Medical Matters - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS

  • Medical Matters

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:55:17 GMT
    Lois Bowens' heart aches unbearably for her granddaughter, Janiya, who was diagnosed two years ago with a very rare disease. "Sometimes I ride around and I just want to cry because of the things Janiya
    Lois Bowens' heart aches unbearably for her granddaughter, Janiya, who was diagnosed two years ago with a very rare disease.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:00:23 GMT
    Surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoids may improve behavior in children with sleep apnea. A new study looked at almost 400 children with obstructive sleep apnea who either underwent adenoid and tonsil
    Surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoids may improve behavior in children with sleep apnea.

  • Monday, May 20 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:11:06 GMT
    A Virginia woman had all the signs and symptoms of a brain tumor. But the doctors couldn't find one. "I finally realized that I couldn't see to drive and I think at that point, I needed answers. This
    A Virginia woman had all the signs and symptoms of a brain tumor. But the doctors couldn't find one.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:04:46 GMT
    The FDA has approved new label changes for ambien updating dosing instructions and safety recommendations. The changes will include a warning for patients taking the extended release version of ambien
    The FDA has approved new label changes for ambien updating dosing instructions and safety recommendations.

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:59:41 GMT
    A new study tracking trends for childhood exposure to violence and abuse finds 41% of children experienced some sort of physical assault in 2011. Researchers say siblings and friends were often responsible
    Researchers say siblings and friends were often responsible for less serious incidents.

  • Monday, May 13 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:09:02 GMT
    The food at mom and pop-style restaurants may be just as calorie-laden as what's served in larger chains. Researchers at Tufts University analyzed some of the most popular meals at 33 local restaurants
    The food at mom and pop-style restaurants may be just as calorie-laden as what's served in larger chains.

  • Monday, May 13 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:03:16 GMT
    Giving newborns a small amount of formula in the hospital may actually help some mothers breastfeed longer. Formula is normally frowned upon for breastfed babies because some say it could cause an infant
    Giving newborns a small amount of formula in the hospital may actually help some mothers breastfeed longer.

  • Monday, May 13 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:58:39 GMT
    New research reveals an unhealthy lifestyle combined with job stress can take its toll on your heart. A British study of over 15,000 adults found people who felt work-related stress had an increased
    New research reveals an unhealthy lifestyle combined with job stress can take its toll on your heart.

  • Thursday, May 9 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-05-09 22:05:42 GMT
    Health care spending now makes up almost 18% of our economy, and since 2002, premiums for company-sponsored insurance policies have increased 97%, according to Kaiser Health. That's put a major burden
    Health care spending now makes up almost 18% of our economy, and since 2002, premiums for company-sponsored insurance policies have increased 97%, according to Kaiser Health.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-06 22:14:57 GMT
    Israeli researchers say the conditions of brain-damaged patients can be reversed by using high levels of oxygen. Israeli researchers say that brains that have been damaged as long as 20 years can be
    Israeli researchers say the conditions of brain-damaged patients can be reversed by using high levels of oxygen.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-06 22:06:23 GMT
    Preliminary research shows a new vaccine could help prevent relapse in people addicted to heroin. The vaccine, which keeps the psychoactive ingredients of heroin from reaching the brain, showed promise
    Preliminary research shows a new vaccine could help prevent relapse in people addicted to heroin.

  • Monday, May 6 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:59:42 GMT
    Drug maker Pfizer is now selling Viagra online from the company website. Pfizer is the worlds second largest drug maker and the first to sell the popular erectile dysfunction pill directly to patients.
    Drug maker Pfizer is now selling Viagra online from the company website.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:06:23 GMT
    A small study of store-bought lipstick suggests the makeup may be doing more than giving the appearance of plump, shiny lips. It could be increasing your exposure to toxic metals. Researchers at the
    A small study of store-bought lipstick suggests the makeup may be doing more than giving the appearance of plump, shiny lips.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-02 21:57:27 GMT
    The number of suicides among middle-aged adults in the U-S has risen sharply since 1999. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds suicide deaths have now surpassed deaths
    The number of suicides among middle-aged adults in the U-S has risen sharply since 1999.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:14:09 GMT
    Nearly all healthy infants spit up but a few have reflux that needs to be treated with medication and a new study in the journal Pediatrics stresses it is important pediatricians can tell the difference.
    If a child still experiences severe symptoms of reflux then medication may be necessary.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:09:24 GMT
    Babies born prematurely lack strong bones, so experts are now recommending Vitamin D and calcium supplements be given to preemies while in the hospital and when they go home. Doctors at Baylor College
    Babies born prematurely lack strong bones, so experts are now recommending Vitamin D and calcium supplements be given to preemies while in the hospital and when they go home.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-04-29 21:55:32 GMT
    While the American Academy of Pediatrics says the safest place for a child's birth is at a hospital or birthing center, they understand many women feel more comfortable delivering at home. They have
    They have made new recommendations to ensure the baby is given the same quality of care at home as they would receive in the hospital.

  • Friday, April 26 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-04-26 22:05:13 GMT
    Consumer Reports is out with its list of top pet peeves patients have about seeing the doctor. Doctors who cannot clearly explain a problem was the top gripe among patients followed by long waits for
    Consumer Reports is out with its list of top pet peeves patients have about seeing the doctor.

  • Thursday, April 25 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-04-25 22:39:02 GMT
    New research suggests a nutrient found in egg yolks may promote heart disease. Lecithin is found in yolks and also beef, liver and pork. Scientists at the Cleveland Clinic say the bacteria living in
    New research suggests a nutrient found in egg yolks may promote heart disease.

  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-04-24 21:58:40 GMT
    Motorcycle deaths increased in 34 states. Fortunately Mississippi is not among them. We saw an 11% decrease in motorcycle deaths. About 5,000 people nationwide were killed in motorcycle accidents in
    Motorcycle deaths increased in 34 states.

  • Monday, April 22 2013 4:01 PM EDT2013-04-22 20:01:53 GMT
    A new study out of the University of Minnesota has found a lot of parents deny their children certain foods, or force them to clean their plates. But data has also shown the these practices may be causing
    A new study out of the University of Minnesota has found a lot of parents deny their children certain foods, or force them to clean their plates.

  • Monday, April 8 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-04-08 20:07:28 GMT
    Most middle-aged men do not need to be screened for prostate cancer. That's according to new recommendations issued today by the American College of Physicians. Experts say men between the ages of 50
    Most middle-aged men do not need to be screened for prostate cancer.

  • Monday, April 8 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-04-08 19:53:59 GMT
    The first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection is being reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH). The mosquito-borne infection is laboratory-confirmed and reported in Madison County.
    The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the state's first human case of West Nile Virus this year. The reported case is in Madison County.

  • Thursday, April 4 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-04-04 22:30:02 GMT
    There's a major breakthrough in treatment for veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. One Florida researcher is seeing success with her patients and plans to share the new therapy with
    One Florida researcher is seeing success with her patients and plans to share the new therapy with members of the military across the country.

  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-04-03 20:40:19 GMT
    Women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy may be more likely to experience hot flashes later in life. A new study out of the Netherlands looked at more than eight hundred women who visited a
    Women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy may be more likely to experience hot flashes later in life.

  • Wednesday, April 3 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-04-03 20:36:04 GMT
    Money talks when it comes to weight loss. And mixing it with competition works even better. Researchers set up two study groups. One rewarded individuals with a set amount of money. The other allowed
    Money talks when it comes to weight loss. And mixing it with competition works even better.

  • Thursday, March 28 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-03-28 22:14:15 GMT
    The number of cancer survivors in the U-S will top 18 million by 2022. That's according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research that tracks trends in cancer survival rates. That's
    The number of cancer survivors in the U-S will top 18 million by 2022.

  • Thursday, March 28 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-03-28 22:04:52 GMT
    A new analysis of kids meal options from more than thirty of the most popular restaurant chains finds a majority fail to meet healthy nutrition standards. Researchers at the Center for Science in the
    A new analysis of kids meal options from more than thirty of the most popular restaurant chains finds a majority fail to meet healthy nutrition standards.

  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-03-27 21:57:42 GMT
    All of those anti-bacterial cleaning products that promise to keep us germ free may actually make us more prone to sickness. Scientists say our immune systems need contact with germs at a young age in
    All of those anti-bacterial cleaning products that promise to keep us germ free may actually make us more prone to sickness.

  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-03-27 21:51:45 GMT
    Doctors studied the pancreases of deceased organ donors who took the drugs Januvia or Byetta to lower blood sugar, as well as those who took other diabetes medications. Januvia and Byetta are under the
    Doctors studied the pancreases of deceased organ donors who took the drugs Januvia or Byetta to lower blood sugar, as well as those who took other diabetes medications.

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-03-26 22:15:15 GMT
    A new study reveals too much T-V time for young children could cause future behavior problems. Researchers say although the risk is small, they found five year olds who watched three or more hours of
    A new study reveals too much T-V time for young children could cause future behavior problems.

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-03-26 22:05:14 GMT
    New research reveals social isolation and loneliness can actually shorten the lives of elderly people. A British study looked at the social connections of over 6,000 older men and women over an eight
    New research reveals social isolation and loneliness can actually shorten the lives of elderly people.

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-03-26 21:58:58 GMT
    The virus that causes cold sores may affect your thinking and memory abilities. A new study published in the journal Neurology finds people who have higher levels of infection in their blood. For example
    The virus that causes cold sores may affect your thinking and memory abilities.

  • Monday, March 25 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-03-25 22:14:56 GMT
    Playing catch with your kids or shooting hoops could help protect their bones! Researchers in Sweden followed nearly 2,500 kids for six years. Some got 40 minutes of daily gym time at school. Many
    Playing catch with your kids or shooting hoops could help protect their bones!

  • Monday, March 25 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-03-25 22:03:26 GMT
    While most experts say babies should avoid solid foods until at least four to six months of age, many parents allow solids earlier, according to a new report from the centers for disease control. About
    While most experts say babies should avoid solid foods until at least four to six months of age, many parents allow solids earlier, according to a new report from the centers for disease control.

  • Monday, March 25 2013 4:18 PM EDT2013-03-25 20:18:46 GMT
    Teens across the country are getting ready for their high school prom and for many young girls that includes visiting a tanning bed. One young Michigan woman started her tanning habit for a school dance
    Teens across the country are getting ready for their high school prom and for many young girls that includes visiting a tanning bed.

  • Thursday, March 7 2013 6:15 PM EST2013-03-07 23:15:49 GMT
    People often learn of prescription drug safety issues by searching the internet long before public announcements are made. Researchers analyzed 82-million medical related web searches specifically tracking
    People often learn of prescription drug safety issues by searching the internet long before public announcements are made.

  • Thursday, March 7 2013 6:04 PM EST2013-03-07 23:04:48 GMT
    A study by the journal BMC medicine found eating large amounts of processed meat can contribute to an early death. The research involving half a million people highlighted links between heart disease
    A study by the journal BMC medicine found eating large amounts of processed meat can contribute to an early death.

  • Tuesday, March 5 2013 8:32 PM EST2013-03-06 01:32:14 GMT
    There's now more evidence that some American women aren't living as long as they used to. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin studied recent death data from almost every U-S county. While the
    There's now more evidence that some American women aren't living as long as they used to.

  • Tuesday, March 5 2013 8:26 PM EST2013-03-06 01:26:21 GMT
    Public health officials are warning of a dangerous and often deadly bacteria that's making the rounds in many hospitals across the country. The bacteria are called C-R-E and are increasingly resistant
    Public health officials are warning of a dangerous and often deadly bacteria that's making the rounds in many hospitals across the country.

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:10 PM EST2013-02-27 23:10:51 GMT
    Unpleasant side effects cause one quarter of heart patients to stop taking niacin. Doctors commonly recommend niacin supplements combined with cholesterol lowering drugs for people at risk for cardiovascular
    Unpleasant side effects cause one quarter of heart patients to stop taking niacin.

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:02 PM EST2013-02-27 23:02:18 GMT
    Women with a higher iron intake are less prone to symptoms of PMS. A new study of 3,000 women found those who consumed at least 20 milligrams of iron a day were 30 to 40 percent less likely to be diagnosed
    Women with a higher iron intake are less prone to symptoms of PMS.

  • Tuesday, February 26 2013 6:16 PM EST2013-02-26 23:16:58 GMT
    Many parents worry when their newborns are slow to gain weight. But a new study finds most of these children catch up to their peers by the teen years. British researchers looked at data from over 11-thousand
    Many parents worry when their newborns are slow to gain weight. But a new study finds most of these children catch up to their peers by the teen years.

  • Monday, February 25 2013 6:16 PM EST2013-02-25 23:16:11 GMT
    A new study provides definitive proof that a Mediterranean diet can help prevent heart disease. Spanish researchers tracked over 7-thousand adults who were at risk for heart attacks or stroke. Participants
    A new study provides definitive proof that a Mediterranean diet can help prevent heart disease.

  • Monday, February 25 2013 6:08 PM EST2013-02-25 23:08:49 GMT
    Pediatricians estimate that ear infections are one of the most common reasons they see young children. Although ear aches take on different forms, the most common is called Otitis Media, which means
    Pediatricians estimate that ear infections are one of the most common reasons they see young children.

  • Monday, February 25 2013 12:03 PM EST2013-02-25 17:03:28 GMT
    The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that suspending or expelling children from school may end up creating more serious problems. The organization says they do not support zero tolerance policies
    The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that suspending or expelling children from school may end up creating more serious problems.

  • Friday, February 22 2013 12:33 PM EST2013-02-22 17:33:46 GMT
    After looking into this concept of fad diet versus traditional weight loss, there is no fitness expert or dietitian to be found who will endorse a fad diet. But fad diets are on a lot of people's radar.
    After looking into this concept of fad diet versus traditional weight loss, there is no fitness expert or dietitian to be found who will endorse a fad diet. But fad diets are on a lot of people's radar.

  • Tuesday, February 19 2013 4:11 PM EST2013-02-19 21:11:34 GMT
    Kellogg's is recalling some of its Special K cereal due to possible glass inside the packaging. The Ohio based company announced a recall of three different size boxes of its Special K Red Berries cereal.
    Kellogg's is recalling some of its Special K cereal due to possible glass inside the packaging. 

  • Friday, February 15 2013 6:07 PM EST2013-02-15 23:07:43 GMT
    A new app for the I-Phone helps cancer patients and survivors use nutrition to improve their health. Dieticians at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute created the app. It provides recipes and tips for people
    A new app for the I-Phone helps cancer patients and survivors use nutrition to improve their health.

  • Thursday, February 14 2013 6:14 PM EST2013-02-14 23:14:23 GMT
    The National Center for Health Statistics has issued its first report on emergency contraception use among American women. By 2010, about 11% of sexually active women had used emergency contraceptive
    The National Center for Health Statistics has issued its first report on emergency contraception use among American women.

  • Thursday, February 14 2013 6:03 PM EST2013-02-14 23:03:19 GMT
    Long periods of low intensity exercise may have more health benefits than shorter, intense workouts. Researchers from the Netherlands assigned a group of young adults to do either no exercise, only one
    Long periods of low intensity exercise may have more health benefits than shorter, intense workouts.

  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 6:11 PM EST2013-02-13 23:11:36 GMT
    New research reveals diet soda may play a role in the risk for type two diabetes. Data from 66,000 women showed both diet and sugar sweetened beverages were linked to a higher risk of diabetes but diet
    New research reveals diet soda may play a role in the risk for type two diabetes.

  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 4:37 PM EST2013-02-13 21:37:26 GMT
    Too much calcium appears to raise the risk of death among women. Experts recommend calcium supplements for women to help preserve bone health and prevent osteoporosis. But a new study of 61-thousand
    Too much calcium appears to raise the risk of death among women.

  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 4:23 PM EST2013-02-13 21:23:43 GMT
    Hormone therapy for postmenopausal women has been a controversial topic since a 2002 study found the drugs could increase the risk for heart problems. But a new study suggests the hormones may slow down
    Experts say this study helps them determine which women would benefit from hormone therapy, despite the risks.

  • Monday, February 11 2013 6:18 PM EST2013-02-11 23:18:21 GMT
    New research reveals high blood pressure during pregnancy may increase a woman's chance of developing heart disease, kidney problems and diabetes later in life, even if they're otherwise healthy. A large,
    New research reveals high blood pressure during pregnancy may increase a woman's chance of developing heart disease, kidney problems and diabetes later in life, even if they're otherwise healthy.

  • Monday, February 11 2013 6:12 PM EST2013-02-11 23:12:29 GMT
    Vision screening may be effective and appropriate at very young ages. The U-S Preventive Services Task Force recently said there wasn't enough evidence to recommend screening children under age three
    Vision screening may be effective and appropriate at very young ages.

  • Thursday, February 7 2013 6:13 PM EST2013-02-07 23:13:02 GMT
    A rare set of cancers has hit a somewhat rare little boy. He doesn't look sick. He doesn't act sick, and he'll definitely put a smile on your face if you're fortunate enough to meet him, but this 2-year-old
    A rare set of cancers has hit a somewhat rare little boy. He doesn't look sick. He doesn't act sick, and he'll definitely put a smile on your face if you're fortunate enough to meet him, but this 2-year-old is in a fight for his life.

  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 6:26 PM EST2013-02-05 23:26:16 GMT
    New research suggests yearly mammograms may not be necessary for older women. A large national study found getting mammograms every other year was just as beneficial as annual screenings for women between
    New research suggests yearly mammograms may not be necessary for older women.

  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 6:13 PM EST2013-02-05 23:13:43 GMT
    Exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women. Researchers tracked the health and lifetime UV exposure of middle aged women over a 30 year period. Those with the highest
    Exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women.

  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 6:08 PM EST2013-02-05 23:08:08 GMT
    New research reveals men who take high amounts of calcium supplements are at an increased of risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The danger does not come from dietary calcium but rather with
    New research reveals men who take high amounts of calcium supplements are at an increased of risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

  • Monday, February 4 2013 6:13 PM EST2013-02-04 23:13:59 GMT
    The Baby Boomer generation is not healthier than those who came before them, according to a new study. Researchers at West Virginia University looked at medical data collected from baby boomers, and
    The Baby Boomer generation is not healthier than those who came before them, according to a new study.

  • Monday, February 4 2013 6:08 PM EST2013-02-04 23:08:18 GMT
    Child health experts recommend other pediatricians pay attention to how often teenagers consume energy drinks. An article published by the American Academy of Pediatrics explores impact of the highly-caffeinated
    Child health experts recommend other pediatricians pay attention to how often teenagers consume energy drinks.

  • Monday, February 4 2013 6:03 PM EST2013-02-04 23:03:02 GMT
    Unhealthy behaviors like smoking, binge drinking and poor diets may be the result of stress and anxiety. Researchers in Providence, Rhode Island followed nearly 500 adults for a year. All had sought
    Unhealthy behaviors like smoking, binge drinking and poor diets may be the result of stress and anxiety.

  • Friday, February 1 2013 5:47 PM EST2013-02-01 22:47:34 GMT
    State health officials are reporting the first pediatric flu death in Mississippi. The death occurred in north Mississippi in a child with underlying health conditions. This is the 11th pediatric flu
    State health officials are reporting the first pediatric flu death in Mississippi.

  • Thursday, January 31 2013 6:03 PM EST2013-01-31 23:03:08 GMT
    Cutting meat from your diet could extend your life. A new study from the University of Oxford finds vegetarians live longer than people who eat meat or fish. Researchers followed 45,000 adults for
    Cutting meat from your diet could extend your life.

  • Thursday, January 31 2013 11:56 AM EST2013-01-31 16:56:59 GMT
    Flu patients may be emitting virus particles up to six feet away from where they are sitting. A new study out of Wake Forest University studied 60 flu patients they measured how much of the virus was
    Flu patients may be emitting virus particles up to six feet away from where they are sitting.

  • Wednesday, January 30 2013 12:06 PM EST2013-01-30 17:06:17 GMT
    Men who think helping out with household chores will translate to more sex could be wasting their time. Couples who follow traditional gender roles to accomplish household chores have sex more often
    Men who think helping out with household chores will translate to more sex could be wasting their time.

  • Tuesday, January 29 2013 6:06 PM EST2013-01-29 23:06:29 GMT
    Professional football players die, on average, 20 years earlier than men who don't play the sport and the NFL players union wants to know why. Harvard University has been given 100 million dollars to
    Professional football players die, on average, 20 years earlier than men who don't play the sport and the NFL players union wants to know why.

  • Tuesday, January 29 2013 12:12 PM EST2013-01-29 17:12:04 GMT
    A new study suggests when you eat is as important as what you eat if you're trying to lose weight. Harvard researchers studied a group of people enrolled in a weight loss program in Spain where the largest
    A new study suggests when you eat is as important as what you eat if you're trying to lose weight.

  • Monday, January 28 2013 4:06 PM EST2013-01-28 21:06:33 GMT
    A new study finds women with early stage breast cancer who undergo a lumpectomy are more likely to survive than those who opt for a mastectomy. Researchers at Duke University Medical Center studied more
    A new study finds women with early stage breast cancer who undergo a lumpectomy are more likely to survive than those who opt for a mastectomy.

  • Monday, January 28 2013 3:48 PM EST2013-01-28 20:48:43 GMT
    The Pepsi-Co Company is removing a controversial food additive from certain flavors of their Gatorade sports drink. The change comes after numerous consumer complaints about brominated vegetable oil
    The Pepsi-Co Company is removing a controversial food additive from certain flavors of their Gatorade sports drink.

  • Friday, January 25 2013 4:46 PM EST2013-01-25 21:46:02 GMT
    THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION IS RELEASING THEIR LATEST FIGURES ON FOODBORNE DISEASE OUTBREAKS. DURING 2009 AND 2010, HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS REPORTED ROUGHLY 15-HUNDRED FOODBORNE
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is releasing its latest figures on foodborne disease outbreaks. Report link included.

  • Friday, January 25 2013 3:53 PM EST2013-01-25 20:53:49 GMT
    Reducing stress can improve the prognosis of prostate cancer patients. A new study looked at the effects of emotional stress on mice with prostate cancer which is associated with higher levels of anxiety.
    Reducing stress can improve the prognosis of prostate cancer patients.

  • Wednesday, January 23 2013 5:01 PM EST2013-01-23 22:01:00 GMT
    New research shows smokers can expect to die much earlier than their non-smoking friends if they aren't able to quit the addiction early in life. A new study from the American Cancer Society analyzed
    New research shows smokers can expect to die much earlier than their non-smoking friends if they aren't able to quit the addiction early in life.

  • Wednesday, January 23 2013 4:48 PM EST2013-01-23 21:48:26 GMT
    New research reveals colon cancer patients should get up and get active. That's because data from the American Cancer Society have linked too much sitting with an increased risk of dying from the disease.
    New research reveals colon cancer patients should get up and get active.

  • Wednesday, January 23 2013 4:41 PM EST2013-01-23 21:41:10 GMT
    People who experience migraines with aura are often told to avoid common triggers like bright lights and vigorous exercise. But a new study suggests that may not be necessary. Researchers at the University
    People who experience migraines with aura are often told to avoid common triggers like bright lights and vigorous exercise.
ST. DOMINIC'S MISSION IN ACTION

Sister Mary Trinita moved from an administrative job at St. Dominic Hospital to ministry at St. Dominic Community Health Clinic because she longed to work directly with community members in need. She says she loves watching as lives are transformed. "Every day can be a surprise, but what has surprised me most was that I was able to do things I thought were impossible," she said. "We have witnessed changes in many lives, habits altered, and addictions overcome. Many of our clients are getting jobs and finding a place to live on their own."

She recalled an encounter she had during an annual Christmas party at the clinic: As staff and visitors enjoyed the gathering, a stranger sat quietly to the side. Sr. Trinita noticed him getting ready to leave and approached him with a party gift. "While giving him a Christmas bag filled with goodies, gifts, and food coupons, I placed my other hand gently on his forearm," she remembered. "The man looked with loving eyes at my hand on his arm, broke into a very slight smile in one corner of his mouth, looked back into my eyes, and said, 'Thank you for touching me.'"