All Entries in the "Health News" Category
Wear Red Day Celebrated To Raise Heart Disease Awareness
Yesterday, February 5 was Wear Red Day, a day when women across the United States were called upon to wear one article of clothing that is red. This was in order to show support for and raise awareness of women’s heart disease.
According to this write up, one third of women will die from cardiovascular disease [...]
Heavy Internet Use Linked To Depression
Researchers have found that there is a link between excessive internet use and depression.
It was reported by this Fox News article, that the more time one spends on the internet, the more likely it makes you depressed; the less likely you would be happy.
The depression is also linked to addiction. It was found that the [...]
72 Million Dieters In The United States, Are You One Of Them?
As we struggle with our individual goals for attaining good health or getting into a particular dress size, the Washington Post Blog takes a look at the number of people on a diet in the nation and the number of diets available to choose from.
If interested in picking one, WebMD lists a staggering 75 different [...]
Possible Cons Of The iPad In Healthcare
Continuing our coverage of Apple’s iPad and its possible significance in the healthcare segment, we look at the possible cons of the new tablet as elucidated by Scienceroll.com.
Though the iPad may be cheaper and more user friendly than other healthcare tablets and it is possible that new healthcare apps may soon be put in place [...]
What Is The MMR Scare We Hear So Much About?
It was back in 1998 that we first heard the brouhaha about an alleged link between the MMR vaccine and child autism.
This was a claim made by British doctor Andrew Wakefield, who at the time, made the claim on 60 Minutes that he could no longer recommend the vaccine in good conscience to parents. Consequent [...]
It’s Official – It’s The iPad And Healthcare To Be Key Market
The much awaited Apple Tablet that we spoke of was finally released yesterday, and by all accounts it is like a giant iPhone. The product that has been creating such a buzz in social media for a while now is now out and many in the medical services are delighted with its potential, according to [...]
Elderly Should Lift Weights To Improve Concentration
A new study as cited at UK Telegraph talks about how elderly people should train with weights to help them carry out everyday tasks and improve their concentration.
So there are more reasons to pump iron than just get those great biceps; a recent study shows that working out with weights is able to arrest the [...]
Health Care Could Be A Big Opportunity For Apple’s Tablet
All eyes are fixed on Apple’s launch of their new blockbuster product on January 27, the 10 inch touch screen tablet computer.
It may be called the iTablet in the tradition of the iPod, it is being suggested and is touted as something of a game changer.
Read Write Web has suggested that this is a gadget [...]
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pork Products, Pepper
According to different reports about the recall of pork products by Daniele International Inc., which has recalled approximately 1,240,000 pounds of ready-to-eat varieties of Italian sausage products, including salami, the recall is linked to Salmonella.
According to this USA today report, the recall has to do with pepper which is the spice used in preparing the [...]
More Debt May Be Linked To More Obesity
According to a German study of indebtedness and obesity, obesity rates may increase along with rising financial debt as hard times force people to adjust their diet habits.
According to an article published in online journal BMC, the likelihood of being overweight or obese doubled with increasing indebtedness, an association that could not be explained by [...]
