Health Headlines- week of Feb 22nd

Cholesterol drugs’ heart benefits outweigh diabetes risk
New blood test may revolutionize cancer care
Researchers say placebos could be used to treat some illnesses
“Flat-headed” babies may have cognitive delays
Daily aspirin reduces risk of death after breast cancer
Like cigarettes, pipes and cigars hurt lungs

Health Headlines – Week of December 20

Drinking Coffee or Tea May Reduce Risk for Diabetes
Black Pepper and Curry: Two Great Tastes that… Fight Breast Cancer?
Volunteering Keeps Older Minds Sharp
FDA Panel Makes Major Change in Cholesterol Drug Recommendations
Meeting Spiritual Needs Improves Quality of Life for Dying Patients

This Week’s Health Headlines

Manufacturers come up short in expected H1N1 vaccine production
FDA warns H1N1 products purchased over internet could be phony
More MRI scanners may lead to unnecessary back surgeries
FDA approves another vaccine for virus that causes cervical cancer
More progress in the fight against breast cancer
Pregnant women with back pain might benefit from acupuncture of the ear

This Week’s Health Headlines

Eating meat in middle age may help preserve later abilities
Even a little smoking increases breast cancer risk
Docs stressed out when patient unable to communicate wishes
Sleep specialist says sharing a bed is ‘bad for your health’
New test can determine if you really need antibiotics
Health reform will prompt need for many more primary care docs

This Week’s Health Headlines

Small study shows green tea may slow prostate cancer
Nestle voluntarily recalls raw cookie dough
Nearly one quarter of suicides linked to alcohol
Many women fearful of cancer screening: study
Taking the stairs to fight obesity