Doctors Who Own Medical Equipment May Order Excessive Number Of Medical Tests
Dec. 5, 2011 •
Doctors order far too many tests in people who do not need it, this study shows.
Recent Articles
Prozac May Provide Treatment For Adults With Autism
Dec. 5, 2011 •
Autism is a complex behavior disorder with no explainable cause or effective treatment. The exact number of adults suffering from autism is not known because many individuals remain undiagnosed.
MelaFind, Computer-Assisted Device, May Detect Melanoma
Dec. 5, 2011 •
Just last week, the FDA approved a computer-assisted device to detect melanoma. The device known as MelaFind is made by Mela Science Inc in Irvington, NY.
Confusing Claims On Vitamin D Effectiveness
Dec. 5, 2011 •
While vitamin D seems to be getting a lot of press, there is no solid evidence to back up the claims by the researchers.
Spider Medicine May Be Used To Treat Liver Cancer
Dec. 5, 2011 •
Spider medicine is the use of a totem or a spiritual guide to help with healing and making one aware of the subconscious.
Most Emergency Room Visits Caused By Four Drugs, According To CDC
Nov. 26, 2011 •
A new study explains the majority of emergency room (ER) visits in the United States are caused by just four drugs.
Obesity More Prevalent In America Than Canada, Studies Show
March 2, 2011 •
A new study in Canada, conducted by Statistics Canada, explains that the rate of adult obesity is nearly 10 percent higher in America than in Canada.
Doctor Discussions May Assist Many Overweight, Obese People To Change
March 2, 2011 •
According to researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina and Imperial College London, individuals reacted favorably when a physician offered an honest opinion about their weight.
More Than 60 Percent Of Older Americans Experience Hearing Loss, Study Shows
March 2, 2011 •
Researchers explained that while hearing loss has generally been ignored, other health problems may be linked, including dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Older Articles
- Optimism May Be The Best Medicine For Heart Patients, Experts Explain
- Groups Handling Medicare Payments May Have Direct Relationships, Investigation Ongoing
- Novamax Lands $180 Million Flu Vaccine Contract From U.S. Dept. Of Health
- Mental Health Of Men Negatively Affected By Economic Downturn, Study Shows
- Soda, Sugary Drinks Increase Blood Pressure, Experts Suggest Water With Lemon, Lime
- New Gel Shown To Drastically Reduce HIV Transmission During Sex
- Massive Marijuana Warehouse, weGrow, Opened In California
- Indoor Tanning Increases Skin Cancer Risks, Officials Pushing To Ban Teens
- Parents Often Give Into “Fever Phobia” Too Quickly, Experts Explain
- Sleep Apnea Poses Severe Health Risks, Often Untreated
- ‘Traditional’ Family Structure Shown To Benefit Children Emotionally, Cognitively
Children’s Health»
Feb. 28, 2011 •
Indoor Tanning Increases Skin Cancer Risks, Officials Pushing To Ban TeensFeb. 28, 2011 •
Parents Often Give Into “Fever Phobia” Too Quickly, Experts ExplainFeb. 28, 2011 •
‘Traditional’ Family Structure Shown To Benefit Children Emotionally, CognitivelyFeb. 22, 2011 •
Many Parents Worried About Children, YouTube “Cutting” Videos
Elderly Health»
March 2, 2011 •
More Than 60 Percent Of Older Americans Experience Hearing Loss, Study ShowsFeb. 25, 2011 •
STD Tests For Elders To Be Paid By Medicare, Officials ExplainFeb. 24, 2011 •
Surgery Outcome Drastically Influenced By Location, Study ShowsFeb. 21, 2011 •
Eat More Fiber, Live Longer, Study Shows
General Health»
Dec. 5, 2011 •
Doctors Who Own Medical Equipment May Order Excessive Number Of Medical TestsDec. 5, 2011 •
Prozac May Provide Treatment For Adults With AutismDec. 5, 2011 •
MelaFind, Computer-Assisted Device, May Detect MelanomaDec. 5, 2011 •
Confusing Claims On Vitamin D Effectiveness
Men’s Health»
March 1, 2011 •
Mental Health Of Men Negatively Affected By Economic Downturn, Study ShowsFeb. 25, 2011 •
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) May Cause False Prostate Cancer WorriesFeb. 23, 2011 •
New Drug May Offer Hair Re-Growth Benefits, Study SuggestsFeb. 21, 2011 •
New Drug May Prevent Prostate Cancer, Study Shows
Women’s Health»
Feb. 27, 2011 •
Stress Does Not Affect Pregnancy But Obesity Does, Studies ShowFeb. 25, 2011 •
Hot Flashes, Night Sweats At Start Of Menopause Lower Death Risks, Study FindsFeb. 25, 2011 •
Being Stressed Does Not Negatively Affect Fertility, Study FindsFeb. 23, 2011 •
New Warnings To Be Placed On Drugs Used During Pregnancy, FDA Alerts