The Link Between PTSD and Dementia 0
Older veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder may face a greater risk of developing dementia than veterans without PTSD, says a new study released today by doctors at Houston’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The study, which looked at nearly 10,500 veterans…- Professional Medical
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Can a Tax on Alcohol Reduce Disease? 0
Alcohol abuse is the third leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., and it contributes to countless diseases, car crashes, injuries, and crimes. How can we solve these thorny problems? Making booze more expensive might be a good start,…- Professional Medical
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Statins May Protect Your Joints, Too 0
Statins, lauded for their ability to lower cholesterol and prevent heart attacks and strokes, may also reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, Israeli researchers report. “We found that statin users who purchased their medication persistently were less likely to…- Professional Medical
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What Does Malpractice Really Cost? 0
A new study that shows malpractice costing the U.S. health care system more than $55 billion a year has Illinois medical care providers again calling for tort reform. A comprehensive analysis by researchers at Harvard University found the annual overall…- Professional Medical
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Vitamin D a Pain Reliever? 0
Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because when sunlight hits skin, the body produces this vitamin, essential for strong, healthy bones. However, a mountain of new evidence suggests that the vitamin may have a more versatile role than…- Professional Medical
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Food Allergies: Diet? Environment? Why Increasing? 0
Two-year-old Ethan Wily had a cold recently, so at first it wasn’t surprising that he started coughing last week after eating some pistachio gelato. But he started coughing up mucus, and then gasping for air. His parents gave him an…- Professional Medical
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