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A new study published in the journal of Minerva Cardioangiologica reveals Pycnogenol, pine bark extract from the French maritime pine tree, reduces jetlag in passengers by nearly 50 percent. The two-part study, consisting of a brain CT scan and a scoring system, showed Pycnogenol lowered symptoms of jetlag such as fatigue, headaches, insomnia and brain edema (swelling) in both healthy individuals and hypertensive patients. Passengers also experienced minimal lower leg edema, a common condition associated with long flights. read more

Friendly bacteria could be used to protect critically ill patients from developing pneumonia, scientists believe.

MTV's HIV and AIDS campaign Staying Alive today revealed that Lapeno, Fat Ed and Mervin are the latest in a long line of celebrities to be associated with its work to mark the campaign's tenth anniversary. A series of specially-created shorts have been commissioned by Staying Alive and Spinvox from the creators of Fur TV -- Chris Waitt and Henry Trotter -- and will premiere during the live broadcast of the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards. read more

Cardo Medical (OTC Bulletin Board: CKST), a company engaged in the development of orthopedic medical devices, announces the FDA 510k clearance of its Align 360 Total Knee System. read more

Small employers now have a cost-effective solution to reduce employee health risks, lower health care costs and stay competitive by attracting and retaining talent. Today HealthFitness (NYSE Alternext US: FIT) introduced HealthFitness' Partner Program - a powerful combination of its eHealth portal, INSIGHT Health Risk Assessment and EMPOWERED Health Coaching. HealthFitness is an award-winning provider of integrated fitness management and health promotion solutions for on-site and dispersed employee populations. read more

North Dakota voters on Tuesday delivered a victory for the state's kids and health by approving Measure 3, a state ballot initiative that will reduce smoking, save lives and lower health care costs by increasing funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs. read more

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) thanks the citizens of California for taking the time to consider and vote on Proposition 2. Now that it's passed, extra care -- and the advice of veterinarians and animal welfare scientists -- must be employed to ensure its implementation doesn't hurt the animals it's intended to help. read more

Some doctors are eager to make a deal on Botox, and facial and body operations.

Berlin/Leipzig - Autumn is a time when nature prepares to rest, and a lot of people begin to withdraw into themselves too. They have no desire to meet with friends after work, preferring to sit lethargically in front of the television before going to...

Hamburg - From morning sickness to ultrasound examinations, the symptoms and medical treatment that pregnant women experience are well known. But what about pets? What should owners do when their dogs and cats get pregnant? Firstly, they should recog...