Monday, November 21, 2011

The Health Report

Eat like a Mediterranean — but how? Eat like a Mediterranean — but how?

Around the middle of the 20th century, scientists noticed that people living in Mediterranean areas had longer, healthier lives than people in many other parts of the world — even though smoking rates were high and healthcare wasn't that great in some of those countries.

Perkins patients can be the toughest to treat Perkins patients can be the toughest to treat

Because of a movement toward out-patient care that began decades ago, there are far fewer hospital beds around the nation for the mentally ill, forensic psychiatrists say.

Eyelid inflammation becoming more common Eyelid inflammation becoming more common

Blepharitis, usually identified by a sufferer's red, irritated eyelids, is becoming more common. And while doctors aren't sure why, it can be controlled with vigilance, according to Dr. Laura K. Green.

Study: Beer Is Good For You Study: Beer Is Good For You

We always hear about how moderate wine-drinking is good for you. What about beer?

Teeth-Whitening Firms Filing Suit Against State, Dentists Teeth-whitening firms filing suit against state, dentists

The Council for Cosmetic Teeth Whitening estimates that teeth whitening is now an $11 billion-per-year industry. The suit contends that small, teeth-whitening businesses typically charge customers as little as a quarter of what is charged by licensed dental offices.

Living alone may boost risk of dying, says study presented at AHA meeting Study: Living alone may boost risk of dying

Living alone may put you at greater risk of dying, especially if you're younger than 65, according to a large study presented Wednesday at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association in Orlando.

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