Leprosy cases that have suddenly sprang in the United States are now believed to have come from the lowly nine-banded armadillo. Researchers have earlier suspected that the leprosy bacteria came from the animals but recent DNA tests confirmed their theory. It is uncommon for people to contract the sometimes disfiguring but curable disease from armadillos […]
Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to better cardiovascular health leading some health experts to promote fatty fish and fish oil supplements to patients at risk of developing heart disease. But a new study appearing in the April 25 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that, while omega-3 fatty acids may benefit the […]
Electronic cigarettes are gaining popularity in many parts of the world and that has some health experts including the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration concerned about the health impact the products may bring to masses. There has been an ongoing debate on whether to regulate electronic cigarettes just like traditional tobacco products or drug-delivery devices […]
Coffee lovers need not fret anymore about enjoying a cup with the risk of increasing their blood pressure as there seems to be a weak link between the two, a new report suggests. It is widely known that high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart disease and a shorter life span. Coffee […]
Measles, a viral infection thought to be largely eradicated in the developed world, has staged a dangerous comeback in France and other parts of Europe. A report by the World Health Organization confirmed a measles outbreak in France of about 4,937 cases from January to March 2011 alone compared to 5,090 cases in all 12 […]
Rheumatoid arthritis drug tofacitinib had caused the death of one participant in a clinical trial conducted by Pfizer, Inc., the drug maker had confirmed. There were actually four deaths recorded during the trial, but Pfizer said only the one who died of respiratory failure can be linked to the experimental drug. Of the three others, […]
No smoking signs are bound to be seen in more establishments around the United States if the present trend of smoking ban legislation holds through 2020, officials of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday. The CDC cited data showing that in 2000, no state had passed a comprehensive no smoking […]
Alzheimer’s disease has been the bane of too many families who are often left helpless when a family member is diagnosed with the condition when the signs and symptoms are already too advanced. But with a better understanding today of Alzheimer’s disease, health experts have revised 30-year-old guidelines that consider early, subtle changes in mental […]
Triglyceride levels that are high have been linked to heart disease and other conditions, but a healthy diet, regular exercise and weight loss can dramatically lower concentrations according to the American Heart Association. The AHA said that 31 percent of American adults have high triglyceride levels, classified as greater than 150 milligrams per deciliter. […]
Alzheimer’s disease symptoms may not show until ten years after the brain starts to shrink, according to a report published this week in the journal Neurology. In the study, Rush University Medical Center found that seven of 32 persons they monitored for seven years developed Alzheimer’s disease. Another group monitored for 11 years by Massachusetts […]
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