eHealth Matters

FAQ: Farrah Fawcett Fights Anal Cancer

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:29:27 +0000

Experts talk about Farah Fawcett’s battle with anal cancer, including a look at the symptoms and treatments of this disease.

Hands-On Relief From Back Pain

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:29:27 +0000

Back pain can be a big pain in the neck. To deal with it, many U.S. adults many favor hands-on therapies such as chiropractic manipulation, massage, and physical therapy, a new survey says.

Belly Fat May Raise Restless Legs Risk

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:29:27 +0000

A new study suggests a link between belly fat and the movement disorder restless legs syndrome, but more research is needed to confirm the association, experts say.

More Kids on Blood Pressure, Diabetes Drugs

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:29:27 +0000

More children are being prescribed medications to treat chronic conditions that adults suffer from, a new study shows.

Cognitive Therapy May Ease Seniors’ Anxiety

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:16:16 +0000

Cognitive behavior therapy may help older adults deal with anxiety, which is common among seniors, according to a new study.

Feds Try to Break Through HIV Complacency

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:39:01 +0000

Federal health officials are trying to reignite flagging national awareness of HIV infection with a media effort targeted at high-risk groups.

Heart Failure: Belly Fat Bad, Exercise Good

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:23:41 +0000

Belly fat may make heart failure more likely, and exercise may help heart failure patients.

Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) Cancer Link Disputed

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:43:24 +0000

A class of chemicals known as perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) found in common household items do not appear to raise the risk of cancer, according to a new study.

Recipe for Diabetes: Too Much Protein, Fat

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:19:08 +0000

Your high-fat cheeseburger also has protein — and that makes the fat even worse for you, Duke researchers say.

Women Better at Sniffing Out Body Odor

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:00:30 +0000

Women are better than men at detecting body odor, even when fragrances are used to block the smell.