Monday, January 25, 2016

Study Finds Stool Test Effective for Detecting Colon Cancer

Colonoscopy still preferred screening, but this offers less invasive option, researchers say



From: http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20160125/study-finds-stool-test-effective-for-detecting-colon-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Women's Heart Attacks Are Different Than Men's, Experts Stress

American Heart Association points out critical differences in new scientific statement



From: http://www.webmd.com/women/news/20160125/womens-heart-attacks-are-different-than-mens-experts-stress?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Grand jury indicts activists behind Planned Parenthood attack videos

No charges brought against Planned Parenthood; activists' charges relate to setting up and recording undercover videos

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/grand-jury-indicts-activists-behind-planned-parenthood-videos/

Heart attacks can be different for women

The American Heart Association says underlying causes and symptoms of heart attacks are often different for women than men, and many women don't know what to look for

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/heart-attacks-can-be-different-for-women/

Heart attack wake-up call for women and their doctors

Heart attack symptoms can be different for women than men, and some groups of women face special risks

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heart-attack-wake-up-call-for-women-and-their-doctors/

Don't make these dangerous mistakes with OTC pain meds

Over-the-counter pain medicines can cause harmful side effects if you don't follow this advice

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/aspirin-other-otc-pain-medicine-dangerous-mistakes/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Daily Sleep Needs



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjEE3Bv8lW8

Kombucha Tea/Alcohol: Is It Safe?

kombucha tea

Some say kombucha tea is good for your health, but the government says some kombucha products have too much alcohol. WebMD explains the issue as well as what's in kombucha tea and any health claims.



From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/20160125/kombucha-tea-is-it-safe?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D and Calcium?

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for bone health. How to know if you're getting enough.



From: http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/features/are-you-getting-enough-vitamin-d-calcium?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic: John A. Stauffer - Pancreatic Cysts



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQoY3kTN2NM

Cystic Fibrosis Drug Seems OK for Preschoolers

Finds treatment works and is well-tolerated in 2- to 5-year-olds



From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20160125/cystic-fibrosis-drug-seems-ok-for-preschoolers-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Speeches on Ebola





From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/ebola/speeches/en/index.html

WHO news on Ebola





From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/ebola/archive/en/index.html

After blizzard, snow shoveling proves deadly

Digging out from the massive snow storm is linked to heart attacks; how to avoid becoming a victim

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/blizzard-2016-snow-shoveling-proves-deadly/

Zika Expected to Spread North Through U.S.: WHO

Common mosquito spreads infection; Americans have no immunity



From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160125/zika-virus-expected-to-spread-north-through-us-who?src=RSS_PUBLIC