Health News
Yoga in school not same as teaching religion, California judge rules
SAN DIEGO - A California judge refused on Monday to block the teaching of yoga as part of a public school's physical fitness program, rejecting parents' claims that the classes were an unconstitutional promotion of Eastern religions.
Unnecessary repeat cholesterol tests common: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One-third of people with heart disease have their cholesterol levels checked more often than guidelines recommend, a new study of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients suggests.
Red meat tied to worse colon cancer outcomes: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who report eating the most red and processed meat before being diagnosed with colon cancer are more likely to die during the next eight years, according to a new study.
Fewer children being injured on ATVs: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of U.S. children injured while riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) has fallen since 2004, according to a new study of emergency room records.
Differences between the sexes stretches to fitness formulas
NEW YORK - When it comes to fitness, experts say men generally want to be bulkier and women want to be trimmer and everyone wants to do what they are good at.
FDA rejects Merck insomnia drug, seeks lower-dose
- U.S. health regulators have rejected Merck & Co's new insomnia drug application but opened the door to approving a lower-dose version of the medication, the company said on Monday.
Insmed's lung infection drug fares no better than rival, shares fall
- Insmed Inc's experimental lung infection drug fared no better than a competing drug developed by Novartis AG in a lung function test, sending shares in the company down 27 percent in pre-market trading.
Teva says cleared of wrongdoing after man's death in France
JERUSALEM - Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said on Monday that French prosecutors had cleared it of any operational failures after the death of a 92-year-old man last month.
Collapsible hampers pose eye risk for kids: doctors
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Collapsible laundry hampers with wire supports may pose a risk to children's eyes, according to researchers who saw two related injuries within a year, both requiring surgery.
FDA rejects Merck's insomnia drug
- Merck & Co Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected the company's experimental insomnia drug, citing safety issues.
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