Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that the rate at which teens in the U.S. are getting vaccinations against diseases is on the rise.

The CDC report aimed to see the progress being made in regards to how many teenagers in the U.S. are getting the recommended vaccinations against common diseases. Continue Reading

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

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has revealed that those who eat leafy green vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, and others can reduce their risk of developing diabetes.

The study was led by Patrice Carter and was published in the British Medical Journal, focusing on over 220,000 people for the purpose of seeing how a diet high in vegetables would help prevent diabetes. 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) - Americans are in fear right now of eggs due to the fact that the salmonella outbreak has expanded yet again to include 380 eggs.

The nationwide recall of eggs was announced by the Wright County Egg company based in Galt, Iowa, and has been expanded a few times since it was initially announced. 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