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    Oct 2, 2012 |Story| Reuters

  1. Fish linked to heart failure risk, omega-3 results mixed

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people conscious about their heart health, a new study suggests it may be best to eat fish instead of taking individual omega-3 fatty acids in supplement form.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people conscious about their heart health, a new study suggests it may be best to eat fish instead of taking individual omega-3 fatty acids in supplement form. After reviewing information on the habits and fatty-acid blood...

    Tags: American Heart Association, Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Science and Technology, Fatty Acids, Healthy Diet

    2. Sep 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. New triggers found for weight gain

    As obesity rates soar worldwide, the antidote may seem obvious: Eat less! Move more! But the common-sense approach hasn't been terribly effective, prompting some scientists to question the simplicity of the formula.
    As obesity rates soar worldwide, the antidote may seem obvious: Eat less! Move more! But the common-sense approach hasn't been terribly effective, prompting some scientists to question the simplicity of the formula. Although personal decisions and self-...

    Tags: Teachers, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Insulin, Food Industry, Diabetes

    3. Oct 1, 2012 |Story| Pasadena Sun

  3. Caltech biologist wins MacArthur 'genius' grant

    Caltech biologist Sarkis Mazmanian has been awarded a MacArthur "genius" grant for his work on the human immune system, the university announced late Monday. Mazmanian will receive $500,000 as a MacArthur Fellow.His work reveals links between bacteria...

    Tags: University of Chicago, Science and Technology, Autism, Multiple Sclerosis, Biology

    4. Jul 8, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Light from electronic screens at night linked to sleep loss

    Like a lot of Americans, Amalie Drury has grown very attached to her smartphone.
    Like a lot of Americans, Amalie Drury has grown very attached to her smartphone. The 33-year-old Chicago writer checks the device multiple times a day for Facebook updates and email messages. She brings it into the bathroom when she brushes her teeth....

    Tags: Apple iPhone, Science and Technology, Apple iPad, Sleep Disorders, Health

    5. Jun 26, 2012 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  5. Exploring The Power Of Suggestion

    A lucky rabbit foot. A glass of wine. A pill. What do these things all have in common? Their effects -- whether we do well on a test, whether we mingle at the cocktail party, whether we feel better -- all depend on the power of suggestion.
    PIX11.com
    A lucky rabbit foot. A glass of wine. A pill. What do these things all have in common? Their effects -- whether we do well on a test, whether we mingle at the cocktail party, whether we feel better -- all depend on the power of suggestion. In a new...

    Tags: Science, Science and Technology, Health, Medical Procedures and Tests

    6. Sep 18, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  6. Can we make people change?

    I have this terrible habit — I keep hoping people will change. It's not like they ever do, but for some reason I keep going back to the well — and that well continues to be empty. Sound familiar? That's because according to experts, most of us think we can convince someone to be different, whether they want to or not.
    I have this terrible habit — I keep hoping people will change. It's not like they ever do, but for some reason I keep going back to the well — and that well continues to be empty. Sound familiar? That's because according to experts, most of us...

    Tags: Authors, Medical Specialization, Psychiatry

    7. Sep 12, 2012 |Story| Reuters

  7. Food insecurity adds to health problems in HIV

    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who don't have reliable access to nutritious food are more likely to end up in the hospital than those who regularly get enough to eat, a new study from San Francisco suggests....

    Tags: Chemical Industry, Internists, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Internal Medicine, Pharmaceuticals

    8. Sep 13, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. The doctor-patient relationship is evolving

    Until now, doctors have pretty much called the shots in the doctor-patient relationship. But change is on the way. Patients, say ahhhhh — it's about to be all about you.
    Until now, doctors have pretty much called the shots in the doctor-patient relationship. But change is on the way. Patients, say ahhhhh — it's about to be all about you. The new approach is called patient-centered care, and it's a very good thing,...

    Tags: Internists, Health and Medical Professionals, Boston, Diabetes, Massachusetts General Hospital

    9. Sep 12, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Popular antibiotic can raise heart rhythm risk

    A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reported that the popular antibiotic azithromycin raised the risk of irregular heart rhythms in some users.
    A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reported that the popular antibiotic azithromycin raised the risk of irregular heart rhythms in some users. Azithromycin, often sold in a five-day dose known as a Z-Pak, is part of the...

    Tags: Heart Problems, Azithromycin (drug), Penicillin (drug), Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Research

    10. Jul 27, 2012 |Story| Reuters

  10. Ex-smokers have higher risks for bowel diseases

    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Compared to people who've never smoked, former smokers have a higher risk of developing two inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, according to a new study. "The increased risk of ulcerative...

    Tags: Quitting Smoking, University of Chicago, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diseases and Illnesses

    11. Jun 26, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. Good coffee news: Drink helps prevent skin cancer, heart failure

    Vital Signs Health Blog - Orlando Sentinel
    Java lovers drink up! Two separate studies released today have found that those who drink coffee have a lower risk of developing the most common kind of skin cancer – basal cell carcinoma – and also have a lower risk of heart failure. The...
    12. Aug 25, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Got more belly than you'd like?

    -- It's worth noting that no exercises or diets specifically target belly fat—despite the promises of many infomercials. As Dr. Samuel Klein, professor of medicine and nutritional science at Washington University School of Medicine, explains, you can't shed any fat from your mid-section unless your entire body is losing weight.
    -- It's worth noting that no exercises or diets specifically target belly fat—despite the promises of many infomercials. As Dr. Samuel Klein, professor of medicine and nutritional science at Washington University School of Medicine, explains, you...

    Tags: Overweight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Massachusetts General Hospital, Food and Drug Administration, HIV

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