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Simple blood test may predict patients at risk of heart attack

October 27, 2015

Simple blood test may predict patients at risk of heart attack

Imagine knowing if you’re about to have a heart attack. A new test may soon be able to tell you just that.

UN declares today World Toilet Day, seeking relief for billions

October 27, 2015

UN declares today World Toilet Day, seeking relief for billions

The lack of access to a decent toilet is no joke for a third of the world’s people, but a matter of life and death.

‘The great cholesterol myth’

October 27, 2015

‘The great cholesterol myth’

Heart disease is the number one killer across the United States, and one of the risk factors that often makes the disease so deadly is high cholesterol. However, one doctor says that’s all a myth. Dr. Jonny Bowden, author of The Great Cholesterol Myth spoke about how lowering your cholesterol may not necessarily prevent heart disease

Cancer diagnosis deadlier for men, study finds

October 27, 2015

Cancer diagnosis deadlier for men, study finds

Not only are men more likely than women to be diagnosed with cancer, men who get it have a higher chance of dying from the disease, according to a U.S. study

Dozens of common medications identified as risky for the elderly

October 27, 2015

Dozens of common medications identified as risky for the elderly

Estrogen patches, aspirin and ibuprofen are among 53 medications and classes of medications that are potentially inappropriate for the elderly if not carefully prescribed, according to a newly revised list by the American Geriatrics Society

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month shines light on need for early screening

October 27, 2015

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month shines light on need for early screening

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, meant to educate people on the importance of getting screened. Currently, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with approximately 150,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year

Oldest living woman in US dies days before 114th birthday

October 27, 2015

Oldest living woman in US dies days before 114th birthday

The oldest living person in the United States has died at the age of 113, just a few days before her 114th birthday

US health outcomes far worse than other comparable nations, report finds

October 27, 2015

US health outcomes far worse than other comparable nations, report finds

Compared to other major nations, the overall health outcomes of the United States have been found to be significantly lacking. In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, researchers have found that in nearly every major cause of premature death – from heart disease to interpersonal violence – the U.S. fares worse than its economic peers.

Girl recovering from rare brain-eating amoeba can swim

October 27, 2015

Girl recovering from rare brain-eating amoeba can swim

An Arkansas girl who has been recovering from a rare and often-fatal infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba went swimming at a hospital pool on Friday.

Suicide, OD risks high when addicts leave hospital

October 27, 2015

Suicide, OD risks high when addicts leave hospital

Drug users just getting out of the hospital have another rough patch in store, according to a new report showing elevated death rates among freshly discharged patients