Low Fat Dairy Lowers Stroke Risk

Do you regularly drink a glass of low-fat milk, or snack on low-fat cheese or yogurt? If so, you might be giving yourself the benefit of a lower risk of stroke.

Understanding Cancer Screening Statistics

Your doctor tells you that one of the benefits of having a cancer screening is that it increases early detection. You may also have heard that a screening test can improve your lifespan should  you be diagnosed with that cancer - commonly called the 5-year survival rate.

Merck Reports Phase III Results With Vicrelis

Merck announced final results from a Phase III, open-label study designed to compare the impact of two anemia management strategies on sustained virologic response (SVR) in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection treated with VICTRELIS (boceprevir) in combination with

Slamdunking Your Way to Longevity

High blood pressure patients that engage in regular physical activity may be reducing their risk of dying from heart disease or any cause to a level equal to lowering blood pressure up to 50 mmHg.

Pre-Op Statins Keep Heart Rhythmic

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs taken pre-operatively appear to be key to reducing complications and shortening a patient's hospital stay following heart surgery.

Migraines Associated with RLS

A large trial has found that women with migraine headaches are at a slightly increased risk of developing Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).

Trust Your Feelings, Predict the Future

It has long been a human desire to be able to see into the future. While it may not be possible to become an oracle, having trust in your emotions may help you make better predictions about future events.

How to Screen for Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect, and by the time someone has symptoms that send them to the doctor, the cancer may have advanced to the point where it is difficult to treat.

Husbands of Breast Cancer

Men taking care of their wives during breast cancer treatment undergo a significant amount of stress and anxiety. In fact, it could cause men’s health to decline - even years after the completion of cancer treatment.

Glasses May Reduce Light-Triggered Migraines

Photophobia, or light sensitivity, is common among migraine sufferers. Reducing light-triggered migraines may be as simple as slipping on a pair of rose-colored glasses.

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