Sleep apnea is an obstructive disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing when you are asleep. New research out today suggests sleep apnea may increase risk of dementia in elderly women. Indeed according to the study, “elderly women who began the study without dementia had 85 percent higher odds of developing mild cognitive impairment or […]
Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers can’t catch a break. Not only do they suffer with chronic pain and stiffness, now a key medical treatment may be linked to an increased risk of certain skin cancers. The medicine in question is known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, which include infliximab (Remicade), adalimunab (Humira), and etanercept (Enbrel), and […]
Bird flu is on the rise yet again, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Bird flu (also known as avian flu) is a virus that is common naturally in birds but can also infect humans. Since 2003, the bird flu has infected 565 people and killed 331 of them, that averages to […]
Diabetes is on the rise, but the food you eat can help you control your blood sugar. Diabetes is a serious disease that affects one in 10 adults in the United States. Diabetes (type 2) is characterized by a decreased sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that gets sugar into our cells so that it can be used […]
Too much TV time may be worse for you then smoking according to research. According to the research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, “Experts from the University of Queensland, in Brisbane, found that on average, every hour of television a person watches reduced the viewer’s life expectancy by almost 22 minutes.” The […]
Allergies are on the rise, especially in 2011. Some new research shows that because of climate change, North America will have one of its longest allergy seasons. Most common outdoor allergens, like tree pollen, grass pollen and mold increase in production when temperatures and humidity are high. Ragweed levels in particular also go up with […]
Medicare prescription premiums will stay the same which is about $30 a month. This is good news for the over 46 million people enrolled in Medicare. Some seniors will see an increase in Medicare prescription premiums, but some may see a drop, especially if they shop around during open enrollment this fall. Why would Uncle […]
Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may reduce recurrent stroke risk for younger people. “The study found that those who were treated with a statin at any time after the stroke were 77 percent less likely to experience another stroke or vascular problems compared to those not treated with a statin at all. The results were the […]
