Press Release

Thursday, May 15 10:23 AM

Morehead City, NC – Health officials in Carteret County are reminding residents that healthy swimming behaviors can prevent illnesses associated with recreational swimming waters.

Associated Press

Wednesday, May 14 2:55 PM

(AP) - A panel of heart specialists says people with implanted pacemakers, defibrillators and other heart devices need to stay in touch with their doctors -- with checkups every 3 to 12 months.

Associated Press

Wednesday, May 14 12:28 AM

WASHINGTON (AP)- If you didn't get a Presidential Physical Fitness Award in school, the government is giving you another chance to prove you're in shape.

Associated Press

Wednesday, May 14 12:14 AM

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - For the first time, it seems that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems.

Associated Press

Tuesday, May 13 5:03 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) - Researchers say girls can help protect themselves from breast cancer later in life just by exercising.

Associated Press

Tuesday, May 13 12:06 AM

NEW YORK (AP) - Two national gay-rights organizations have launched a national rating system for hospitals' policies.

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Monday, May 12 6:46 PM

NEW YORK (AP) - The news that scientists have genetically altered a human embryo for the first time is drawing sharp criticism from some watchdog groups.

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Monday, May 12 4:59 PM

CHICAGO (AP) - The results from a large government experiment are dimming hopes that two common painkillers might prevent Alzheimer's disease.

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Sunday, May 11 11:17 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) - Families claiming that a mercury-based preservative in vaccines triggers autism will challenge mainstream medicine as they take their case to a federal court.