Warning against Azithromycin The antibiotic azithromycin may cause potentially fatal irregular heart rhythms for some patients, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns. The antibiotic, sold under the brand name Zithromax or Zmax, is commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or ear infections. According to the FDA, the pills can alter […]

Can’t sleep? It could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. The study, published in JAMA Neurology points to the possible link between lack of sleep and brain plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. People suffering from early stages of Alzheimer’s disease are likely to experience sleep disruptions. However, they may […]

Risk Of Early Death from Processed Meat People who consume too much processed meat such as hot dogs and bacon have a greater risk of early death, a recent study in Europe said. For the study, published in the Journal BMC Medicine, scientists followed nearly half a million people in 10 European countries for an […]

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned the public of a deadly strain of highly resistant bacteria spreading in health facilities across the nation, posing a particular risk to the nation’s vulnerable patients. The bacteria, normally found in the gut, have proved to be stubbornly resistant to antibiotics, including carbapenems, a drug class […]

People who have trouble falling asleep may want to get up and move if they want to sleep better. A recent report shows that exercise promotes better sleep and the harder the workout the better. The study, conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, found that even just ten minutes of light exercise can help improve […]

The Obama Administration’s Affordable Care Act aims to help millions of uninsured people get private health plans by establishing health insurance exchanges. These “exchanges” or marketplaces are the centerpiece of the new law and will change the way people purchase health coverage. Open enrollment starts Oct. 1, 2013. Each state will have its health insurance […]

Tossing and turning at night may cause more than just drowsiness. According to a recent study, sleep deprivation may affect your genes, increasing the risk for diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. The study was published on Feb. 25 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. How your health is affected by insomnia-induced genetic […]

A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, mixed nuts, fish, fruits, and vegetables cuts the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death by 30 percent in less than five years, a recent study said. Previous studies have associated the diet, common among southern European countries such as Greece, Italy, and Spain with healthier hearts. This […]

Young smokers should quit before turning 44 if they want to live nearly as long as those who never lit up, a new study said. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, also found that people who never smoked live an average of ten years longer than lifetime smokers. For the study, […]

Cutting salt intake can save hundreds of thousands of American lives over ten years, a new study said. Excessive salt consumption contributes to health problems like high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in the United States. The study, published in the journal Hypertension, found that simply limiting salt intake […]