An experimental vaccine-like treatment helps prolong the lives of lab mice with lupus by targeting rogue immune cells linked to the disease.

  Watching too much television may lead to problems with sleep, attention, and aggressive behavior in young children, says a study shows.

  Breastfeeding isn?t likely to cause dental cavities or raise the risk of early childhood tooth decay, according to a new study.

  Overweight? Losing at least 5% of body weight may put stage 1 hypertension back in the normal blood pressure range, an Italian study shows.

  Topps Meat Co.'s ground beef recall now includes more than 21 million pounds of frozen ground beef products.

  A new generation of women shake up what it means to have cancer.

  More than half of asthma cases in the U.S. are linked to allergies, with sensitivity to cats responsible for 29% of allergy-related asthmas, according to new research.

  A new flu vaccine called Afluria was approved for U.S. marketing by the Food and Drug Administration Friday.

  A new study shows that more than one in seven women are depressed in the nine months before pregnancy, during their pregnancy, or in the nine months after giving birth.

  Global warming may boost heat-related premature deaths, new research suggests.

  Farmers and teachers have an increased risk of dying from autoimmune diseases, but waitresses, bookkeepers, and teachers? aides do not, new research shows.

  The FDA plans to crack down on unapproved prescription drugs containing hydrocodone, including some 200 cough suppressants.

  The Senate approved a large expansion to children?s health insurance programs Thursday night, clearing the way for the bill to be sent to President Bush, who has promised a veto.

  Learning and practicing meditation may reduce psychological distress in rheumatoid arthritis patients, arthritis researchers report.