For most people, the diagnosis of a disease or serious health condition comes as a result of symptoms which propel an individual to seek medical treatment. By the time the symptoms occur, the disease may already be advancing throughout the body.
Now imagine a device that can screen a single drop of blood and...
New research out of the UK found that brain function in males who smoke declines much sooner than brain function in males who don’t smoke. In fact, the cognitive decline of a male smoker is usually on par with the cognitive decline of a non-smoker that is 10 years older. The study found dementia-like...
Prescription drugs and pricing is a complex situation no matter where you live. In Greece, the problem is compounded by claims fraud that is said to be more than €500 million per year.
In 2010, the Greek government (who sets drug prices) began cutting prices in an effort to control a national health bill...
A new British study highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance. The study found people who work long hours (minimum 11 hours per day) are more than twice as likely to become depressed as their colleagues who work 7 or 8 hours per day. The correlation between long hours and increased...
Or more specifically, it might be present in the air you expel. Scientists are working on tools to help diagnose disease through breath samples. While certain illnesses noticeably alter the smell of a patient’s breath (think diabetes), scientists are actually hoping to identify other diseases that...
There’s a constant buzz around corporate wellness programs, but with good reason. When employees are healthier, they’re happier, and that is a direct benefit for the employer.
Healthy employees make fewer extended health claims, have fewer absences and are more productive – it really is a win/win for...
If you needed more proof that sleep apnea is a serious health concern, a new study is sure to convince you. Researchers in Germany found a link between sleep apnea and silent strokes.
Silent strokes are symptomless; however, scans show they cause tissue death in the brain. In the study, the severity of the...
Let’s face it – it’s sometimes difficult to find reliable exercise partners; those who regularly show up and help motivate you to be active. Good news: if your running partner, John, has a doctor’s appointment and your other running partner, Jane, needs to pick the kids up from school, you don’t...
Researchers in Toronto now believe that women who carry genetic mutations that put them at a higher risk of breast cancer may also face a higher risk of heart failure.
This news comes after tests on mice showed those with a specific mutated gene (linked to breast cancer) were more likely to die as a result...
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that women who were mildly dehydrated experienced headaches, loss of focus, fatigue and poor moods, as compared to women who were optimally hydrated.
The women in the study only experienced mild dehydration (approximately 1% lower than optimal) but...
