Aging Global Population Spurs Increase in Cancer
An aging population has fueled a rise in cancer and contributed to a doubling in breast and lung cancer cases in the past 30 years, researchers said on Thursday.
More Retailers Limit Cold Medicine Access
Kmart and three of the nation's largest drugstore chains said Wednesday that they will move certain nonprescription cold and allergy medicines behind pharmacy counters, making them the latest in a string of retailers to limit access to products whose ingredients can be used to make the illegal drug methamphetamine.
Health Tip: Men Who Have Osteoporosis
Two million American men have osteoporosis, and another 12 million are at risk for this disease, the National Osteoporosis Foundation says.
Health Tip: Itching for Skin Care?
The average adult uses seven different skin-care products each day, including fragrances, astringents, moisturizers, sunscreens, skin cleansers, hair care items, deodorants/antiperspirants, and hair and nail cosmetics.
Steady Diet of Soy Cuts Breast Cancer Risk
Regular consumption of soy protein may reduce breast cancer risk by as much as 22 percent, claims a study in the April issue of The International Journal of Cancer Prevention.
Too Little Sleep Could Cause Diabetes
If your schedule robs you of slumber, you may be setting yourself up for diabetes.
New Sleeping Pill Promises Long-Term Results
Insomniacs can now try another sleeping pill for desperately needed slumber.
Homicides More Likely at Workplaces That Allow Guns
Murders are three times more likely to occur in workplaces that permit employees to carry weapons than in workplaces that prohibit all weapons, new research finds.
Key Player in Inflammation Found
A protein called IKKa shuts down inflammation following an immune response to invading pathogens, say researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine.
Mesotherapy Not Proven as Weight-Loss Method
Mesotherapy, touted as a nonsurgical method of losing weight, has not been proven to be a safe alternative to lipsuction, and patients should be wary until the procedure is found to be safe and effective.
Nonprofit Nursing Homes Beat For-Profits in Study
Nonprofit nursing homes in the United States generally provide better care than their for-profit counterparts, says a study in the April issue of Medical Care Research and Review.
New Scanners Catch Blood Clots in Lungs
The latest version of computerized X-ray scanning can give doctors the long-sought ability to tell whether someone has potentially fatal blood clots in the lung, European researchers report.
Childhood Infection Takes Toll on Seniors, Too
A common childhood respiratory infection, long overlooked in the elderly, is emerging as a significant health problem in that group as well.
Food Fact:
The world's No. 1 fruit?
Believe it or not, it's not the apple or banana.
Fitness Tip of the day:
Set reasonable goals.
Want to lose 30 pounds or have killer abs? Great, but remember: Every long journey starts with one step.
FAQ of the day:
Will eating blueberries improve my balance?
They seem to help rats keep their footing. When researchers at Tufts University in Boston fed rats antioxidant-rich extracts of blueberries, strawberries or spinach for eight months, the animals were protected from age-related declines in brain functions, including cognitive function. For some reason, those that received the blueberry extracts were also better able to keep their balance when walking over small rods.
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