Mind and Body - Page 73

October 28, 2015

Scientists identify 'critical' gene for development and spread of lung cancer

Scientists from the Mayo Clinic have identified a single gene that appears to be a major driving force in the development and spread of the most common form of lung cancer.  The study also suggested the gene may play a role in a number of other different types of cancer

October 28, 2015

U.S. Obesity Rate Much Higher Than Canada

Researchers have found that adults in the U.S. have a much higher rate of obesity than Canadians, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

October 28, 2015

What you need to know about bone health

Osteoporosis and osteopenia currently affects an estimated 55 percent of the population over the age of 50 in the United States

October 28, 2015

Vitamin D Prevents Fractures, But Role in Cancer Remains Unclear

Taking vitamin D, along with calcium supplements, may reduce your risk of breaking a bone, but there's not yet enough evidence to say whether it may lower your risk of cancer, a new analysis concludes

October 28, 2015

New procedure gets rid of acne scars in one treatment

Many acne sufferers are left with deep scars that last long after the breakouts have cleared up. But a new laser procedure to erase those scars offers patients a fast recovery and smoother skin after just one treatment

October 28, 2015

BPA chemical may be tied to heart disease

People exposed to higher levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical widely used in food packaging, may have a slightly higher risk of heart disease

October 28, 2015

Pork industry hunts for deadly pig virus

The sudden and widespread appearance of a swine virus deadly to young pigs - one never before seen in North America - is raising questions about the bio-security shield designed to protect the U.S. food supply.

October 28, 2015

Cocaine rewires brain after single use, study says

Using cocaine once is enough to rewire the brain and cause addiction, according to new research.

October 28, 2015

Stop 'lying' to your doctor by organizing your medical records

Have you ever lied to your doctor?  Most people have, and many of them didn’t realize they were doing it.  Doctors are always asking tough questions regarding certain medications you’ve taken or intricate details about your medical history.  I don’t know about you, but I can’t remember all the answers.  However, while it’s difficult, it’s also really important

October 28, 2015

Doctors trying to fix damaged nerves

Nerve disease and injuries are tough to treat, largely because there's no way to regenerate many damaged nerve cells. See how one neurologist is trying to change that