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H1N1 (Swine) Flu Vaccine on the WayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As the first doses of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine leave the manufacturers, federal health officials continue to stress the product's safety. (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - October 1, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Child Growth Charts Often Difficult to UnderstandEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The growth charts widely used in pediatricians' offices are not easily understood or interpreted by many parents, a new survey finds. The results of the survey are reported in the medical journal Pediatrics. (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - September 29, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New Ban on Flavored Cigarettes Aimed at Young SmokersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cigarettes flavored with vanilla, berry, or chocolate flavors, aimed at enticing young people to smoke, are no longer available in the US. (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - September 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Lowering Blood Sugar to Decrease Inflammation StudiedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Using certain glucose-lowering medications in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes does not appear to decrease inflammation association with the development of heart disease, according to a new study. (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - September 15, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Lower Back Pain Eased with YogaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a new study, chronic pain in the lower back may be eased with yoga. (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - September 8, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

H1N1 Flu Accompanies College Students Back to CampusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
As college students head back to campus, clusters of H1N1 swine are being noted on many campuses. School administrators are working on efforts to encourage students to take preventative steps to keep the virus from spreading further. (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - September 1, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Cancer Survival May be Affected by Marital StatusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study finds that marital separation may negatively affect a person's recovery from cancer, even more so than being divorced or widowed. (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - August 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Whole-Grain Cereals Have Nutrition Other than FiberEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study has found that natural antioxidants, known for their health-promoting properties, may be found in your morning bowl of cereal. (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - August 15, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Colorectal Cancer Incidence, Death Rates May Decrease with AspirinEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that taking aspirin might not only reduce the risk of getting colorectal cancer, but may also lower the odds of dying from the disease. (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - August 8, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Home Medications Cause Most Accidental PoisoningsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medications found in the family medicine cabinet are the leading cause of accidental poisonings in US children, according to a new report. (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - August 1, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Cloudy Skies May Cloud Your ThinkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
People suffering from depression have been found to have memory and other cognitive (thinking skills) problems during gloomy weather, according to a new report. at MUSC (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - July 29, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Air Pollution, Parental Stress Can Affect Risk for AsthmaTitleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In addition to automobile exhaust, a new study finds that parents with high stress levels can also affect a child's risk for developing asthma. at MUSC (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - July 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Knee Cartilage Loss Linked to Being OverweightEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a new report, being overweight or obese can cause rapid deterioration of the cartilage in the knee, leading to osteoarthritis - yet another reason for people to maintain a healthy body weight. at MUSC (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - July 15, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Acid Reflux Medications Should be Used with CautionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ironically, a new study finds that drugs commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may actually cause heartburn. at MUSC (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - July 8, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Higher Doses of Radiation Often Needed for Obese, Overweight PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New research indicates that people who are overweight and obese are usually given higher-than-normal doses of radiation in order to obtain usable X-ray images, even though the long-term effects are unknown. at MUSC (Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina)
Source: Breaking News News - Medical University Of South Carolina - July 1, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news