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Americans aren't hitting their prime till after 65

Whether you are a twentysomething, Gen Xer or Baby Boomer, the older crew has an edge on you, according to new research.

Health created Jul 04, 2011 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (9) | comments 5

Study finds saliva testing predicts aggression in boys

(Medical Xpress)—A new study indicates that a simple saliva test could be an effective tool in predicting violent behavior.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

10 ways to make better decisions about cancer care

Talking with doctors about cancer and cancer treatments can feel like learning a new language, and people facing cancer diagnoses often need help to understand their treatment options, and the risks and benefits of each choice.

Cancer created Sep 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Everyday medicines can destroy lives, conference warns

Experts have called for increased awareness about the issue of adverse drug reactions after hearing how everyday prescription medicines are destroying the lives of some patients.

Medications created Jul 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Undiagnosed trimethylaminuria may explain many cases of personal malodor

Scientists from the Monell Center report that approximately one third of patients with unexplained body malodor production test positive for the metabolic disorder trimethylaminuria (TMAU). A definitive diagnosis offers relief ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 31, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Grapefruit-medication interactions increasing

The number of prescription drugs that can have serious adverse effects from interactions with grapefruit are markedly increasing, yet many physicians may be unaware of these effects, states an article published in CMAJ (Canad ...

Medications created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

With benefits unproven, why do millions of Americans take multivitamins?

(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans take multivitamins and other supplements, but convincing scientific evidence of any true health benefit is lacking, experts say. Now a new study explores why people continue ...

Health created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Physical activity reduces the effect of the 'obesity gene'

The genetic predisposition to obesity due to the 'fat mass and obesity associated' (FTO) gene can be substantially reduced by living a physically active lifestyle according to new research by a large international collaboration, ...

Health created Nov 01, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Don't be quick to toss your toothbrush after a sore throat

Word on the street has it you should replace your toothbrush after suffering from a cold, the flu or a bout of strep throat. That may not be necessary—at least when it comes to sore throats, according to a study to be presented ...

Pediatrics created May 04, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

NIH launches free database of drugs associated with liver injury

A free source of evidence-based information for health care professionals and for researchers studying liver injury associated with prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbals, and dietary supplements is now available ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 12, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Computer program aids patients in end-of-life planning

A new program developed by researchers at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine and Pennsylvania State University may make it easier for patients with moderate/severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to make ...

Other created May 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Study of HIV increase in Pakistan could benefit other research

Rates of HIV have increased in Pakistan's general population, as the virus has spread beyond at-risk groups to women and their children, according to an international team of researchers, including a University of Florida ...

HIV & AIDS created Aug 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

First study of emergency care for an entire state finds care isn't always local

The first study to examine patterns of emergency care for an entire state has found that 40 percent of emergency department visits in Indiana over a three-year period were by patients who visited more than one emergency department. ...

Health created Dec 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Tobacco smoking and high blood pressure are biggest killers of Japanese adults

The life expectancy of a person born in Japan is among the highest in the world (82.9 years) yet tobacco smoking and high blood pressure are still the major risk factors for death among adults in Japan, emphasizing the need ...

Addiction created Jan 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study: Men at higher risk for mild memory loss than women

Men may be at higher risk of experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the stage of mild memory loss that occurs between normal aging and dementia, than women, according to a study published in the January 25, 2012, ...

Neuroscience created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast