Recent studies had hinted that gum disease can increase the risk of heart disease, but a new review suggests the evidence is still wanting.
Prevention
Physicians Groups Call for Fewer Tests for Patients
Nine professional medical societies are urging doctors and patients to cut back on unnecessary tests and procedures. The question is, Are they listening?
Americans May Be Fatter Than We Think, Study Says
It’s no secret that as a population, Americans been getting heavier, but researchers now say that our weight problem may be worse than we thought.
Why Prolonged Sitting Is Bad for Your Health
It’s time to get off your keister. Another study finds that sitting for too long increases your risk of death, even if you exercise regularly.
Colonoscopies Cut the Risk of Cancer Death by Half
Katie Couric was right: colonoscopies are uncomfortable, but they lower the risk of cancer and save lives.
Skinny Jeans and High Heels: What Health Dangers Lurk in Your Closet?
High fashion has a cost — and it’s not just on the price tag.
Smoking May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline in Men
In a new study, middle-aged men who smoked did worse on tests of cognitive ability over time, but women who lit up didn’t show the same declines.
Exposure to Common Chemicals May Weaken Vaccine Response
A study finds disturbing evidence that chemicals found in furniture, fast-food packaging and microwave popcorn bags may compromise children’s immune systems.
Google Helps Emergency Room Docs to Predict Flu Trends
How bad is the flu season? Doctors are Googling the answer
Will an Aspirin Prolong Your Life? It Depends
Heart patients benefit from taking a low-dose aspirin daily, but the same same protection doesn’t extend to healthy people hoping to prevent a first heart attack
9-1-1 Operators Could Save More Lives By Coaching Callers in CPR
CPR can save lives, but most bystanders are reluctant to do it. Would you be more likely to perform CPR if a 9-1-1 operator talked you through it?
When Cancer Screening Does More Harm than Good
Screening for cancer is supposed to save lives, but not all experts recommend regular testing for cancer. Why?
US Heart Attack Patients More Likely to Land Back in the Hospital
In an international study of patients with severe heart attacks, Americans had shorter hospital stays but were much more likely to be readmitted to the hospital for complications
