- Alexander Technique Eases Back Pain
The Alexander technique, a little-known type of physical therapy designed to reduce chronic pain, is more effective at reducing back pain than exercise alone or massage therapy, according to a new study.
- Americans Fatter in 37 States
The U.S. obesity epidemic is gaining speed, with adult obesity rates up in 37 states and down in none. In 28 states, more than 1 in 4 people are obese.
- Impotence Drug Eases Prostate Problems
Study shows that Cialis, a popular drug for erectile dysfunction, helps ease common urinary symptoms associated with enlarged prostate.
- Arsenic Linked to Diabetes
Inorganic arsenic may be a factor in diabetes, according to a new study. Thirteen million Americans are exposed to unsafe levels of inorganic arsenic through their drinking water.
- B Vitamins Don't Help in Heart Disease
If you have heart disease, don't count on folic acid pills, with or without vitamin B6 and B12 supplements, to help you cut your cardiovascular risk, a study shows.
- Study: Medicare Web Site Hard to Use
Medicare's web site isn't easy for many computer-savvy adults to use, University of Miami researchers report.
- Repeat Ultrasounds Predict Heart Risk
Repeat ultrasound tests help predict who is likely to have a stroke or heart attack, researchers say.
- Fruit Juices Block Common Drugs
Grapefruit, orange, and apple juices block common drugs for infections, allergy, transplant rejection, cancer, and high blood pressure.
- One-Year Recovery for West Nile Virus
A study shows that within about a year, people infected with West Nile virus return to a normal level of fatigue and physical, mental, and emotional function.
- Oldest Elders Surprisingly Spry
People may see a decline in their health between age 92 and 100, but not as much as you might think, a Danish study shows.
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