Lance Armstrong, top doctors launch cancer quest

Reuters - Cyclist and testicular cancer survivor Lance Armstrong joined forces with four former U.S. surgeons general on Wednesday to urge Americans to do more to prevent cancer and get recommended screening tests.

Vytorin makers say cancer results likely an anomaly

Reuters - Cancer findings in a new study of cholesterol drug Vytorin are "likely to be an anomaly" unrelated to the drug, makers Merck & Co and Schering-Plough Corp said in a letter to doctors.

A hot (pepper) lead in hunt for salmonella source

ADHD increasingly common in older kids, CDC says

AP - More older children are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder while the rate is holding steady for children under 12, according to a government report released Wednesday.

Teen smokers want to quit but often fail

Reuters - Novice teenage smokers often make repeated attempts to quit smoking soon after they start, but most are unsuccessful, according to research funded by the Canadian Cancer Society.

Health Tip: Stay Awake Behind the Wheel

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- People who work the third shift, drive great distances each day, and those who don't get enough sleep or take sedating medications are at greatest risk of drowsy driving.

Health Tip: Bottled or Tap?

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Depending on where you live, the water that comes from your tap can be just as safe as bottled water.

Mouse Model to Aid Sinusitis Research

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Mice genetically engineered to have inflamed nasal passages may help researchers learn more about loss of smell due to chronic sinusitis.

Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Eating meals together as a family can reduce a teen girl's risk of turning to alcohol or drugs, a new study suggests.