Medical News
CVS quits tobacco, refocuses on its purpose: Health
Tech Times - 5 Sep 2014 22:34
CVS is first major pharmacy chain to stop selling tobacco products. Company says it's willing to forgo $2 billion in tobacco sales for customers' health.
Potassium-rich foods cut stroke, death risks among older women
e! Science News - 5 Sep 2014 17:37
Postmenopausal women who eat foods higher in potassium are less likely to have strokes and die than women who eat less potassium-rich foods, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.
U.S. state of adult obesity report is out. How obese is your state?
Tech Times - 5 Sep 2014 16:08
The State of Obesity report suggests that obesity rate is over 20 in all the U.S. states. The obesity rate in Mississippi and West Virginia has crossed 35 percent.
With wires, without wires, wearing bras does not cause breast cancer: Study
Tech Times - 5 Sep 2014 15:04
With or without underwire, bras do not cause or increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a recent study by a cancer research center. Read here how this was proven.
Approval of Merck-developed melanoma drug Keytruda by FDA is a big step
Tech Times - 5 Sep 2014 14:21
The FDA has approved Merck's melanoma drug Keytruda, which belongs to a class of new drugs that help the body's immune system combat cancer.
E-cigarettes 'could save lives,' WHO report 'inaccurate': Tobacco addiction experts
Tech Times - 5 Sep 2014 13:41
WHO's report that recommended regulatory options for electronic cigarettes was based on a review that contained inaccurate data, a group of tobacco addiction experts claims.
Bananas help lower stroke risk for menopausal women: Study
Tech Times - 5 Sep 2014 13:29
A study reveals that potassium-rich foods can help reduce the risk of a stroke for menopausal women. Bananas, sweet potatoes, white beans and more are some good sources of potassium.
Music Lessons May Help Bridge 'Achievement Gap'
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Music Lessons May Help Bridge 'Achievement Gap'Category: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2014 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Newer Drug Helps Myeloma Patients Who Can't Have Transplant
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Newer Drug Helps Myeloma Patients Who Can't Have TransplantCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Personal Reminders Seem to Boost Mammography Rates
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Personal Reminders Seem to Boost Mammography RatesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
'Angelina Jolie Effect' Prompted More Testing for Breast Cancer Genes: Study
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: 'Angelina Jolie Effect' Prompted More Testing for Breast Cancer Genes: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2014 12:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Poor Quality Sleep May Be Linked to Shrinking Brain
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Poor Quality Sleep May Be Linked to Shrinking BrainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2014 4:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Sit Less, Protect Your DNA and Live Longer?
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Sit Less, Protect Your DNA and Live Longer?Category: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2014 7:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Breast-Feeding May Help Obese Moms Lose Pregnancy Pounds
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Breast-Feeding May Help Obese Moms Lose Pregnancy PoundsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/4/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Doctors Working to Save Third American With Ebola
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Doctors Working to Save Third American With EbolaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/4/2014 11:01:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Ebola Outbreak Still Not Under Control: Officials
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Ebola Outbreak Still Not Under Control: OfficialsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2014 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Females Overlooked in Basic Surgical Research, Study Says
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Females Overlooked in Basic Surgical Research, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/4/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Drugs and Foods Can Interact
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Drugs and Foods Can InteractCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/4/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Things That Can Trigger Asthma
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Things That Can Trigger AsthmaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/4/2014 7:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients May Skip Meds: Study
MedicineNet - 5 Sep 2014 09:00
Title: Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients May Skip Meds: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/3/2014 5:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
Coffee genome sequenced: Here's what we know
Tech Times - 5 Sep 2014 07:52
An analysis of the coffee's genome sheds light on the plant's caffeine-producing ability and what is responsible for its unique taste and aroma.
Ebola & Ethics Panel at Johns Hopkins -- live stream Monday, September 8, 12:15 PM
EurekAlert! - 5 Sep 2014 06:00
(Johns Hopkins Medicine) Experts at Johns Hopkins will discuss the ethical issues of the Ebola response thus far, and an ethical path forward as the crisis deepens.