How investigators cracked the Blue Bell listeria outbreak case

S.C. Department of Health randomly sampled ten products from a local Blue Bell distribution center; but the last thing they expected to find was listeria

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-investigators-cracked-blue-bell-listeria-outbreak-case/

When it comes to ambulance care, basic may be better

Researchers compared survival rates for patients who received basic or advanced support from ambulance crews, and results were surprising

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/when-it-comes-to-ambulance-care-basic-may-be-better/

Younger Women Less Likely to Take Meds After Heart Attack

This, despite fact they have worse outcomes than men of a similar age, study authors say

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20151013/younger-women-less-likely-to-take-meds-after-heart-attack?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How to burn more calories while you walk

Study tests an easy way to get more of a workout from a daily stroll

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-burn-more-calories-while-you-walk/

Frostbite: How to Spot It, Treat It and Prevent It

Frostbite can permanently damage your fingers, toes, and more. WebMD gives you tips on the symptoms and what to do about it.

From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/frostbite-treatment-prevention-faq-feature?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many cancer survivors have unhealthy diets

"After you've been diagnosed with cancer, sometimes you might say, 'What the heck, what's a brownie?'"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/many-cancer-survivors-have-unhealthy-diets/

To sit or not to sit?

New research says that sitting for extended periods of time may not be as harmful as previously thought

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/to-sit-or-not-to-sit/

Sitting for a Long Time Not as Bad as Thought?

New research challenges the idea that sitting for long periods raises the risk of early death, even for people who are otherwise healthy. WebMD has the details.

From: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/20151013/sitting-not-so-bad?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Early Physical Therapy May Not Fix Low Back Pain

Discomfort usually subsides just by staying active, experts say

From: http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20151013/early-physical-therapy-not-a-cure-all-for-low-back-pain-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Is red wine at dinner good for type 2 diabetes?

A new study looks at how much alcohol and which types of drinks are best for diabetics' heart health

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/red-wine-at-dinner-may-help-hearts-in-type-2-diabetes/

Black Tea Tied to Fewer Fractures in Older Women

Drinking multiple cups of black tea (as opposed to green or other tea) with or without milk is linked to lower odds of a bone break in older women, a new study finds.

From: http://www.webmd.com/women/news/20151013/black-tea-fractures-women?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Calcium Supplements Tied to Kidney Stone Risk

But don't stop on your own if doctor recommended them, experts say

From: http://www.webmd.com/kidney-stones/news/20151013/calcium-supplements-tied-to-kidney-stone-risk-in-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Unrefrigerated caramel apples may pose listeria risk

After a 2014 outbreak linked to the popular treat, researchers say consumers and manufacturers should take precautions

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-warns-of-listeria-risk-from-unrefrigerated-caramel-apples/

Medical Gowns, Gloves Often Contamination Source

But researchers say that education and practice can dramatically improve health care worker hygiene

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20151012/medical-gowns-gloves-often-source-of-contamination-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Infants' Heart Defect and Pregnancy Blood Sugar

Moderately increased glucose could be cause for concern, study suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20151012/infant-heart-defect-may-be-linked-to-pre-diabetic-sugar-levels-in-pregnancy?src=RSS_PUBLIC