Higher Strength Statins Do Not Increase Risk of Kidney Injury
Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heart Attack, Statinsread the full article
Prostate Cancer Treatment Tied to Hernia Risk
Prostate removal or radiation therapy to treat cancer is tied to two- to four-fold higher than usual risk of later having a hernia repaired, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Hernia, Men's Health, Prostate Cancerread the full...
Metabolic Syndrome Has Declined, Some Risks Persist
Compared to a decade ago, fewer Americans have a cluster of risk factors that together can signal heart troubles and diabetes down the line, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Metabolic Syndromeread the full article
Even ‘Silent’ Strokes Can Harm Memory, Thinking
Study found many older patients showed signs of damage, even without full-blown stroke diagnosis Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Seniors' Health, Strokeread the full article
Day Care May Help Kids of Depressed Moms
They showed fewer signs of emotional problems if they weren't cared for solely by their mother Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Care, Child Mental Health, Depressionread the full article
Another Study Finds Colonoscopy Can Save Lives
Earlier stage of diagnosis, better survival for patients whose cancer was spotted via routine screening Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Colonoscopy, Men's Healthread the full article
Deadly New Coronavirus A "Serious Risk" in Hospitals
The new Middle East coronavirus that has killed 38 people after emerging late last year is a serious risk in hospitals because it is easily transmitted in healthcare environments, infectious disease experts said on Wednesday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus...
Scientists Use Brain Scans to ‘Read’ People’s Emotions
Aided by a computer, researchers say they can identify how people are feeling Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: MRI Scans, Mental Healthread the full article
1 In 4 Stroke Survivors Suffers from PTSD
And that can pose serious psychological challenges, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attackread the full article
The Psychological Effects of Stroke
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Strokeread the full article