Category: Your Health Matters
Researchers Hunt Normal Cells That Give Rise to Cancer
Identifying these progenitors may provide context for tumor formation, new treatments.
Source: HealthDay
U.S. Hospitals Underutilize Proven Heart Failure Therapy
They don’t use CRT pacing devices as they should or follow published guidelines, study finds.
Source: HealthDay
Studies Refine Obesity’s Risk for Heart Troubles
Not all overweight in metabolic danger, but waist size a factor even in the normal-weight.
Source: HealthDay
Stroke Risk Plummets with Healthy Lifestyle
Quitting smoking, eating properly and exercising protects your brain, study finds.
Source: HealthDay
"Artificial pancreas" for some diabetics
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This story gave no real evidence of what has been found in clinical trials so far. Instead, it referred to this as one in a series of "medical miracles" without establishing quantifiable benefit.