Health News

I See Sea Salt!
Americans believe sea salt is a healthier alternative to regular table salt.  Wrong; they are chemically the same. Sea salt is no better for your health than table salt. People need to pay more attention to sodium (salt) intake.
A Second Chance for Cardiac Arrest Victims
An electrical shock to the heart can be lifesaving for people whose heart has stopped beating. But when the first shock doesn't work, a second shock is needed. A patient's life is at risk if that second shock isn't given quickly. Now, there is a new tool to speed up the time between shocks.
Diet Soda not cause for Diabetes
Importance of Taking Heart Medication
Heart disease patients usually take certain drugs to lower their cholesterol. Researchers found that patients treated for heart disease with surgery were less likely to stay on their cholesterol-lowering drugs, than those patients who were treated only with drugs.
Shrunken Tummies are Good for Diabetes
It's always a good thing when obese people lose some weight, especially if they have diabetes. Shedding pounds can help patients get their disease under control. However, the way they choose to lose weight can affect how much their diabetes improves.
Women With Premature Menopause Want to be Mummy
Menopausal women who expereince premature ovarian failure (POF) should seek immediate help with their family plans.  POF can be a devastating condition, especially for women who have sidelined their family plans to pursue a career prior to having children.
Wine Can Benefit Your Heart
Information concerning wine may have been misleading. Americans know that wine can benefit the heart, but most people are unaware of the recommended amount.
Dye Damages Women's Kidneys
Doctors sometimes use X-ray machines to see if your heart is healthy. A type of dye has to be fed into patients' blood in order for these machines to see the inside of the heart. This dye can cause kidney problems for both men and women.
Depressed and Mildly Manic
Most of the time you suffer from the blues. You're more down than up. But on some of your good days, you have lots of energy, get tons of things done and feel really, really good.
Effective Weight Loss with Diet and Exercise
Most people know that with exercise and diet, weight loss can be achieved. The actual pounds lost for most people are often less than the desired amount. The fact that many only use one strategy for weight loss could be the problem.