Category Archives: Health News

Snow shoveling in the cold weather can increase heart attack risk. Not only can winter be dreadful thanks to dropping temperatures and less sunlight, but we are also forced to spend time outdoors shoveling the continuously growing pile of snow. Already a tedious task, snow shoveling can also prove to be dangerous as it increases ...click here to read more

New findings suggest obesity and type 2 diabetes does not only complicate health issues, it can also contribute to poor bone health by increasing bone fractures. The study comes from the University of Missouri, where researchers examined how obesity and insulin resistance can affect bone health. They found that obesity and type 2 diabetes harms ...click here to read more

New findings suggest that a vitamin D deficiency could impair the immune recovery in HIV-positive adults. The findings come from the University of Georgia. Individuals with HIV often have declining health as their immune systems cannot fight off infection or effectively respond to pathogens. Study co-author Amara Ezeamama said, “Because of the immune-destroying effects of ...click here to read more

Compared to regular cigarette users, those who use smokeless tobacco have been found to have higher levels of nicotine and carcinogens – two cancer-causing toxins. Men and younger individuals are common users of smokeless tobacco products, although the usage is less than that of regular cigarettes. Author Brian Rostron, Ph.D., said, “Previous small studies have ...click here to read more

Frequent sex is not linked to happiness as much as once weekly, according to the latest findings published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Lead researcher, Dr. Amy Muise, said, “Although more frequent sex is associated with greater happiness, this link was no longer significant at a frequency of more than once a ...click here to read more

Men who partake in vigorous exercise and other healthy lifestyle habits can reduce their risk of prostate cancer by 68 percent, according to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. Many prostate cancers are not life threatening, but there are some aggressive types that can attack the bones and other organs, which can be ...click here to read more

Yoga has been found to help diminish side effects associated with prostate cancer treatment. The findings come from researchers led by Neha Vapiwala, M.D. at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Side effects experienced due to prostate cancer treatment are fatigue, changes in sexual health, and urinary incontinence. These side effects ...click here to read more

A sniff test may prove effective as a method for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study suggests that a poor sense of smell could be an indicator of cognitive impairment and early dementia. Researchers found that seniors who performed poorly on the sniff test were more likely to show signs of memory loss within 3.5 ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that a high-fat diet can impact red blood cells, thus leading to cardiovascular disease. The findings come from the University of Cincinnati. This is the first study to reveal the effects of a high-fat diet on red blood cells and how it can relate to patients with other condition who are prone ...click here to read more

The FDA has approved an experimental drug from Johnson and Johnson that may be able to help advanced multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is cancer of the plasma cells in the blood – plasma cells are found in bone marrow. The drug is called Darzalex and is intended for patients who have already tried three other ...click here to read more

Controversial celebrity Charlie Sheen made a big announcement today; he is HIV positive and has been for the past four years. On NBC’s Today Show he said, “I am here to admit that I am in fact HIV positive and I have to put a stop to this onslaught, this barrage of attacks, of sub-truths ...click here to read more

Women with an apple-shaped body are at higher risk for binge-eating, according to a new study. The findings come from Drexel University, where they found apple-shaped women – with more fat stored around their trunk and abdomen – experience a “loss of control” and partake in binge-eating episodes. These women were also more likely to ...click here to read more

Even though much information is now publicly available, new research found that many Europeans are still unaware of how they can lower their risk of type 2 diabetes. Additionally, the researchers also found that health awareness in regards to type 2 diabetes varies considerably across Europe; there are large gaps between what Europeans should do ...click here to read more

It’s often said that those who are older are happier, but this doesn’t seem to be the case. Research from the University of Bradford suggests that after the age of 65 there are more depressive symptoms occurring instead of greater happiness. The findings build upon a 15-year project that observed over 2,000 Australian seniors. Previous ...click here to read more