A new study from the University of Virginia says most day care centers either send children home too soon or when they really don't need to. For example, many centers surveyed for the study considered 100 degrees to be a fever, however for many children, this is a normal temperature especially if they've been running on the playground. They say you need good genes and a healthy life style. The government estimates 63 thousand Americans are at least 100 or older. Researchers say smoking a diet high in fat and lack of exercise shortens your life.
Doctors say it's never too late to change old habits.
A new procedure using a minimally invasive approach to varicose vein treatment allows surgeons to quickly target a vein, remove it and visually confirm it's out. The new procedure called the Trivex System could mean fewer complications and less time in the operating room. The medical reports provided here are not intended to be used as your only source of health information. This site is best viewed with Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator . Legal terms and Privacy Policy .