Some men may inherit a higher risk of heart disease from dad Move over, estrogen. There's a new theory that helps explain why men are more likely than women to get heart disease.
- Tai chi improves symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Tai chi, a kind of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help some of the worst physical problems of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows.
Read Full Story » - New Alzheimer's guidelines may confuse diagnosis
Under recently revised criteria, nearly all people currently diagnosed with very mild or mild Alzheimer's disease dementia would be classified instead as having mild cognitive impairment, akin to slight memory loss, which could mislead patients and their families, according to a leading Alzheimer's researcher.
Read Full Story » - Smoking in men speeds up mental decline
Men who smoke tend to have a more rapid mental decline than men who do not smoke, a new study shows. But the findings did not reveal a similar link between smoking and mental decline in female smokers.
Read Full Story » - Massage may help sore muscles recover
There may be more to love about massage than just the ahhhhh. A new study shows that kneading muscles after hard exercise decreases inflammation and helps your muscles recover.
Read Full Story » - Heartburn drugs linked to hip factures in women
Postmenopausal women with a history of smoking who take heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for two years or longer may be more likely to sustain a hip fracture.
Read Full Story » - Mom's support tied to child's brain development
Moms who are more supportive of their young children through the stresses and frustrations of life are doing more than heading off full-blown tantrums. They may actually be encouraging healthy brain development, a new study shows.
Read Full Story » - Weekly shot gets FDA nod for Type 2 diabetes
The FDA has given its nod to Bydureon, making it the first weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes, according to drug's manufacturer.
Read Full Story » - Gene test may help determine early lung cancer survival
A new test that measures the activity of certain genes in cancer cells may help doctors tell which early non-small-cell lung cancers are the most dangerous.
Read Full Story » - Mild memory problems may be more common in men
Men may be more likely than women to experience some mild memory or cognition problems. This condition, called mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often comes on before full-blown dementia.
Read Full Story » - Environmental chemicals may thwart kids' vaccines
Routine vaccines may not ''take" in children with elevated blood levels of chemicals called PFCs (perfluorinated compounds), according to a new study.
Read Full Story » - Only 25% of children wear sunscreen regularly
Despite numerous efforts to encourage people to wear sunscreen, a new study shows only one in four children uses sunscreen regularly.
Read Full Story » - Most states get an F for tobacco prevention
Most states are doing an "abysmal" job in actions to protect children from cigarette smoking, the American Lung Association says in a new report.
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