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

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

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

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    

Health Headlines- Week of August 1

Does a colon cleanse improve your health?  Not so fast, study says ‘Hospitalists’ may increase, not lower, hospitalization costs Expectant moms who take fish oil can decrease infant sniffles FDA says ‘sleepy brownies’ are unsafe Laughter may be bad for lungs if you have COPD