Health
Skin aging: is it ...
Is skin aging an inevitable process? Well, the simple answer is yes. Research has shown that there are actually two kinds of skin aging: intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic aging (or ... more »
Overweight: a widespread health ...
Overweight and obesity are health problems affecting a larger and larger proportion of the worldwide population, both in industrialized and in developing countries. The WHO defines overweight and ... more »
Fever: what is ...
The term “fever” is used to mean an elevation in core body temperature above the accepted normal value of 37 °C, due to the so-called pyrogenic substances and generally associated with ... more »
Insomnia: how to get relief from
Insomnia is a widespread condition that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. This sleep disorder may range from acute to chronic and from mild to severe. Moreover it may be primary in origin (primary insomnia) or, more frequently, may be the symptom of a underlying problem (secondary insomnia). Insomnia may affect all daily activities and cause serious problems. Consequences of insomnia include: ... more »
Mobile phone use: is there a health risk?
The worldwide spread of mobile phone use has raised concerns about potential health hazards. Although most of the studies conducted so far have focused on the risk for the development of brain tumors, recent studies have also addressed the risk for ... more »
Stress: what is it and how to cope with it?
Stress or "fight or flight" response is a normal physiological and psychological reaction to life's demands and challenges. Situations or environments perceived as threatening (also called "stressors"), such as really dangerous situations or ... more »
Vital Signs: Screening: Many Doctors Do Unneeded Pap Smears, Study Finds
A survey of 1,212 primary care doctors found that most had overused cervical cancer ... more »
Officials Defend Distribution of Flu Vaccine to Companies
Citigroup received 1,200 doses and Goldman Sachs got 200, as shortages have continued and hospitals have not received the supplies they have ... more »
After Setbacks, Small Successes for Gene Therapy
Three recent successes, though small, prompted hopes among scientists that a still-experimental idea for correcting genetic disorders might be ... more »
House Democrats Seek Allies for Health Care Vote
Vote counters say they are confident they will have the numbers when the House floor vote begins ... more »
