Medical News
Study supports aggressive treatment of high blood pressure, says ACC president
e! Science News - 12 Sep 2015 21:51
A statement from American College of Cardiology President Kim Allan Williams Sr., M.D., FACC, regarding the National Institutes of Health stopping the SPRINT trial early after demonstrating the positive benefits of lower...
New guidelines address long-term needs of colorectal cancer survivors
e! Science News - 12 Sep 2015 20:52
New American Cancer Society Cancer Survivorship Care guidelines released today provide primary care clinicians with recommendations for providing comprehensive care to the estimated 1.2 million survivors of colorectal ca...
Experts Recommend More Aggressive High Blood Pressure Guidelines And Treatment
Tech Times - 12 Sep 2015 16:23
Medical experts debate on the necessity of increasing medication in order to lower patients' high blood pressure.
Chipotle Linked To Salmonella Outbreak in Minnesota
Tech Times - 12 Sep 2015 13:45
Health officials in Minnesota report that 45 people in the state were sickened after eating food bought from different franchises of Mexican fast food Chipotle.
FDA Panel Green Lights Approval of Collegium's Painkiller
Tech Times - 12 Sep 2015 13:37
Pharamceutical company Collegium is one step closer to gaining full approval of their new opioid painkiller. An FDA panel has raised the green light to move the review of the drug to its final stages.
Want To Lose Weight? Research Says Gut Bacteria Can Help You Get The Job Done
Tech Times - 12 Sep 2015 13:29
Researchers found that losing weight may be more achievable depending on a person's gut bacteria. The new study is said to provide valuable information to projects that aim to control blood lipids and subsequently preven...
Health Tip: Keep Your Cool
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Keep Your CoolCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Long Nursing Shifts Linked to Job Dissatisfaction
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Long Nursing Shifts Linked to Job DissatisfactionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Money Doesn't Buy 'Tweeners' Self-Esteem
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Money Doesn't Buy 'Tweeners' Self-EsteemCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
2nd Death Reported in Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: 2nd Death Reported in Nationwide Salmonella OutbreakCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Sinus Surgery May Also Ease Sleep Apnea
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Sinus Surgery May Also Ease Sleep ApneaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Soft Skin of Others May Be an Illusion, Study Says
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Soft Skin of Others May Be an Illusion, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Too Much, Too Little Sleep May Harm the Heart
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Too Much, Too Little Sleep May Harm the HeartCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
California Right-to-Die Measure Could Soon Become Law
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: California Right-to-Die Measure Could Soon Become LawCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Could Eating Fish Help Ward Off Depression?
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Could Eating Fish Help Ward Off Depression?Category: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
FDA Acts to Make Food Safer in Wake of Outbreaks
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: FDA Acts to Make Food Safer in Wake of OutbreaksCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Fewer U.S. Teens Abusing Alcohol, Prescription Meds: Survey
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Fewer U.S. Teens Abusing Alcohol, Prescription Meds: SurveyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Gut Bugs May Affect Body Fat, 'Good' Cholesterol Levels
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Gut Bugs May Affect Body Fat, 'Good' Cholesterol LevelsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/10/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Eat on Schedule
MedicineNet - 12 Sep 2015 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Eat on ScheduleCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Social Media Pressure Can Cause Depression And Anxiety In Teens
Tech Times - 12 Sep 2015 08:51
A new study conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom has found that spending too much time on social media can lessen the quality of sleep and cause anxiety and depression, particularly among teenagers.