Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, men who have high blood pressure and partake in binge drinking greatly increase their risk of death.

The study was carried out by researchers from the Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, and consisted of a group of men who all had hypertension. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Eli Lilly is closer than ever to getting expanded approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market Cymbalta for chonic pain.

An advisory panel to the FDA has recommended that Eli Lilly receive approval to market Cymbalta for the treatment of chronic pain such as back problems and other ailments. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - With the nationwide salmonella outbreak continuing to expand, many are asking when it will be safe again to not have to worry about consuming eggs? And how will this impact the egg industry in general?

Iowa is the focal point of the egg recall, as Wright County Egg has already recalled 380 million eggs as part of the major recall. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Loud music from iPods as well as other devices has resulted in a major increase in hearing loss among teenagers in the U.S.

The study was carried out by researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. They focused on roughly 5,000 teenagers between the ages of 12 to 19 and monitored their hearing. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has revealed that palliative care can greatly extend the lives of cancer patients all around the world.

The new study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine and was carried out by focusing on over 150 lung cancer patients. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, practicing tai chi can help alleviate the pain related to fibromyalgia.

The new study focused on trying to figure out how to help people who suffer from fibromyalgia. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has been released this week and could pave the way for new kidney transplant regulations, as it has been found that kidneys from cardiac victims are perfectly safe to use.

It has long been believed that kidneys could not come from victims of cardiac death and events such as a heart attack. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, eating dark chocolate can do wonders for the health of your heart.

This new study was led by Dr. Murray Mittleman from the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Unit at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and looked into potential benefits and risks of eating certain types of chocolate. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Nadja Benaissa, a very popular German pop star has admitted that she kept it a secret to her lovers that she carried HIV.

The 28-year-old pop star testified on Monday at the District Court of Darmstadt in Germany, apologizing for her carelessness. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Health care costs major dollars, but a new study has proven that cancer is indeed the most expensive disease on Earth.

Cancer is known to be the deadliest disease in the world in many groups, and statistically it will take that spot this year. Continue Reading