Filtering patients' blood is being tested as a treatment for agerelated macular degeneration (AMD).

Did you know that a chemical that has been implicated in everything from miscarriages to cancer to sexual dysfunction can be found in your groceries? Bisphenol-A -- BPA -- is contained in a broad range of food packaging including baby bottles, water bottle

A gene known to shield the body from harmful chemicals may also protect against bowel cancer, a study suggests.

Premium-pay medical practices grow as doctors seek more control, cash

Since 1994, this nonprofit has held more than 500 courses and taught more than 6,000 low-income families how to live healthy. The organization is one of many applying for funds from this year's Season to Share program. SEE http://strength.org/

For a limited time, those who are unemployed and without health insurance can take advantage of freebies like flu shots, check ups and prescription drugs.

First recorded use of marijuana for medical purposes was in ancient Egypt. It was used to treat inflammation of the eye and used for some ailments of the uterus. In India medical marijuana was used as far back as 800 B.C. for congestion

The Senate is scheduled to vote on whether to open debate on its healthcare reform bill tomorrow night. Unlike the House, the Senate's bill protects the status quo for reproductive healthcare coverage for women. Not a single Republican is anticipate

Several thousand people lined up around the Schwan Center in Blaine for vaccinations at the flu vaccination clinic, which was administered by the Anoka County Health Department.

French researchers say they have found a way of using human embryonic stem cells to create new skin which could help serious burns victims.