SENIORS TODAY: Avoiding slips, trips and falls
Falls in the older adult population are often life changing and are the leading cause of a trip to the hospital for most seniors.
Supplements may hurt prostate treatment
Some dietary supplements may harm rather than help prostate cancer patients, U.S. researchers say.
Less kidney cancer for men who work in sun
U.S. researchers say men who work in the sun have less kidney cancer risk than workers who do not work in the sun.
Patients like same-day medical treatment
U.S. patients prefer being treated by doctors, given the choice, but for minor illnesses they prefer the same-day service of a retail clinic, researchers say.
N.Y. health dept. slams sugary drinks
New York's commissioner of health criticized the beverage industry for "ceaseless marketing" in its campaign against a proposed tax on sugary drinks.
Gluten-free not necessarily grain-free
Relatively few grains have the protein indigestible to those with celiac disease and psoriasis and some grains are safe for them to eat, a U.S. researcher says.
'Non-drugs' ease hospital pain
Non-traditional techniques are effective in reducing pain in hospitalized patients, U.S. researchers say.
Electromagnetic pulses ease pain
Patients with osteoarthritis treated with electromagnetic pulses said they experienced 40 percent less pain, U.S. researchers said.
Diabetes drug effective if taken early
The sooner people with diabetes take the generic drug Metformin that helps prevent high blood sugar levels, the longer it is effective, U.S. researchers said.
'Puff City' may help teens with asthma
A computer asthma program tailored to teens could help those in rural areas manage their disease and avoid fatal complications, U.S. researchers said.
Botox approved to treat muscle spasticity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has approved Botox to treat spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers in adults.
Cooperation, kindness is contagious
Cooperative behavior is contagious and spreads from person to person to person -- just like negative behavior, U.S. researchers found.
New long-lasting hand sanitizer developed
An Illinois company says it has developed a long-lasting, alcohol free hand sanitizer that protects against pathogens for a full day.
City orders beefed-up ambulance for obese
The Canadian city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has ordered a special ambulance that can accommodate patients who weigh more than 400 pounds, city officials said.
A glass of wine may help keep weight down
Women who are normal weight and consume no more than two drinks a day may gain less weight than those who do not drink, U.S. researchers say.
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