Study: More Regulations Needed for Hip Replacement Process
Doctors implant hundreds of thousands of hip replacements each year, but a new study suggests the regulation process for his replacements needs improvements.
Medical Breakthroughs
Anxiety Linked to Strokes
Anxiety may lead to higher risk of stroke.
Government Questioning Safety of Antibacterial Soaps
The Food and Drug Administration wants the makers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes to show their products are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than regular soap and water in preventing the spread of germs.
Acupuncture Can Help You Lose Weight
Scientists in Korea say if you want to lose belly fat, try “five-point ear acupuncture.”
Chemicals Can Disrupt Hormone Production
Many of the chemicals used in fracking can disrupt the production of hormones like testosterone and estrogen, according to researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
How Exercise Can Save Your Life
We all known regular exercise is important, but researchers at Tokyo University found that working out during middle age can significantly improve health as you get older.
Smoking Marijuana at a Young Age Can Damage the Brain
Teens who are heavy marijuana users could damage their brain structure.
Warning Against Unpasteurized Dairy Products
Pediatricians are urging pregnant women, infants and young children to only consume pasteurized dairy products.
How Efficient Are Americans in Spending Their Health Care Dollars?
UCLA researchers say America ranks 22nd out of 27 high income nations when it comes to efficiency in health care spending.
Why You Should Be Getting A Flu Shot
Government scientists say only 40 percent of Americans have received a flu shot this season.
