Tag: public health

Rare Form of Dwarfism Protects against Cancer, Diabetes

People affected by a rare, inherited form of dwarfism virtually never get…

GlennLaffel

Bringing Down the Costs of Medical Care

It is currently popular for government officials to single out the insurance…

StephenSchimpff

Antibiotic Resistant Superbug Appears in California Hospitals

Fatality rates show worse than MRSA, but it tends to strike more…

BarbaraDuck

A New Way to Treat Panic Attacks

Panic attacks are characterized by a racing heart, copious sweating, rapid breathing…

GlennLaffel

Cancer Scare for Coke, Pepsi Drinkers

  Most people know that sugary cola drinks have no nutritional benefits,…

GlennLaffel

Chronic Disease Prevention Remains Top Priority

One year ago, passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act…

KennethThorpe

A Good Place to Find Information on Clinical Trials

If you’re thinking of participating in a clinical trial for cancer or…

ElaineSchattner

Kiosk Offers Health Assessment

The processes at the Kiosks are all self service. The company already…

BarbaraDuck

Dietary Fiber and Mortality

Scientists have proven that dietary fiber lowers the risk of coronary artery…

GlennLaffel

Study Shows Need for Chronic Disease Prevention

A study released earlier this week by the Centers for Disease Control…

KennethThorpe