What's the right age to test for osteoporosis? (HealthDay)—Osteoporosis is a threat to many women, especially after menopause. But the lead up to weak, brittle bones can start much earlier in life. Feb 22, 2019 0 139
U.S. agencies probing Johnson & Johnson over asbestos in talc (HealthDay)—Johnson & Johnson is being investigated by the U.S. Justice Department and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over possible asbestos contamination of the company's baby powder and other talc-based products. Feb 22, 2019 0 60
Go nuts over nuts (HealthDay)—Nuts are a delicious food to enjoy year-round, adding a richer taste to many of your favorite dishes. High in protein, fiber and essential minerals, nuts also contain healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats that ... Feb 22, 2019 0 59
Do you need to wear sunscreen while skiing or snowboarding? Yes, you definitely do. While the cold winter months may not immediately bring to mind warmth and sunshine, ultraviolet (UV) rays still pose a risk and you need to apply sunscreen before heading outdoors, just like in the ... Feb 22, 2019 0 119
The ethical argument to reducing legal blood alcohol concentration level In the United States, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injury and death, with 29 Americans losing their lives to alcohol-related driving incidents daily, and alcohol consumption is the single greatest contributing ... Feb 22, 2019 0 76
How childhood infections and antibiotics may increase risks of mental illness Hospitalization for an infection might leave you at greater risk for mental illness, according to a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry, which draws on data from youth in Denmark up to the age of 17 years. Feb 22, 2019 0 117
Varicose veins unlikely to develop into blood clots Similar to leaky pipes, veins, as they return blood to the heart, sometimes fail to close completely. They stretch out and subsequently leak near the surface of the skin, creating spider or varicose veins that may cause discomfort. Feb 22, 2019 0 82
Health policy analysts call for more stringent rules for AI medical applications A trio of health policy analysts from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California has published a Policy Forum piece in the journal Science calling for more stringent rules for the introduction of AI medical ... Feb 22, 2019 report 1 108
How diabetes causes muscle loss Diabetes mellitus is associated with various health problems including decline in skeletal muscle mass. A research group led by Professor Wataru Ogawa at the Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine revealed that elevation ... Feb 22, 2019 0 137
Genetic study seeks to prevent foodborne infection caused by Salmonella A group of researchers from the School of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, at the State University of São Paulo (FCAV-UNESP) in Jaboticabal, are investigating genes that are important for the survival of the bacterial ... Feb 22, 2019 0 31
