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October 28, 2015

Methamphetamine use soars in Iran as lifestyles speed up

Women in headscarves and men in tatty clothes puff on a glass pipe as smoke swirls around their faces.

October 28, 2015

People living close to equator more likely to have asthma, allergies

A new study has revealed that people living closer to the equator are more likely to have asthma and allergies compared to those living further from the latitudinal line

October 28, 2015

Tips for eating healthier while traveling for work

Traveling for work has some nice perks, but weight loss isn’t one of them. Whether you’re rushing to eat between meetings, can’t find a healthy choice when it’s mealtime, or you’re faced with the high-fat options at the hotel’s complimentary breakfast buffet – you probably eat more food and pick less healthy choices while on the road

October 28, 2015

Panel recommends against ECG tests for heart disease

Using electrodes to test the electrical activity of the heart is unlikely to help doctors figure out who is at risk of coronary heart disease, according to new recommendations from a government-backed panel

October 28, 2015

Overtreatment of Thyroid Cancer Rampant, Data Says

Researchers have found troubling signs that some doctors may be too quick to treat thyroid cancer patients with radioactive iodine, while others may be too slow

October 28, 2015

Potential treatment for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia discovered

A drug currently being used to treat leukemia has been found to help halt the production of toxic proteins in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and various forms of dementia.

October 28, 2015

Army: PTSD treatable; some diagnosed return to war

The Army diagnosed 76,176 soldiers with PTSD between 2000 and 2011. Of those 65,236 soldiers were diagnosed at some stage of their deployment.  Many returned to the battlefield after mental health providers determined their treatment worked and their symptoms had gone into remission, Army officials and mental health professionals who treat troops say

October 28, 2015

Low calorie snacks for every craving

Between-meal bites don’t have to be boring (or bad for you). Here are 42 tasty options—for the car, the couch, and beyond.  

October 28, 2015

Will preventive medicine save money? Think again

Since about 75 percent of health care spending in the United States is for largely preventable chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, providing more preventive care should cut costs. But studies show, that may not be the case

October 28, 2015

Digital dementia: The memory problem plaguing teens and young adults

Dementia is a disease that typically affects the elderly.  But recently, a new cognitive condition has been discovered that is afflicting people in their teens and 20s.