Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

New advice on kids’ cholesterol tests

Friday, November 11th, 2011

More children should be screened for high cholesterol before puberty, beyond those with a family history of problems, according to wide-ranging new guidelines expected from government-appointed experts who are trying to prevent heart disease later in life. Find more info about New advice on kids' cholesterol tests photos videos pictures. read ...

90 Million Childhood Flu Cases And 1 Million Hospitalizations Globally Each Year

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Prior to World Pneumonia Day (Sat 12 Nov) a study published Online First in The Lancet for the first time provides global estimates of seasonal influenza in children below the age of five years and the resultant burden of influenza-related pneumonia. According to the study, the researchers estimate that globally ...

New diabetes device tests tears instead of blood

Friday, November 11th, 2011

For diabetics, there is no comfortable way to accurately measure blood sugar that does not involve blood. Testing takes a little pinprick, but some people who should test many times a day don't because of the pain. Find more info about New diabetes device tests tears instead of blood photos videos ...

Woman’s stare reveals secret to hypnosis

Friday, November 11th, 2011

The true nature of hypnosis has eluded scientists. It's clear people can be hypnotized, but it's not clear how this happens. New research offers a clue. Find more info about Woman's stare reveals secret to hypnosis photos videos pictures. read more

Patient Safety Must Be Improved

Friday, November 11th, 2011

A new report by the Institute of Medicine calls for more oversight by public and private healthcare facilities in terms of their handling of patient data. It recommends that The Secretary of The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) publish a plan within 12 months to minimize patient ...