FDA puts three-year horizon on trans fat

Artificial trans fat will have to disappear from the American diet, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The department gave food manufacturers three years to remove the partially hydrogenated oils, or PHOs, from their products.

Surgery-free option for appendicitis tested

Surgery to remove the appendix, called appendectomy, is the go-to treatment for patients with appendicitis and is one of the most common surgical procedures in the U.S. However, antibiotic drugs could take the place of surgery for the many patients who have mild cases...

Woman to scale Snowdon for Evesham dog charity

A DOG lover is conquering her fear of heights by climbing one of the UK’s highest peaks to raise money for the Evesham-based animal rescue charity she adopted her beloved pet from. Caron Reeves, who lives in the Shetland Islands, adopted deerhound cross lurcher...

Medicare panel: Ease rehab coverage for seniors

A panel that advises Congress on Medicare policy says the government should make it easier for seniors to get covered for rehab after a short hospital stay. MedPAC said in a report Monday that Congress should revamp a rule that says to qualify for rehabilitation at a...