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 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 – Week of November 29

Exercise makes you hungry, but it also makes you feel full New theory on multiple sclerosis stirs excitement H1N1 flu leads to spike in pneumonia, and new vaccine recommendations How much salt should you cut out to cut your stroke and heart risk? Depression may increase risk of leaky bladder in women US diabetes cases to [...]

This Week’s Health Headlines

Scientists extend lifespan by blocking protein Most babies born this century will live to 100 Yoga may decrease age-related “dowager’s hump” Yet another benefit of vitamin D- it prevents falls Combination of generic drugs cuts heart risk by 60% Federal WIC program finally allows use for fruits and veggies Skinny friends could wreck your diet [...]

This Week’s Health Headlines

First H1N1 vaccine in US will be a nasal spray: CDC Deadly mosquito-borne illness heading to US Unhealthy habits could cost men 10 years of life Steroid injection may help restore vision when eye veins are blocked Daily dose of aspirin may cut colon cancer risk Scientists discover cure for color blindness

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

Muscle mass, not fat, leads to stronger bones New study breaks down reasons heart attacks more deadly for women Help for irritable bowel syndrome: soluble fiber, not bran Larger waistline increases asthma risk for women, even with normal weight Worry about losing job more stressful than actually losing job AHA has harsh warnings about sugar [...]

Health benefits from Chia seeds

A caller to my Tuesday morning appearance on WMBI asked a question about chia seeds, and I had to admit that I did not know much about what they had to offer. If you’re like me, the word “chia” conjures up images of pet-shaped terra cotta pottery with green sprouts. It turns out that eating chia seeds can have some positive health benefits.

This Week’s Health Headlines

CDC downplays swine flu fears DASH diet combats mental decline Bottle-feeding moms may be overfeeding their kids Boys with unusual names end up in jail more often