 | Study: CT scans rule out heart attacks faster
A CT scan - a kind of super X-ray - provides a faster, cheaper way to diagnose a heart attack when someone goes to the emergency room with chest pains, a new study suggests.
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 | Sebelius: mammograms still vital in saving lives
Federal policy on who should get breast cancer screening has not changed, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday.  Video
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 | Report: One out of five adults smoke in upstate New York
About one out of every five adults smoke in upstate New York, and about 61 percent of them have tried to quit their habit, according to a report released today by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.
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 | FDA says heartburn drugs can interfere with Plavix
Federal health officials said Tuesday a popular variety of heartburn medications can interfere with the blood thinner Plavix, a drug taken by millions of Americans to reduce risks of heart attack and stroke.
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 | Study: Cholesterol drugs not as effective as thought
Two cholesterol drugs still taken by millions of Americans are the subject of concern according to a new study.
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 | California research on H1N1
As the H1N1 flu continues its grip on the U.S., new California research says the infection can cause severe illness with more hospitalization and death in the elderly, children and young adults. Video
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 | To quit smoking, two products are better than one
If you're trying to quit smoking, two nicotine replacement products are better than one. A new study finds pairing the nicotine patch and with nicotine lozenges may work best. Video
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 | Panel to monitor the H1N1 vaccine side effects
A panel will now monitor any side effects from the H1N1 vaccine. An independent group of experts appointed to help government officials monitor the swine flu vaccine's safety starts work today, the Associated Press reports.
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| US swine flu vaccine outlook improving, CDC says
More than 22 million doses of swine flu vaccine are available now, and most Americans should soon find it easier to get their dose, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. Video
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 | The secret to a healthy retirement: Working
A new government study out today finds that retirees who continue to work in some capacity, even part-time, are less likely to experience physical decline and disease. Video
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