HEALTH

Flu season basics: How to prevent the flu in your home

While many of us dread the annual winter cold and flu season, fortunately, for most, a winter cold or bout of the flu represents only temporary discomfort. For a significant minority of Americans, though, a case of the flu poses a serious health threat. More »

U.S. says prostate cancer supplements worthless

WASHINGTON - The government is stopping part of a major study of whether vitamin E and selenium prevent prostate cancer - because the supplements are not working and there is a hint of risk. More »

Scientific panel: FDA came to flawed conclusion about chemical's safety

WASHINGTON - Assurances made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a controversial chemical is safe for use in food containers are badly flawed, an independent panel of scientific advisers concluded in a report released Tuesday. More »