Disease
CPAP therapy helps sleep apnea patients
David Liu and editing by Denise Reynolds
A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy reduced fatigue and increased energy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, according to
Low bone mineral density linked to high risk of Alzheimer's disease
David Liu and editing by Denise Reynolds
If you suffer osteoporosis or low bone mineral density, you may also be at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, ...
Different NICU, different care for premies with sleep apnea
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
A new study in the journal Pediatrics says the number of preterm infants diagnosed with sleep apnea varies greatly from one neonatal intensive ...
Update: U.S. flu activity remains low during Oct 3 - Dec 11
Update: Influenza Activity --- United States, October 3--December 11, 2010
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
December 24, 2010 / 59(50);1651-1655
During October 3--December 11, 2010, influenza activity ...
Amygdala damage leads to abnormal fear reaction
Normally fear reactions in the brain alert animals and humans to the dangers they are facing, but researchers say they have found a woman with ...
Incidence of foodborne illness in 2009 - CDC
Preliminary FoodNet Data on the Incidence of Infection with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food --- 10 States, 2009
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
April 16, 2010 ...
Incidence of Foodborne Illness, 2009
During this holiday season, CDC is highlighting foodborne illness data. Whether attending or hosting parties, please keep food safety in mind.
The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance ...
Pomegranate juice may help prevent prostate cancer
Pomegranate juice may help prevent migration of prostate cancer cells and potentially inhibit the metastasis of prostate cancer to the bone, according to a study ...
The Alzheimer's and heart attack connection
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
Every 34 seconds someone in the United States has a heart attack or myocardial infarction, according to the American Heart Association .
Now, ...
Dental fluorosis occurs in 41% among adolescents aged 12-15 in the U.S.
Eugenio D. Beltrán-Aguilar, D.M.D., M.S., Dr.P.H.; Laurie Barker, M.S.P.H.; and Bruce A. Dye, D.D.S., M.P.H.
Key findings
Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2004 ...





