Articles for Health

A recent study published in JAMA Oncology reports that women with early stage breast cancer benefit from a higher dose of radiation over a shorter period of time. They also had a better quality of life than those who were treated with smaller doses of radiation over a longer time frame. “Patients who received the shorter course […] Read More

Here is the latest from Australia and it was published in the European Heart Journal (July 31, 2015) by Genevieve Healy, Ph.D., research fellow, University of Queensland, Herston, Australia; Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., cardiologist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.; Gregg Fonarow, M.D., professor,  University of California, Los Angeles. Australian researchers have found that sitting too long may be hazardous to […] Read More

According to an article published in the June issue of the Journal Health Affairs, “at least 2.5 million more long-term care workers will be needed to look after older Americans by 2030”. “Even if 20 percent of elderly patients move out of nursing homes into home health care, which would be huge change, the projected […] Read More

Seems obvious doesn’t it?  But now its been confirmed by a group of Canadian researchers. An article published online July 16, 2015, JAMA Oncology, that postmenopausal women who participated in more than double the recommended minutes of aerobic exercise during the week will lose more body fat. The article was published by Christine Friedenreich, Ph.D., scientific leader, […] Read More

FDA is strengthening an existing label warning that non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke. Based on FDAs comprehensive review of new safety information, FDA is requiring updates to the drug labels of all prescription NSAIDs. As is the case with current prescription NSAID labels, the Drug Facts […] Read More

There are some amazing young women doing incredible things and this is one you should know about…… Her name is Elizabeth Holmes and she has spent the last 12 years developing a blood test that requires only a drop or two to make a diagnosis.  Soon the days of needle pokes and vials of blood […] Read More

Did you know that heart disease is still the number one cause of death in women? Up to 24 % of deaths are due to heart attacks and 7 % due to strokes. Women need to be aware of this and take charge of their own health. Risk factors specific to women include: -high blood pressure during pregnancy […] Read More