CDC: 40% of Death Preventable
A new government report finds up to forty percent of annual deaths from each of the five leading causes of death are preventable.
Medical Breakthroughs
Research Questions Helmet Therapy
Helmet therapy is a popular treatment option for babies with flat heads, but a new study finds the gear is not really effective.
Some Men Prostate Cancer Risk May Have Vitamin Deficiency
New research finds African American and European American men at high risk for prostate cancer have an even greater risk of being diagnosed with an aggressive form if they have a vitamin D deficiency.
New MS Drug Reducing Patient Lapses
An updated version of an old drug for multiple sclerosis is reducing patient lapses with fewer doses.
Nail Salon UV Lamps Create Skin Cancer Risk
A new study from Georgia researchers finds a small risk of skin cancer from ultra-violent lamps that nail salons use to dry polish.
Exercise Helps Older People Avoid Disabilities
Two studies show people who exercise through their 50’s and 60’s live longer and avoid disabilities.
ADHD Caused by Brain Connection Issue
New research finds young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…or ADHD…have disrupted brain connections.
Heart Attack Survivors Advised to Eat Fiber
Heart attack survivors who eat a lot of cereal fiber live longer, according to Boston researchers.
Small Children Lead to Higher Health Care Costs
If you have small children, you might want to stay away from health plans with high deductibles.
Breast Cancer Survivors Facing Unemployment
Breast cancer survivors often end up battling a new problem – unemployment.
