Biological pacemaker on horizon
Experiments on pigs’ hearts have led to battery-less option
DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health
For brain boost, go for a walk, talk to a friend
These and other lifestyle changes can lower Alzheimer’s risk
DATE: Jul 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health
Generic drugs increase in price rapidly
The first sign of trouble came when Dr. Barry Lindenberg, a cardiologist, received a three-page insurance form in January, demanding he get preapproval to prescribe one of the oldest known h...
DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health
Illness names inspired by food, drink
You have no doubt heard of the beer belly, the apple-shaped figure and the port-wine birthmark.
But if you also know about the strawberry cervix, the watermelon stomach and the bl...
DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health
Boot camp for new doctors
Risks of harm eliminated in internship
DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health
Health Briefs
Heart Safe La Plata offering CPR program
Heart Safe La Plata, using the American Heart Association’s Family and Friends CPR Anytime program, is offering a CPR training for youth ...
DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health
Beyond the gore, autopsies hold lessons for us
It should be no surprise that most people, even most doctors in training, think autopsies are gory. The surprise to me is quite a few of my colleagues take offense when somebody says so. ...
DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report
You can age gracefully with help from Mother Nature
The subject of aging is currently a hot topic in medicine.
In our culture, where youthfulness is so highly prized and elderliness is seen as a liability, no one wants to be old b...
DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Green Medicine
Wars’ severely wounded now lead medical science
Doctors trying to understand young, severely disabled vets
DATE: Jul 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health
Health Briefs
United Blood Services to host blood drives
United Blood Services will host these blood drives:
1:30 to 6 p.m. today at the United Blood Services Office, 146 Sawyer Driv...
DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health
Do you know how strong that drink is?
Calculator helps figure how much alcohol you are about to consume
DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health
Daredevil sport given makeover for elderly
For seniors, a gentler parkour builds strength, balance
DATE: Jul 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Health
