Eating Processed Meat Raises Heart Disease Risk
March 10, 2010 - Eating processes meat like hot dogs, bacon, and lunch meat significantly increases risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to a new analysis from Harvard researchers of more than 20 studies. Unprocessed red meat, on the other hand, doesn't appear to raise risk of either condition. Read more
More Allergies? Global Warming May Be to Blame
March 03, 2010 - There may be yet another problem resulting from global climate change: more sneezing and sniffling. Rising temperatures are increasing the pollen season for some plants and trees. As a result, people may be suffering more from seasonal allergies. Read more
FDA Issues New Label Warnings for Popular Asthma Drugs
February 24, 2010 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning patients concerning the use of four widely prescribed asthma medications. Read more
Movies Feed Kids Unhealthy Choices
February 17, 2010 - The concession stand isn't the only thing loaded with junk food at the movies. The films themselves are filled with images of candy, sugary drinks, and salty snack foods, as well as references to fast food, according to a new study. Read more
Mild Depression Often Worsens Without Treatment
February 10, 2010 - Well over half of the people with mild depression fall deeper into depression over time if they don't receive care for the condition, say researchers in a new study. Read more
Grass and Cleats Combo May Be Best For Knees
February 03, 2010 - Shoes and the type of surface you're playing on make a difference in yoru chances of injuring a knee during sports, according to a new study. A combination of natural grass -- rather than artificial turf -- and cleats seem to be the best combination. Read more
Rising Glaucoma Rates Make Testing More Important Than Ever
January 27, 2010 - Glaucoma is the main cause of sight loss in the U.S. -- and more people are likely to face this serious eye disease in the near future. This is because of the rising number of people who are older than 60, African-American or Hispanic, or who are obese. All of these are factors that put people at higher risk for glaucoma. Read more
Pediatric Obesity Programs Help Youngsters Lose Weight
January 20, 2010 - Spurred by a new report that weight-loss programs for kids work, federal health experts this week issued new recommendations encouraging doctors to screen school-aged children and teens and send them to treatment programs if they're obese. Read more
Full Body Scanners Safe for Air Travelers, Experts Say
January 13, 2010 - U.S. security officials plan to use more full body scans at airports following an aborted terrorist attack on an airline flight in December. Experts say this increased scanning -- aimed at detecting explosives and weapons -- won't expose passengers to excess radiation. Read more
New Immunization Guidelines for Children Released
January 06, 2010 - All children older than six months should be vaccinated against H1N1 flu, and boys ages 9 to 18 should get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect them from genital warts. These are the new recommendations on childhood and teen immunizations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Acamedy of Family Physicians. Read more
