The Masters 2011 at Augusta National got underway with a familiar face lurking behind first round leader Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland. Tiger Woods shot a 71 to remain six shots off the pace in the opening round of this year’s Masters, an event he has won four times in his career. “I’m right there […]
Antibiotic resistance in China is a growing problem and will confront health care professionals for years to come unless the overuse of drugs can be moderated. This was the warning issued on the occasion of World Health Day by China’s vice health minister and the World Health Organization. China’s Vice Health Minister Ma Xiaowei said […]
Cancer and diabetes may be closely linked than earlier thought according to present studies. One of these reports from the National Cancer Institute shows that diabetes tends to increase the risk of cancer. Diabetes is a chronic disease with many co-morbidities. People with diabetes often also deal with other health issues such as kidney problems, […]
Ozone layer depletion in the Arctic has reached an alarming level according to the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization. The weather agency reported Tuesday that the protective layer in the earth’s stratosphere over the Arctic region has dropped 40 percent this winter season, the largest reduction since monitoring began. Antarctica’s huge ozone hole is the […]
Estrogen pills are prescribed for older women who have had their uterus removed and about one quarter of those in menopause have underwent the procedure called hysterectomy. But some studies linking the hormone pills to stroke and heart attacks have sparked fears among menopausal women. A new federal health study of 10,739 women shows that […]
Restless leg syndrome has been dismissed by some as a nuisance or a minor neurologic health problem. Yet, the condition affecting nearly one in ten Americans may indicate a more serious problem — heart disease. According to a new study conducted by the Mayo Clinic for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, people with […]
Yoga can dramatically reduce the incidence of irregular heartbeats and decrease anxiety if done regularly, a report in a cardiology conference in New Orleans showed today. Researchers monitored 49 patients over the course of six months who performed a regular exercise regimen for the first three months, and then yoga at least three times a […]
Calorie count in food items will be more common under a new law to take effect next year. The implementing rules of the measure were released Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the guidance of food vendors, restaurants and small eateries affected. Under the new measure, food companies with at least 20 […]
Lung cancer is projected to kill 159,000 people in the U.S. this year and remains the number one cause of cancer deaths in the country and in the whole world. Some 70,500 of those Americans are women, and a new report from the American Cancer Society shows that as a group, there was a less […]
Vitamin D levels in the United States seem to meet current recommended guidelines according to a report released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Just eight percent of Americans suffer from Vitamin D deficiency which is linked to numerous conditions like cancer and diabetes. The vitamin is also a nutrient crucial in […]
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