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Middle-Aged with Arthritis also have Problems with Falls
NEW YORK (AP) — Falls are just as much of a problem for middle-aged adults with arthritis as they are for older people, a new government study shows. In a telephone survey, about a third of adults 65...
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Health Matters: Poll Finds Poor Oral Care in Americans
A new Gallup poll finds that only one-in-three Americans visit the dentist each year, a statistic that remains unchanged since 2008. The American Dental Association recommends you visit the dentist a...
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Study: Baby safety gates aren’t always safe
CHICAGO (AP) — Baby gates meant to protect young children aren't always as safe as parents think. A new study says nearly 2,000 U.S. kids get emergency room treatment each year from injuries resulting...
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FDA: Aspirin Not to be Used For Heart Attack Prevention under Certain Conditions
For years aspirin has been marketed as a key prevention step for heart attack or stroke, but the FDA says that should not be the case. Especially for people with no history of cardiovascular disease....
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Rare Inherited Skin Disease Afflicts Brazilian Village
ARARAS, Brazil (AP) — This is a village where the people melt away. Tucked into the sunbaked rolling hills of Brazil's midwest, Araras is home to what is thought to be the largest single group of...
View ArticleCoca Cola Plans To Remove Chemical From Drinks
It’s National Drink Water Week and I’ve got one more reason why you may want to opt for water instead of sodas or sports drinks. The Coca Cola Company plans to remove an ingredient known as B-V-O from...
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Gov Report: Hospitals Improving patient safety
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says hospitals are becoming safer for patients due to a quality improvement partnership between industry and federal agencies. A report out Wednesday from Health and...
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Health insurers just say no to marijuana coverage
Patients who use medical marijuana for pain and other chronic symptoms can take an unwanted hit: Insurers don't cover the treatment, which costs as much as $1,000 a month. Once the drug of choice for...
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Health Matters: Spring Season Allergies
Spring allergy season is in full gear and about eight percent of Americans are suffering the symptoms. But how can you get in a good workout when you are constantly sneezing and feeling congested?...
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Health Matters: Root Canals
Have you ever been told by your dentist that you need a root canal? Well you are not alone, more than 15M root canals are performed every year by dentists nationwide. Root canals occur when tooth...
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National Women’s Check Up Day
Ladies listen up! When was the last time you scheduled your annual well-woman doctor visit? It's National Women's Health Week and today is National Women's Check Up Day, a day where women are...
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Saudi Arabia reports 5 more deaths from MERS
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Another five people in Saudi Arabia have died after contracting a potentially fatal Middle Eastern respiratory virus that has sickened hundreds in the kingdom, according to...
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Popular Barefoot Running Settles $3.75 Million Dollar Lawsuit
Vibram, the company behind the popular barefoot toe running shoes, just settled at $3.75 million dollar class action lawsuit due to falsely advertising the shoe's health benefits. More than 70 million...
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Report highlights child labor on US tobacco farms
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — You may have to be at least 18 to buy cigarettes in the U.S., but children as young as 7 are working long hours in fields harvesting nicotine- and pesticide-laced tobacco leaves...
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Lung cancer screening could cost Medicare billions
Every person covered by Medicare would shell out an additional $3 a month if the government agreed to pay to screen certain current and former smokers for lung cancer, a new study estimates. It would...
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Health Matters: FDA Approves First-of-a-Kind Sleep Apnea Implant
Sleep apnea sufferers may now be able to get a little more shut eye, thanks to a newly FDA approved implantable device. The first of a kind device keeps airways open by zapping it with an electrical...
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Hospitals reach out to attract affluent immigrants
HOUSTON (AP) — The menu includes pork or chicken dumplings, fried rice or chicken congee soup with jasmine rice and ginger. It's an enviable repast that diners take in bed — hospital beds. When it...
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Health Matters: Boost your Metabolism
If you're looking to shed a few pounds for beach season your body will need a little help from food to kick start your metabolism. Here's what you should consider adding to your grocery list: Citrus...
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Uganda nurse is sent to jail over spreading HIV
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A Ugandan court on Monday sentenced a nurse to three years in jail after finding her guilty of criminal negligence for allegedly trying to infect her patient with HIV. The...
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Kraft Recalls 1.2 million Cases of Cottage Cheese
Kraft is recalling 1.2 million cases of cottage cheese that could potentially spoil prematurely. The recall is a precautionary step to prevent the cause of potential poisoning and food illness. The...
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