Cell phone-brain tumor study inconclusive
A long-awaited international study has found no evidence of increased risk of brain tumors associated with mobile phones, but said the findings were not definitive and called for more research.
Vitamin E may help protect lungs
People who take vitamin E supplements regularly for years -- whether they are smokers or nonsmokers -- may lower their risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the lung condition that is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- The common skin ailment
psoriasis may boost the risk for heart attack, stroke and other
cardiovascular woes, probably through a shared inflammatory response, a
new Danish study found.
Obesity, Drinking a Double Threat to the Liver (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity plus daily drinking
boosts the risk of liver disease in men and women, researchers report in
two new studies.
Variable Blood Pressure a New Stroke Risk Factor? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Challenging established medical
wisdom about blood pressure and stroke, new British research suggests that
extremely variable blood pressure, and not just high blood pressure, can
greatly increase a person's risk of stroke.
‘Pill’ Won’t Shorten Your Life: Study (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- Good news for women who have used
birth control pills: A long-term study finds that those who took oral
contraceptives at some point in their lives have a lower risk of death
than women who never took the "Pill".
Processed Meat May Harm the Heart (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- Conventional wisdom has
dictated that fat from red meat is a risk factor for heart disease, but a
new analysis from Harvard researchers finds it's eating processed meat --
not unprocessed red meat -- that increases the risk for heart disease and
even diabetes.
Men: Lower Your BMI to Increase Survival Rates
Men, looking for one more reason to work toward a healthier weight? According to recent research, obese men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are twice as likely to die from it than men of a healthier weight. Every point a man's BMI drops lowers his risk by nearly 7 percent.
Related Reading: What is BMI?
Men: Lower Your BMI to Increase Survival Rates originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 22:01:37.
Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- Air travel could raise the risk
for experiencing heartbeat irregularities among older individuals with a
history of heart disease, a new study suggests.
Certain Bone Drugs May Lower Breast Cancer Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- Some types of bone-building drugs
used to prevent and treat osteoporosis might reduce the risk of breast
cancer, according to new research.
A1c diabetes test is a better indicator of risk (Reuters)
Reuters - A test that shows blood sugar levels over a span of several weeks is not only the best way to diagnose diabetes but also may be better at identifying who is at risk of getting diabetes than standard blood sugar tests, researchers said on Wednesday.
Marijuana Use Can Up Psychosis Risk (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term use of marijuana
can lead to increased risk of developing hallucinations, delusions and
psychosis, a new study shows.
Heart Disease
Learn about the connection between heart disease and your weight and what you can do to reduce this risk.
Soluble Fiber Foods
For many years now, health care providers and nutritionists have touted the power of soluble fiber foods in lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease. What is soluble fiber, why