June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s Association Uncovers “Truths” and Confronts Damaging Myths about the Disease [MILWAUKEE, WI] — It is common knowledge that Alzheimer’s disease robs people of their ability to remember, but other truths about the disease remain unknown. For instance, many people are unaware that Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease, its symptoms extend further than memory loss and that early diagnosis matters. “Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month provides a key opportunity to pull Alzheimer’s disease and de..>> view originalCDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to live poultry
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to live poultry Christopher Buchanan, WXIA 3:43 AM. EDT June 05, 2016 Chicks bask under a heat lamp during the 15th National Agricultural Exhibition Golden Autumn 2013 in Moscow on October 9, 2013. (Photo: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images, 2013 AFP) ATLANTA -- The Centers for Disease Control is warning those near live poultry to remember to take precautions as cases of Salmonella rise in the united states.The organization ..>> view originalMarijuana Leads to Gum Disease, Study Says
WASHINGTON — The most significant detriment to a long-term pot smoker’s health exists in the smoker’s mouth, according to a new study. The study says people who smoked pot for up to 20 years have a higher prevalence of gum disease than non-smokers, but otherwise, the negative effects are negligible. About 1,000 New Zealanders from birth to age 38 were surveyed and asked to self-report marijuana usage at various ages of their life. With the exception of a decline in periodontal health, virtually..>> view originalUp To 25 Percent Of Lung Cancer Patients Ineligible For Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a great advance in cancer treatment but up to a quarter of lung cancer patients are not eligible for this therapy. Autoimmune disorders have something to do with the risks. ( Getty Images ) Immunotherapy uses the body's natural defenses to fight cancer by stimulating the immune system to improve its ability to attack cancer cells or by giving the patient laboratory-made immune system proteins. Also known as biologic therapy, the treatment is hailed as one of ..>> view originalLiquid Biopsy May Help Doctors Track Changes in Tumors
By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) SATURDAY, June 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Biopsies can be arduous and painful for cancer patients, but necessary to accurately diagnose the disease and determine the best course of treatment. Now, researchers report that a new blood-based "liquid biopsy" could be a groundbreaking alternative. Doctors used blood drawn from a patient's arm to analyze DNA that tumors typically shed into the bloodstream, explained lead researcher Phil..>> view original6 simple ways to reduce sugar intake
Ice cream, apple pie, chocolate pudding – we all crave something sweet now and again. And while a little sweet treat can easily fit into a healthy diet, too much added sugar can have serious consequences. Several studies have shown that excess sugar in the diet contributes to an increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, increased triglycerides, weight gain and malnutrition. But how much is too much? According to the American Heart Association, women should have no more than 6 tea..>> view originalSome people depend on opioid painkiller even months after joint replacement surgery
A study found that a considerable number of patients keep taking opioid painkillers even moths after their joint replacement surgery. The findings raise concern as the joint replacement surgery is very common and may contribute to rising rates of opioid overdoses. Common prescription opioid painkillers include drugs such as OxyContin, Vicodin and Percocet. The drug became a buzz word after it was found that music legend Prince died in April after taking fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid pa..>> view original
Sunday, June 5, 2016
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