Health News

Death By Strawberries
Strawberries have caused ten people to become sick and the death of one person. Don't be alarmed though because health officials have it all under control.
Preventing Vision Loss with Age
It can be alarming when your vision starts to decline with age. Unfortunately there hasn't been much you could do about it. A new method of predicting who is at risk might help with earlier treatment though.
ADHD and Autism Sometimes Linked
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) have long mystified scientists. It turns out these conditions may actually overlap.
The Color of Dialysis
For some time, studies have suggested that African-Americans do better on dialysis than whites. Such findings have affected practices guiding who gets kidney transplants. Now, those practices may need to change.
Heart Beat Raises Dementia Risk
Irregular heartbeat isn't usually life-threatening. It is relatively easy to manage. However, those with the disorder may be at a heightened risk for developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
Better Joint Justice
This ouch that hits below the belt, painful knee joints, can get a fellow feeling very down. Women get to feeling particularly low with knee osteoarthritis.
Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients
Brain stimulation is believed to aid Parkinson's disease patients with improved motor function. That stimulation remains effective even a decade after the original treatment.
Granting Osteoporosis
A simple hunch has often led to great scientific discoveries. The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR) is putting money behind an orthopedic surgeon's hunch.
Walking: A Ticket to the Outside
Maintaining physical activity levels is important at all ages. It may be particularly important for geriatric patients to have daily fitness goals.
Slumping Slumber Remedies
One can try any number of home remedies including vigorous exercise to increase sleep duration at night. If those don't work, it may be time to call in the big boys.