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Five Ways Exercise Helps You Live a Long, Healthy Life 23 May 2013 | 11:01 am
In recent years more than a few studies suggest that the single most important lifestyle factor in determining good health may be physical activity. It can lower your risk of the leading causes of dea...
New Drug Helps Immune System Fight Cancer 22 May 2013 | 11:22 am
Early studies indicate that an experimental cancer drug is effective is spurring the body’s own immune system to shrink tumors in patients for whom other therapies have failed. The drug acts on a pro...
Are Oats Safe for Celiacs? 21 May 2013 | 11:12 am
New research focused on this much debated question suggests that most people with celiac disease can enjoy gluten free oats without fear of an autoimmune reaction. However there are a few caveats and ...
Five Dangerous Blood Pressure Myths 20 May 2013 | 11:01 am
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common yet serious health condition affecting about 1 out of every 3 adults in the U.S. It is often called the “silent killer” because it greatly...
iPads, Cell Phones May Affect Implanted Medical Devices 17 May 2013 | 11:33 am
If you or a loved one has an implanted heart defibrillator or other medical device controlled by magnets, you need to know that some of today’s tech gadgets may interfere with their operation. For ex...
Prenatal DHA May Lead to Healthier Babies 16 May 2013 | 11:21 am
New research provides yet another reason for pregnant women to consider their DHA status during pregnancy—DHA may promote increased birth weight and longer gestational age in their babies. The study ...
Puppies in Training to Sniff Out Ovarian Cancer 15 May 2013 | 11:36 am
In recent years we’ve covered news about researchers using dogs’ extraordinarily sensitive noses to detect the distinct odors of lung, breast, colon and prostate cancer. Now three puppies at the Unive...
Growing Concern about Caffeine-Spiked Foods 14 May 2013 | 11:24 am
The popularity of energy drinks containing high amounts of caffeine has food and beverage producers launching all sorts of products with a jolt of caffeine—gum, jelly beans, water, and even popcorn! ...
Women’s Health Week Issues Challenge 13 May 2013 | 11:00 am
Every year National Women’s Health Week turns our attention to the importance of women’s health issues and encourages women to take important steps to safeguard their health. Men can play a role by su...
Obesity May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer, Metastasis 10 May 2013 | 11:41 am
Being overweight or obese increases a man’s risk of prostate cancer by as much as 57% says a new Columbia University study. The researchers reviewed biopsies of over 6,600 cancer-free men of whom 11%...
