Healthy arteries may be possible with aging

Having the blood vessels of a healthy 20-year-old into one's 70s is possible but difficult in Western culture, according to new research...

Rutgers study indicates that washing for 10 seconds eliminates harmful bacteria We all know that washing our hands can keep us from spreadin...

Awareness, adherence key to improved osteoporosis care

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer osteoporosis-related fractures ea...

Nelson County starting syringe exchange on one-for-one basis

Requiring "a clean needle for every dirty one . . . isn't the best practice to reduce the spread of blood-borne pathogens such as H...

Misconception that skin color determines who will get skin cancer is dangerous, medical experts say

Melanoma is often found in hard to see places that are never exposed to the sun. goldinskin.com The misconception that people with darker sk...

Vitamin D in pregnancy may help prevent childhood asthma

A new study published today in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology has found that taking Vitamin D supplements...

Statins associated with improved heart structure and function

 Statins are associated with improved heart structure and function, according to research presented today at EuroCMR 2017.1 The benefits wer...