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Health Headlines- Week of Nov 14th

Regular teeth cleaning leads to fewer heart problems Panel recommends testing all children for high cholesterol One in 10 adults will have diabetes by 2030 Chewing gum may prevent ear infections in kids Whole grain diet reduces colon cancer risk  Read More →

Health Headlines- Week of Nov 7th

Allergic to eggs?  New research says flu vaccine is safe Study: Antibiotics overprescribed for children Want to live longer?  Get happy! Soda ban does not reduce kids’ consumption Even mild alcohol consumption linked to increased breast cancer risk  Read More →

Health Headlines- Week of October 25

Should pregnant women be concerned about exposure to BPA? Annual mammograms produce many false positives for women in their 40s For chronic back pain, yoga and stretching are both helpful Not drinking enough water is linked to high blood sugar Largest ever study shows no link between cell phone use and tumors    Read More →

Health Headlines- Week of October 10th

Some dietary supplements linked to higher death risk Chest pain in kids almost never caused by a heart problem New recommendations against prostate cancer screening cause confusion More chocolate consumption linked to fewer strokes Nation’s grade for palliative care upgraded from ‘C’ to ‘B’  Read More →

Health Headlines- Week of October 3rd

More parents delaying or skipping vaccines for their kids ‘Super’ cancer-fighting broccoli hits shelves in Britain Fair-skinned people may need extra vitamin D Effect of ‘living wills’ depends on where you live Study: Women wearing makeup perceived as more competent  Read More →

Health Headlines- Week of Sept 27th

Prevent strokes by eating fish Antibiotic use linked to Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis After hip fracture, women’s risk for death doubles Study: Saw Palmetto not helpful in preventing prostate symptoms Treatment for bedbugs could cause more harm than their bites  Read More →

Health Headlines- Week of August 29th

Deep sleep helps lower blood pressure Surgeon general’s message to women: health over hair ‘Electronic nose’ sniffs out heart failure Sleep problems during menopause? Try Valerian root Study finds best time to take blood pressure to predict heart risk  Read More →

Health Headlines- Week of August 22nd

Another key to longer life: Turn off the tube Scientists discover genetic cause of Lou Gehrig’s disease Happy marriage improves survival after bypass surgery Study: Vitamin supplements reduce risk for low birth weight  Report: Doctors screen for cervical cancer too often  Read More →

Health Headlines- Week of August 15th

More tests do not always lead to correct diagnosis Could cure for common cold be on the horizon? Senators question use of psych drugs in nursing homes Study: Soy tablets not helpful for menopause symptoms Even a little exercise can extend life  Read More →

Health Headlines- Week of August 8th

Ramping up your exercise protects heart the best Study contradicts assumptions about health habits of the very old Secret for a safe kids’ lunch: Extra Ice Sleep apnea tied to increased risk for dementia Blood test may determine sex of baby early in pregnancy      Read More →