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| | Too many don't know when they're supposed to wash up, study finds | WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14 A new study finds that two out of three medical students don't know when to clean their hands. Researchers gave seven scenarios to 85 third-year medical students at Hannover Medical School, in Germany, and asked them to... » Read the full article |
| | Many pedestrians struck and killed by cars have been drinking | WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14 Most everyone knows the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. With the holidays approaching, an expert warns that walking under the influence of alcohol can also have deadly consequences. "Every movement ranging from driving a c... » Read the full article |
| | Fires from candles, frayed electric light wires can prove deadly, experts warn | WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14 Decking the halls (and elsewhere) for the holidays may be getting more dangerous, a new government report finds. In November and December 2010, more than 13,000 people were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries involving holiday decora... » Read the full article |
| | Alcohol affects coordination and judgment long before people appear to be intoxicated, experts say | WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14 During the holidays, alcohol-related car accidents claim more lives than at any other time of the year, according to U.S. government experts. The U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reports t... » Read the full article |
| | Preliminary study suggests they might boost survival rates | WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14 Statins, the drugs that can dramatically lower cholesterol levels, may one day also prove useful in combating serious cases of the flu. A preliminary study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases finds that patients hospitalized with influenza... » Read the full article |
| | Factors that make it more likely | Hip fractures are common among seniors, and their risk increases with age. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says risk factors for hip fractures include: Being 65 or older. Being female. Having a slender build, being As... » Read the full article |
| | Suggestions for newborns and young children | Even baby's gums and teeth can decay, potentially leading to future problems with permanent teeth. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to prevent tooth decay in children: Brush baby's teeth and gums regularly. Never allow baby ... » Read the full article |
| | Timing of daily physical activity was also linked to odds for mental decline, study found | TUESDAY, Dec. 13 An older woman's sleep/wake cycle and levels of physical activity may affect her risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests. It found that the risk of dementia or "mild cognitive impairment" (a state that sometimes ... » Read the full article |
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