Hormone drug increases stroke risk in women
• Neurology • • Stroke • Aug 14 08
Treatment with tibolone, a drug with hormone-like effects, reduces the risk of fractures and the risk of breast and colon cancer in postmenopausal women…
Black men eat few fruits, vegetables
• Dieting • Aug 14 08
Urban black men in the U.S. typically fit few fruits and vegetables into their diets and most are unaware of how many servings they…
A Lifestyle Good for the Heart May Prevent Stroke
• Heart • • Neurology • • Stroke • Aug 12 08
Stroke prevention seems to piggyback on a heart-healthy lifestyle, Action Points
In a large cohort of health professionals, those who didn’t smoke,…
Half of all Americans have poor eyesight
• Eye / Vision Problems • Aug 12 08
Half of all Americans have some sort of vision problem, mostly myopia or astigmatism, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.
This is far higher than…
Hot peppers really do bring the heat
• Food & Nutrition • Aug 07 08
Chili peppers can do more than just make you feel hot, reports a study in the August 1 Journal of Biological Chemistry; the active…
Invest in your family’s health by budgeting for nutrient-rich foods
• Dieting • Aug 07 08
Times are tough for many families and schools – so those food dollars need to work hard by providing plenty of nutrition. Many nutrient-rich…
Infant deaths linked to cold medications
• Children's Health • Aug 07 08
At least 10 infant deaths in Arizona in 2006 were linked to over-the-counter cough and cold remedies - underscoring the danger of giving the…
Eating Fish May Prevent Memory Loss and Stroke in Old Age
• Brain • • Neurology • • Stroke • Aug 05 08
Eating tuna and other types of fish may help lower the risk of cognitive decline and stroke in healthy older adults, according to a…
Are Your Kids Driving You Crazy This Summer?
• Children's Health • Aug 05 08
Kids are still off from school and keeping them entertained is getting tougher by the day. But, can children have fun this summer…