STDs May Change Stance on Circumcision
Study Affirms Circumcision Benefits -- Leaving Insurance, Doctors and Patients at Odds
Some doctors are calling for a slight change in America's thinking
about circumcision after the latest -- and largest -- study in a series
of investigations in Africa showed that circumcision may significantly
reduce the risk of contracting herpes and HPV.
People with osteoporosis are much more likely to experience vertigo, an
inner ear disorder that causes dizziness. This suggests a problem with
calcium metabolism in vertigo sufferers, according to a new study.
Research: Diabetes Ups Alzheimer’s Risk
Damage May Start When Body Loses Ability To Regulate Blood Sugar
Diabetes can hurt the heart, the eyes and the kidneys. New research
indicates a more ominous link: That diabetes increases the risk of
getting Alzheimer's disease and may speed dementia once it strikes.
No matter if it is Merlot or Chardonnay, neither wine is going to
decrease the risk for breast cancer. This is the conclusion of a new
study that evaluates the effect of red versus white wine on breast
cancer risk.
There’s yet another reason to eliminate love handles. A new study links abdominal obesity to decreased lung function. Excess weight around the waist is already associated with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and other health problems collectively known as “metabolic syndrome.”
The health insurance industry offered Tuesday for the first time to
curb its controversial practice of charging higher premiums to people
with a history of medical problems.
Some Odd, Others Bizarre - These Items Are Not Just for Foodies Anymore
In the industry they're known as exotic or specialty produce, but
consumers might think of these fruits and vegetables as unusual,
uncommon or simply strange.
US births break baby boom record, topping 4.3 million; 40 pct of babies born out-of-wedlock
Remember the baby boom? No, not the one after World War II. More babies
were born in the United States in 2007 than any other year in the
nation's history — and a wedding band made increasingly little
difference in the matter.
Check the Neck for Heart Risk
New Study Shows Neck Width May Reveal If You're a Heart Attack Candidate
When a doctor determines your risk for heart disease, he or she might
look at your weight, cholesterol level and blood pressure. But soon,
they may also look at your neck.
How to Know When You're a Booze Hound
'Rethinking Drinking' Uses Interactive Tools to Warn Users of Their Alcohol Habits
Whether you're a college student prone to binge-drinking or a
professional who regularly drinks a glass of wine with dinner,
specialists are encouraging drinkers of all kinds to pause and consider
whether their imbibing could be a precursor to alcoholism.
More Men Are Urged to Take Drug Against Prostate Cancer
Millions of middle-aged American men who get tested regularly for prostate cancer but show no signs of the illness might benefit from taking a drug that substantially lowers their risk of getting the disease, according to new guidelines issued by two leading medical groups that treat prostate cancer.
Doctor-tested tips to help you breathe easier, sneeze less and sleep better
Allergies are the result of an immune system run amok. They develop when your immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance such as pollen, cat dander or dust.
Health Insurance Industry Offers To Phase Out Controversial Practice If All Americans Are Required To Get Coverage
Some Odd, Others Bizarre - These Items Are Not Just for Foodies Anymore
US births break baby boom record, topping 4.3 million; 40 pct of babies born out-of-wedlock
Check the Neck for Heart Risk
Are Prostate Cancer Tests Worth the Trauma?
How to Know When You're a Booze Hound
More Men Are Urged to Take Drug Against Prostate Cancer
Doctor-tested tips to help you breathe easier, sneeze less and sleep better
Health Guidelines Ignored Before Pregnancy
Survey Shows Smokers Would Quit To Protect Critters From Secondhand Smoke