Swine flu reached its peak in number of new cases reported in July, in the United Kingdom. However, until recently the number of severe cases and deaths were lower than than what is being seen recently.

Statin drugs, primarily focused at reducing cholesterol, have been found to aid in something on the minds of many people. Yes, statin drugs help people make it through a flu infection.

The Commerce Department says the GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.5 percent last quarter, the first positive quarterly growth in a year, and the largest quarterly advance since the third quarter of 2007. This unofficially marks the end of the worst recession in 70 years.

Young women who smoke, use birth control pills and suffer from migraine headaches with aura are at greater risk of suffering a stroke.

The H1N1 vaccine is still in short supply, as despite U.S. government assurances over the past few months, H1N1 vaccine supplies are in extremely short supply. With that, and as reports of increasing infections among kids emerge, people are facing another chase: the hunt for liquid Tamiflu for children.

Using outside-the-body gene therapy, Canadian researchers were able to repair lungs deemed too damaged to use for transplant, according to a study published Wednesday.

Dr. Beasley, a clever dentist with a healthy gimmick, is getting kids to eat less candy. Buy the Halloween candy back and send it to the troops. Snicker Bars and Nerds be gone! The Tooth Fairy will be putting a lot less money under pillows this year.

Rhode Island is believed to be the first state to use electronic pharmacy prescription data to track the H1N1 swine flu among its entire population. State health officials believe believe electronic prescription data tracking in Rhode Island is a model that could help doctors more easily identify and respond to an outbreak of the H1N1 Swine flu.

Hearts attacks among middle-aged American women have increased over the past two decades. Their chance of survival has improved.

National Chocolate Day is October 28 and a perfect day to celebrate the many health benefits of chocolate. While chocolate is primarily eaten for pleasure, there are potential health benefits of eating chocolate.

A study has shown that four antipsychotic drugs cause weight gain in youth that were taking them. Some of the children in the study gained just under two pounds a week during the study.

Concerned about the safety of swine flu shows? Many are. It's a new vaccine, after all. At the same time, the President has declared it a national emergency.