Billionaires Back Antismoking Effort

Bill Gates and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced on Wednesday that they will spend $500 million to stop people around the world from smoking.

 

Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol

Eating meals together as a family can reduce a teen girl's risk of turning to alcohol or drugs, a new study suggests.

 

Goji Berry Juice Improves Energy, Happiness

Consuming goji berry juice for two weeks increases feelings of general well-being and improves gastrointestinal functions.

 

End In Sight For Dreaded Dentist Drill

A new technology that spots tooth decay almost as soon as it?s begun promises to reduce the need for drilling and filling.

Pill-Pushing Doctor Allegedly Kills 56 Patients with Prescription Drug Overdoses

A judge has denied bail for a doctor and his wife who are accused of running an illegal pharmacy out of their medical practice, supplying drugs that led to the deaths of 56 people from accidental overdoses.

 

Study: TB Rates Higher Among U.S. Immigrants

Tuberculosis cases continue to fall in the United States, but some immigrants have disturbingly high rates of the disease, according to a study released Tuesday that called for more aggressive action.