Dry Skin? Don't Let Winter Win
Dry winter air can cause your skin to crack, chafe, itch and develop dry patches, but there are a number of things you can do to protect your skin, says Jeff Moore, an instructor of pharmaceutics at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

Alberta Health warns cocaine may be laced with chemical that harms immune system
cocaine being sold in Alberta could be laced with a dangerous substance that harms an individual's immune system.

Doctor says hopes of separating conjoined girls have been dashed
Twin girls born joined at the head have overcome long odds, but the doctor who brought them to the United States to be evaluated for surgery now says there's no chance they'll ever have separate lives.

Beware of Toxic Toys This Holiday Season
Plastic fish squirt guns and plastic ponies containing the controversial compounds called phthalates.

Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
During Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, female smokers should take advantage of available resources, pick a quit day, and start taking steps toward kicking the habit, urges The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

Cranberries May Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
Make sure to put plenty of cranberry sauce on your plate this Thanksgiving, because it may help protect you against urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to the American Urological Association.

Contact Lens Cases Often Contaminated
Contamination is common in contact lens storage cases, say Israeli researchers who found at least one pathogen in two-thirds of 30 storage cases used by 16 people.

Indiana woman listed as the world's oldest person dies at age 115
An Indiana woman recognized as the world's oldest person more than a year ago has died at age 115.

Keeping a Healthy Holiday Balance
On Thanksgiving Day, the average American will consume 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat at the average holiday feast, according to a tally provided by the American Council on Exercise.