People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.More >>
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:30:18 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – William continued to be the most popular name for baby boys in South Carolina in 2012, and Emma climbed one spot to become the most popular girls name. According to a releaseMore >>
William continued to be the most popular name for baby boys in South Carolina in 2012, and Emma climbed one spot to become the most popular girls name.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:08:11 GMT
Joanna Hiller hadn't even 30 years old yet when she choose to have her breasts removed and reconstructed."After watching my mom die a slow and painful death back in 2005, about three months after that,More >>
Joanna Hiller hadn't even 30 years old yet when she choose to have her breasts removed and reconstructed. It was a scary, but necessary surgery for her. More >>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-11 23:45:14 GMT
SOUTH CAROLINA (WMBF) – The Department of Health and Environmental Control wants residents to learn about the safety of eating fish caught in the state's lakes and rivers by checking the updated fish consumptionMore >>
The Department of Health and Environmental Control wants residents to learn about the safety of eating fish caught in the state's lakes and rivers.More >>
A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease was on her way back from Ohio Friday after being fitted with prosthetic hands.More >>
A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease was on her way back from Ohio Friday after being fitted with prosthetic hands.More >>
The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.More >>
The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand.More >>
Global health officials say a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS has apparently spread from patients to two health care workers in eastern Saudi Arabia.More >>
In a story May 15 about a new SARS-like virus spreading from patients to health care workers in Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press reported erroneously the location of the 20 deaths attributed to the virus. There have been...More >>
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Doctors who treated Angelina Jolie are giving details of the operations the actress had to remove both breasts and reconstruct them with implants.More >>
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Angelina Jolie's mother had breast cancer and died of ovarian cancer, and her maternal grandmother also had ovarian cancer - strong evidence of an...More >>
There's a new version of the world's most widely used psychiatric manual, and it's already getting lots of criticism.More >>
In the new psychiatric manual of mental disorders, grief soon after a loved one's death can be considered major depression. Extreme childhood temper tantrums get a fancy name. And certain "senior moments" are called...More >>
Scientists have recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes.More >>
Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes.More >>
Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez gently but sternly admonishes a teenage cerebral palsy patient who clearly hasn't been doing his exercises, stressing the importance of keeping muscles loose and limber.More >>
Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez gently but sternly admonishes a teenage cerebral palsy patient who clearly hasn't been doing his exercises, stressing the importance of keeping muscles loose and limber.More >>
New research is raising fresh concern that an age-old treatment for troubled pregnancies - bed rest - doesn't seem to prevent premature birth, and might even worsen that risk.More >>
New research is raising fresh concern that an age-old treatment for troubled pregnancies - bed rest - doesn't seem to prevent premature birth, and might even worsen that risk.More >>
