Health News Archive
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![Abuse of prescription painkillers has reached epidemic proportions in the US, reveals the CDC. Deaths caused by painkiller overdose have tripled in the last ten years. In fact, these deaths [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Painkiller Overdose is an Epidemic in the US")
Painkiller Overdose is an Epidemic in the US
Posted on November 2, 2011 | No CommentsAbuse of prescription painkillers has reached epidemic proportions in the US, reveals the CDC. Deaths caused by painkiller overdose have tripled in the last ten years. In fact, these deaths [...] -
Soda Ads Target US Teens and Children, says Study
Posted on November 1, 2011 | No CommentsSoda makers are targeting ads at teens and children especially Hispanic and black kids, reveals a new study. The report was published by the Yale University Rudd Center for Food [...] -
Kidney Stones Linked to Higher Risk of Diabetes
Posted on October 31, 2011 | No CommentsPeople who suffer from kidney stones are more likely to go on to develop type 2 diabetes, suggests a new study. Previous studies had found that diabetes patients were more [...] -
![A new European study suggests that heavy drinkers have a higher risk of contracting stomach cancer compared to light drinkers. Previous studies had reached mixed conclusions on the link between [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Beer.jpg "Heavy Drinking Raises Stomach Cancer Risk")
Heavy Drinking Raises Stomach Cancer Risk
Posted on October 29, 2011 | No CommentsA new European study suggests that heavy drinkers have a higher risk of contracting stomach cancer compared to light drinkers. Previous studies had reached mixed conclusions on the link between [...] -
![A new research study suggests that adults who live near fast food joints may not be more overweight than others who don’t. These are the findings of a 30-year research [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Mcdonalds-outlet.jpg "Living near Fast Food Restaurants May Not Cause Obesity")
Living near Fast Food Restaurants May Not Cause Obesity
Posted on October 28, 2011 | No CommentsA new research study suggests that adults who live near fast food joints may not be more overweight than others who don’t. These are the findings of a 30-year research [...] -
![Elders say we should be careful about we they touch and also wash our hands frequently. They are right. A new survey reveals the dirtiest surfaces in the US that [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ATM-buttons-are-dirty.jpg "America’s Dirtiest Surfaces Revealed")
America’s Dirtiest Surfaces Revealed
Posted on October 27, 2011 | No CommentsElders say we should be careful about we they touch and also wash our hands frequently. They are right. A new survey reveals the dirtiest surfaces in the US that [...] -
![A new research study suggests that not drinking enough water can raise blood sugar levels. High blood sugar level is considered as indicating the condition of pre-diabetes, which puts the [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Bottled-water.jpg "Shunning Water can Raise Blood Sugar Levels")
Shunning Water can Raise Blood Sugar Levels
Posted on October 25, 2011 | No CommentsA new research study suggests that not drinking enough water can raise blood sugar levels. High blood sugar level is considered as indicating the condition of pre-diabetes, which puts the [...] -
![A new innovation has come to the aid of Alzheimer’s patients in the US. These are shoes with GPS devices which can help to track down seniors suffering from dementia, [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Happy-seniors.jpg "GPS Shoes to Help Alzheimer’s Patients in the US")
GPS Shoes to Help Alzheimer’s Patients in the US
Posted on October 24, 2011 | No CommentsA new innovation has come to the aid of Alzheimer’s patients in the US. These are shoes with GPS devices which can help to track down seniors suffering from dementia, [...] -
![Some earlier studies have suggested that calcium can help people to lose weight. But, a new study hints that calcium is not effective in helping teenagers to shed pounds. The [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Milk-has-calcium.jpg "Extra Calcium does not Help Teens to Lose Weight")
Extra Calcium does not Help Teens to Lose Weight
Posted on October 22, 2011 | No CommentsSome earlier studies have suggested that calcium can help people to lose weight. But, a new study hints that calcium is not effective in helping teenagers to shed pounds. The [...] -
Parents Browse Internet for Medical Information before Going to Hospital
Posted on October 21, 2011 | No CommentsA new research study reveals that about 12% of US parents browse the internet to get medical information before taking their child to a hospital. Parents are also willing to [...] -
![Greater than 10% of Americans aged above 12 years use an antidepressant, reveals a recent study. The popularity and usage of antidepressants have soared in the past few decades. They [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Depressed-girl.jpg "More than 10% of Americans Use Antidepressants")
More than 10% of Americans Use Antidepressants
Posted on October 20, 2011 | No CommentsGreater than 10% of Americans aged above 12 years use an antidepressant, reveals a recent study. The popularity and usage of antidepressants have soared in the past few decades. They [...] -
![50% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana, reveals a new Gallup poll. This growing support can lead to a change in US laws regarding this popular drug. Adults below [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Vote-for-marijuana.jpg "50% of Americans Support Legalization of Marijuana")
50% of Americans Support Legalization of Marijuana
Posted on October 19, 2011 | No Comments50% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana, reveals a new Gallup poll. This growing support can lead to a change in US laws regarding this popular drug. Adults below [...] -
![The CDC reveals that binge drinking in the US causes 79,000 deaths each year and racks up costs of $745 for each drinker, or about $2 for each additional drink. [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Cold-beer.jpg "CDC: Binge Drinking Causes Deaths, Raises Medical Costs")
CDC: Binge Drinking Causes Deaths, Raises Medical Costs
Posted on October 18, 2011 | No CommentsThe CDC reveals that binge drinking in the US causes 79,000 deaths each year and racks up costs of $745 for each drinker, or about $2 for each additional drink. [...] -
![More than 400 people, including 94 adults and 336 children, have died of encephalitis in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The tragedy has occurred in the neglected Gorakhpur [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Poor-kids.jpg "Encephalitis Kills More than 400 in India")
Encephalitis Kills More than 400 in India
Posted on October 17, 2011 | No CommentsMore than 400 people, including 94 adults and 336 children, have died of encephalitis in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The tragedy has occurred in the neglected Gorakhpur [...] -
![US President Barack Obama’s administration aborted a major health insurance program due to concerns about the program’s solvency. The aborted program has thus become the first victim of partisan policy [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Barack-Obama.jpg "Obama Aborts Major Health Insurance Program")
Obama Aborts Major Health Insurance Program
Posted on October 15, 2011 | No CommentsUS President Barack Obama’s administration aborted a major health insurance program due to concerns about the program’s solvency. The aborted program has thus become the first victim of partisan policy [...] -
Heart Disease Rate Declines in the US: Study
Posted on October 14, 2011 | No CommentsThe CDC reveals that the prevalence of heart disease, America’s worst killer ailment, has fallen in the past five years. In 2006, heart disease rate was 6.7% among adults and [...] -
![Festival time in India means feasting on sweetmeats, parties and family outings. But, such binging combined with a sedentary lifestyle and genetic traits make Indians vulnerable to ailments like diabetes. [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Diwali-in-India.jpg "Festival Season Enhances Diabetes Risk for Indians")
Festival Season Enhances Diabetes Risk for Indians
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No CommentsFestival time in India means feasting on sweetmeats, parties and family outings. But, such binging combined with a sedentary lifestyle and genetic traits make Indians vulnerable to ailments like diabetes. [...] -
![A new research study reveals that taking Vitamin E pills raises the risk of prostate cancer by 17%. The trial monitored greater than 35,000 men and discovered raised levels of [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Vitamin-pills.jpg "Vitamin E Pills Raise Risk of Prostate Cancer: Study")
Vitamin E Pills Raise Risk of Prostate Cancer: Study
Posted on October 12, 2011 | No CommentsA new research study reveals that taking Vitamin E pills raises the risk of prostate cancer by 17%. The trial monitored greater than 35,000 men and discovered raised levels of [...] -
Homosexuality Becoming More Acceptable in the US
Posted on October 11, 2011 | No CommentsA new research study reveals that younger generations in the US have greater tolerance towards lesbians and gays and socially accept them. Though the nation is divided on the issue [...] -
![Every day at lunchtime in India you can see long queues in fast food restaurants like McDonald’s. Young Indian patrons are attracted to Western fast food because it is tasty [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/McDonalds-Outlet.jpg "Western Fast Food Bulges Waistlines in India")
Western Fast Food Bulges Waistlines in India
Posted on October 10, 2011 | No CommentsEvery day at lunchtime in India you can see long queues in fast food restaurants like McDonald’s. Young Indian patrons are attracted to Western fast food because it is tasty [...] -
![A new survey reveals a slight increase in the number of normal-weight Americans and a slight decrease in the number of overweight and obese individuals. Still, the latter category continues [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Hamburger.jpg "US Obesity Rate Reduces Slightly, Reveals Study")
US Obesity Rate Reduces Slightly, Reveals Study
Posted on October 8, 2011 | No CommentsA new survey reveals a slight increase in the number of normal-weight Americans and a slight decrease in the number of overweight and obese individuals. Still, the latter category continues [...] -
![About 33% of American seniors covered by Medicare plan to undergo surgery in the late phase of their life, reveals a recent study. Doctors are more influenced by availability of [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Relaxing-senior.jpg "US Seniors Undergo Unnecessary Surgeries, Says Study")
US Seniors Undergo Unnecessary Surgeries, Says Study
Posted on October 7, 2011 | No CommentsAbout 33% of American seniors covered by Medicare plan to undergo surgery in the late phase of their life, reveals a recent study. Doctors are more influenced by availability of [...] -
![A new survey reveals that drunken driving is on the decline in the US. Such incidents have declined 30% in the past few years. And, last year’s figures were the [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Drunken-driving.jpg "Drunk Driving is Down, Says CDC")
Drunk Driving is Down, Says CDC
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsA new survey reveals that drunken driving is on the decline in the US. Such incidents have declined 30% in the past few years. And, last year’s figures were the [...] -
![More than 10% of US parents are skipping vaccination for their kids, reveals a new survey. The researchers say this is worrying as it can lead to spreading of diseases [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Vaccinated-kid.jpg "Many American Parents Skipping Kids’ Vaccination")
Many American Parents Skipping Kids’ Vaccination
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No CommentsMore than 10% of US parents are skipping vaccination for their kids, reveals a new survey. The researchers say this is worrying as it can lead to spreading of diseases [...] -
California Vetoes Banning of Male Circumcision
Posted on October 3, 2011 | No CommentsCalifornia has passed a bill that prevents local authorities from outlawing male circumcision. The bill will have immediate effect. It was passed as a reply to the efforts of local [...]
