by admin | Jun 21, 2010 | Health News
Falls are a major cause of disability and loss of independence among older people. Many different ways of preventing falls have been suggested and tried but it is not yet clear what the best falls prevention ‘package’ might be. Researchers in...
by admin | Jun 20, 2010 | Health News
Previous research has linked heavy consumption of red meat with a shorter lifespan and a higher risk of diabetes, colon cancer, and cardiovascular disease. U.S. dietary guidelines recommend limiting consumption of red and processed meats, and now it seems that the...
by admin | Jun 19, 2010 | Health News
Last week, we reported that organophosphate pesticide exposure may be linked to an increased risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Now, according to an observational study published in the May issue of the journal Neurology, repeated...
by admin | Jun 18, 2010 | Health News
About 30 studies have tried to evaluate the possible association between cell phones and the risk of brain tumors, but the results have been inconsistent. Conclusions from the INTERPHONE project, the largest study ever conducted on the use of cell phones and cancer...
by admin | Jun 17, 2010 | Health News
The American Heart Association (AHA) has given video game manufacturer Nintendo permission to place the AHA ‘heart check’ logo on all Nintendo Wii virtual exercise and active game systems. As part of this partnership, Nintendo has agreed to donate $1.5...
