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4 drug combinations that can be accidentally lethal

October 27, 2015

4 drug combinations that can be accidentally lethal

Nearly 28 percent of adults ages 20 to 59 hold multiple drug prescriptions at any given time, per CDC data. In some cases, double (or tripling) up is necessary—but the wrong combo could have critical consequences.

Copper link to Alzheimer's? New research fuels debate

October 27, 2015

Copper link to Alzheimer's? New research fuels debate

Scientists on Monday reported new evidence that copper can lead to the plaque buildup in the brain that causes Alzheimer's disease, fueling fresh debate over the mineral's role in dementia.

Study: Childhood cancer survivors face new risks

October 27, 2015

Study: Childhood cancer survivors face new risks

Women treated with chest radiation for cancer when they were girls have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than previously thought, doctors warn. Even lower doses of radiation therapy posed a risk for survivors of a childhood cancer - something not known before

NYC nurses brave storm and aftermath to take care of homebound patients

October 27, 2015

NYC nurses brave storm and aftermath to take care of homebound patients

As New York City continues to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, tens of thousands of patients relying on in-home medical care have had to depend on services from nursing agencies

Woman removes colon to prevent deadly cancer

October 27, 2015

Woman removes colon to prevent deadly cancer

By the time she was 34, Lynne Fisher had already lost her uncle, father and brother to colon cancer. Genetic testing revealed she had gene mutation that put her at 80 percent risk for contracting the disease herself. So she took matters into her own hands and had a drastic surgery to preempt the cancer

Newly developed oxygen particles injected into blood could save lives

October 27, 2015

Newly developed oxygen particles injected into blood could save lives

When a patient suffers from acute lung failure or a blocked airway, their blood needs oxygen – and fast. But often times, the complex machines needed to keep blood oxygenated are not so readily available. Now, a team of researchers have developed tiny, oxygen-filled microparticles that can be injected straight into a person’s veins in order to quickly oxygenate a person’s blood, giving doctors or paramedics more time to perform complex life-saving procedures.

Can peanut butter sniff out early signs of Alzheimer's?

October 27, 2015

Can peanut butter sniff out early signs of Alzheimer's?

Researchers at the University of Florida's McKnight Brain Institute Center for Smell and Taste believe they may have discovered a simple test that could be used to make a diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease — and it involves peanut butter.

Vegetarian diet tied to fewer deaths over time

October 27, 2015

Vegetarian diet tied to fewer deaths over time

People who limit how much meat they eat and stick to mostly fruits and vegetables are less likely to die over any particular period of time, according to a new study.

Guess your age? 3D facial scan beats doctor's exam

October 26, 2015

Guess your age? 3D facial scan beats doctor's exam

It's no secret that most people accumulate wrinkles on their faces as they age.

Majority of patients with high blood pressure unaware of their condition

October 26, 2015

Majority of patients with high blood pressure unaware of their condition

Most patients across the globe who have high blood pressure don’t know about their condition, and of the people who are aware, only about a third have it under control.