Red Wine May Protect Against Damaging Effects of Physical Inactivity
February 21, 2012 by Alex Crees
Could staying in shape really be as easy as uncorking a bottle of wine? Not quite, say researchers, but a “healthy” ingredient in red wine called resveratrol may prevent some of the negative effects... more »
Study Identifies Jobs with Highest Rates of Traumatic Brain Injuries
February 1, 2012 by Alex Crees
For most of us, injuries in the workplace are little more serious than paper cuts or accidents with the stapler. However, a new study has compiled a list of considerably more dangerous jobs – those... more »
Study: Older Generations Need Sexual Health Education Too
January 27, 2012 by Alex Crees
While there are plenty of women over 50 years old who date and are sexually active, a new study finds that these women may lack important information about sexual health because education campaigns are... more »
Prostate Cancer Can Be Treated With Higher Radiation Doses, Fewer Treatments
January 19, 2012 by Alex Crees
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Results from a new study have proven that higher intensity radiation doses requiring fewer treatments are safe and effective for patients with low-to-intermediate risk prostate cancer. UT Southwestern... more »
Researchers Say Pill to Prevent Migraines is On the Horizon
January 17, 2012 by Alex Crees
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After the discovery of a gene for migraine, researcher say they hope to find new approaches – possibly even a pill – to prevent the disease. Guy Rouleau, MD, director of the CHU Sainte-Justine Research... more »
Attention: Women Who Receive HPV Vaccine Still Need Future Cervical Cancer Screening
January 3, 2012 by Alex Crees
While it’s important for young women to get vaccinated against HPV, it’s equally important that they not be lulled into a false sense of security: Women who receive the HPV vaccination will still need... more »
