Health News

Giant Step Forward for Giant-Cell Tumor of the Bone
Denosumab – sold under the brand names of Prolia for the treatment of osteoporosis and Xgeva for fracture prevention in patients with metastatic cancers to the bone – may be effective in treating people with a condition known as giant-cell tumor of the bone.
Psychotic Symptoms Linked to Dementia
Psychotic symptoms, like hallucinations or paranoia, can show up in many ways. They can be part of other disorders or not. New research says they may be linked to dementia.
Opioid Safety With Health 2.0
There’s an app for everything these days! There’s even an app to help doctors prescribe opioids more safely. A doctor in Canada designed an iOS application to help doctors prescribe opioids  in a safer way.
Cancer and Parkinson’s May Be Linked
Past studies have suggested there is a link between Parkinson’s disease (PD) and cancer. A shared genetic predisposition is not only important for the patient, but also could have an affect on their relatives.
Protect Your Unborn Baby From The Flu
There are so many things to remember to do and not do when you become pregnant. High up on your to-do list should be making sure you're vaccinated against the flu.
Turn Off the Night Light to Feel Better?
City lights, computers, TVs, cell phones, night lights — we live in a world with plenty of dim light interrupting the darkness at night. This may not be good for our mental health.
The Abuse Is Past But Effects Linger
The impact of child abuse doesn't end when a child escapes an abusive environment. But knowing their future risks of health issues can help abused individuals seek treatment early.
First and Secondhand Smoke is Deadly
People who don’t smoke shouldn’t die from smoke, but it happens everyday. Secondhand smoke exposure is an unnecessary risk that takes over 40,000 lives per year.
Is Obesity Causing Infertility?
Did you know that one out of every three American women of childbearing age is battling obesity? And the consequences of this condition can affect fertility.
"Alternative" Treatments for PTSD?
It certainly cannot hurt to meditate or practice relaxation therapy to try to deal with post traumatic stress syndrome. But is it an effective treatment method?