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October 27, 2015

New antibiotic envelope helps prevent infection after pacemaker surgery

New technology is helping prevent deadly infections after common pacemaker procedures

October 27, 2015

Pharmaceutical-Grade Caffeine Brownies Really Pack a Punch

What if you could skip that cup of coffee in the morning and opt for a delicious brownie instead to get your daily caffeine fix? If that sounds like a good idea, and you live in Ames, Iowa – you’re in luck.

October 27, 2015

Scientists: Too Much Internet Porn May Cause Impotence

It may not make you go blind, but Italian scientists have identified a worrying side-effect of watching too much pornography - impotence 

October 27, 2015

Graphic anti-smoking ads a success, more coming, CDC says

The graphic anti-smoking ad campaign, which featured diseased smokers talking about the devastating effects of smoking, has been declared a major success by the federal government

October 27, 2015

Celebrex May Curb Colon Cancer, but With Caveats

People who took a newer type of pain pill over a three-year period were less likely to develop polyps that could lead to colorectal cancer -- but at the expense of a higher risk of heart problems

October 27, 2015

Plant compounds tied to less stomach cancer in women, study suggests

Getting a moderate amount of plant substances called flavonoids through food may be linked to a lower stomach cancer risk in women - but not in men, according to a study

October 27, 2015

Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Decline, Dementia

Older women who have sleep apnea may be more likely to develop memory problems and dementia, according to a new study

October 27, 2015

U.S. FDA Seeks to Ease Confusion on Supplements

Health officials are seeking to clear up confusion about safety rules for dietary supplements by issuing draft guidelines for when manufacturers need to notify regulators about new ingredients

October 27, 2015

'Healthy hamburger' developed to contain omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids, typically found in plants and fish, are heart healthy and good for brain function. And now, you can get a serving of omega-3 in your hamburger

October 27, 2015

Siblings' brain scans may hold key to addictions

Drug addicts and their non-addicted siblings share certain features in the brain, suggesting a susceptibility to addiction is inherited but is also a flaw that can be overcome