Mammography is considered the gold standard in early breast cancer detection but some members of the medical community had hopes that adding ultrasound screening would improve the detection rate even further.  A recent study funded by the Avon Foundation and…

Long-term exposure to very small particles of liquid and solid chemicals in the air have been shown to be associated with an increased likelihood of developing deep vein thrombosis, a condition that can become deadly when left untreated. The danger…

More and more research is being done to explore a child’s lifelong benefit from breastfeeding but new research has identified a link between breast feeding and a mother’s reduced risk of developing crippling rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a recent…

Time in college is a time for big change in daily living and establishing good habits, especially good sleep habits, often becomes less important than keeping up with studies and partying.  However, a recent study, conducted by a graduate student,…

Ever feel tired and sluggish through the day? I do, a lot. I’m a very unmotivated and lazy person, I’ll admit it. But, I force myself (or my workout partner forces me to do it), and the best way I’ve…

According to a new study, male smokers can reduce their risk of cerebral infarction, or stroke, by 15% by increasing dietary intake of magnesium rich foods. The most significant effect was found in men younger than age 60. Magnesium intake…

One popular form of contraceptive has been found to decrease specific arterial function that is vital to good cardiovascular health.  The study raises the question of the safety in using the contraceptive today at the risk of developing cardiovascular disease…

Massage and aromatherapy have known benefits. Most people, especially family caregivers, may not be aware that aromatherapy, massage, therapeutic touch, light and pet therapy may help subdue aggressive behaviors, especially those associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.…

It is well known that people in different regions of the world have rates of breast cancer that vary considerably. Is this simply because the genetic makeup of certain populations differ? Japanese women have a low rate of breast cancer.…

Has the “free love” generation lost its mojo?

If you talk to baby boomer gals, it seems the answer is yes. Indeed, as millions of women enter perimenopause and then transgress to menopause and beyond, many say they check their…