Electronic Cigarette Poisonings Rising
The Use of electronic cigarettes is skyrocketing, but reports of apparent poisonings related to e-cigarettes are also rising.
Medical Breakthroughs
Probiotics Do Not Help Fussy Babies
Parents hoping to soothe a colicky baby may look to probiotics.
Vitamin D Benefits Still in Doubt
Scientists have led hundreds of trials on the health benefits of Vitamin D – but the latest research says the evidence is still shaky.
Obesity Could Increase Cancer Risk
Scientists are looking at a possible link between obesity and colorectal cancer.
Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Death Risk
A new study finds eating seven servings of fruits and vegetables a day lowers your overall risk of death 42 percent.
Aspirin Increases Colon Cancer Survival Rate
Taking a low dose of aspirin may increase survival rates for colon cancer patients.
Healthy Blood Pressure Could Lead to Sharp Minds
Being heart healthy as a young adult may help you stay mentally sharp in mid-life.
Teens with Stronger Muscles May Be Healthier
Brawn matters when it comes to teenagers’ health.
Blood Test Could Predict Heart Attacks
Researchers in Utah say they’re a step closer to developing a blood test to determine whether a person with heart disease is in imminent danger of having a heart attack.
Women Who Drink Diet Drinks More Likely to Have Heart Attack
A new study shows healthy post-menopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or have other cardiovascular problems.
