Global Population Could Hit 11 Billion by 2100
Projected increase now even higher than predicted in 2011, mainly due to birth rates in Africa, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: International Healthread the full article
Early, Severe Flu Season Caused Big Rise in Child Deaths
Senior hospitalizations also up during 2012-13 onslaught, U.S. health officials say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Flu, Health Statisticsread the full article
Baldness Drug Propecia May Put Some Men Off Alcohol
Men with sexual side effects appear to drink less, even after they stop taking the drug Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Drug Reactions, Hair Lossread the full article
Babies May Benefit from Liver Transplant Advances
Partial organs from deceased donors increasingly common, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Liver Transplantation, Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problemsread the full article
Endoscopes Not Always Cleaned Properly
Used to examine patients' gastrointestinal tracts, dirty devices might pose infection riskSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Endoscopy, Infection Controlread the full article
Volunteering May Be Good for the Heart in More Ways Than One
Time spent helping others linked to lower blood pressure in older adults, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Seniors' Healthread the full article
Steroid Injections for Back Pain Linked to Spinal Fracture Risk
Study of older adults doesn't prove that steroids are to blame, but experts advise caution Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Back Pain, Spine Injuries and Disorders, Steroidsread the full article
Is It Really a Summer Cold?
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Common Cold, Hay Feverread the full article
Video Gamers May Have Better Visual Recall
Study compared brain function of dedicated gamers to nongaming college students Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Memoryread the full article
Transplanted Organs Don’t Affect Outcomes for Trauma Victims
But there may be a raised risk of organ rejection in months after injuries, researchers warn Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Injuries, Organ Transplantationread the full article