- The most common recommendation given to people when they are offered information on an herb, a food, or a novel therapy, is “ask your doctor.” But is that always the best course of action?
- WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) –Women with a history of endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer, according to a new study.Endometriosis is a disorder in which cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of the body. It affects about 10 percent of women of [...]
- HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Women with a history of endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer, according to a new study. - California health officials sent out a medical alert earlier this month after tracing the mercury poisoning of a 39-year-old Alameda County woman to an illegal skin-lightening cream smuggled in from Mexico
- TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) — Hispanic Americans who were born in another country are less likely to have a stroke than white Americans, a new study finds.It included 1,424 Hispanics and 14,360 whites over age 50 (average age 66) who had no history of stroke when they were enrolled in 1998. They were followed [...]
- By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates.“They have an earlier diagnosis, earlier stage, better prognosis,” said study author Judith Malmgren, an affiliated professor [...]
- AP - A federal advisory panel wants all U.S. adults to get vaccinated against whooping cough. - A federal advisory panel is recommending that all Americans age 65 and older get vaccinated against whooping cough
- WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) — News coverage of alcohol’s role in violent crime and fatal accidents may persuade the public to give stronger support to alcohol-control laws, new research suggests.It is estimated that drinking is involved in nearly one-third of deaths from accidents and violent crime. Most news reports of such cases, however, make [...]
- A woman who has eaten only cheese and tomato pizza for 31 years has been told she could die unless she quits her bizarre dining habit
