Colon Cancer :: Rice bran could reduce risk of intestinal cancer
A study by biomedical scientists at the University of Leicester has revealed for the first time that rice bran could reduce the risk of intestinal cancer.
Preventive
Screening :: Preventive health exams may provide opportunities for cancer screening
Health plan members who receive preventive health examinations, as opposed to going to a physician only when they are sick, appear more likely to undergo testing for colorectal, breast and prostate cancers, according to a report in the March 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Breast :: Computerized reminders boost mammography screening rates
Findings of a new Mayo Clinic study published this week in Archives of Internal Medicine show that a computerized mail and phone reminder program can significantly increase the percentage of patients receiving preventive health services and improve the value of health care.
Bird Flu :: Bird flu alert in Tripura, India
In India, Tripura Government has sounded an alert against bird flu in the wake of reports of the disease in neighbouring Bangladesh.
Tuberculosis :: Prisons breed and export tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, a contagious and potentially fatal disease, is a major health problem today in prisons around the world.
Heart Risk :: Studies explore lifestyle choices and heart risks
Genetics and family history play a large role in a person?s risk for heart disease, but factors in diet, lifestyle and the environment are also thought to influence susceptibility to the disease.
Cancer :: Growing, at-risk Hispanic population stresses need for global cancer prevention plan
Hispanics are the fastest growing minority population in the United States, and a Cincinnati medical oncologist says this trend highlights the urgent need for a national health agenda on cancer prevention and education that spans both developed and developing countries.
Dental :: Forsyth scientists wiping out tooth decay through school-based cavities prevention program
Today, during the 85th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, Forsyth Institute scientists are reporting that they have developed an effective program for eliminating cavities.
Fruits :: Americans not eating enough fruits and vegetables
“Eat your vegetables” has been heard at the dinner tables of America for a long time. Has the message gotten through? Since 1990 the Dietary Guidelines for Americans has recommended consuming at least two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables daily. However, two studies published in the April issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine clearly show that Americans are not meeting the mark.
Zinc :: Zinc supplementation found to reduce mortality in older children
A clinical trial conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public concluded that daily zinc supplements reduced the risk of death among children aged 12 to 48 months by 18 percent. However, the researchers did not find any significant reduction in mortality among children 1 to 11 months of age.