Disease

Heart Disease Generic Drugs Not Inferior To Brand Treatments

Some patients and doctors have a wrong perception about the generic drugs that are designed for heart disease treatment. The study shows no evidence that brand-name drugs are clinically superior to their generic counterparts when it comes to the effectiveness of cardiovascular diseases treatment.

Lowering Your Blood Pressure by Lowering Your Salt

If you are diabetic then one thing you will need to keep track of is your salt intake. Salt helps contribute to high blood pressure which is one of the complications of diabetes, so it is in your interests to monitor your salt intake when cooking.

MSM Most Affected By HIV/AIDS

Men who have sex with men are the most affected by HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts.

Cardiologists Debate Study Comparing CT Scans, Angiograms

Some cardiologists are questioning the findings of a new study compared the effectiveness of high-resolution CT scans at detecting blockages in patient arteries with conventional angiograms.

Taboo About HIV/AIDS In Hispanic Community

HIV/AIDS is a particularly taboo topic among Hispanics, who according to CDC are disproportionately affected by the HIV virus.

US Born Blacks More Susceptible To Developing Asthma

Blacks born in the U.S. are nearly three times more likely than blacks born outside of the U.S. to have asthma.

India Promotes Safer Sex, HIV Awareness

Members of India's community of hijras -- pre- and post-operative transsexuals and cross-dressers -- who work as commercial sex workers are helping to promote awareness about safer sex and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

Daily TV Hours Linked To Percentage Of Obesity

The health of our kids is at risk as the children watch lots of TV and spend many hours on the web. This study shows how the TV and Web hours go in parallel with the percentage of obesity that our kids gain.

Advair's Patient Share In Newly Diagnosed Asthma Patients Declines

Patient share for GlaxoSmithKline's Advair is declining in all lines of therapy for newly diagnosed asthma patients.

New Surgical Approach Shows Promise In Scoliosis Treatment

While minimal access spinal surgery for scoliosis is still experimental and offered in a small number of medical centers, it eventually could revolutionize the way in which severe scoliosis is treated.