A British security software firm, Sophos, said it has intercepted hundreds of millions of fake pharmaceutical spam advertisements and websites this year. Many of these sites are selling counterfeit antiviral drugs like Tamiflu to customers who are panicked over the wide-spread presence of the H1N1 Swine flu.

Daily sunscreen application increased in participants of a study over a six-week period, according to a report in the November issue of the Archives of Dermatology.

It is difficult enough to find H1N1 swine flu booster shots. However, even if you find shots, and qualify, your child may note be protected: children under 10 years of age need two doses of the vaccine to gain immunity.

Zetia has underperformed a vitamin according to the results of a new study. Zetia is taken by millions of Americans to lower LDL, when used in concert with statin drugs.

From turkey to pumpkin pie, preparations for Thanksgiving day meals are underway all over the country. With just a bit of extra planning, Thanksgiving can be an opportunity to add some great superfoods to the table for all to enjoy while adding some healthy choices to the holiday menu.

In the US alone, 6,000 people need a bone marrow transplant on any given day. Offering to donate bone marrow can save lives threatened by cancers and blood diseases. Donating bone marrow is commonly done as a surgical procedure and often requires anesthesia, but saving lives with the donation is an incredible gift to others.

The six week enrollment period for seniors to review and make changes to their Medicare option plan has started. From November 15th through December 31st, seniors may make changes to their Medicare Part D or Advantage plan.

A recent study indicates that dark chocolate may help ease emotional stress. Most people who love chocolate are aware of this already and there is more than just emotional stress relief that comes from a bite or two of dark chocolate -- there is growing scientific evidence that antioxidants and other beneficial substances in dark chocolate may reduce risk factors for heart disease and other physical conditions.

USDA’s first “Turkey Tweets” campaign started this week to give consumers tips for preparing a successful and safe Thanksgiving day meal. Twitter users can read helpful "Turkey Tweets" right up through Thanksgiving Day. The USDA is also providing a live Facebook chat to answer questions about safe holiday food preparation.

Triskaidekaphobia is fear of the number 13. What better way to celebrate Friday the 13th's superstitions than to discuss the phobia that centers on it?

Blue Bonnet Light Spread in 15 ounce tubs are being voluntarily recalled by Conagra Foods. aA limited number of 15 oz. tubs of Blue Bonnet Spread that were inadvertently mispackaged. The lid is for regular Blue Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet Light Spread.

Caution: a wide gap between rich and poor could be hazardous to your health. That's the conclusion of a meta-analysis of studies that attempt to determine the connection between income inequality and overall health. The researchers who conducted the study estimate that reducing the income gap in the world's most developed countries could prevent up to 1.5 million deaths a year.