October 24, 2015 The healing power of olive leaf Regarded as somewhat of a tonic cure-all in ancient times, olive leaf and olive leaf extracts appear to promote better health overall and help to ward off a variety of serious health disorders
October 24, 2015 Dynavision D2: New machine helps athletes with concussion rehabilitation A simple electronic board consisting of 64 LED lights, the Dynavision D2 is now being used in hospitals across the country – helping many athletes to fully heal after brain injuries.
October 24, 2015 New Breast Cancer Study Shows Benefits of Radiation Women with breast cancer who receive radiation after surgery are half as likely to have their disease return within 10 years and are one-sixth less likely to die over a 15-year period
October 24, 2015 Gum disease doesn't cause heart attacks, experts say While numerous studies have linked gum disease with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, there is no proof that bad gums actually cause heart disease or strokes, an American Heart Association committee said after reviewing 500 journal articles and studies
October 24, 2015 Too little calcium, water linked to kidney stones Older women whose diet include too little calcium or water -- or too much salt -- have an increased risk of developing kidney stones, a study confirms
October 24, 2015 Countries With Most Twins Identified When it comes to having twins, not all regions are created equal. Central Africa snags the record for the highest twin birthrate, while Asia and Latin America have much lower rates of twinning, according to a new international study and global twins database
October 24, 2015 YouTube May Help Elderly Dementia Patients In reminiscence therapy, dementia patients discuss past activities, events and experiences with others — the sessions are intended to promote social interaction between older adults and assist them in maintaining good mental health
October 24, 2015 One in eight teens misuses prescription painkillers One in eight older teens has used powerful painkillers when they weren't prescribed -- and many of them start misusing the medications earlier than was previously assumed, according to new research
October 24, 2015 FDA: Over-the-Counter Asthma Inhaler Will Not Be Sold After Dec. 31 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the only over-the-counter asthma inhaler sold in the U.S. will no longer be available after December 31, 2011
October 24, 2015 Body Contouring Rare After Weight-Loss Surgery Patients rarely have excess skin removed after weight loss surgery, although it can be a bother for people who've shed a lot of pounds, a new poll suggests. Plastic surgeons said patients either don't know about this extra surgery, called body contouring, or simply can't afford it
