Keep current with new health news updates. http://www.muschealth.com/ http://www.muschealth.com/favicon.gif http://www.muschealth.com/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ In addition to automobile exhaust, a new study finds that parents with high stress levels can also affect a child's risk for developing asthma. at MUSC http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09796 http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09796 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT According to a new report, being overweight or obese can cause rapid deterioration of the cartilage in the knee, leading to osteoarthritis - yet another reason for people to maintain a healthy body weight. at MUSC http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09795 http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09795 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Ironically, a new study finds that drugs commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may actually cause heartburn. at MUSC http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09794 http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09794 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT New research indicates that people who are overweight and obese are usually given higher-than-normal doses of radiation in order to obtain usable X-ray images, even though the long-term effects are unknown. at MUSC http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09793 http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09793 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Now that summer has officially arrived, millions of Americans will be picnicking in grassy fields and camping in the woods. at MUSC http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09778 http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09778 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Having a genetic makeup that can promote the development of high blood pressure does not necessarily mean that a person will acquire the condition. http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09777 http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09777 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT The relationship between tight blood sugar control and the risk of heart trouble is still unclear, even after research involving two large diabetes clinical trials. at MUSC http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09776 http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09776 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT On Monday, US health officials reported swine flu cases in all 50 states, with the total number of people infected probably surpassing 200,000. at MUSC http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09775 http://www.muschealth.com/gs/Enewsletter.aspx?action=showPage&pageid=P09775 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT