Infections From Tainted Steroids Ranged in Severity: Update
2013-10-23
CDC study looked at meningitis, other conditions in 6 hardest-hit statesContinue Reading
Low Vitamin D Tied to Anemia Risk in Kids
2013-10-22
Large study also found racial differences in anemia, vitamin levelsContinue Reading
Your Flu Shot May Also Help Your Heart
2013-10-22
Study found one-third lower risk of problems including heart attacks in vaccinated peopleContinue Reading
Ladies, Take 5 Steps to Avoid Osteoporosis
2013-10-18
Many women unaware the risk of bone-thinning disease rises after menopause, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Know the Signs of a Hip Strain
2013-10-17
Pain is the most frequent symptom
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Crohn’s and Colitis May Be Tied to Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
2013-10-14
Review of previous studies finds link between inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular troubleContinue Reading
Extra Shuteye on Weekends May Not Replace Sleep Lost During Week
2013-10-11
Sleep-deprived study volunteers still had poor attention levels even after making up for lost slumberContinue Reading
No Sign That Vitamin D Supplements Help Aging Bones: Study
2013-10-10
Large data review found no effect against osteoporosis at most sites tested in healthy adultsContinue Reading
Cholesterol Drugs May Boost Your Gums’ Health, Too
2013-10-02
Study finds statins reduce gum inflammationContinue Reading
Health Tip: Signs That You’ve Sprained a Hip
2013-10-02
(HealthDay News) — Injury, overuse and overstretching are common causes of hip strains, which occur when the muscle fibers near the hip are stretched or torn. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says warning signs of a hip strain include: Pain that worsens when the hip muscles are used. Swelling,Continue Reading
Little Benefit Seen in Repeat Bone-Density Testing
2013-09-24
Older adults without osteoporosis could wait longer between screenings, study suggestsContinue Reading
10 Percent Weight Loss May Relieve Arthritic Knee Pain
2013-09-24
Biggest improvement seen with diet-exercise combo in 18-month study of older, overweight adultsContinue Reading
Vitamin D Alone Doesn’t Boost Bone Health, Study Says
2013-09-24
But calcium supplements appear to reduce risk of osteoporosisContinue Reading
Child’s Chronic Illness Can Affect the Whole Family
2013-09-21
Care demands can create more stress than severity of illness, researchers sayContinue Reading