From: redOrbit on Fri, Apr 22 2011 7:23 PM

A new study shows NCAA athletes suffer from cardiac death seven times more frequently than past studies suggested.

From: redOrbit on Fri, Apr 22 2011 7:23 PM

The Dukan Diet, a popular French weightloss plan, is becoming more popular in the West due to the royal wedding.

From: redOrbit on Wed, Apr 20 2011 2:06 AM

A new study by BYU and the University of Utah suggests that more than 80 percent of pre-term births can be spotted in advance with a blood test taken during the second trimester of a pregnancy. credit: BYU

From: redOrbit on Mon, Apr 18 2011 11:10 PM

The HCG diet claims injections of a pregnancy hormone, coupled with a 500 calorie diet, helps users lose pounds from their troubled spots without feeling hungry.

From: redOrbit on Mon, Apr 18 2011 11:10 PM

Childhood migraines may be linked to a heart defect.

From: redOrbit on Mon, Apr 18 2011 11:10 PM

Young girl jumps rope to raise money for kids with heart problems- including her baby sister.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:55 PM

Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) discusses what you need to do to find the right doctor for your family.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:55 PM

Obese adults over the age of 65 can lose weight- and improve their physical health- through a combination of diet and exercise.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:55 PM

Obese patients face double the risk of developing serious airway complications when they have to go under general anesthesia.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:55 PM

There is now concern about what effect the chemical Bisphenol A is having on our bodies. Research shows it can lead to numerous health problems including cancer and diabetes.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:55 PM

A new study finds one-third of those diagnosed with resistant high blood pressure have what’s called 'white coat' hypertension.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:55 PM

A Chicago doctor is using a treatment normally used on menopausal women to help patients suffering from post traumatic stress disorder.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:54 PM

Don’t know how to perform CPR? No problem - we’ll teach you in about 90 seconds. All you need is a pair of hands, and the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever … CD or LP – either one’s okay. credit: Ivanhoe

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:54 PM

Teenagers who undergo bariatric surgery may face an increased risk for bone loss.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:54 PM

Researchers look at the mental health of breast cancer survivors.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:54 PM

Rice University students are creating a diagnostic system using Wii Balance Boards to help patients at Shriners Hospital for Children-Houston learn to balance themselves. credit: Rice University

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:54 PM

Weight loss surgery appears to alleviate migraine headaches.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:54 PM

A new study finds less than half of men have a primary care physician and only one-third had a checkup in the past year.

From: redOrbit on Sun, Apr 17 2011 9:54 PM

What if doctors could diagnose you with breast cancer … before you hit the third grade? It’s a terrifying – and fascinating – peek into the future. New research out of North Carolina shows how survivors can save their daughters and even granddaughters from devastating mental and physica...

From: redOrbit on Fri, Apr 15 2011 4:56 PM

An FDA advisory committee is reviewing research on menthol cigarettes, and could vote to ban them out right.