Study Says Alzheimer’s Deaths Underreported
A new study suggests Alzheimer’s disease may kill as many Americans as heart disease and cancer.
Medical Breakthroughs
Cheeseburgers Could Be as Bad as Cigarettes
Eating a cheeseburger could be as bad for you as smoking cigarettes.
CDC Wants Hospitals to Take Second Look at Prescriptions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging hospitals to use a new checklist to improve the way antibiotics are prescribed.
More Fruits and Vegetables Lower Risk of Premature Birth
A new study in the British Medical Journal says pregnant women who eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and grains, and drink enough water, are far less likely to deliver a premature baby.
MRI Can Predict Heart Attacks and Strokes
A new study finds an MRI of the carotid artery can accurately predict future strokes and heart attacks.
BPA Levels Can Indicate Prostate Cancer
The Cincinnati Cancer Center has found that levels of BPA in men’s urine can be a sign of prostate cancer.
Kids Eating Healthier at School
Kids are eating healthier meals at school thanks to new federal lunch standards.
Doctor’s Stethoscope Full of Bacteria
A new study from the Mayo Clinic finds that a doctor’s stethoscope has more bacteria on it than the doctor’s own hands after a single patient examination.
Certain Hormones Could Contribute to MS
New research presented in Philadelphia suggests certain hormones may contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis.
Young Stroke Sufferers Left With Disabilities
A new study finds many young adults who suffer strokes are left with long-lasting disabilities.
