‘Health’ Archives
Eribulin Might Help Prolong Life of Breast Cancer Patients
Research is continually carried out in the search for a cure for breast cancer, a disease which affects the lives of one in eight women in the United States. A new U.K. research study suggests that the use of a drug called eribulin, derived from a sea sponge, may in fact prolong the lives of metastatic breast cancer patients by approximately 2.5 [...]
FDA Warns of Potential Fracture Risk in Heartburn Medication
If you use a form of heartburn medication called a proton pump inhibitor, you may wish to take note of the latest FDA guidelines, issued Tuesday May 25, 2010. Apparently, studies show that some people were exposed to an increase risk of hip, wrist and spine fractures when taking the medication. Those affected were predominately aged 50 and [...]
Alcohol in Moderation May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease in Women
Drinking alcohol in moderation may help prevent Alzheimer's disease in women - at least that's what a new study published in the May issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease appears to show. it is not the first study to draw a conclusion from the comparison of alcohol habits in women and cognitive behavior. However, the emphasis is on the [...]
Megan Fox Admits to OCD in “Allure” Magazine (photos and video)
Actress Megan Fox, who recently became the center of attention over a hand condition known as brachydactyl, has now admitted to having OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, in the June edition of Allure magazine. She states that she has a problem with public toilets and silverware, a problem identified with by many OCD sufferers who frequently [...]
American Cancer Society Encourages Women to “Choose You”
American Cancer Society kicked off a new campaign last week, with the help of Gray's Anatomy star, Ellen Pompeo, to encourage women to "Choose You". The Choose You campaign is designed to encourage women to put their health first and take action to prevent cancer. One in three women will get cancer in their lifetime but 50 per cent of all [...]
Recall of Romaine Lettuce in Over 20 U.S. States Due to E-Coli
If you live in one of the eastern states of America, you may want to check where and when you purchased your romaine lettuce - that's because Freshway and Imperial Sysco are voluntarily recalling a batch of romaine lettuces with a use by date of May 12 or earlier. The recall does not affect romaine lettuce sold in supermarkets but does affect [...]
Actress Lynn Redgrave Dies From Breast Cancer (video)
British born actress Lynn Redgrave bravely fought a seven year battle with breast cancer, since her diagnosis in December 2002. However, Lynn Redgrave finally succumbed to breast cancer yesterday, May 2, 2010, at her home in Kent, Conn. She had undergone both chemotherapy and a mastectomy in her battle with breast cancer. Lynn Redgrave [...]
Earth Day Highlights the Continuing Health Problems Caused by World Pollution and Global Warming (video and photos)
Today is Earth Day. It is forty years since the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22 1970. Yet, we still haven't grasped the full reality of what we are doing to planet Earth. Not only is the destruction of the Earth's natural resources and ecosystems continuing - but health risks are increasing because of it. Pollution contributes [...]
New Report Requests FDA to Monitor Levels of Salt in Food
The Institute of Medicine has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to intervene and set a cap on the amount of salt which is currently added to many processed foods. Americans consume more than the recommended levels of salt per day - but a lot of this is due to the fact that a lot of salt intake is "hidden" in processed foods, something [...]
Health Warning Issued in U.K. Over Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
The Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland erupted Thursday April 15 2010, resulting not only in evacuations in Iceland - but a complete shutdown of flights across the U.K. and many parts of Europe. Heathrow airport in London was expected to remain closed until at least Friday morning. In addition, the Scottish health authorities issued health [...]
