A new study finds changes in temperature and humidity can trigger asthma attacks in kids. Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor looked at pediatric emergency room visit data and weather records over a two year period. They found that changes in humidity either way resulted in more asthma patients
Hospitals are intended to help heal and treat patients but more mistakes are happening due to overworked and stressed medical professionals, according to Understanding Patient Safety by Robert Wachter, M.D. In order to protect you and your family from experiencing botched operations, unnecessary procedures or incorrect drug treatments that can leave you open to infection,
The use of statins to lower cholesterol has increased over the past several years, with many doctors prescribing these drugs as health resources. However, new research raises some concerns about potential side effects that may arise from taking these types of medications. Findings published in the journal Opthalmology indicate that statins may be linked to
It has been estimated that tens of millions of Americans suffer from sinus problems, due to a variety of factors ranging from allergies to pollutants in the air. An article on ABC News suggested that one of the health resources available to those who want to clear their sinuses is the use of a neti
Smoking, eating a poor diet and being sedentary have already been individually linked to an increased risk of stroke. Now British scientists have found people who engage in the highest levels of a combination of these activities may double their chances of suffering a stroke. The study, published on the British Medical Journal website, asked
Older women who are overweight may be more susceptible to suffering from memory problems, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society. During a recent trial, a team of researchers enrolled more than 8,700 women aged 65 to 79 years in order to determine how excessive weight gain may affect
Analyzing fatty deposits surrounding the heart may help physicians better detect cardiovascular problems, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. During the four-year trial, researchers monitored more than 2,100 heart patients using medical equipment that locates plaque deposits found in major arteries. Also, the technology measures the fat
Women who suffer from diabetes may want to consider taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium as a new study suggests that some medication for the disease may leave older females at a greater risk for bone fractures. Researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich., have found that women who take
Individuals with diabetes who follow a healthy lifestyle may have better cardiovascular health, according to findings published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. This is because healthier eating habits and regular exercise helps diabetics properly maintain their blood glucose levels, which is needed to stave off heart and diabetes-related complications. For the research, a
A new report finds the number of people suffering from Alzheimers and other types of dementia is on the rise across the world. The research, released by the group Alzheimers Disease International, which is a nonprofit federation of more than 70 national groups, says more than 35 million people across the globe are currently suffering