What do they know in Italy about using cell phones that we don’t in the U.S.? Ask any of America’s federal watchdog agencies, and you no doubt will be told how perfectly safe cell phone technology is. The CDC says there’s no proof of a link between health problems and using these devices. But don’t
Some sources try to link economic prosperity with the rate of obesity in a nation, and there may be some truth to that, but one also needs to take into consideration that some obesity may be genetic as well. On the news, we constantly are told that America is the most obese nation in the
Diet foods are a multi-billion-dollar business, especial in America with so many people becoming more heath conscious. One of the first things many people going on a diet do is cut or reduce fat from their diets. They begin reading labels to see just how much fat a product contains. After all, we’ve all heard
The Munich Oktoberfest might seem an unlikely locale for a medical research project, but German scientists studied festivalgoers and found that moderate social drinking may lead to arrhythmias — irregular heart rhythms — in otherwise healthy people. Using a hand-held breathalyzer, the researchers tested 3,028 men and women who had been drinking but were not
In an effort to clamp down on a disturbing trend targeting cancer patients, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent warning letters to 14 companies ordering them to stop peddling fraudulent cure-all remedies — or else face possible criminal prosecution. The letters, detailed Tuesday on the agency’s website, addressed more than 65 products currently
Unlocking the marvelous world of genetics has made a huge difference in our lives. Over a decade ago, DNA evidence began to find its way into hundreds of court cases. Eye witness accounts have been proven to be inaccurate and has led to the wrongful conviction of innocent people. In today’s courts, jurors want to
How do you know if a drug you’re taking is being “watched” by the FDA because of serious side effects? Unless you consult the agency’s official list of “Potential Signals of Serious Risks,” or unofficially, the “Watch List,” you likely won’t. And neither will your doctor. The Watch List, which gets updated four times a
Graying hair and coronary heart disease share some of the same mechanisms that come with aging. A new observational study links the two events, suggesting that gray hair may be an indicator of heart disease. New research suggests that the amount of gray hair may be an indication of heart disease risk in men. In
When you DON’T need emergency surgery Emergency surgery is something most folks never even think to question. The word “emergency” is right in the name! Well, friend, if you’re in line for one of the most common “emergency” surgeries of all, it may be time to start asking some questions. Because as it turns out,
Running may be the single most effective exercise to increase life expectancy, according to a new review and analysis of past research about exercise and premature death. The new study found that, compared to non-runners, runners tended to live about three additional years, even if they run slowly or sporadically and smoke, drink or are
