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Edwards pushes health care during Iowa visit

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Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards pitched a universal health care plan to residents in southeast Iowa during his visit there this weekend. Full story...
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Suntan gene might explain tanning addiction

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When people say they crave the sun and are addicted to tanning they may not be stretching the truth. A P53 gene, also known as the suntan gene, may partly explain why people become addicted to tanning. Full story...
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Study: CT scans more harm than good for smokers

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Many smokers are worried about developing lung cancer, but a new study suggests that screening with CT scans won't ease their concerns. Full story...
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Study: more Americans taking diet pills

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A new study finds that a surprisingly high number of Americans take dietary supplements for weight loss. Commercials make diet pills sound like an easy way to drop pounds and a new study finds that many Americans are giving these products a try. Full story...
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High turnover, multiple admissions at N.C. mental institutions

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The number of mental patients checking into the state's four mental institutions for stays of up to a week skyrocketed more than 82 percent from 2001-2005. Full story...
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