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Most Americans have adequate levels of vitamin D--CDC report

Thu, 03/31/2011 - 15:12 by Neka Sehgal

A new federal government study released Wednesday, indicates that a large segment of the American population have adequate levels of vitamin D, an important nutrient for health.

One-third of US adults suffer from high BP

Wed, 02/02/2011 - 15:18 by Anter Prakash Singh

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Tuesday that one-third Americans have high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels. These two are the major risk factors for strokes, heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases which kill nearly 800,000 people annually.

Alfalfa sprouts linked to multistate food borne outbreak of Salmonella

Wed, 12/29/2010 - 15:29 by Neka Sehgal

Here comes another large multistate food borne outbreak of salmonella.

CDC report finds most cancers spotted in last stage

Sat, 11/27/2010 - 18:51 by Neka Sehgal

Though advanced screening solutions are readily available, too many cancers are still diagnosed at an advanced stage which makes treatment of the lethal disease all the more difficult.

Study finds Truvada beneficial in AIDS prevention

Wed, 11/24/2010 - 15:01 by Anter Prakash Singh

A recent study has found that the drug, Truvada, which till now was given to AIDS patients to prolong their life, is also useful in providing protection against HIV infection among gay men. The drug is being seen as a major development in AIDS prevention.

1 in 5 US adults afflicted with arthritis--CDC

Fri, 10/08/2010 - 16:50 by Neka Sehgal

According to the new report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday, one in every five Americans is now ailing from doctor-diagnosed arthritis.

Depression treatment: experts unveil newer, more effective ways

Sun, 10/03/2010 - 20:01 by Deepika Garg

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has released a new set of guidelines for depression patients who do not respond to medications. The new guidelines include recommendations for using shock therapy and other alternatives, including talk therapy and exercise, when drugs fail to help.

Americans still missing out on fruits and veggies--CDC report

Fri, 09/10/2010 - 15:27 by Jamie Anderson

Most Americans are skimping on fruits and vegetables, reveals the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released Thursday.

Flu season on the horizon; health regulators urge early shots

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 17:50 by Neka Sehgal

It is that time of the year again, the season to start thinking about fighting the flu.

Salsa, guacamole linked to food-borne illness--CDC report

Tue, 07/13/2010 - 16:54 by Neka Sehgal

According to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the two favorite Mexican snacks, salsa and guacamole could be the main culprits behind food-borne outbreaks in the nation.

Americans taking too much salt

Fri, 06/25/2010 - 10:11 by Samia Sehgal

Salt consumption among Americans is disturbingly high, says a new government report. More than 90 percent of U.S. adults are taking more than twice the recommended one teaspoon of salt each day.

Less US teens worried about unwed motherhood--study

Thu, 06/03/2010 - 16:59 by Jaspreet Virk

Non marital childbearing is less considered a social stigma by teens in the nation. Instead majority of the teens believe “it is okay for an unmarried female to have a child,” reveals a latest study by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).