Vitamin Water making false health claims? Jan 18, 2009, 22:41 GMT Despite the label claims, Coca Cola's Vitamin Water is said to be pure bunk when it comes to nutrition and real vitamin properties. ....more

Laughter and red wine key to longevity and disease fighting abilities Nov 29, 2008, 18:19 GMT Two separate research groups have released findings that might confirm what you may know: Laughter and red wine and a handful of walnuts or peanuts are the best longevity, disease-fighting and anti-aging secrets out there. ....more

Fast food found to cause Alzheimer-like brain conditions Nov 28, 2008, 20:25 GMT If you needed another reason to avoid eating junk and fast food, a Swedish researcher has delivered a new finding, that bad food makes for bad brains. ....more

EU to introduce health warning labels on magnetic toys Feb 28, 2008, 14:21 GMT Brussels - The European Union's member states Thursday agreed to introduce mandatory health warning labels on toys containing small magnets after one child died and dozens of others were seriously injured as a result of swallowing such components. ....more

Organic chocolate off market after cancer substance found Nov 22, 2007, 16:53 GMT Berlin - A German organic-foods company has withdrawn its 'fair trade' chocolate from the market after testers found in it high levels of a substance that causes cancer. ....more

Philippines bans Chinese food products from school canteens Sep 20, 2007, 7:54 GMT Manila - The Philippines has banned the sale of imported Chinese food products in school canteens amid reports that the goods contain cancer-causing formaldehyde, the education department said Thursday. ....more

The caffeine hit - listen to your body to find your coffee limits Sep 4, 2006, 3:37 GMT Bonn, Germany ­ Some people sit in their office and drink 10 cups of coffee a day. Others feel their heart racing after one espresso. ....more

Anxiety attacks: when fear is suddenly takes control Jul 10, 2006, 12:38 GMT Munich/Hamburg ­ A panic attack can happen anywhere.  It's constantly in the background and when it strikes, the heart rate shoots up.  ....more

Taking Pride in the Advances in Radiation Therapy May 11, 2006, 21:25 GMT Why is radiation therapy so stigmatized?  After all, it is a very useful treatment and its benefits far outweigh its risks.  How can a modality that cures cancer and spares people from mutilating cancer surgery, such as the removal of the voice box, a mastectomy, and the amputation of limbs, be so fearsome? ....more

MP3 players cause concern over hearing loss Apr 10, 2006, 4:32 GMT Hamburg - After class, Jessica Manks reaches immediately for her MP3 player. ....more