Long-term beta carotene supplementation may help prevent cognitive decline
Men who take beta carotene supplements for 15 years or longer may have less cognitive decline

Workforce Shortages in Mammography Could Threaten Early Detection Rates for Breast Cancer
At the current rate of production for new mammography professionals, there will be drastic reductions in the number of mammography professionals per woman age 40 years and older over the next 15-20 years

The value of health care – a matter of discussion in Germany
The aim of this paper is to propose and discuss procedures to assess the value of publicly-financed health-care services.

Science of Odor as a Potential Health Issue
Historically, unpleasant odors have been considered warning signs or indicators of potential risks to human health but not necessarily direct triggers of health effects.

Healthy Bodies Help Fight Disease? Clues To How Diet Affects The Immune System
Scientists are proposing that dietary fats can affect how well our immune system works and have discovered that one of the earliest steps in immune system activation relies on a molecule that binds fats.

Mental health and resiliency following 44 months of terrorism: a survey of an Israeli national representative sample
The present study evaluated the psychological sequelae of 44 months of terrorism in Israel, and sought to identify factors that may contribute to vulnerability and resilience.

Vacations May Improve Your Health
Going on vacation may be more than just a frivolous pleasure -- it may actually be good for your health, according to a study of men at high risk for heart disease.

'Doing It All' Not Harmful To Women's Health
Women who juggle the roles of wife, parent, and employee generally suffer no ill effects on their health compared with other women, according to the results of a 10-year study.

Married Adults Are The Healthiest, New CDC Report Shows
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that married adults are healthier than divorced, widowed or never married adults.

Healthy Gums Are Likely To Lie Behind Milk Mustaches
Study found that people who get enough calcium have significantly lower rates of periodontal disease, a leading cause of tooth loss.

Poor people in well-to-do neighborhoods face higher death rates, Stanford study finds
By living in a well-to-do neighborhood, poor people increase their risk of death, according to a new study

One in four patients has been drinking before arrival at accident and emergency
One in four patients has been drinking before arrival at accident and emergency, reveals a study

Research Reinforces Findings That Chinese Exercises Benefit Older Adults
Researchers lends strength to previous research documenting the health benefits of Qigong and Taiji among older adults who practice these ancient Chinese martial-arts forms.

High estrogen levels associated with dementia in older men
One large study showed that women receiving estrogen therapy had an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. However, the evidence for how testosterone levels affect men is contradictory.

Retinol lotion reduces the fine wrinkles from natural aging of skin
Products previously were thought only to improve skin aged by sun

Fewer wrinkles and firmer skin linked to earlier use of estrogen therapy
Long-term hormone estrogen therapy used earlier in menopause is associated with fewer wrinkles and less skin rigidity in postmenopausal women

New test can rule out heart damage within six hours
A new test to assess chest pain in UK emergency departments can rule out the possibility of heart damage within six hours