redOrbit on Sat, Jul 09 2011 6:36 PM

Temperature changes can lead to migraine pain.

From: redOrbit on Sat, Jul 09 2011 6:36 PM

African Americans, Caucasians, Asians, it may be more than just how loud you turn up your iPod that causes hearing loss. credit: Ivanhoe

From: redOrbit on Sat, Jul 09 2011 6:36 PM

Everyone knows about taste buds on your tongue, but what about taste buds in your lungs? The finding could lead to the first breakthrough for asthma sufferers in 25 years. credit: NASA

From: redOrbit on Fri, Jul 08 2011 4:25 PM

The average American gains a pound a year- such a gradual change that most people don’t know how to pinpoint what is causing the extra weight.