Medical News
New study findings help physicians and patients determine prostate cancer risk
EurekAlert! - 8 Jan 2015 07:00
(University of Utah Health Sciences) A discovery by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute shows that looking at whether a man's uncles and great-grandparents, among other second- and third-degree relatives, had prosta...
Mercury from gold mines accumulates far downstream
EurekAlert! - 8 Jan 2015 07:00
(Duke University) Researchers have determined that the risks taken on by artisanal, small-scale gold miners in Peru extend beyond personal and local health risks by creating hazardous levels of mercury in the food chain ...
CES 2015: DIY Health, Making the Data Work For You
Tech Times - 8 Jan 2015 17:56
DIY health trends, the application of data to personal care managment, is growing steadily. David Schlanger, CEO of WebMD, discusses the advantages and pitfalls of DIY health at the International CES Digital Health Summi...
Forget Magic 8 Ball: Brain Imaging may Predict the Future
Tech Times - 8 Jan 2015 17:07
The brain holds many secrets and one of them, it turns out, is a way to predict future behavior, according to a review of studies on brain imaging.
International Red Cross to American Red Cross: No, You Should Not Accept Donations from Tobacco Companies
Tech Times - 8 Jan 2015 17:04
Concerns that the American Red Cross could mar the reputation of its parent movement is prompting officials of the International Red Cross to advise the group's U.S. arm to stop accepting donations from tobacco companies...
Type 1 Diabetes Patients Life Expectancy May Be Improving: Study
Tech Times - 8 Jan 2015 16:51
Type 1 diabetics face shorter lifespans than the general population, but the news is getting better for people suffering from the disease.
Lower Bad Cholesterol by Eating an Avocado a Day, New Study Suggests
Tech Times - 8 Jan 2015 16:18
Incorporating an avocado per day in a healthy diet can help reduce bad cholesterol. Avocados are rich in nutrients and monounsaturated fatty acids.
Dry January Getting More Popular. People Swear Off Booze for a Month
Tech Times - 8 Jan 2015 16:12
Most people don't think they can swear off alcohol for a month. Last the entirety of Dry January though and you may think twice about drinking booze again.
23andMe to Sell DNA Data of Parkinson's Customers to Genentech for $60 Million
Tech Times - 8 Jan 2015 16:07
23andMe has struck a $60 million deal with Genentech to analyze the genetic data of about 3,000 of its customers. The data will be used to develop a new treatment for Parkinson's disease.
New Antibiotic is Potent Killer of Superbugs
Tech Times - 8 Jan 2015 15:09
Superbugs are resistant to a wide range of antibiotics, but they may have just met their match in Teixobactin.
Walgreens Taps Qualcomm to Drive Mobile Health Platform Forward
Tech Times - 8 Jan 2015 15:00
Qualcomm is teaming up with Walgreens to offer connected health products linked to Walgreens Balance Rewards. The program is aimed at helping consumers take control of their health by offering incentives.
Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Lower Life Expectancy in Study
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Lower Life Expectancy in StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Study: HPV Vaccine Doesn't Increase Risk for Multiple Sclerosis
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Study: HPV Vaccine Doesn't Increase Risk for Multiple SclerosisCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke: CDC
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Drug for Bladder Problems May Help Control Weight, Too
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Drug for Bladder Problems May Help Control Weight, TooCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Less Booze, More Veggies Might Lower Odds for Some Cancers
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Less Booze, More Veggies Might Lower Odds for Some CancersCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Alcohol Poisoning Kills 6 Americans Every Day, CDC Says
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Alcohol Poisoning Kills 6 Americans Every Day, CDC SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
ICU Infections Among Elderly Tied to Higher Death Rates After Discharge
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: ICU Infections Among Elderly Tied to Higher Death Rates After DischargeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Could Quitting Smoking Be Easier for Women Just After Ovulation?
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Could Quitting Smoking Be Easier for Women Just After Ovulation?Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
High Blood Sugar in Heart Failure Patients May Point to Risk of Early Death
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: High Blood Sugar in Heart Failure Patients May Point to Risk of Early DeathCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
About 1 in 7 Older Adults Has Some Form of Lung Disease: CDC
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: About 1 in 7 Older Adults Has Some Form of Lung Disease: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/6/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Prevent Cooking Fires
MedicineNet - 8 Jan 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Prevent Cooking FiresCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/7/2015 12:00:00 AM