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Breast, Colon Cancer Screening Rates Need Improvement
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Rates of breast and colon cancer screenings are greater than ever. Yet, US health officials say that millions of people are not getting the screenings and thousands are dying needlessly as a result.
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Inducing Labor Linked to Increased C-Section Risk
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Experts have suspected for some time that induction of labor was associated with an increased risk for cesarean delivery (C-section). New research has put some hard and fast numbers to such a link.
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Women: Ride a Bike, Prevent Weight Gain
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Premenopausal women can help prevent weight gain by riding a bicycle just as effectively as by walking, according to new research.
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Race May Affect A1C Levels
Monday, June 21, 2010
Management of blood sugar levels over the long term is assessed with the hemoglobin A1C test in people with diabetes. However, a new study finds that the test may have different results depending on race, even if daily blood sugar levels are the same.
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Focus on Headache This Week
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
There are very few things more miserable than headaches. That is why doctors will be sharing information about the different types of headaches and what they can mean this week during National Headache Awareness Week, June 6-12.