Gulf War syndrome is real: US panel

U.S. food watchdog sets up in China, amid dairy clash

Reuters - Washington plans to check Chinese food for bugs and toxins before it even sets sail for the United States, as part of a strategy to keep consumers safe in the face of global trade challenges, the U.S. Health Secretary said on Tuesday.

Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- In the not-so-distant future, American seniors may turn to helpful, uncomplaining robots to fill the worrisome "care gap" that many face today.

Health Tip: Maintain a Healthy Weight

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Maintaining the pounds you've lost through diet and exercise involves watching what you eat, and how much.

Health Tip: Conditions That May Affect a Newborn's Skin

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- A newborn may have noticeable skin conditions that shouldn't affect them much later in life.

2nd Generation Antidepressants Prove Effective

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Second generation antidepressants are all equally effective, according to a new clinical practice guideline released by the American College of Physicians.

Study puts a total on diabetes cost: $218 billion

AP - As diabetes is rapidly becoming one of the world's most common diseases, its financial cost is mounting, too, to well over $200 billion a year in the U.S. alone.

Scientists find prehistoric "nuclear family"

Many doctors plan to quit or cut back: survey