Scientists eye next year’s flu shots, universal vaccine
A global corps of flu scientists are already planning next year’s vaccine while a cadre of investigators is taking an even bolder step — racing to design the first universal influenza vaccine, a...
View ArticleHappiness tends to increase with age
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 17 (UPI) — Overall happiness and satisfaction with life tend to increase with age, but a person’s well-being depends on when he or she was born, U.S. researchers say. Angelina...
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U.S. baby’s cure from HIV raises hope, new questions
Treatment of HIV-infected mothers before delivery is the best way to prevent HIV infection of infants, experts say. [REUTERS] The remarkable case of a baby being cured of HIV infection in the United...
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Working out before bedtime may mean better sleep
Researchers found that “exercise and great sleep go together.” [CBS NEWS] The best way to ensure a good night’s sleep might be breaking a sweat. The National Sleep Foundation’s 2013 Sleep in America...
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Hair Shedding
The first culprit of hair shedding is dehydration. Make sure you drink plenty of water. [THE CALL AND POST] As for one of those little nuances that works your last nerve, you can check shedding hair...
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Protein and Weight Loss
Sufficient protein intake is an important factor in weight loss. [THE CALL AND POST] A COMMENTARY BY MIESHA WILSON - In my field of weight management, 90 percent of the participants I come in contact...
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It’s time to take Mental Health seriously
Because African Americans are less likely to seek mental health services, they are also less likely to receive the correct diagnosis or treatment. [NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER] Though attitudes are...
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Study: Therapy as good as surgery for knee repair
[USA TODAY] Research shows that physical therapy can show the same benefits as knee surgery for some common injuries. You might not want to rush into knee surgery. Physical therapy can be just as good...
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National Abortion Rates Highest Among African-American Teens and Twice the...
[ATLANTA DAILY WORLD] Critics of Planned Parenthood, say that the group targets low-income neighborhoods. A new study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute shows that African American teen abortion...
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Doctors urge FDA to limit caffeine content in energy drinks
[FOX NEWS] Energy drink makers say that their product are entirely safe, and the amounts of caffeine in each drink are the same as other caffeinated beverages, such as coffee. (Photo courtesy...
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Chinese herbs may reduce hot flashes
Hormone replacement therapy is considered the most effective therapy for menopause-related symptoms, but potential health risks from hormones have women looking for alternatives. [REUTERS] Women...
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E. coli outbreak sickens 24 in U.S.: CDC
Rich Products Corp. of Buffalo, New York, recalled about 196,222 pounds of its Farm Rich brand frozen chicken quesadillas and several other frozen mini meals and snack items. [REUTERS] A U.S. outbreak...
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Direct deposit keeps Social Security money safe
The easiest and most convenient way to apply for Medicare coverage is online. [THE TAMPA TRIBUNE] - Q What are the benefits of using direct deposit or electronic payments? A It’s safe, secure,...
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Sleep Disorder in Children Linked to Learning Complications
In a recent study, researchers concluded that children with an occurrence of sleep apnea were four to five times more likely to develop or have behavioral problems. [COUNSEL & HEAL] Sleep apnea is...
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Campaign to increase African-American moms breastfeeding
Breastfeeding rates among Black women remain lower than the rates of other ethnicities in the United States, particularly among those living in the South. [UPI] The U.S. surgeon general said a public...
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Study: ‘Western style’ diet can be a killer
Researchers said that avoidance of the “Western-type foods” might actually improve the possibility of achieving older ages free of chronic diseases and remaining highly functional. [UPI] Eating a...
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Computer tool may not boost mammograms’ accuracy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government-backed panel, recommends women age 50 to 74 be screened for breast cancer every other year. [REUTERS] Using a computer tool to help doctors...
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Robin Roberts briefly hospitalized, will return to ‘GMA’ next week
Roberts told fans about her hospital stay on her Facebook page. (Photo courtesy The Clarion Ledger) [LOS ANGELES TIMES] Two months after resuming her duties on “Good Morning America,” Robin Roberts...
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Prosthetic Breakthroughs Will Benefit Boston Bombing Amputees
Photo courtesy The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. [ABC NEWS] The patients who lost limbs as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings might benefit from the lessons learned in...
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FDA approves morning-after pill without prescription for girls 15 and older
According to the new FDA decision, Plan B One-Step will now be labeled to reflect that proof of age is required to purchase it, and it cannot be sold where age cannot be verified. [CNN] The U.S. Food...
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