Tamoxifen Recommended to Breast Cancer Patients
Some breast cancer patients should take the drug tamoxifen for up to ten years.
Medical Breakthroughs
School Health Programs Not Effective
School programs that encourage children to eat healthy and be more active are having little effect.
Professor Wants Warning Labels on Sugary Drinks
A professor of public health at a leading British University is pushing for sugary drinks to carry health warning labels.
Fewer Calories Lead to Increased Breast Cancer Survival
According to a new study in the journal “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment,” eating fewer calories boosts cancer survival rates.
New Chest Scan Could Predict Heart Attacks
Doctors in the Netherlands say a new type of chest scan, called a chest CT, can help predict the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems.
Wealth May Affect Types of Cancers People Get
A new study shows the level of poverty or wealth in an area may affect the types of cancers people get.
Overweight Women Increase Birth Complications
Women with weight issues are at increased risk of depriving their babies of oxygen when giving birth.
Antibiotics Ineffective Against Bronchitis
Many doctors are still prescribing antibiotics to treat acute bronchitis despite evidence the drugs are ineffective.
High Cholesterol Contributes to Infertility
Couples looking to have a baby may want to keep their cholesterol in check.
Unsaturated Fats Lead to Hypertension
More evidence that a diet rich in unsaturated fats, like olive oil, together with nitrite-rich vegetables can help protect against hypertension.
