Psoriasis Improves With Indigo Naturalis Chinese Herbal Ointment

By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Health News

Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD

Nov. 17, 2008 -- Psoriasis patients showed dramatic improvement after 12 weeks of treatment with an ointment containing indigo naturalis, a Chinese herbal remedy.

Study: Active Women May Need at Least 7 Hours of Nightly Sleep for Lower Cancer Risk

By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health News

Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD

Nov. 17, 2008 -- Physical activity may cut cancer risk, and sleeping at least seven hours per night may maximize that benefit.

That's according to new research presented today in Washington, D.C. at an international meeting on cancer prevention hosted by t

More Than 879,000 Pounds of Frozen Chicken Meals May Contain Bits of Plastic

By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health News

Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD

Nov. 18, 2008 -- Nestle Prepared Foods Company is recalling 879,565 pounds of frozen Lean Cuisine chicken meals that may contain small pieces of hard blue plastic.

Nestle issued the recall after getting seven consumer complaints, including one report of a minor gum injury that did not require medical

Study: New Test Flags Gluten Protein Gliadin in Food, Works Faster Than Current Method

By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health News

Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD

Nov. 14, 2008 -- Scientists have developed a new test that could speed up identification of gluten, a trigger for people with celiac disease.

Glut

Study Shows a Brisk Walk May Help Curb Chocolate Cravings

By Kelley Colihan
WebMD Health News

Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD

Nov. 14, 2008 -- Chocolate has a special allure for many of us, bordering on the addictive. But a new study shows that taking a brisk walk can cut down the urge to eat chocolate -- and may help cur