Health Headlines- Week of Jan 11th

Antidepressants No Better than Placebo for Many Depressed Patients
Primary Care Doctors Rarely Bring Up Organ Donation
Men Who Undergo Prostate Surgery Can Reduce Risk for Incontinence with Exercise
New Scan May Distinguish Early Alzheimer’s from Normal Memory Loss
Soda Fountains Squirt More than Just Soda- You Won’t Like What Scientists Found

Health Headlines- Week of Jan 4th

Lack of Sleep Linked to Depression in Adolescents
Taking Gingko Biloba to Improve Memory May Be a Waste of Money
Sinus Problems? Most Patients Who Undergo Surgery Get Relief
World Health Organization: H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic ‘Not Over Yet’
Doctors Begin Human Trials of the Artificial Artery

This Week’s Health Headlines

People with skinny thighs die sooner, study finds
Scientists discover why broccoli is good for your heart
Late night snacking is worse than you think
Reduction in residents’ work hours linked to more patient complications
Researchers discover three new genes linked to Alzheimer’s
Antioxidants best when obtained from food, not pills

This Week’s Health Headlines

Tanning beds proven to cause cancer
Blue dye used in M&M’s may treat spinal cord injuries
Morning sickness tied to higher child IQ
Good relationship with caregiver may slow Alzheimer’s disease
Is “Organic” food healthier than conventional food?
CDC publishes recommendations for who should receive swine flu vaccine

This Week’s Health Headlines

Study finds Omega-3 not helpful in slowing Alzheimer’s
Seniors should hit the weights
Key to living longer- eat less
Obesity linked to same-sex parent
Stress can cause weight gain
Asthma drug may help restore sense of smell

This Week’s Health Headlines

Antacid use may lead to dependence
Panel to FDA: restrict acetaminophen even further
Could coffee reverse Alzheimer’s?
‘Self-help’ might make you feel worse

Alzheimer’s resources

This morning on WMBI-FM I spoke about Alzheimer’s disease. Judging by the number of calls and follow up e-mails I received, this is a topic that affects many people. Below are more resources that I have found helpful:

Information from the National Institutes of Health (main site here)
Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet
Alzheimer’s Disease Medications

This Week’s Health Headlines

Experts recommend new screening test for diabetes
Some over the counter cold medications may harm aging brain
Weekly dose of curry may fight dementia
Medical bills responsible for 60 percent of US bankruptcies
A new ailment for cell phone users: “Cell phone elbow”
Stranger’s cell phone ring may thwart your thinking