Archive for the 'Health' Category
Smoking heightens aortic rupture risk for women
Abdominal aortic aneurysms are more common in older male smokers but perhaps more deadly for women, a study reported.
XDR-TB prevention starts with TB treatment
A study stresses the need to treat tuberculosis carefully the first time around to curb the rise of resistant strains.
Steps to a nimble mind: Physical and mental exercise help keep the brain fit
Neuroscience is uncovering techniques to prevent cognitive decline.
FDA launches drug safety information Web site
This resource, which was required by a 2007 law, is now only a click away.
Intensive approaches advised for obese youth
Access to these services can be challenging, and experts say simpler strategies must be found to address this problem more widely.