Canadian researchers find frequent exposure to violence may affect teens' blood pressure and heart rates. Officials say results suggest exposure to violence may not only have psychological effects as has been previously demonstrated, but physiological effects as well.

Previous research found a link between violence exposure and daytime systolic blood pressure (the top number) and nighttime diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) among adolescents

Investigators with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services recently became aware of four cases of HIV infection related to work in the adult film industry.

These infections occurred despite a widely adopted voluntary program of HIV and STD testing within the adult film industry

A recent survey reveals there's little love in "love handles." The study claims the abdominal fat found in "love handles" is a significant risk factor for heart disease - a problem many people are not aware of

Hector Duarte Jr. - All Headline News Staff Reporter

Worthington Industries Inc. - one of the rare businesses that pays the full cost of employee health insurance - limited its generosity last year, saying workers have to take responsibility for their health if they want to continue getting free insurance

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says traditional Chinese medicine slimming aids may contain potentially harmful substances.

A drug which raises blood pressure and an amphetamine-like stimulant have both been found in slimming aids