CBS42 Health Watch http://www.cbs42.com/medical RSS Feed for Health Watch en-us Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:05:58 GMT Molecular Discovery for Metabolic Disorders http://www.cbs42.com/medical/23079424.html Millions of Americans have high blood pressure also develop diabetes and other metabolic complications. New research identifies the underlying molecular mechanism for this chain reaction of diseases. Electronic Health Records Unpopular http://www.cbs42.com/medical/23079184.html According to a recent study, only a small percentage of doctors are using an electronic health record system. Drug Use Highest In U.S. http://www.cbs42.com/medical/23078909.html New research reveals despite strong drug policies, the United States has the highest levels of cocaine and cannabis use among countries surveyed. Women More Likely to Have Dementia http://www.cbs42.com/medical/23078624.html The fastest growing segment of the elderly population is those over the age of 90. However, not much research is done on this age group. A new study is one of the few that looks at dementia in people over 90 years old. The study finds women are more likely to have dementia after 90 years of age than men. Relax and Improve Your Genes http://www.cbs42.com/medical/23078394.html The connection between the mind and body has been studied for years, but now new research takes a closer look at how Eastern medicine can activate patterns of genes associated with the body’s response to stress. Dangerous Beverages Taken off the Market http://www.cbs42.com/medical/22856994.html Following criticism and investigation by 11 state attorneys general, Anheuser-Busch agreed June 26 to cease producing caffeinated alcohol beverages. Older Drinking Age Saves Lives http://www.cbs42.com/medical/22856984.html A higher drinking age really does save lives, according to new research. In what is considered one of the most comprehensive studies on the minimum drinking age, research reveals an 11 percent drop in alcohol related traffic deaths among those under 21. Non-Smoking Lung Cancer http://www.cbs42.com/medical/22856969.html About 15 percent of people with lung cancers have never smoked. A new study finds the cause could be linked to cells that cannot repair efficiently from environmental insults. Milk Does the Heart Good http://www.cbs42.com/medical/22856964.html You’ve heard milk does a body good, but now a new study finds milk does a heart good too. The new research finds those who drink low fat or fat free milk could help reduce their risk for heart disease. Caffeine Helps Prevent Multiple Sclerosis http://www.cbs42.com/medical/22805894.html When you enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning you may also be helping to prevent a central nervous disease. A new study in mice finds caffeine protects mice from a multiple sclerosis (MS) like condition.