July 20, 2016 Only extreme sitting linked to increased heart disease risk Being sedentary, at least in moderation, is unlikely to cause heart disease, according to a new review of past research.
July 20, 2016 Certain factors increase magnitude of head impact in HS football In high school football, head impacts are more severe in the second quarter of the game, when caused by contact with another player and after longer closing distances, according to a new U.S. study.
July 20, 2016 Physician-assisted suicide, euthanasia: increasingly legal but still rare Legalized euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are mainly used by patients with cancer, but remain rare, according to a new analysis of such programs.
July 19, 2016 Dr. Manny: The insanity behind the MMA and WWE While the dangers associated with playing professional football and other contact sports are well-documented, the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA,) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) continue operate somewhat under the radar as their athletes enter the cage or ring and fight until what seems like an inevitably early death.
July 19, 2016 Over 80? Too few medications might be dangerous With all the talk about the risks of "polypharmacy" - being prescribed more than five medications - it might be surprising to learn that not receiving enough of the right prescriptions can also significantly increase your risk of being hospitalized or dying.
July 19, 2016 Dozens of wrestlers sue WWE over neurological injuries World Wrestling Entertainment Inc was sued on Monday by dozens of retired wrestlers seeking to hold the company responsible for neurological injuries they claimed to have suffered by participating in its bouts.
July 18, 2016 9 out of every 10 strokes are preventable, study suggests Nine out of every 10 strokes has a modifiable risk factor, including hypertension, a new study suggests.
July 18, 2016 Brainstorm's cell therapy safe, well tolerated in ALS study Drug developer Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics Inc said its experimental cell therapy was found safe and well tolerated in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological disorder, in a mid-stage study.
July 18, 2016 Smoking during pregnancy may hurt your chances for grandkids Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of having boys with low sperm production in adulthood, an Australian study suggests.
July 15, 2016 Michigan man suffering from rare movement disorder walks to raise awareness A Michigan man suffering from a relatively unknown disease will participate in a walk Sunday in an effort to raise awareness of the crippling neurological disorder that affects his every movement.
