October 24, 2015 Scientists Develop New Technique to Revolutionize Blood Pressure Checks Scientists have developed a new wrist watch-style device that could revolutionize the way blood pressure is measured
October 24, 2015 Chimps suffer same heart condition that kills young athletes In chimpanzees, researchers have identified the same hidden heart disease that has been blamed for the sudden deaths of basketball players, soccer players and other young athletes on the field
October 24, 2015 Intense pain, confusing diagnosis mark meningitis A week after her annual steroid shot for back pain, Janet Russell began getting unbearable headaches. A fever followed. Doctors admitted her to the hospital, but couldn't say what was wrong
October 24, 2015 The best city to have a heart attack? A trip to Sin City isn't always fun and games with some casinos averaging roughly 45 to 50 sudden cardiac arrests a year on the casino floor. Now, properties on The Strip are training employees to use defibrillators, turning casinos into what some consider the safest place to, well, have a heart attack
October 24, 2015 Weekend warrior workouts: Squeezing in enough physical activity Long hours at work, kids' activities and household chores, have many lacking the time to fit in a workout. However, when the weekend rolls around, some get in as much physical activity as they can. The term “weekend warriors” is what this segment of the population has been named
October 24, 2015 Consumers want tougher FDA probe of engineered salmon Three consumer groups petitioned the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to subject a new genetically engineered salmon to a more rigorous review process than is now in place before the fish can be approved as safe to eat
October 24, 2015 Is your job killing you? Whether you’re sitting in a cubicle or running your butt off working retail all day, your job no doubt has its fair share of stressful moments. These daily annoyances may not be enough to pose a serious risk to your health, but new research suggests the size of your paycheck is another matter: A UC Davis study found that earning the lowest wages is directly tied to high blood pressure
October 24, 2015 Peanuts or pistachios? Which nuts are best for your health Nuts are nature's way of showing us that good things come in small packages. These bite-size nutritional powerhouses are packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals
October 24, 2015 Bone-building procedure that saved dog's life may one day be option for humans Veterinarians unveiled a new bone-building technique at UC Davis that saved a local dog's life and may soon be used to help humans
October 24, 2015 Deadly MERS virus found in Saudi Arabian camel The Saudi Health Ministry says it has discovered a deadly virus in a camel in the eastern Saudi province of Jiddah.
