First Retail Medical Clinics To Open In Mass. (WCVB Boston)

CVS Corp. plans to open the state's first retail medical clinics next month in its stores in Medway and Tewksbury.

10 Myths About the Common Cold and Flu (ABC News)

Experts examine common misconceptions about colds and flu.

Ancient viruses chronicle history in our genes (Santa Fe New Mexican)

"The past is never dead. It's not even past." Over the past 15 years, scientists have been comparing the inherited genetic material ? the genomes ? of dozens of organisms, acquiring a life history of life itself.

Vietnamese Prefers Buying Over-the-counter Medicine Than Seek Doctor's Advice (Bernama)

HANOI, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- A major online survey revealed that Vietnamese people prefers to buy medicines over-the-counter rather than seeking the advice of a registred medical practitioner, the Vietnam news agency reports.

Keeping Your Day Care Kid Flu-Free (ABC News)

Pediatricians offer tips on how to keep your day care kid cold- and flu-free.

Avoiding those back-to-school bugs (Evansville Courier & Press)

Dr. Jon Robin Voyles doesn't need a calendar to know when a new school year begins. "A week or two after school starts, our phones start to ring," said Voyles, a pediatrician at Hebron Pediatrics in Evansville. "Parents are calling because their child has picked up some sort of bug at school."

Web Doctor (First Coast News)

MIAMI -- From her home in Florida's southwest Miami-Dade County, Priscilla Bakes has a doctor's appointment with Dr. Adonis Maiquez in northwest Miami.

The Medicinal Powers of Yoga (Forbes)

A growing body of research is showing just how much yoga can do for you, physically and mentally.

Health & support calendar (The Standard-Times)

Blood Pressure Clinic: 9-11 a.m. first Tuesdays. Buttonwood Senior Center, 1 Oneida St., New Bedford.

ABS-CBN conducts medical, dental missions in rural areas (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)

Thousands of poor families in various rural areas have availed of free medical, dental and feeding services of ABS-CBN?s Lingkod Kapamilya: Kalusugan Patrol Saturday.

Treating Colds in Children Tricks and Tips

The common cold is the most common illness in children, teens and adults. However, when a child has a cold, it's as rough on the adult as on a child.

Common "wisdom" about the common cold: Fact? or Myth?

Common "wisdom" about the common cold: Fact? or Myth? You catch colds from others.

Fact or fiction?

Does wearing eyeglasses weaken your eyes? We go to the experts to get answers. 1. The claim: Tooth whiteners are bad for the enamel of your teeth.

5 common illnesses cause school absence

The juxtaposed quirky video of the Italian-American Surrealist Ciro' is not only fun to watch but quite informative for those interested for a touch of Dada and Surrealism Red Dawn Rising >> >> 5 common ...

Celebrating life and learning at Senior Center

Long before I began working at the SCV Senior Center in July, I knew that it was a "magical" place, truly "Support and Friendship Central" for hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley seniors.

"Cold Springs Fire Update - August 29, 2008 (Cold Springs Wildland Fire)"

Final acreage has remained at 7,729 acres with 100% containment on August 1, 2008.

Berries, Nuts, Popcorn and Diverticulosis

By Paul G. Donohue, M.D. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I know you have written about diverticulosis before, but would you mind going over it again? I was hospitalized with it and had to have intravenous fluids.

Health Tip: Taking an Antibiotic

Antibiotics can help you recover from a bacterial infection, but they offer no medical benefit against viruses.

FDA To Consider New Rules For Children's Cold Medicines

The rules regulating over-the-counter children's cold medicines are about to be revised by the Food & Drug Administration , the agency announced late last week.

Back to School Colds

The first day of school also signals the unofficial start of cold and flu season for students.