Archive for June, 2010
« Previous EntriesPill Treats Painful Fibroids
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010A drug currently used as emergency contraception in Europe may also help treat painful uterine fibroids, according to new research.
Predicting Alzheimer’s: PET Scan Plus Memory Test Works Best
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010About half of older people with memory loss who meet the clinical definition of mild cognitive impairment will develop Alzheimer’s disease within five years, but predicting who will and will not progress to dementia remains a challenge.
Scientists Find Possible Genetic Roots of Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Scientists have identified eight genes that may be associated with the skin disease alopecia areata, a common cause of hair loss that affects 5.3 million Americans.
New Immune System Clue to Low Back Pain
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010An immune system substance may contribute to causing the low back pain associated with herniated and degenerated discs, according to a new study.
Teenage Girls Increasingly at Risk for Drugs
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Teenage girls may be more easily lured by drugs and alcohol than teenage boys, according to a new survey conducted by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
Group Calls for Ban on Artificial Food Dyes
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010The consumer group CSPI calls for the FDA to ban artificial food dyes, noting that they carry toxic risks, particularly for children.
Clear Clutter Out of Your Life
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Clutter, both mental and physical, can do a number on our productivity and eat away at our time. The sheer stress of a cluttered life means we may miss deadlines, work longer hours, and lose important stuff. Clutter equals stress. Here’s how to start simplifying your life.
Good Friends Are Good for You
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010An Australian study of older people found that those who had a large network of friends outlived those with the fewest friends by 22%.
Fun Ways to Get Fit and Trim
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010No time to exercise? No time to plan healthy meals? Lack of time isn’t the only excuse offered by sedentary people who need to lose weight. Working out just isn’t fun, and neither is shopping and cooking “healthy.” But it can be. Try these 10 fun ways to get fit and trim.
Family Health: Good-Life Activities for Your Family
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Make time for the good life together as a family. You’ll reduce stress and help your children grow up emotionally strong. Try these tips from WebMD.
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