Inner Ear Disfunction Linked To Increased Risk Of Falls

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Results of a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggest that older people maybe at an increased risk of falling due to inner ear disfunction.

Having an imbalance in ear pressure can result in a noted lack of balance, which goes a long way to explaining the findings of this new interesting study. Read more

Genetic Link Found Between Gum Disease And Heart Attacks

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Researchers from the country of Germany have discovered a link between dental disease and the risk of coronary heart disease.

The researchers of the study, from University of Kiel in Germany say that people who have periodontitis, who share a common gene mutation have a greater risk of heart attacks. Read more

Daniel Hauser And Mother Return To Minnesota

It is being reported that Daniel Hauser, the 13 year old boy who has been making headlines since he and his mother fled from police has returned home to Minnesota.

The boy and his mother had fled so that Daniel, who is battling Hodgkin’s disease would not have to undergo court enforced chemotherapy treatment for his condition. Read more

Where In The World Is Daniel Hauser

The hunt is still underway for 13 year old Daniel Hauser and his mother who have been on the run from authorities since last Monday.

Daniel Hauser and his mother are on the run, to avoid being forced to seek medical attention for Daniel, who is battling Hodgkin’s disease. Read more

People With Downs Syndrome Rarely Get Cancer

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - According to a new study, people living with Down’s syndrome are at an decreased risk of developing cancer.

This is a very interesting find, one that for many health experts is worth looking into. Read more

Mei Xiang The Panda Is Not Pregnant

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Officials with the National Zoo are disappointed to announce that there will not be any baby pandas running around anytime soon.

Rumors had been circulating that Mei Xiang, the zoo’s female Giant Panda was pregnant, but tests reveal this not to be the case afterall. Read more

(Update) Hannah Powell-Auslam Youngest American to be Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - 10-year-old Hannah Powell-Auslam, from California is the youngest girl in America to ever be diagnosed with breast cancer.

The girl and her family, heard the bad news in April and since then, their lives have been turned up side down. Read more

Men, Stay Away From Flomax Before Cataract Surgery

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Men going for Cataract surgery should not take the drug Flomax within 2 weeks of their surgery date, because of severe risk of eye complications.

Flomax is the name of a drug prescribed to men who are dealing with urination issues stemming from an enlarged prostate. Read more

Smoking Cigarettes More Harmful For Women Than Men

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Smoking cigarettes may result in greater health problems for women than for men, say the researchers of a new study.

No matter who is smoking, the risks that come with the habit are aboundless, and range from heart disease and hypertention, to stroke and lung cancers. Read more

Obese Heart Patients Not Always Worse Off

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Obesity may actually be helpful for heart patients who have been proven to live longer than those of a moderate weight.

This study finding is incredible as usually one associates obesity with increased health risk and poor health. Read more

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