Free formula samples at hospitals raise concern
- Health & Healing
- September 27, 2011
By sending patients home with goodie bags filled with infant formula, are hospitals encouraging new moms to use formula rather than breastfeeding, which is considered a healthier option for both the baby and the mother? Yahoo! News, 9/25/2011
READ MOREU.S. advisers urge FDA to address antipsychotics in kids
- Health & Healing
- September 24, 2011
Drug regulators have been urged by U.S. pediatric health advisers to continue studying weight gain and other side-effects of antipsychotic drugs because these drugs are increasingly taken by children. Jonathon Mink, a child neurology expert, said, “There is serious concern that children may be at a higher risk for serious adverse effects and we just
READ MOREYes, You Are Getting Shorter Height Loss May Signal health Risks, Especially for Men; some Exercises Help
- Health & Healing
- September 21, 2011
Is getting shorter as you get older just an inevitable part of the aging process? Although most people do lose height as they get older, height loss could signal additional health risk. A recent study takes a look at what contributes to height loss; what, if anything, can be done about it; and why men, women
READ MOREQuestions for Better Care
- Health & Healing
- September 21, 2011
More informed patients may be a key to improving health care, reducing medical errors, and increasing the rate of early detection. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is launching a new campaign to encourage patients to ask more questions as a way to make the most of the time they have with their doctors.
READ MOREScientists Hint at Why Laughter Feels So Good
- Health & Healing
- September 15, 2011
Laughter has been regularly promoted as good medicine but a new study suggests that the healing benefits of laughter actually come from the muscular exertions involved in producing the familiar ha, ha, ha. The physical act of laughing releases chemicals in the brain that make people feel good and more resistant to pain. The New
READ MOREThe Post Labor Day Letdown
- Health & Healing
- September 10, 2011
For many people, the end of summer brings dread. Psychologists say several major stressors come together this time of year, including fear of change, waning daylight and mourning for good times past. Melinda Beck explains on Lunch Break. The Wall Street Journal, 9/6/2011
READ MORE9/11 Dust Cloud Highly Toxic
- Health & Healing
- September 9, 2011
This ABC News story details how the toxic mixture of chemicals in the air impacts the health of people who have been exposed to it. ABC News, 9/8/2011
READ MOREWhy too much sun cream can give you fragile bones
- Health & Healing
- September 8, 2011
This is a must-read article about sunscreen and how using a lotion with a high SPF factor can affect your Vitamin D levels and your bones. The Daily Mail, 8/26/2011
READ MOREHarmless soil-dwelling bacteria successfully kill cancer
- Health & Healing
- September 6, 2011
Cancer therapy could soon change because of a bacterial strain that specifically targets tumors. A scientist at the Society for General Microbiology’s Autumn Conference at New York University says that this strain of bacteria will start being tested on cancer patients in 2013. Breakthrough Digest Medical News, 9/3/2011
READ MOREFluid that ‘magically’ rebuilds teeth could make the dentist’s drill obsolete
- Health & Healing
- September 1, 2011
Breakthrough dental technology attacks the first signs of tooth decay, rebuilding the tooth from within. Mother Nature Network, 8/24/2011
READ MOREWorth Their Salt? Pools Where Chlorine Isn’t King
- Health & Healing
- August 26, 2011
For those who are concerned about chlorine because of the itchy skin and burning eyes it may cause, there are now other ways to disinfect a pool. Wall Street Journal, 8/24/2011
READ MOREMarriage helps survival after heart surgery
- Health & Healing
- August 23, 2011
A healthy marriage could lead to a healthy heart. According to a new study, married people are more than twice as likely as single people to be alive 15 years after coronary bypass surgery. These positive findings are in line with previous research which that supports the health boost from marriage, such as an increased
READ MOREShorter lunches may contribute to childhood obesity
- Health & Healing
- August 22, 2011
A new study has found that shorter lunch periods at school may lead kids to overeat or eat unhealthy. It has been shown that when people eat quickly, they tend to consumer more calories than they really need to satisfy their hunger. Parents should encourage their kids to eat healthier foods during their short lunch
READ MOREInfluence Your Child’s Palate Before Birth
- Health & Healing
- August 10, 2011
A new study shows that pregnant women can influence their baby's taste buds, depending on what they eat during their pregnancy. If you want your child to like broccoli or beans or certain flavorings or spices, the time to start introducing healthy foods is while you're pregnant. The study reveals that babies will prefer the
READ MOREScientists warn of heat risk to high-school football players
- Health & Healing
- August 8, 2011
In a summer that has seen record heat, severe droughts and four football-practice deaths, scientists and climatologists say the risks for players are higher than ever. And they're cautioning coaches and teams to put health over victory as practice kicks off across the United States this week amid a historic heat wave. Yahoo! News/ Reuters,
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