Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new report, the recently-approved Amgen osteoporosis drug is far better than competitors in helping cancer patients fight off bone fractures and keep their bodies strong.

The drug in question here is known as Prolia and was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help women with osteoporosis.

The idea behind the drug is for it to help post-menopausal women who have the disease fight off fractures and keep their bones strong. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, it is perfectly safe for heart attack survivors to have sex after recovering from the heart attack.

For quite some time now, it has been well-known that heart attack survivors are fearful to partake in sexual activity following a heart attack. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, roughly 25% of all new dads suffer from postpartum depression.

For decades now, it was believed that it was new moms were the only ones would suffer from postpartum depression. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Researchers are afraid of new smokeless tobacco products that come in the form of candy as they believe that the products may appeal too much to kids, and could actually lead to nictone poisoning.

Health researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are trying to fight these products as they could mean bad news for kids and the future of nicotine addiction in the U.S. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - Today is a big day if you want to make your wishes known in regards to your health, as Friday marks National Healthcare Decisions Day.

The whole idea behind National Healthcare Decisions Day is to really drive home the importance of Americans stating their wishes in regards to their health, what they want after they pass away, etc. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, many Americans are so sleep deprived that they are too tired to even have sex.

The study was carried out by researchers from the National Sleep Foundation, and focused on the sleeping habits of adults in America. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, vitamin D is key to building up your immune system to help fight away viruses and other infections.

The study was carried out by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, and has found yet another major health benefit to vitamin D. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new trial, stents are as good as surgery when it comes to their ability to unclog carotid arteries.

The trial was conducted for a period of 9 years and is known as the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial or CREST. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, trying to catch up on lost sleep by sleeping extra on certain nights such as on the weekends will do no good.

The study was carried out by a team of U.S. researchers who were led by Daniel Cohen from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The idea behind the study was to look into sleep deprivation, and what type of impact it has on people over the long-term. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put out a new report which focuses on the status of the H1N1 swine flu in the U.S., and the number of Americans who have received the vaccine.

The CDC has put out estimates in regards to the status of the H1N1 swine flu virus in the U.S., and they are rather frightening. Continue Reading