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Some cancer patients have PTSD years after diagnosis, study finds A fifth of cancer patients experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a Malaysian study has found. About one-third of these still had consistent or worsening PTSD four years after diagnosis.
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Women advised to sleep on side to help prevent stillbirth Women are being advised to sleep on their side in the last three months of pregnancy to help prevent stillbirth. A study of just over 1,000 women found the risk doubles if women go to sleep on their backs in the third trimester.
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Sex education needs to be more graphic because teens are trying taboo practices, say experts Sex education may need to become more graphic because teenagers are increasingly experimenting with taboo practices, a new study has warned.
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Hunter mutilated in bear attack has face rebuilt in pioneering surgery A hunter left disfigured from a near-fatal bear attack has had his face rebuilt after undergoing months of surgeries. Lee Brooke's nose and moustache were "ripped off" his face during the grizzly attack during a hunting trip in Wyoming in October last ...
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Deadly sugar addiction – why carbs, not fats, are the problem ST. LOUIS -- Some doctors say sugar may be the number one killer in America right now. That may sound like a stretch, but you can see why they make that claim.
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Deadly sugar addiction – why carbs, not fats, are the problem ST. LOUIS - Some doctors said sugar may be the number one killer in America right now. That may sound like a stretch, but you can see why they make that claim.
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Americans Like Fruits More Than Veggies, But We Aren't Eating Much of Either Says New CDC Report The advice to eat our fruits and veggies is always with us, but it's not influencing most Americans to eat much of either. That's according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that looked at fruit and vegetable ...
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Only 10% of Americans get enough fruits and vegetables, report finds (NEW YORK) - Before chowing down on Thanksgiving, you might want to save some room for extra veggies on your plate. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds only one in 10 adults get enough fruits or vegetables.
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Rabies Found In Superstition, What You Need To Know Should you beware of Superstition...The Superstition Mountain Area in Arizona, that is...because there be rabies there? The Arizona Department of Health has confirmed two cases of rabies in animals from the Superstition Mountain area, which includes ...
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UVa doctor part of team issuing stricter blood pressure guidelines Overnight, many Americans recently learned that they had high blood pressure. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association updated guidelines that move the goal post for many.
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There's a Type of Brain Exercise That Could Reduce Dementia Risk by Nearly 30% Researchers say they have the first scientific evidence that brain training can help ward off dementia, after a 10-year study showed a particular type of cognitive exercise was associated with significantly reduced risk of developing the condition ...
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Stillbirth breakthrough: Women urged to sleep on side The risk of stillbirth is halved if women sleep on their side in the last three months of pregnancy, according to research. 05:23, UK, Monday 20 November 2017.
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Only 10% of Americans get enough fruits and vegetables, report finds iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Before chowing down on Thanksgiving, you might want to save some room for extra veggies on your plate.
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Only 10% of Americans get enough fruits and vegetables, report finds iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) - Before chowing down on Thanksgiving, you might want to save some room for extra veggies on your plate.
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How Madagascar Took Control Of Its Plague Outbreak In early autumn, it became clear that something was not right in Madagascar. The country often sees small outbreaks of the bubonic plague, which comes from an infection spread by a flea bite.
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The dangers and potential of 'natural' opioid kratom C. Michael White does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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Jesse Jackson diagnosed with Parkinson's "My family and I began to notice changes about three years ago," Mr Jackson, aged 76, wrote in a statement. "After a battery of tests, my physicians identified the issue as Parkinson's disease, a disease that bested my father.
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Theo's journey: A transgender child at war with his body In this Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 photo, Theo Ramos, 14, meets with an endocrinologist in Miami. When Theo Ramos was in fifth grade, he felt like a boy, but every month the pain of menstruation cramps reminded him of the... (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) More ...
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Learn the economics of universal health care We've all seen it: You walk into a convenience store and there on the counter is the picture of a child taped to a jar. Scrawled on the picture is an appeal to leave your change to finance a bone marrow transplant or some other treatment the child's ...
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Plague patients are fleeing the hospital because they're afraid of needles Doctors and nurses work at a health care checkpoint in Madagascar in an attempt to educate travelers and potentially detect cases of pneumonic plague.
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Squirrels could hold secret to preventing brain damage for stroke patients Squirrels could hold the key to helping stroke patients avoid brain damage, scientists believe. Researchers in the US have discovered that when squirrels hibernate a protective process occurs in their cells which allows their brain to function with ...
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The Many Forms, Faces And Causes Of PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder is often associated with combat, but trauma comes in many forms. About 7 or 8 percent of people experience PTSD at some point in their lives, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Don't use the word 'Lyme' anymore Doctors are being urged to be open-minded about the cause of Lyme disease-like symptoms in patients and "not draw conclusions based on poor levels of evidence".
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Why cooking a stir fry could be bad for health, according to scientists It may seem like a healthy option, but cooking a stir-fry could be bad for health because it shoots microscopic particles of fat into the air, which may be hazardous if inhaled, scientists have warned.
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New study shows owning a dog lowers risk of cardiovascular disease Everyone knows that a dog is a man's best friend, but a recently released Swedish study is giving that hackneyed saying a whole new meaning for men - and women - everywhere.
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Dog Ownership Linked To Lower Risk Of Heart Disease, Death: Study A study based out of Sweden found that dog owners were at a lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease and other causes. By Feroze Dhanoa, Patch National Staff | Nov 19, 2017 6:29 pm ET ...
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Early detection is key to controlling diabetes You may read 10 free articles every 30 days. After that, we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription. Seven-day newspaper subscribers get digital access at no extra charge; add it to your current subscription here.
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New guidelines for monitoring high blood pressure The American Heart Association is lowering the recommended target blood pressure from 140 over 90, to 130 over 80. Under the new guidelines, nearly half of American adults will be designated as having high blood pressures.
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Rep. Katrina Shankland: Safety should be foremost in deer hunt It was 7:05 a.m. The rustling I kept hearing was getting closer. I whispered to my mentors, Pete and Nick, "It's a deer! I just know it!
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Ministry aware of serious energy drink danger, still allows sale to minors The review of current scientific knowledge on energy drinks finds that their advertised short-term benefits can be outweighed by serious health risks.
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Why Stress Leads Us to Make Bad Decisions and Do Stupid Things If you've ever found yourself making an impulsively risky decision, ask yourself, Were you stressed about anything at the time?
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World Antibiotic Awareness Week: How over-the-counter antibiotics can threaten your health On World Antibiotic Awareness Week, learn how excess use of antibiotics can cause resistance which can make even common infections incurable.
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FDA Sets New Rules For Stem Cell Treatments The FDA has set new rules to keep a check on regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. The move will also crack down rogue clinics that provide questionable regenerative treatments.
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This protein can reduce spreading of cancer New York, Nov 19 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a new protein that could reduce the spread of cancer by binding the cancer cells together and allowing them to invade tissues.
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Is a Digital Pill the Future of Medicine? Otsuka Holdings has won FDA approval for a version of its commonly prescribed Abilify that includes a digestible sensor made by Proteus.
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