Breastfeeding Reduces Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis Relapse

Results from a US study show that new mothers with multiple sclerosis can reduce their risk of having a relapse by breastfeeding.

Researchers are unsure why this is the case, but think it may have something to do with hormonal balances in the body. Read more

Too Much Sleep Raises Risk Of Diabetes

According to the results from a study presented at a sleep conference in Seattle, sleeping too little and too much can raise risk of developing diabetes.

Researchers are not sure what the link is between lack of, or too much sleep and risk of diabetes, but say that it is definitely there. Read more

People With Depression At Increased Risk Of Diabetes

Results of a new study find that people dealing with depression maybe at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Generally when a person is dealing with depression, they spend less time living healthy and spend more time dealing with their mental health condition, thus their lifestyle is effected. Read more

Taking Antioxidents May Interfeer With Chemotherapy

Results of a new study find that taking antioxidents while being treated for cancer can actually interfeer with the treatment you are receiving.

Chemotherapy is the leading cause of cancer treatment, and is often prescribed to cancer patients when they are diagnosed with a form of the disease. Read more

Drug Therapy As Effective As Surgery For Diabetics

Results of a new study find that diabetes patients suffering from blocked arteries may not always benefit from surgery as a first form of treatment.

This news comes from the results of a new study which is going to be published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read more

(Update) Many Bankruptcies Caused By Outragious Medical Bills

One need look no further than their medical bills to explain why so many bankruptcies are reported each year in the United States.

The cost of medical care in the country is stupendous, and this is even the case for people who can afford some level of health care coverage. Read more

Study Blasts High Fat Meals From Restaurants

Those people who like to eat out at restaurants on a regular basis should know that the foods they eat are very high in calories.

When a person decides to go out to eat, the majority of the time they will choose foods that taste good to them, not always the best when it comes to a healthy option. Read more

FDA Creates Task Force To Increase Transparency

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced plans to come up with ways of being more open with the American public.

The FDA is responsible for the safety of Americans when it comes to food, drugs and any type of medical device, but rarely discloses their inner workings as an agency. Read more

Children Who Move A Lot At Increased Risk Of Suicide

A new study has found that the more a family moves from home to home, the greater risk of their children developing thoughts of suicide.

This study comes to us from researchers living in Denmark, and focused on children between the ages of 11 and 17. Read more

Effects Of tamoxifen Weakened By Some Antidepressants

A new study suggests that breast cancer patients taking antidepressants can be at increased risk of their tumors coming back.

Doctors involved in the study say that breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen to fend off breast cancer from recurring are at risk if they take antidepressants. Read more

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