2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the first surgeon general’s report on the detrimental health effects of smoking. After the initial report was released, government programs, nongovernmental organizations and public entities began to spread awareness about the dangers of smoking, beginning the so-called “tobacco-controlled” age. While smoking rates didn’t dramatically drop off during the beginning […]
Could Blood Tests Solve Concussion Questions?
An analysis of Swedish hockey players discovered that measuring tau protein levels in a person’s bloodstream could help diagnose concussions and accurately predict the persistence of symptoms, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology. For their study, researchers took blood samples from 288 Swedish hockey players after a friendly hockey game. They also took […]
Diet Soda May Be Linked To Heart Issues In Older Women
The idea of a zero calorie soft drink may be appealing to some women, but a new study says those sodas could be detrimental to heart health. According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session, diet soda increases a person’s likelihood of suffering a cardiovascular issue by 30 […]
1 in 25 Acquire Infection During Hospital Stay
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in 25 patients in U.S. hospitals acquire an infection during their care even though hospitals have taken steps to reduce infections from spreading. According to the report that accumulated data from over 183 hospitals, an estimated 648,000 patients acquired 721,000 infections […]
Exertional Medial Tibial Pain in Runners
Sports prevention experts are always looking for new ways to keep athletes from getting injured. Many studies focus on how to run correctly or how to prevent overuse injuries, but few examine a person’s risk for injury before they begin a running regimen. Risk factor screenings do just that. Risk factor screenings help physicians determine […]
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