Health Headlines- Week of August 15th
August 15, 2011 by davidfisher · Leave a Comment
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
August 10, 2011 by davidfisher · Leave a Comment
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
August 2, 2011 by davidfisher · Leave a Comment
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
Health Headlines- Week of July 18th
July 19, 2011 by davidfisher · Leave a Comment
Having a wife shortens men’s time to get care for heart attack Stem cell research closer to using patient’s own cells for treatments Coffee and tea may lower risk for superbug MRSA Study: Robots may drive up prostate surgeries Want to eat less? Try a bigger fork
Health Headlines- Week of July 11
July 11, 2011 by davidfisher · Leave a Comment
Older adults must work out more in order to keep muscles strong People with diabetes can lower blood sugar by snacking on… nuts US Department of Justice declares marijuana has no medical benefit Children exposed to secondhand smoke at increased risk for ADHD and learning disability Study: Medical ethics training during residency falls short
Health Headlines- Week of July 4th
July 5, 2011 by davidfisher · Leave a Comment
Study: Autism may be linked to antidepressant use in pregnancy Children with milk allergies should reach for the cookie jar “E-prescribing” is far from error-free Children who are “late talkers” usually catch up without other problems Study: Cutting salt does not improve health as much as thought
Health Headlines- Week of June 20th
June 21, 2011 by davidfisher · Leave a Comment
Study: Food allergies more common and more severe in children Olive oil protects against stroke Study: Rough-housing with dad plays important role in child development Study: Doctors over-testing for cervical cancer Tobacco products to carry graphic pictures on warning labels
Health Headlines- Week of May 31
May 31, 2011 by davidfisher · Leave a Comment
Stay away from energy drinks, doctors say What’s worse than ‘bad’ cholesterol? Meet ‘ultra-bad’ cholesterol High blood sugar could be sapping your memory World Health Organization raises cell phone risk to “possibly carcinogenic” Long commute can increase risk for divorce
Health Headlines- Week of May 23rd
May 23, 2011 by davidfisher · Leave a Comment
Crossing your arms may relieve pain Asthma and COPD sufferers could benefit from the bitter-tasting Should constipated children take probiotics? One study says won’t help “Heart scans” in people without symptoms may do more harm than good Elementary, Dr. Watson: supercomputer turns abilities toward medicine
Health Headlines- Week of May 9th
May 10, 2011 by davidfisher · Leave a Comment
New hope for patients with Crohn’s disease Study: If you’ve had a heart attack, no dose of anti-inflammatory is safe Many doctors rush heart procedure before drugs have chance to work Study: Too many children are getting CT scans of brain after an injury New insect repellent may be thousands of times stronger than DEET [...]
