When our ancestors hailed the United States as the “Land of Plenty,” it’s hardly likely they meant plenty of pounds. With the obesity epidemic spreading from sea to shining sea, however, the one thing Americans do seem to have plenty…
The July 15 issue of the journal, Neurology, published by the American Academy of Neurology, carries the details of a report conducted by researchers at the University of Kansas School of Medicine that offers the hope that remaining physically fit…
Orthodontic braces bring mixed reviews, depending upon who is offering an opinion. Oftentimes the wearer will prefer the less-visible forms of dental braces because they look better but orthodontists, the doctors who work with them, prefer the metal types because…
In a move sure to stir controversy, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended on Monday that a more aggressive approach to treating high cholesterol in children should be implemented, even if it means prescribing cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.
Summertime means fun in the sun and many people enjoy a refreshing slice of cool, juicy watermelon to quench thirst and fuel the fun. This delicious summertime favorite may be much more than simply delicious and refreshing, though.
Contemplating a trip to an exotic land such as China usually conjures up the scary possibility of contracting strange and exotic diseases, too, but the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the GeoSentinel Surveillance Network say the…
The medical profession, as well as most others, rely more and more heavily on the use of radio frequency identification devices (RFID) for everyday applications. We see them as ID cards that provide access to a building or area, automatic…
The June 23 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) carries the paradoxical findings of a report on the effects of certain general anesthesia drugs, including how they decrease feelings of pain during surgery but cause…
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but advocates of the new “big breakfast diet” go even further, placing a hearty breakfast at the cornerstone for long-term success.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that some “conventional” antipsychotic prescription drugs must now carry a black box warning label just like the one that has come on newer antipsychotic drug labels since an FDA order in…
