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Many Ignore Cancer's Warning Signs, Survey Finds
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Many Ignore Cancer's Warning Signs, Survey FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/2/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
CDC Endorses Circumcision for Health Reasons
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: CDC Endorses Circumcision for Health ReasonsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/2/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Smoking and higher mortality in men
e! Science News - 4 Dec 2014 23:13
In a new study, published in Science, researchers at Uppsala University demonstrate an association between smoking and loss of the Y chromosome in blood cells. The researchers have previously shown that loss of the Y chr...
Can You Really Quit Smoking? Your Brain Waves Can Tell if You Will Succeed or Fail
Tech Times - 4 Dec 2014 16:58
Whether or not you successfully quit smoking can now be detected in your brain. Researchers tout early detection method to effectively identify early quitters so alternative treatments can be quickly prescribed.
Another case against the midnight snack
e! Science News - 4 Dec 2014 16:36
These days, with the abundance of artificial light, TV, tablets and smartphones, adults and children alike are burning the midnight oil. What they are not burning is calories: with later bedtimes comes the tendency to ea...
New FDA Drug Label Rule Makes it Easier for Pregnant, Breastfeeding Women to Understand Risks
Tech Times - 4 Dec 2014 16:24
Pregnant and breastfeeding women have to be mindful of what they take in. The final FDA rule on labeling aims to make it easier for them as risks and benefits will be clearly outlined.
Most People Ignore Cancer Signs and Symptoms, Survey Reveals
Tech Times - 4 Dec 2014 16:00
Cancer can happen to anyone at any time. Unfortunately, a lot of people are putting themselves at even bigger risk by ignoring possible cancer symptoms.
New Spinal Injury Drug Helps Regeneration of Nerve Cells: Paralyzed Lab Rats Showed Improvement
Tech Times - 4 Dec 2014 14:09
A new chemical compound helped rats with spinal cord injury regain the ability to move and control their bladder movement, showing promise as treatment for patients paralyzed due to spinal cord injury as well as those wh...
Toy-Related Injuries in U.S. Up and Scooters Are to Blame
Tech Times - 4 Dec 2014 10:24
Scooters are fun and apparently very dangerous. Researchers highlight the need for safety gear and adult supervision during play.
Common Knee Surgery May Boost Arthritis Risk, Study Suggests
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Common Knee Surgery May Boost Arthritis Risk, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Many Kids Exposed to Unneeded X-Rays, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Many Kids Exposed to Unneeded X-Rays, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Nearly 1 in 12 Americans Struggles With Depression, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Nearly 1 in 12 Americans Struggles With Depression, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Mammograms for 40-Somethings Supported by New Study
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Mammograms for 40-Somethings Supported by New StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/2/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Humans' Taste for Booze May Go Back Millions of Years
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Humans' Taste for Booze May Go Back Millions of YearsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/2/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Keep Bacteria Out of Your Kitchen
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Keep Bacteria Out of Your KitchenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Antacids May Improve Head and Neck Cancer Survival
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Antacids May Improve Head and Neck Cancer SurvivalCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/2/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Too Few Prostate Cancer Patients Get Bone-Strengthening Meds: Study
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Too Few Prostate Cancer Patients Get Bone-Strengthening Meds: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/2/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Should Men Worry About Being Too Old to Have Kids?
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Should Men Worry About Being Too Old to Have Kids?Category: Health NewsCreated: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
40 Percent of Seniors Report Having a Disability
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: 40 Percent of Seniors Report Having a DisabilityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/2/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Avoid Overindulging at Holiday Office Party
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Avoid Overindulging at Holiday Office PartyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Richard III Likely Had Blond Hair, Blue Eyes, Study Shows
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Richard III Likely Had Blond Hair, Blue Eyes, Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/2/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Officials Designate 35 Ebola Treatment Centers
MedicineNet - 4 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Officials Designate 35 Ebola Treatment CentersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/2/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM