It is well known that sunscreen decreases the risk of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. There is also evidence that sunscreen can help to decrease aging of the skin.
Lung Cancer Screening
The US Preventive Services Task Force issued new lung cancer screening guidelines in December, 2013.
Health Screening Recommendations
Each set of guidelines are determined by review of available literature with recommendations from an expert committee. The USPSTF guidelines will be discussed here.
Blood Donation
Five million people in the United States get blood transfusions each year. The biggest reason people don’t donate is that the thought of doing so never occurs to them.
Shorter Could Be Better When It Comes to Antibiotics
A new clinical trial offers strong evidence that shorter courses of antibiotic treatment are in fact just as effective as longer courses.
General Physical Activities Defined by Level of Intensity
To categorize the activity level of your own position at work, ask yourself: How many minutes each working day do I spend doing the types of activities described as light, moderate, or vigorous?
