Category: Health News
How Switching to a Mediterranean Diet Could Help Save Your Brain
A Mediterranean diet consisting of fruit, fresh vegetables, nuts, olive oil and the occasional glass of wine could help preserve your brain into old age, a new study has found.
FDA Will Investigate E-Cig Battery Explosion Risk
There have been over 200 reports of e-cigarettes exploding when the lithium-ion batteries overheated. Just days ago, video cameras caught one exploding in the pocket of a man on a bus in California.
Children of Obese Parents at Risk for Developmental Delays
Being overweight may not only affect your health but your child's development as well, according to a new study.
U.S. Military Warns Troops Against Energy Drinks
After a study found that nearly half of U.S. troops consume energy drinks, military experts warn about side effects from over-indulging in a cocktail of caffeine, sugar, and mystery ingredients.
Catheter Injury Lawsuits Increase After Slew of Recalls
Millions of catheters were recalled this year due to life-threatening safety risks. Lawsuits have been filed by people who were injured when the tip of the catheter broke off in their body.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Linked to Long-Lasting Digestive Problems
Most people who had a common weight-loss surgery experienced long-term digestive problems and could not eat certain foods, according to a recent study.
Hospitals Issue Infection Warning From Heart-Surgery Machine
Indiana hospitals are warning over 8,000 open-heart surgery patients they may be infected with a slow-growing bacteria from a contaminated machine that heats or cools the blood during surgery.