Study: You can chew gum and get well at same time 08/21/2008 majac Your Health Matters (5 stars)A clever headline announcing surprising results of a study involving a simple household item might immediately raise concerns of sensationalism. But this story was responsible and informative.
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Won’t Cause Cancer 08/21/2008 majac Your Health Matters New analysis shows no effect from statin meds, which include Lipitor, Crestor. Source: HealthDay
Women’s Alcohol Use Tied to Delayed Childbearing 08/21/2008 majac Your Health Matters Abuse postponed reproductive onset in teen, adult females, but not in men, study finds. Source: HealthDay
Underaged, Inebriated Easily Get Drinks at Stadiums 08/21/2008 majac Your Health Matters Vendors working the stands most likely to illegally sell alcohol, study finds. Source: HealthDay
Preeclampsia Raises Risk of Serious Kidney Disease 08/21/2008 majac Your Health Matters Rate can be 5 times higher than for women without pregnancy complication, study finds . Source: HealthDay
Modified MRI Spots Early Osteoarthritis 08/21/2008 majac Your Health Matters Known biomarker easier to identify, so permanent joint damage may be avoided, study says. Source: HealthDay
NHGRI Seeks DNA Sequencing Technologies Fit for Routine Laboratory and Medical Use 08/21/2008 majac Your Health Matters Source: National Human Genome Research Institute
More Juices Found to Affect Drugs’ Effectiveness 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Orange and apple join grapefruit on list of drinks that may pose problems. Source: HealthDay
Imaging System Lets Doctors ‘See’ Cancer During Surgery 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells. Source: HealthDay
Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Provides noninvasive way to identify plaques, improve effectiveness of therapy. Source: HealthDay
Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won’t Help Heart 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous. Source: HealthDay
Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia 08/20/2008 majac Your Health Matters Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing . Source: HealthDay
