The Seattle Times (7/13, Daza) reports that "men are at higher risk than women of developing cancer within their lifetime, and astudy " published in the journal Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention "shows they are also more likely to die from it." Michael Cook, lead investigator and researcher at the National Institutes of Health, and colleagues "examined 36 … Continue reading Men May Be More Likely Than Women To Die From Most Cancers
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Experts Warn Deep Tan Will Give Way To Permanent Skin Damage
HealthDay (7/8, Thompson) reported that physicians stress that a deep tan from a tanning salon "will eventually give way to permanent skin damage caused by the ultraviolet rays emitted by a tanning bed -- damage up to and including potentially deadly skin cancer." And, even though "most people spend more time in the sun during … Continue reading Experts Warn Deep Tan Will Give Way To Permanent Skin Damage
Massage Therapy May Relieve Chronic Back Pain
Massage therapy may effectively reduce or relieve chronic back pain for 6 months or more, according to the results of a parallel-group, randomized controlled trial reported in the July 5 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. "Recent reviews have found limited evidence that massage is an effective treatment for chronic back pain, and no studies have compared … Continue reading Massage Therapy May Relieve Chronic Back Pain
Study: Medicaid Recipients Better Off Than Uninsured
The New York Times (7/7, A14, Kolata, Subscription Publication) reports, "When poor people are given medical insurance, they not only find regular doctors and see doctors more often, but they also feel better, are less depressed and are better able to maintain financial stability, according to a new, large-scale study that provides the first rigorously controlled assessment … Continue reading Study: Medicaid Recipients Better Off Than Uninsured
Sitting For Long Time May Double Women’s Risk Of Pulmonary Embolism
The CNN (7/5, Hudson) "The Chart" blog reported, "Extensive sitting increases women's risk of pulmonary embolism, finds a new study in the current issue of the British Medical Journal." HealthDay (7/5, Preidt) reported, "The researchers said their study is the first to prove that an inactive lifestyle increases the risk of developing a pulmonary embolism, which occurs when … Continue reading Sitting For Long Time May Double Women’s Risk Of Pulmonary Embolism