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A standard bone density scan can help to identify the onset and development risk of osteoporosis. However, for doctors interested in researching the disease in order to find new prevention and treatment, it is necessary to use a more detailed scan. That's what researchers are doing now as part of a ... Continue Reading

Researchers are saying that a tomato supplement pill may be able to ward off heart disease. Ateronon, the tomato pill, is said to block out 'bad cholesterol' LDL from the arteries - which is a key instigator of heart attacks and strokes. Researchers however warned patients at high risk of heart di ... Continue Reading

We've all heard about it, but why is it still happening? Silent heart attacks are still highly prevalent and sadly result in thousands of deaths annually. We can play our part in preventing heart disease and heart attack by having regular heart-scan screenings and check-ups; however these silent ki ... Continue Reading

Texans take pride in the fact that everything's always bigger in Texas, but unfortunately for Texans this bodes true with weight too. People are bigger in Texas too. HealthyAmericans.org has said that Texas is the 12th fattest state in the nation with over 60% of adults overweight and unhealthy. ... Continue Reading

A scan of the brain can help detect abnormalities and help diagnose disease. The technology is also being used in other arenas, such as mapping of brain functioning. Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute recently examined the brain's neural systems in regards to processing images and ... Continue Reading

With Thanksgiving dinner approaching in the next few days, binge drink and excessive overeating us inevitable. Researchers may have found that the link between binge drinking and clogged arteries. The research attempts to correlate drinking patterns with cardiovascular disease as opposed to the to ... Continue Reading

Most people would agree that having health insurance is a good thing. Insurance can cover major medical bills that might otherwise send you into financial ruin, and it sometimes covers preventive care at zero cost. However, hospitals and healthcare facilities will often charge you more for medical ... Continue Reading

Obesity is a leading cause for heart disease and cardiovascular problems; it has been a clear link to many serious health issues. But now researchers are studying how obese people deal with heart disease. Doctors say that obese people are more inclined to get better faster, by losing weight and vis ... Continue Reading

TeraRecon, the leaders in EBT screening technology has announced today their plan to showcase a comprehensive CT Colonography package at the conference. The international symposium on Virtual Colonoscopies will be held October 27-29 in Boston. TeraRecon are industry leaders in the US, serving clin ... Continue Reading

We all have a lot to be thankful for on this day of celebration. We have families that love us, friends that support us and lives filled with at least a few things that we're happy to share with others. One of the most common things that people express thankfulness for at this time of year is the fa ... Continue Reading