Category: Health News
Death Rate from Alzheimer’s Disease Up 55%; Family and Caregivers Most Affected
Deaths from Alzheimer’s disease have risen by 55% over the past decade and a half, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Doctor Who Led Crusade Against Morcellators Dies at 44
Dr. Amy Reed has died of uterine cancer after a victorious crusade to save other women from the hysterectomy device that claimed her life.
Kentucky Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
Cook Medical is facing around 2,000 lawsuits for allegedly downplaying IVC filter side effects like tilting, migration, vein perforation, fracture and embolization of broken pieces, and more.
U-Haul Issues Recall for Flame King Propane Tanks
U-Haul is recalling one-pound refillable propane gas cylinders, and the public is being warned not to use them.
Coffee Sex Aid Recalled After Death
Caverflo Natural Herbal Coffee was recalled after one death was reported and tests found illegal drugs for erectile dysfunction.
Minnesota Man Files IVC Filter Lawsuit
A man with an IVC filter permanently embedded in his body has filed a lawsuit accusing Cook Medical of falsely advertising the Gunther Tulip as a "retrievable" filter, when in reality it is often impossible to remove.
Want to Lose Weight? Try Turning Off the Tube
Eating without the distraction of T.V., computers, or work can help people lose weight and keep the pounds off, a new study has found.
The Evidence Against Diet Soda
Low-calorie diet sodas may not be as healthy as you think. Experts are concerned a growing number of studies linking diet soda with diabetes, heart attacks, dental decay, and other health problems.
Chocolate Could Lower Risk for Heart Problems, Study Finds
Chocoholics rejoice - a new study has found that eating a little chocolate each week may actually decrease your risk of developing a serious type of irregular heart rhythm.