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The Impact of a NameAugust 5th, 2010

Baby Names, Children, Unusual Names

One out of five parents regret the names they gave their children, especially if those names had odd or unusual spellings.


Brown Rice Reduces Diabetes RiskAugust 3rd, 2010

White Rice, Brown Rice, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Whole Grains, Refined Grains

Eating two servings per week of brown rice instead of two servings of white rice will reduce your risk of contracting type-2 diabetes by 16 percent.


Tai Chi and Yoga Decrease Arthritis PainJuly 31st, 2010

Yoga, Tai Chi, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

To relieve arthritis suffering, Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center recommends yoga, and WebMd touts the benefits of Tai Chi.


The Stink about ZincJuly 29th, 2010

Zinc, Zicam, Loss of Smell, Hyposmia, Anosmia

The use of certain cold medicines containing zinc can lead to hyposmia (reduced ability to smell) and anosmia (the loss of the ability to smell).


Hospital Errors in JulyJuly 27th, 2010

Hospitals, July, Residents, Death, Deadliest Month

A study from the University of California at San Diego has found that July is the deadliest month for hospital errors.


D.C.I.S. Breast Cancer MisdiagnosisJuly 24th, 2010

DCIS, D.C.I.S., Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

17 percent of D.C.I.S. cases identified by a commonly used needle biopsy may be misdiagnosed.


Reduced Radiation CT ScansJuly 22nd, 2010

CT Scan, Radiation, X-Ray, Dose, MDCT

Researchers recently announced that they have developed new software that could cut the dose of radioactivity from a CT scan by half or more.


Avandia Cardiovascular Safety Cover UpJuly 20th, 2010

Avandia, Heart Attacks, Heart Risks, GlaxoSmithKline

Between 1999 and 2010, GlaxoSmithKline hid data that showed that its diabetes drug Avandia posed severe heart attack risks.


Health Care Cost HikesJuly 17th, 2010

Health Care Costs Rising, Kaiser Family Foundation

Health care costs for people 64 and younger buying their own health insurance increased by an average of 20 percent.


Processed Meat Is High RiskJuly 15th, 2010

Processed Meat, Sodium, Nitrates, Heart Disease, Diabetes

People who eat processed meats like bacon, sausage, and deli meats have a 42% higher risk of getting heart disease and a 19% higher risk of getting Type 2 diabetes.