Using data provided by about 2,700 adult Italian males, researchers have linked pro-inflammation diets to increased prostate cancer risk. A pro-inflammatory diet is one that includes high levels of sugar, polysaturated vegetable oils, trans fats, … [Read more...]
Wellness/Prevention
Epinephrine Injections Save Lives in Schools
Epinephrine injections are given when an individual is experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction to an insect sting or food. In the United States, about 15% of school-aged children with food allergies have had an allergic reaction at school, … [Read more...]
Future Saliva Test May Detect Diseases Earlier and Easier
Researchers are working on a simple saliva test that could be capable of the early detection of diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and neurological disorders. In a comprehensive analysis of RNA molecules in human saliva, researchers found that … [Read more...]
Men Who Have Smoked Should Be Screened for Aneurysms
A panel of American health experts recommends that older men who smoke or who are ex-smokers should be screened for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a weak spot in the main blood vessel that takes blood from the heart and … [Read more...]
Best Time for Sun Exposure
Sun exposure is important for vitamin D synthesis, but too much sun can increase an individual's risk for skin cancer. In a newly published study, a research team from Oslo University Hospital recommends the best times for optimal vitamin D … [Read more...]
Tips to Prevent Children from Falling Out a Window
A young child can fall from an open window in a moment's notice, so it's vital for parents and caregivers to take measures now to help prevent such a tragedy. The National Safety Council recommends always supervising young children, keeping windows … [Read more...]
Improved Sleep May Reduce Time Away from Work
It appears that absence from work due to sickness is related to a lack of good sleep. A new study has found that people who regularly get seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep per night are less likely to be absent from work due to an illness. … [Read more...]
Smartphone App Could Help Doctors Diagnose Hereditary Diseases
Hereditary diseases can be difficult to detect, as they can present an array of symptoms similar to other illnesses. Researchers have created a smartphone app called “Phenomizer” that can help simplify diagnosis for these types of conditions. Doctors … [Read more...]
Smartphone Could Screen for Jaundice in Newborns
A team from the University of Washington is developing a smartphone app called BiliCam that could make it easier for doctors and parents to monitor newborns to determine if blood tests are needed to confirm jaundice. Caregivers can use the app by … [Read more...]
Sleep Should Be a Family Value
Previous research shows that inadequate sleep is a risk factor for both childhood and adult obesity. A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois found that if parents don't get enough sleep, their children don't tend to either. They … [Read more...]
Protect Your Eyes When Using a Swimming Pool
Swimming in chlorinated pools can wash away the outer film layer of the eye, increasing a swimmer’s risk for infections such as pink eye. Chlorine can also lead to red and irritated eyes, as well as blurry vision. The following tips can be helpful in … [Read more...]
Is the PSA Test Worth It?
The debate continues over the value of the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test to screen men for prostate cancer. A new study points out that testing reduces prostate cancer deaths, but over-diagnosis occurs in roughly 40% of cases detected by … [Read more...]
Older Women May Benefit from Mammograms
The results of a new study indicate that women who are age 75 and older may still benefit from routine mammograms; however, not all experts agree with this finding. Guidelines from organizations such as the United States Preventive Services Task … [Read more...]
Alcohol and Calories
Alcohol contains 7 kcal/g (second only to fat, which contains 9 kcal/g). A glass of wine has 178 calories and takes 38 minutes of brisk walking to burn off. A regular alcohol drinker may get up to 10% of their total calorie intake from alcohol. World … [Read more...]