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Heart disease, colon cancer linked
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 26th, 2007 • 0 Comments
A study by Hong Kong-based researchers found that patients newly diagnosed with heart disease had nearly twice the prevalence of colorectal tumors and cancers. The study also found that colon cancer was even more prevalent in those who had smoked.
Is flu vaccine really helpful for elderly?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 25th, 2007 • 0 Comments
While the CDC still encourages those over the age of 65 to get flu shots, some recently published research concludes that the life-saving benefits of giving the vaccine to elderly people has been ‘vastly overstated’.
Ample supply of flu vaccine this year
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 19th, 2007 • 4 Comments
Despite shortages and complications in recent years, there will be a large supply of flu vaccine available this year, according to this USA Today article. Unfortunately, new CDC data show that many people who need the shot do not get one.
Less painful tonsil removal on the way?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 18th, 2007 • 0 Comments
A new kind of tonsil surgery, called intracapsular tonsillectomy, may spare children much of the pain and bleeding that comes with traditional tonsillectomies.
Healthy today, bad for you tomorrow
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 17th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Here is an interesting piece from the New York Times about the nature of scientific/health research. It addresses why something physicians recommend for us today may be considered bad for us only a few months later.
Insurance costs rise faster than pay
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 12th, 2007 • 0 Comments
If you feel like health insurance costs are eating up more of your paycheck, you’re probably right. According to new research, the cost of health insurance in the U.S. climbed almost twice as fast as wages in the first half of 2007. The rising costs also outpaced inflation.
Take Vitamin D and live longer?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 11th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Finally, some positive news about supplements. New research pubished in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that taking a Vitamin D supplement each day might extend your life.
Sleep deprivation, heart disease linked
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 10th, 2007 • 1 Comments
Sleep deprivation can kill. A new study has revealed a link between lack of sleep, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Cell phones in hospitals = dangerous
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 6th, 2007 • 0 Comments
Could using your cell phone in a hospital interfere with critical medical devices? A new Dutch study says yes.
Breast cancer deadlier in black women?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 6th, 2007 • 0 Comments
A new study suggests that breast cancer may be deadlier in African-American women for biological reasons. Previously, it was thought that the disease might be deadlier for black women because they got fewer mammograms and received less aggressive treatment than members of other races.
New schizophrenia drug shows promise
Submitted by Rob Anderson, September 4th, 2007 • 0 Comments
A recent clinical trial of a new drug showed that it reduced symptoms of schizophrenia without the troubling side effects of current treatments. Nevertheless, more testing is needed and the drug is several years away from being approved.
A connection between mold and mood?
Submitted by Rob Anderson, August 30th, 2007 • 0 Comments
A study lead by Brown University concluded that there is a connection between household mold and depression. They say more study is needed, but it’s an interesting link.
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