Florida Health Study: Sexually active seniors particularly vulnerable to STDs
Health News—Experts reported especially high rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) amongst Floridian senior citizens who engage in unprotected sex.
Can ear infections be the cause of weight gain? Research points to yes.
West Palm Beach, Florida (JusticeNewsFlash.com – News Report) – Those who had a history of chronic childhood ear infections may be prone to craving fats and sweets, leading to overweight or even obese individuals. Taste and hearing experts researched that constant ear infections may cause severe damage to a vital taste-sensing nerve. According to figures […]
Census finds that fewer Americans lack health insurance
The steady decline in the past few years in the number of Americans who have personal health insurance is a good thing, yet there are still significant changes that must be made. With the upcoming election, voters must be aware of the candidate’s stance and how the decrease in the uninsured has and will continue […]
Less Vaccinated children leading to the spread of Measles
Atlanta, Georgia (JusticeNewsFlash.com – Health Report) – Its story time in a preschool class, all of the children sit in a semi-circle as their teacher begins to read. With a small convulsion, Michael sneezes on Olivia. No harm there right? She barely even notices, but a few days later, Olivia develops a high fever, along […]
Cholesterol Drug used to treat various cancers
Nashville, Tennessee (JusticeNewsFlash.com – Health Report) – With no one cure-all for cancer, patients are eager to try anything that has proven effective. Recent studies completed by the American Journal of Gastroenterology by UK researchers have found that a cholesterol-fighting drug may be just the thing to fight cancerous tumors. ‘Using laboratory cultures of esophageal […]
FDA finally approves a drug for Huntington’s disease
Washington, D.C. (JusticeNewsFlash.com – Health Report) – Patient’s with Huntington’s disease are thrilled with the FDA’s approval of the drug Xenazine (tetrabenazine), proven to control the chorea, the jerky, involuntary movement which currently affects about 90 percent of people with the disease. The FDA states that ‘Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited neurological disorder affecting […]
West Nile Virus kills 35 more birds
San Diego County, California (JusticeNewsFlash.com) – As a follow-up to a previous article containing information about the spread of the West Nile Virus this summer, there have been thirty-five more birds found dead and all of which tested positive for the West Nile virus. This now bring the death toll of birds to 251 this […]
Voiceless Complications – Medical Malpractice in hospitals lacking translators
Dallas, Texas (JusticeNewsFlash.com) – Communication is the bridge that links all inhabitants of the world. One uses language as their tool in expressing their beliefs, emotions and concerns. Without clear, understandable communication between persons, misunderstandings can lead to harm. A grave impairment was created when a pregnant, Spanish woman attempted to explain to the doctor […]