Millions of children and adults have seizures in the United States, but dying from one is rare. That only adds to the confusion and mystery surrounding the life and death of Jett Travolta, the 16-year-old son of actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston. ...more

January 6, 2009

If you don't know the raw facts, here are some: 23.6 million Americans have diabetes; diabetes is implicated, annually, in hundreds of thousands of deaths; in 2007, the economic cost of the disease was estimated at $174 billion; diabetes has three classifications - type 1, type 2 and gestational. ...more

December 10, 2008

If you don't know the raw facts, here are some: 23.6 million Americans have diabetes; diabetes is implicated, annually, in hundreds of thousands of deaths; in 2007, the economic cost of the disease was estimated at $174 billion; diabetes has three classifications - type 1, type 2 and gestational. ...more

December 10, 2008

Pfizer Inc.'s once promising anti-smoking drug Chantix received another blow Wednesday after a nonprofit group's report about serious physical side effects prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to ban the drug's use by pilots and air traffic controllers. ...more

May 22, 2008

The article I submitted about our life in Betmar Acres was meant to be my last contribution before heading back North. However, thinking it just might be helpful, I thought I would share with fellow readers my health-related experiences of the last few days. ...more

May 9, 2008

Symptoms of an allergic reaction to food. ...more

October 28, 2007

What is GHB? Commonly known as the 'date rape drug,' gamma-hydroxybutyrate is a highly addictive sedative and depressant with dangerous side effects. According to David Myers, an addiction treatment specialist in Tampa, GHB has been used by athletes for the relaxation it produces. Some athletes also think it helps build muscle and enhances workouts, but researchers say that's false. ...more

September 11, 2007

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts, who experienced a seizure in July, is among 2.5 million Americans who suffer from the disorder. Seizures can have many causes, including medicine, high fevers, head injuries and medical conditions, such as low blood sugar, drug use and alcohol withdrawal. ...more

September 6, 2007