NFL Alumni Back New Drug to Keep Brain-Injuries From "Destroying Quality of Life"

The drug, currently designated "NS1-189," is already going through a clinical trial for depression treatment. But during studies on animal subjects, researchers saw how the drug seemed to stimulate the growth of brain cells.

Older Americans Aware of Long-Term Care, But Not Facing Issue

About half of Americans above the age of 40 believe a vast majority of people will require long-term care as they age, however only about a quarter of those same individuals show acknowledgement they may need it for themselves.

LA Meningitis Death And NYC Outbreak Unrelated, Officials Say - Should You Get Vaccinated?

The death of a Los Angeles resident infected with meningitis is not related to other cases of the illness that have been reported across the country, Los Angeles County Health officials say.

Binge Drinking Among College Students Poses Serious Health Risks, New Study Reveals

Binge drinking among college students poses some serious, long-lasting health risks-according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Cosmetic Surgery Industry Not Doing Enough To Protect Patients, UK Experts Say

The cosmetic surgery industry is not doing enough to protect patients, a group of independent experts in Britain said in a report released Wednesday.

Pennsylvania Couple Lose Second Child After Refusal To Seek Medical Attention

Herbert and Catherine Schaible were already on probation for the lack of medical attention their 2-year-old son received in 2009, leading to his death. Now, tragedy has struck again as their 8-month-old son Brandon died last week after also not receiving proper medical care.

Mount Sinai Scientists Discover Measurable Jump in Cancer Rates Among World Trade Center Rescue Teams

A team of scientists at Mount Sinai Medical Center have discovered a positive correlation between cancer rates and exposure to World Trade Center debris

Lung Association's Annual "State of the Air" Report Cards: L.A.Gets F, New York Earns a D

The report card found more than 131.8 million people in the United States live in counties that have unhealthy levels of either ozone or particle pollution. Nearly 24.8 million people, live in counties that have unhealthy levels of ozone, short-term and also year-round particle pollution.

Ground Beef, Chicken Top List of Meats Most Likely to Make You Sick

Ground beef, representing 336 outbreaks and over 3,800 cases of illness, and chicken, linked to 452 outbreaks and just under 6,900 cases of illness, were not only connected to the largest numbers of cases, but the most severe cases of illness as well.

9/11 Rescuers Suffer Cancer Rates 15 Percent Higher Than General Public

The research found cancer rates the highest in those highly-exposed responders trapped in the dust cloud that resulted when the World Trade Center towers collapsed or who worked a significant number of days at the WTC site, otherwise known as Ground Zero.

14-Year-Old McDonald's Hamburger Did Not Rot (Video)

A man from Utah has a Mickey D's hamburger that you'll probably not want to eat. David Whipple first purchased the burger from McDonald's in 1999 and has kept it ever since. However, it's even more fascinating that the burger looks like he may have just brought it.

U.S. Hospitals Deporting Unconscious Immigrants: Over 600 in Five Years

Called "medical repatriation," the patients are placed on chartered international flights paid for by the hospitals. The federal government claims it's not involved in the deportation. Meanwhile, at least 600 immigrants have been deported over a five year period.

Nevada Accused Of Abandoning Hundreds Of Mentally Ill Patients In Other States

In a shocking discovery that has come to light just this month, the state of Nevada's primary psychiatric hospital has been accused of gross negligence in its handling of mentally ill patients. Apparently, Nevada has been unloading its responsibilities on all the other states."Assuming the reports are true, Nevada's practice of psychiatric patient dumping is shockingly inhumane and illegal," San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera said.

Tetris Video Game May Help Treat Amblyopia - Lazy Eye Sufferers Show Vision Improvement, New Study Reveals

The classic video game Tetris may help treat adults with amblyopia, also known as lazy eye-a new study published in the journal Current Biology reveals.

NYC City Council Urges Raising Legal Age For Buying Cigarettes to 21

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas A. Farley and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced a new proposal that would raise the minimum age to buy cigarettes in the city from 18 to 21.