The U.S. Army's surgeon general has declared on Thursday that a new survey reveals 30 percent of troops have developed mental health problems due to stress.

The survey was carried out on 1,000 troops stationed overseas, in Iraq

The Food and Drug Administration gives conditional approval for controversial silicone breast implants by Mentor Corp.

The FDA requires the company to satisfy a number of conditions before it receives final approval to sell the silicone gel-filled implants. The conditions were "generally consistent" with recommendations from an expert panel that met earlier this year

Federal health officials report nearly 81-percent of the nation's toddlers are vaccinated on time, a record level that comes five years ahead of government expectations.

Dr. Stephen Cochi, acting vaccine chief at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the numbers are a testament to the fact parents are recognizing the benefits and importance of vaccinations

Federal health officials report nearly 81-percent of the nation's toddlers are vaccinated on time, a record level that comes five years ahead of government expectations.

Dr. Stephen Cochi, acting vaccine chief at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the numbers are a testament to the fact parents are recognizing the benefits and importance of vaccinations

Federal health officials report nearly 81-percent of the nation's toddlers are vaccinated on time, a record level that comes five years ahead of government expectations.

Dr. Stephen Cochi, acting vaccine chief at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the numbers are a testament to the fact parents are recognizing the benefits and importance of vaccinations